Our Logo
A burst open pomegranate and the cross are combined to form the logo of the Sisters of St John of God. A noted characteristic of the pomegranate is its abundance of seeds, which is a symbol of fruitfulness and new life.
For the Sisters the combination of the pomegranate and the cross is an expressive reminder of their commitment to self-giving in following the Gospel way of life.
(Pomegranate is mentioned in the following books of the Bible; Exodus 28:33, Numbers 13:23, Deuteronomy 8:8, 1 Samuel 14:2…).
Our Symbols
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Colour: Communicating the charism and mission of the Sisters of St John of God is central to this design. Colour is used symbolically, the palette encompassing reds, gold, blue, and green. The reds embody the rich tones of the Kimberley - the broad magnificent stretches of red sand and ancient Australian rock. This russet land is home to an age-old spirituality.
The blue defines the stretch of sky, so big and wide.
The ribbon of green travels from left to right, sparse but defined. This cord of green is reminiscent of the flush of green, of hope, when the rains return to the parched land.
Image composition: A key image in the composition shows a dusty road vanishing into the distance. The road implies a journeying. The interweaving of the pomegranate from bloom to fruit also speaks too of a journey, the finale of being 'the seeds of hope'. The symbol itself is particular to the Sisters of St John of God. The gently raised hands communicate a gesture of worship, of offering and of thanks. The two hands also symbolise the partnership between the Sisters and those with whom they collaborate.
Layout: The elements have been positioned to create a harmonious composition. The balance of the screen allows readers to view discreet areas (title, navigation, logo, 'mission' statement) without confusion or crowding.
Use of Animation: The logo emerges, the pomegranate blossoms and the text wraps the shape. The title area of the screen also serves as a welcome message. The 'mission' statement appears gently.
Animation does not continue after the initial appearance. It was reasoned that continual movement served little purpose and was in fact distracting. Instead, a sense of movement is conveyed by the sweeping curved lines.
