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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Douglas Marshall', cotton / paint / paper / glue, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation. There is a painting of Douglas Marshal…
Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Douglas Marshall', cotton / paint / paper / glue, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation. There is a painting of Douglas Marshall in a 'mirror' with theatrical lights around it in the top third of the panel. On the mirror are the words 'Gone Shopping xxx' in red paint. At the bottom of the mirror is a shelf with an open tube of red lipstick and a pair of black sunglasses. The bottom two thirds contain a painting of a red director's chair with the words 'Douglas' in white on the backrest. A black baseball cap hangs on the right hand side of the chair. On the left side of the chair is a newspaper cutting (detailed information available) and a stack of three painted books. On the right side of the chair is a painting of a bottle of 'Jif' cream cleaner. Across the bottom from left to right are the words Douglas Marshall and the dates '65-'91.
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Visit the page In memory of the clients of the Maitraya Day Centre and for their friends - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt in memory of the clients of the 'Maitraya' Day Centre and for their friends, cotton / paint/ ink, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1991 Rectangular quilt panel , portrait orientation, cotton cream background with blue and black screen printing. Across the top are the words 'Maitraya. Sydney's Centre for PLWAs and Their Friends'. Between a depiction of two stylised hands is a list of names. Wil Adler, Ron Andrews, Peter Baines, Michael Bergamaschino, Sam Bonafacio, Norman Boyle, Andrew Carter, David Chesney, Daniel Church, Jean Claverie, Peter Cornwall, Peter Davis, Glen Evans, Greg Fenton, Peter Finnerty, Terry Gerber, Terry Giblett, Mikael Golan, Rodney Harwood, Robbie Koesemans, Denis Maloney, Miro, Megan Mkwananzi, Richard Mkwananzi, Ian Nuttall, George Pritchett, Lloyd Rees, Tim Rigg, Peter Sawkins, Tom Small, Glen Taylor, Peter Treacey, Wim Van Den Ende, Velko, Zsa Zsa, Drew Williams-Plane, Paul Young, Alex Zatychne. This is in memory of Wil Adler, Ron Andrews, Peter Baines, Michael Bergamaschino, Sam Bonafacio, Norman Boyle, Andrew Carter, David Chesney, Daniel Church, Jean Claverie, Peter Cornwall, Peter Davis, Glen Evans, Greg Fenton, Peter Finnerty, Terry Gerber, Terry Giblett, Mikael Golan, Rodney Harwood, Robbie Koesemans, Denis Maloney, Miro, Megan Mkwananzi, Richard Mkwananzi, Ian Nuttall, George Pritchett, Lloyd Rees, Tim Rigg, Peter Sawkins, Tom Small, Glen Taylor, Peter Treacey, Wim Van Den Ende, Velko, Zsa Zsa, Drew Williams-Plane, Paul Young, Alex Zatychne, all of whom were connected with the Maitraya Day Centre for PLWAs (people living with AIDS). Terry Giblett was one of the early people involved in the Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt Project and was a quiltmaker. He was also involved with PLWA (now Positive Life) A Memoriam tribute for Norman Boyle and David Ian Chesney features in the Sydney Star Observer between 1984-1993 -
Visit the page Lionel Muller - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Lionel Muller', cotton / synthetic textile, made in Alaska, United States of America and New South Wales, Australia, c 1989 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, padded pink background with the words 'Lionel Muller' in capital letters in fawn, handstitched in herringbone stitch with black cotton. The quilt was made by a friend in Alaska, USA, and a friend in New South Wales, Australia, about 1989. The letters on the panel were made from a jacket which belonged to Lionel. Information received with the Quilt contains notes that mention that Lionel was the former co-owner of the Beresford Hotel and also of Ceccinis (Cecchini's). There is also an undated newspaper cutting of his death notice. The death notice states that Lionel Muller was one of the 'pioneers of the gay community as it is known today.' Also that he was 'one of the nicest and most gentle people.' -
Visit the page Andrew Carter - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Andrew Carter', cotton / metal / synthetic thread / felt / silk / paint / glass / synthetic material beads / glitter glue made by Jan, Mark, Amy, John & Rene, Simon, David, Pippa, Jill, Don, Frances, Mary, Andrew & Greta, Max, Mum, Anne, Libby, Greg & Jake, Western Australia, c 1991. Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. The backing is a white satin fabric, pale mauve background with eighteen small panels of average approximate size 19 cms x 19 cms, surrounding a larger yellow panel with the name Andrew Carter picked out in sequins and the date 1954 -1991 embroidered in beads and paint . On the left hand side of the yellow panel there is Yin Yang sign painted on pink silk. On the right hand side of the yellow panel is a photocopy on fabric of his Certificate of the Order of Australia. In the lower right corner is a tiny green patch with three (3) ducks appliqued on. Top row: 1) painted scene with rainbow, tree and eagle (made by Janet). 