In memory of Long Bay LSU - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel

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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, 'Long Bay Gaol L.S.U', in memory of Eric, Rod, Andrew, Lee, Frank, John, Chris, Ken, David, Pete, Mike, Keith, Don, Mark, John, Brett, Brian, Ari, Paul, Ming, Bob, Tony, Steve, David, Sam, Max, Paul…

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Visit the page In memory of Lifestyles Unit Long Bay Gaol 1993 - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Lifestyles Unit Long Bay Gaol 1993', cotton, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1993 Square quilt panel. Green painted background with the inscription 'Lifestyles Unit Long Bay Gaol 1993' in blue letters edged in black, placed vertically down left side of panel. A large blue and white irregular splash shape outlined in black with the letters 'G. W.' in the lower right corner of the splash, fills the majority of the panel.
Visit the page ‘Graham’ - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Graham', cotton / paint, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation. 'Rest in Peace' is painted at the top of the panel and 'Graham' at the bottom on top of a painted design. The top half of the quilt depicts eyes staring from a barred window. Face is partly obscured by a pink and back circle (possibly a manhole cover). The window is surrounded by a swirling mixture of pink black red yellow. On the lower part of the quilt there is an outstretched hand and clutching fingers reaching out of a dark blue and black swirling hole.
Visit the page Manny Papadopoulos - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Manny Papadopoulos', cotton / paint / plastic, various makers, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, bordered by wide brown cotton. The border forms a frame as if a television set. In the 'screen' of the TV set there is coloured spiral rainbow design painted on cream rectangular fabric, In the background of the spiral are machine-appliquéd letters 'Manny Papadopoulos' and '2- 6-64 - 9-1-93' in multi colours. Five fabric photos overlay the spiral. From lower left 1 Caption 'Films of Wonder - First Collectors Edition', 2 Photo of female person holding magazine Films of Wonder, 3 Photo (? Of Manny Papadopoulos), 4 Photo 'Films of Wonder Issue 2 $5.00', 5 Printed poem on fabric 'Time Mine': Time stands still, Be still like the trees, Let me inhale the clean wind And hold onto it inside myself, Expelling it only when I see fit, I challenge you - time, I hold you in my fists caught, You cannot move on until The breeze whispers softly Through my hair. Until the crow cries with its Brilliant familiarity Or until I open my fists And I set you free.' Two pink plastic tubular rings, 75mm diameter, with painted numbers and letters as if 'radio/TV dials' are in the lower right hand corner.
Visit the page ‘Angie’ - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Angie', cotton / satin /synthetic material / mixed media / paint / lace, made by John, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. Blue 'ruched' cotton background, machine-appliquéd with a padded grey satin dolphin in the centre-, with sequinned starfish (four) and seaweed. White lace depicts wave caps. Inscribed in royal blue paint 'RIP ANGIE'. There are five beaded fans on the lower area.[ on photograph look like shells not fans - dk]
Visit the page Bruce Fentham - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'BRUCE FENTHAM', canvas / paint / mixed media, made in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1994 Rectangular panel, landscape orientation, the large centre rectangle on white artists' canvas is inscribed with the words: 'Think of me As you pass by, for as you are now So was once I, So prepare yourself to follow me, for I am Positive and free. My name is Bruce Fentham, 36/7 yrs HIV + / Aids since Early 85. I was Australias (sic) Leading Teacher in Dance Medals 1989, 90, 91, 600 medals, Honours 99 100% - an Australian record. I announced my HIV status on World Aids Day 1st December 91 - I have since lost everything I owned apart from Christine (car) and speakers. Not one student has spoken to me since Dec 1st. I Am An INVALID Pensioner!! There's no compensation for Buiseness (sic) people Discriminated against on grounds of sexuality or illness. So I Dance for You - Life Dance - on the footpath. I stand alone, along with hundreds of other sick people. So please 'HELP' throw a coin in Christine. I will give 90% of your Donation to Aids Research. Thank You Love, Bruce Fentham (signature)'.
Visit the page Richard Geoffrey Cooper - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'RICHARD GEOFFREY COOPER', cotton, various makers, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1995 Quilt panel, landscape orientation. Cream background with a small centred rectangle in cross-stitch with the embroidered words 'RICHARD GEOFFREY COOPER 20-10-1950 and 24-7-1995' and twelve embroidered motifs of butterflies and flowers.

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