SASHA ALEXANDRA NOSOVAI’ve been exploring Australian culture, identity and heritage and asked Chat GPT: Give me 10 Australian symbols. Can you give me more? Send photos too!
1. Kangaroo – A national animal and a key emblem on the Australian coat of arms.
2. Emu – Another animal on the coat of arms, chosen because it can’t walk backwards, symbolising progress.
3. Australian Flag – Features the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star, and the Southern Cross constellation.
4. Aboriginal Flag – Black, red, and yellow, representing Aboriginal people, the land, and the sun.
5. Southern Cross – A star constellation visible from the southern hemisphere, featured on the flag.
6. Boomerang – A traditional Aboriginal tool and symbol of Indigenous culture and resilience.
7. Vegemite – A beloved food spread and a pop culture icon of Australian everyday life.
8. Uluru (Ayers Rock) – A sacred site to Anangu people and a powerful symbol of Australia’s natural and spiritual landscape.
9. Wattle (Golden Wattle) – Australia’s national floral emblem, known for its bright yellow flowers.
10. The Sydney Opera House – An iconic piece of architecture and a symbol of modern Australia.
What about Akubra Hats and Driza-Bone Coats? These items of clothing are iconic and symbolize the rugged Australian outback lifestyle.
Thank you! They re typically Aussie
Why are you interested in these symbols at all?
Hey Levi,
I’ve been working on a bunch of works with iconic symbols of the country. Looking for ideas 💡 Have you got any?
Lazy dudes – one of the national symbols here ha ha. Can you picture it?
Are you one of them?
Try Australia Post – very authentic
I will use this idea in my future work
xx S