The Story Behind the Hawks First Nations Round Artwork

Round 15 is First Nations Round in NBL1 West and our players will proudly wear singlets that have been specially designed by one of our U14 girls WABL Coaches, Aaron “Jungari” Sutton. Aaron has cleverly incorporated our 50 Year Celebration as part of the design. Our First Nations game will be on Friday night in Rockingham against the Flames.

We are honoured to have had Aaron involved in this project and as part of our club. Aaron and his wife Qunitlla recently won “program of the Year” at the 2023 NAIDOC Perth awards for their Deadly Minds Program which develop strong connections with Indigenous youth encouraging them to use art to relieve stress and anxiety, improving their mental health and well-being. Aaron and his wife also founded the ‘Self-Made Indigenous Corporation’.

 

About Aaron

Aaron “Jungari” Sutton is a Waramungu man from Central Australia, who now resides on Whadjuk Noongar country (Perth/Boorloo).  His father is renowned artist Jabaljarri. Over the years, Aaron has learnt the traditional ways of painting from his father and has adapted these styles to create digital pieces like the artwork he has created for us. Painting from a young age, his style has evolved using digitalised images, shapes and colours. Aaron is an accomplished visual artist with a passion for sharing his culture and stories through his art.

 

Perry Lakes Hawks Uniform Design Story

The Hawk

On the front of the jersey is the Hawk showcasing the Perry Lakes area radiating out from the centre. Inside the Hawk you can see design radiating out from its centre. The design represents Perry lakes reserve and the domestic clubs and players that call Perry Lakes home.

The Design behind the Hawk

Surrounding the Hawk are gold dots in a circle to represent the championships won by the Perry Lakes Hawks Men’s and Women’s teams over the 50 yaers

The 14 dots and circles represent the 14 Noongar tribes that call the Perth area home. Just outside of this circle around the edge there are 50 symbols to recognise  50 years of Perry Lakes Hawks basketball in celebration year.

The Wings

The wings symbolise the mighty Hawk and the strength of the community, its wings are proudly spread over the shorts and jersey.

 

The Trims and Background

The design around the circle and hawk, also on the trimmings of the jersey and shorts signifies the strong community of coaches, volunteers and junior clubs that call Perry Lakes home.

 

The Golden Feet

The golden feet represent two of Perry Lakes finest coaches, John Gardiner and Rick Morcom.

 

For More Information

To Learn more about Aaron and his corporation click here: https://www.selfmadeic.com/about-1

To read about his award click here: NAIDOC Perth Awards honour outstanding achievement … | NIT