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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Glen Lawrence, cotton / synthetic textile / ink, made by Heather Roobol, and others, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1991 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation. The cr…
Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Glen Lawrence, cotton / synthetic textile / ink, made by Heather Roobol, and others, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1991 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation. The cream base is overlaid with a rectangular picture framed in green with a blue sky background with three white clouds. A large rainbow is appliqued across the main body of the panel. Brick chimneys show from the clouds in the lower right corner. Four blue-tipped winged birds in flight are appliqued over the rainbow. At the very top of the rainbow there is a figure appliqued which is a representation of Glen, wearing his plaid trousers, white sneakers and a green shirt. On the white panel to the left and across the top, in machine stitched letters, are the words "Make a happy memory today for tomorrow because yesterday is too late' (signed) 'Heather' in ink. A yellow patchwork star is on the centre top. At the bottom of the panel are the machine embroidered words 'Good-bye my friend. Mizpah.' Below that also in machine embroidery is 'Glen Lawrence 17.12.1939 21.6.1992'. Then in black ink there are three hand written messages 'I wish you eternal rainbows, Geoff; Miss you lots, Ian; Thank you for you smile, laughter and friendship. We love you, Bronny and Tom. Written by the maker in ink, the following text appears on the reverse of the panel: 'The concept of this quilt panel comes from the three songs that were played at the cremation service for my brother. The first one speaks for itself 'Goodbye my friend' the second one 'Wind beneath my wings' the sentiments of a close friend (Geoff); and the third one one his favourite 'Somewhere over the rainbow'. This panel was made with great love by Heather Roobol for my brother Glendo Bruce (Bing to his family) Lawrence. He wasn't only my brother he was my best friend and I will miss him till the day I die.’
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Visit the page Dannalee Rope-Johnson and Holly Emma Johnson - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Dannalee Rope-Johnson and Holly Emma Johnson, cotton / synthetic textile / padding, made by Kerry-Anne Powderly, Taree, New South Wales, Australia, about 1992 Rectangular, landscape orientation, pale blue border with a strip of pink with white polka dots at the top and a strip of a small floral print material at the bottom. In the top portion of the quilt is a triangle of the small floral print material with two bluebirds machine appliqued either side of the words 'Dannalee Rope-Johnson' in script which is machine embroidered in pink. The bottom portion of the quilt is a triangle with the pink with white polka dots material as a background. A white winged horse is appliqued on the right hand side and the words 'And Beloved Daughter, Holly Emma Johnson' machine embroidered in pink. This quilt panel is in memory of Dannalee Rope-Johnson (b. 5.10.1960 d. 27.11.1988) and Holly Emma Johnson (b. 9.4.1983 d. 3.9.1990). Information received with the Quilt includes several newspaper clippings from the Sydney Morning Herald. One, in September 1990, states that Dannalee contracted AIDS from a transfusion of infected blood after Holly's birth. It is believed that Holly contracted the virus through her mother's breast milk. The Johnson's compensation claim failed but an out of court settlement was reached for Holly's medical fees (see Re E v Australian Red Cross Society [1991] FCA 20; (1999) 99 ALR 601. Public donations for Holly totalled $40,000. -
Visit the page Thomas Robert Small - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Thomas Robert Small, cotton / paint / glitter paint, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, with a pale blue background. The painted beach/sea scene shows a white haired man sitting under a tree, on the right hand side, wearing a floral shirt. There is a small white dog with the man who is looking out to sea at a 'Spanish galleon' looking sailing ship with a yellow 'halo' around it. On the left hand side are painted rocks with foliage. In the top centre the words 'Thomas Robert Small' are painted in yellow outlined in gold. The dates '8.9.1932 - 2.11.1991' are written in brown outlined in gold in the lower centre. This quilt was made by his Ankali carer, and others, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1992. The Ankali Project recruits, trains and supports volunteeers to provide emotional and social support to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), their carers, partners, friends and families. The Project is a division of the Albion Street Centre and is part of South East Sydney Area and Illawarra Health Services. In the Talkabout magazine issue dated July/August 2010 there is an article on The Ankali Project which includes the following: 'The Ankali Project. The Ankali Project was established in 1985 to provide one-on-one emotional and social support to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The kind of support that volunteers provide has changed over the years, as have the needs of PLWHA. Volunteers can provide up to five hours per week with their client including face-to-face or phone support. Volunteers come to a weekly support group to give and receive support to other volunteers. The project is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is a part of the Albion Street Centre.' The Ankali project has a butterfly as an emblem. Notes provided in 2011 by a Douglas Knox a former Conveynor of the Quilt Project Sydney say that the maker was an Ankali volunteer carer who assisted his wife take care of him. He provided a brief description of Tom's life and the symbolism in the http://quilt.to/ quote 'Tom liked to dream about going off on an adventure on a sailing ship; that's why the ship has a golden glow. Tom and his dog under the tree are for the happy relaxed times, and the rocks on the left are for the dark and unhappy times. The dates of his birth and death in the sand are for the passing of time.' -
Visit the page John Alexander Reynolds - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of John Alexander Reynolds, cotton / cotton thread / paint, maker unknown, Australia, about 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, cream background with a moss green border. The centre is plain cream with the words 'John Alexander Reynolds' machine appliqued in moss green material, '21.3.57 - 14.2.92, My Valentine, Love David, Family & Friends' embroidered in moss green stem stitch. The centre panel is framed by a wide stylised floral 'matte'. In the bottom left corner there is a painted bunch of flowers tied with green ribbon. -
Visit the page Keith Harbour - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Keith Harbour, cotton / synthetic textile / ink, possibly made in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, about 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, red background, the blue appliqued words 'Keith Harbour AM' are in the centre of the panel. Around the words are numerous handwritten signatures and messages in black ink. To the left are - 'Dear Keith. Thank you for being here when we needed you. P.' / 'We'll always remember you Keith. Ma(x?) / 'Thank you for your support. June Abbot.' / 'Jan Oakley.' / 'Teach them the secrets of your soul. Jeni. (with drawing of a heart and smiley face) / 'Bye Blossom. Never Forget You. Love Viv.' / 'Well done Keith. Jimmee.' / 'Dear Keith. I'll remember. xx Phil.' / 'Kelly Gardiner' / 'Stuart R.' / 'Thanks (indecipherable).' / 'David, Owen (?)' / 'Peter Campbell' / 'Moya Palmer' / 'Ralph Norris', 'Liz Fielding (?)' / 'Doris Beecher' / 'Waynexxxx' / 'D2 (possibly D squared)' / 'Love you always. WDH.' / 'Always remember you 'Pearl', Fiona F.' . To the right are - 'Keith didn't get to say goodbye! In my thoughts always. xxxx. Les. R.T. Taylor (rainbow)' / 'We miss you Keith but will never forget you. Love, David M.' / 'Love Joan Scott.' / 'Thanks for the support. David Edwardes.' / 'Ali De Groot'. / 'Cooee. Colin and Stephen.' / 'Keith, you meant so much to me and your care. Layne.' / 'Keith, a great and good friend + person. Ken G.' / 'Great man sorely missed. Bruce Wallace.' / 'The world was made a better place ..... because of you. You are missed by many. Shelley.' / 'Thanks for the inspiration. Bryan Laurence.' / 'You were always able to twist my arm to do that last job. (signature indecipherable).' / 'You were a treasure .... Richard.' / 'You are always with us ... Martin and Paula.' / 'Maureen G. Tighe' / 'VAL E' / 'David Morrison' / 'With love always. Rob Shearer.' / 'Fondest love Keith. Bessie Dandxxx' / 'Thank you Keith Faouk.' / 'Always remembed (sic). Bev with Luv.'