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Pat Caruso, Eastern Arrernte Artist and Founder of We Create Print Deliver.
Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna Artist Sam Gollan.
Our Artist
Our Graphic Designer and Cultural Consultant
Artist: Sam Gollan is a Ngarrindjeri nation and Kaurna woman who has been handed down stories and yarns from her Elders. Sam shares and teaches these stories and her culture through her art in therapeutic ways to our younger generation. Sam also teaches her stories through art to the wider community and has been painting for more than 20 years, she has a passion for teaching the wider community her culture. Sam has brought WGA’s journey to life through the creation of our RAP artwork, capturing the true essence of WGA’s culture, past and present. “Such a great story for a team of people who are true to their word. I don’t see much of that but WGA has stood tall and strong with working along side the community. Thank you for that.” Our Story: WGA’s story began with two individuals in South Australia, and over the course of 40 years, the business expanded across Australia and New Zealand. The hands symbolising our founders, Geoff Wallbridge and Mark Gilbert, serve as a powerful representation of our dedication to working together, being hands-on, and achieving the best outcomes. Central to our story is the representation of knowledge through a blue and dark orange circle at the centre. This circle signifies a
meeting place, where collaboration and relationship- building thrive. The yellow and green dotted circles reflect our constant aspiration to push boundaries, break new ground, and achieve success. They embody our commitment to ongoing growth and improvement. The solid green and yellow circles hold a special meaning for us, as they represent waterholes and campsites where meaningful conversations and interactions take place. These circles symbolise our unwavering dedication to fostering open and engaging dialogue. The constellation of dots surrounding the central circles represents the vast collective knowledge that we embody as an organisation. These dots reflect the extensive insights, expertise, and wisdom within our team. The travelling paths symbolise our continuous journey and our ability to connect with communities across diverse landscapes and waterways. They signify our ongoing efforts to engage with diverse communities and build strong relationships. Together, these elements form the essence of our story at WGA, emphasising our commitment to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of the built environment.
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Pat Caruso was born creative, a skill he has expertly applied in product creation and life cycle management across his career working with brands including Woolworths, BHP, Vili’s Family Bakery and BAE. Pat’s family background is of an Eastern Arrernte person whose connection to country and community was disrupted by his mother’s removal in Alice Springs in the mid-1950s. Despite this event, he strongly identifies as both a person of Eastern Arrernte background and the Sultan family. Pat has spent 20 years reconnecting to his roots, taking his children, communities, and clients on a profound journey of knowledge sharing and reflection, and encouraging us all to embrace all facets of our unique identities. Through We Create Print Deliver, an advertising and business agency he founded in 2015, Pat is building a legacy that honours his cross-cultural identity.
As Founder and Director of We Create Print Deliver, Pat is in his element. Passionately working with a multitude of industries daily; Defence, Retail, Not-for-Profit, Food and Beverage. Pat’s diverse experience in the industry generates business opportunity for We Create Print Deliver’s clientele. In addition to working in We Create Print Deliver, Pat is a Board member of Operation Flinders Foundation. He is also a sought after First Nations artist creating individual pieces with painted medium and digitally. Pat has thoughtfully integrated Sam’s artwork into the core of our Innovate RAP, across our office interiors in SA, NSW and NT, and throughout our corporate merchandise. Pat's expertise as cultural advisor has guided the development and delivery of First Nations content, ensuring authentic cultural perspectives are deeply integrated throughout WGA's Innovate RAP.
INNOVATE - RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN
RAP - JULY 2025 – JULY 2027
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