2) yellow linen square decorated with a border of purple glitter paint dots with faded writing which says 'Melanie, if I don't get a dress by tonight it's curtains - Scarlet.' which is a reference to the movie 'Gone With the Wind' which was a favourite of Andrew's.(made by Mark). 3) this panel is divided into four smaller squares of flowered cotton fabric. Across the top two squares is an appliqued felt rainbow, the bottom left square has an appliqued 'paw print' in purple felt, the bottom left square has an appliqued red heart with a pink triangle and the words 'Love from Amy' (made by Richard). 4) an expanding diamond of colours pattern in woollen embroidery (made by John and Rene). 5) a lino print of a conch shell in pink on a white background sewn onto a larger pink square (made by Simon, a nephew). 6) patchwork square with pink, lemon and blue bear print triangular and square appliqued patches with various inscriptions including the letters 'ACT UP' (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) painted over a drawing of the Sydney Harbour Bridge; a pen drawing of a back-to-front clock; several stars of David; 'all my love Uncle Drew from David' written on a drawing of a bear.; in the centre square is a cloth badge with a drawing of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. 7) machine appliqued scene of a rainbow and a bear in very pale colours (possibly faded) with a butterfly and a star at the bottom (made by Pippa). 8) a long stitch tapestry picture featuring a rainbow, clouds, a building and trees and with the words underneath 'To dear Drew with love from Jill' mounted on a lemon square. (Jill). *(contd. in Marks) This quilt was made by Max Carter (Co-ordinator) and Jan, Mark, Amy, John & Rene, Simon, David, Pippa, Jill, Don, Frances, Mary, Andrew & Greta, Max, Mum, Anne, Libby, Greg & Jake, Western Australia, about 1991. Information recieved with the quilt are photocopies of excerpts from the book "Unfolding" ( Yardley, A & Langley, K, 'Unfolding: The Story of the Australian and New Zealand AIDS Quilt Projects', McPhee Gribble Publishers, Ringwood, Victoria, 1994 p 18-21) which details the story of making of the panel. HISTORY -
Visit the page ‘Uncle Ferree' - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Uncle Ferree', silk / paint, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1990 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, of painted cream silk fabric. In the upper border are the words 'To my Uncle Ferree' and in the lower border are the dates ' 7th April 1950 - 2nd June 1989' painted in gold coloured paint. In the centre are three large painted female figures, in colourful costumes, each with a different musical instrument. The instruments and figures are possibly of Rajasthani, Persian, or Iranian influence. The background is a distant mountain landscape, and the scene is bordered top and bottom with stylised flowers. -
Visit the page ‘Mark' - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Mark', cotton / paint, made in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, c 1989 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, dark aqua background. Mottled lashings of pink and white paint with some brown over most of the panel. In the centre top is an open book shape with the words 'Mark 29. Beloved Partner of Ellyn 1989'. In the lower left corner is a painted vinyl record with a red label. On the right hand side is a short musical score with notes. The quilt was made by two people, (friends) , Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1989. The panel was originally presented in Brisbane 1989. Re-presented Brisbane City Hall 4-6-91. -
Visit the page In memory of Inmates of Silverwater Gaol - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Description Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Inmates of 'Silverwater Gaol', cotton / synthetic textile / ink, made by Inmates of Silverwater Gaol, New South Wales, Australia, 1991. Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, cream background. In each corner is an appliqued square of black striped textile, across the top. bottom and sides are the words 'We Care / Silverwater Gaol / Inmate (sic) / 1991' across the middle of the panel is an appliqued island scene with yellow sand, blue sea, a palm tree and a large mauve shape with two pieces of textile appliqued on. The quilt was made in memory of Inmates of Silverwater Gaol, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 1991. Information received with the Quilt includes a note which indicates that this panel was presented to Nola Taylor, 1st December, at World AIDS Day Function, Silverwater in the presence of families of inmates, Kendall Centre Staff, Zoe - Prison AIDS worker and the HIV Positive Committee. -
Visit the page Kevin Ash - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, pale blue dyed background, the name 'KEVIN ASH' and the date '1991' are in blue, red and white fuzzy synthetic textile letters which are glued on to the backing, on the right hand side is a tennis racket painted in blue with gold glitter paint strings, a yellow plastic tennis ball and a yellow fuzzy synthetic textile heart. The words Amie Gary are cut out of silver glitter synthetic material and glued on. There are pencil marks which have been used to position the letters.