When first brainstorming for the I.A.M.C.A. logo, I began by exploring various symbols, representing “community”. One that quickly rose to the top of my list, you guessed it, the American Bison!
And as I researched more into the American Buffalo, as a symbol, I was thrilled to find that, not only is the buffalo (and bison) shared by numerous cultures, all throughout history, as a symbol of “community”, but also several other attributes that fit perfectly with the I.A.M.C.A.’s core values.
Here’s a list of some of the more commonly held symbolic attributes, that ultimately convinced me the buffalo was the right one to represent The Independent Arts & Media Community Association’s mission.
- unity
- vision
- creativity
- service to community
- grounding
- abundance
- humility
- knowledge
- gratitude
- generosity
- hospitality
- sharing
- courage
- strength
- challenge
- endurance
- survival
- protection
- altruism
- formulating beneficial plans
- manifestation of goals