St Patricks College

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Written By Caleb Nichols-Mansell

A co-designed plaque uniting Elders, students, and community voices.

Engaged by staff following the success of earlier commissions, I worked with Elders, students, and community members to co-design a culturally informed Acknowledgement of Country plaque. Drawing on student contributions and community workshops, the final design incorporated original student artwork and language in a bold, collaborative layout. The plaque was fabricated by students and unveiled during NAIDOC Week, symbolising a shared commitment to cultural visibility and education.

Client: St Patricks College
Project Type: Collaboration, Education, Public Art
Location: Launceston, Tasmania
Year: 2024

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Caleb Nichols-Mansell

Caleb Nichols-Mansell moves between Country, culture, and contemporary practice — weaving stories from land, spirit, and community into powerful visual languages. As a proud Palawa man, Caleb's work bridges the ancient and the evolving, reimagining Aboriginal knowledge systems through design, public art, and digital storytelling.

His practice is rooted in Country and carried forward through site-responsive interventions, graphic and surface design, and large-scale public commissions. Through intricate textures, flowing linework, and bold organic forms, Caleb invites reflection on identity, resilience, and the enduring strength of Palawa people.

His works have been commissioned by leading institutions across Australia, including MONA, University of Tasmania, Arts Tasmania, Australian Fashion Week, Lifeline Australia, and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra; embedding stories of survival, connection, and contemporary Aboriginal identity into the cultural, public, and built environment.

www.calebnicholsmansell.com.au

https://www.calebnicholsmansell.com.au
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