New Zealand Flag Idea, Copyright © 2010 by Sandra Reid
Is it time to change our national flag?
My personal feeling is that with the highest unemployment in 17 years and a health system that is struggling to cope our nation should be focusing on these higher priorities and not be considering undertaking a highly expensive referendum to decide whether or not we should change our national flag.
Having said that though our New Zealand flag is very similar to the Australian flag and so perhaps it is time for us to consider a new design that represents New Zealand and its cultural heritage in 2010.
I have for a long time felt that the white fern on the black background you often see at various sporting events is very striking and would make a good national flag. This partially influenced the black and white design ideas I have come up with.
Fractal art is synonymous with spirals and so is a perfect medium to create koru inspired shapes. The koru shape in Maori culture depicts new beginnings, growth and harmony. I particularly like working with red, white and black colour combinations as they are very striking and in New Zealand this colour combination is synonymous with Maori art and culture, so highly appropriate for use in flag designs.
I had a lot of fun creating this series of contemporary flag design ideas and the one that I like the most is the first one I have presented.
Enjoy!
New Zealand Flag Idea 2, Copyright © 2010 by Sandra Reid
New Zealand Flag Idea 3, Copyright © 2010 by Sandra Reid
New Zealand Flag Idea 4, Copyright © 2010 by Sandra Reid
New Zealand Flag Idea 5, Copyright © 2010 by Sandra Reid
New Zealand Flag Idea 6, Copyright © 2010 by Sandra Reid
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4 comments:
I really enjoyed taking your Fractal Art Tour this morning, your works are wonderful and captivating! What I also liked was reading your thoughts about each work that you created. Thank you for sharing your artistic visions!
Hi Carol
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the tour.
Rather unique design...don't know about its popularity to get passed over other traditional designs though.
Welcome Dennis
Thank you for your comments. Yes, I suspect you are probably right that a traditional design will be selected in the end.
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