. This panel is in memory of Keith Harbour AM. (d 25.8.1991). Keith Harbour AM was a founding member of PWLA Inc (People living with AIDS); the Convenor of the Support Group 1986 and President of the VAC (Victorian AIDS Council) 1987 - 1989. The date of the award of the AM is not known but was awarded for 'Service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a particular group'. Noted made in 2011 by Douglas Knox (a former Conveynor of the Quilt Project Sydney) provide the following information: "KEITH HARBOUR AM. This panel was made by a friend, other friends were then invited to sign it and add messages if they wanted to. Keith was Victorian and given an Order of Australia for his extraordinary and unselfish work in the AIDS community. He was a President of the Victorian AIDS Council, a Conveynor of many support organisations, a co-founder of ACT UP in Australia and PLWA in Victoria. He founded the National People Living with AIDS Coalition and was a trustee for the AIDS Trust. Keith was an inspiration.” -
Visit the page Stuart Challender - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Stuart Challender, synthetic textile / braid / cotton thread / ink, made by Brian Earl, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, about 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation, a turquoise background; on the top third of the panel is an appliqued silver rose, in the middle are the appliqued words 'Stuart Challender' in silver textile; underneath are the appliqued dates '1947 - 1991' in iridescent synthetic textile with a small diamond shape between the dates. At the bottom of the panel are the appliqued words 'Der Rosenkavalier' in iridescent synthetic textile in script. At the very bottom of the panel are the words 'Remembered And Loved Always. All My Love. Wendy'. This quilt panel is in memory of Stuart Challender (b. 19.2.1947 - d. 13.12.1991). Information received with the Quilt included newspaper articles from the Sydney Morning Herald from 14th December 1991 and the Weekend Australian 14/15 December 1991. He studied in Melbourne at the Conservatorium of Music, then went to Europe in 1977. He returned to Australian in 1980 and became the Australian Opera's resident conductor. In 1987 he became Chief Conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and its Artistic Director. He also conducted orchestras in Britain, Hong Kong and the Boston and Chicago symphony orchestras. In March 1991 he told the media that he had AIDS but was determined to continue conducting and on September 2nd 1991 he conducted the Australia Opera's new production of Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier' - "a production that had been staged virtually for Challender to conduct" (from the SMH obituary). The General Manager of the Australia Council, Mr Max Bourke, said that Challender was the first truly international conductor Australia has had (see obituary Weekend Australian). -
Visit the page David Sharpe - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'David Sharpe', cotton / paint / glitter glue / synthetic textile, made by Denise Pritchard, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, pale blue background. The words 'David Sharpe' are appliqued on the left hand side in red flowered material. Underneath this in ink and gold glitter paint are the words 'Born 15.8.55 /Died 26.10.91'. On the right hand side are two balloons made from white material with black spots which are machine appliqued. A single green ribbon is sewn with a bow onto each balloon and joins them. Above the right hand balloon, are the words in painted script; 'Black & White Ball' and underneath the same balloon in painted script: 'With love Denise & John'. -
Visit the page Paul Meth, Michael Horn, Peter Wornarski, Philip Rampant Garry Beutis, Michael Callendar, Charlie Aquilina, and John Merry - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, 'Paul Meth, Michael Horn, Peter Wornarski, Philip Rampant Garry Beutis, Michael Callendar, Charlie Aquilina, John Merry', synthetic textile / mixed media, maker unknown, Australia, c. 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation on a cream background with a rainbow striped 'flag' glued to the background. The flag is padded. On each of the different coloured stripes of the flag are the names Paul Meth / Michael Horn / Peter Wornaski / Philip Rampant Garry Beuris / Michael Callendar (sic) / Charlie Aquilina / John Merry, stencilled in white ink. There is a white flagpole on the left of the flag topped with a pyramid shape made up of three pink triangles. There is a gold thread tassel attached to the top of the pole. To the right of the flag is a quotation 'For small beings such as we, vastness of the universe is only made bearable through love. Carl Sagan' stencilled in black ink. Written in black ink at the bottom of the quilt are the names Paul Fletcher, Shane Gow, Peter Wright, Dave Christian.