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Quilt panel, part of the Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'James Bowers', cotton / satin / synthetic metallic textile / glitter paint / plastic / silver beads, made by Helen Bowers, New South Wales, Australia, about 1997. Rectangular quilt…
Quilt panel, part of the Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'James Bowers', cotton / satin / synthetic metallic textile / glitter paint / plastic / silver beads, made by Helen Bowers, New South Wales, Australia, about 1997. Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation on a dark green background. James Jim Bowers is written over the top of a large rainbow in large red and gold letters. The dates 15.11.56 - 28.4.92 are written in a gold colours on the left and right upper corners. On the left of the rainbow is a patchwork tree and a mountain country scene. On the right is s Sydney skyscape, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and Centrepoint Tower, with a rocket ship blasting from the tower. The rainbow ends in a pot of gold on the right hand side. Below the arch of the rainbow is an map of the world with Australia in the centre and with links to the United States of America, Europe and Asia. The whole design is machine appliqued. Information received with the quilt indicates that James grew up in Central Western New South Wales, joined the RAAF and then worked in the hospitality industry in a variety of ways. He travelled widely and had a loving family.
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Visit the page Brian Maher - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Brian Maher', cotton / synthetic textile, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1995 Rectangular dark green quilt panel, portrait orientation. There are two parallel lengths of gold ribbon in the centre from the lower section to the top and two thirds of the way up there are two 'arms' also of gold ribbon forming a cross like shape with a diagonally uplifted cross piece. Appliqued over the gold ribbon, there is a stylised grey tree trunk with branches bearing apples in the shape of cricket balls. Some apples/balls and white (golf) balls are scattered across the panel . The leaves of the tree are light green, mid green and gold sparkling textile are also appliqued. 'BRIAN MAHER/ benedictus benedicite' are written in gold paint in the centre of the right hand side. The red balls have the following hand written inscriptions in pen: Francis Maher, David Denny; "To Uncle Brian All my love Peta"; undecipherable signature; "To a thorough gentleman June Payne Fond Memories"; With love Beryl xx; Barbara Konkolowitcz, Barbara Aroney; Matt Cann; Jo Harrison, Susanne Kiely, Ken Kiely, Russell Kiely; With love Judy Thomas and Peter Thomas. The white balls have the following hand written inscriptions in pen: 'John Wilson; Greg Wetland ?; Mike ?,Rhonda Smitt ?; Bev Clark,John Partland ?; Robyn Rollaston; Jill Steel; Phillip Young, J M J.’ -
Visit the page Gregory-John Dodds - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Gregory John Dodds', cotton / metal / plastic, maker unknown, Australia, c.1994 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation on a cream background bordered with red ribbon, 'Gregory John Dodds 1963 - 1994' embroidered in red in the centre. In the top centre there is a hat band from HMAS Albatross, underneath that are the words 'Always remembered by his loving family' embroidered in green. Below this is 'Single Minded. Free.Spirited entity.' embroidered in blue. Also embroidered on the quilt are two multicoloured kites with faces; and a cartoon chef and a figure 10 pin bowling embroidered in black. There are two photographs: one of a dalmatian dog and one of a person (possibly Gregory Dodds). There is a photograph of a Scout Jamboree patch from Perth 1979-80. Also a badge from the Gay Games in 1986 in San Francisco. There is a collection of badges relating to 10 pin bowling. -
Visit the page In memory of Country Network members - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of all members who have died from HIV related illnesses, 'Country Network', cotton / glue, made by Steven Brooks and John Stanger, Australia, 1997 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation, bright rainbow background with a large C in white and N in black in the centre surrounded by a wreath of black leaves linked by braid, and below are the words 'Country Network/ A national organisation'. The design elements are all glued onto the background. This quilt is in memory of all members of the Country Network who have died from HIV related illnesses. The Country Network was initially founded to promote and foster contact and friendship among gay men living in rural and regional Australia who often deal with limited social opportunities (see http://www.countrynetwork.com.au/). -
Visit the page Dominik Lefers - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation on a maroon background. 'Dominik Lefers' is written in white paint underneath a large pink triangle. There is a large fabric photograph in the centre and the following words written on the right hand side of the panel in white paint: Qui ne lutte pas/ n'agit pas (Those who don't fight, don't get anywhere) and ne baissez pas les bras (don't drop your arms/guard or don't give up). A variety of pink, white and blue plastic flowers and leaves are sewn at random onto the panel. On file is a letter written by Jaque Hebert, President of the Patchwork des Noms, France, in French but translated into English to say that a panel for Andrew Carter was sent to France for their quilt and this panel (for Dominik Lefers) was sent to Australia to be incorporated in the Australian Quilt. It is one of several panels made for Dominik Lefers. It was presented to Sue Clark at the Names Project Washington in October 1996. Information on file indicated that Dominik Lefers had a similar role in the French Quilt, Patchwork des Noms, as that of Andrew Carter with the Australian HIV/AIDS quilt. This panel is one of several made for Dominik Lefers. Another has been given to the Names Project in San Francisco. The file also states that Dominik loved to travel and he would appreciate this gesture. -
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Visit the page John Wilkinson - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'John Wilkinson', cotton / ink / paint / metal, made by Lynne Ellis, Kincumber, New South Wales, Australia, 1996 The Ellises lived near the Wilkinsons in Cronulla. Their son Kim was good friends with John Wilkinson. The two boys went to Cronulla High School together. John went away with the Ellises on family holidays. Mrs Ellis said that John was like a son to her and described herself as his second mother. The Ellises later moved to Kincumber which was where the quilt was made. The pictures show the 'happy times we had together'. The Nimbin scene shows John's house there where he lived in the 1990's. Mrs Ellis was the only person allowed to touch his hair and so gave his hair and beard a trim for his 21st birthday. John often teased Mrs Ellis about not knowing right from left and so the car scene was included. The families (Ellis and Wilkinson) went on camping trips in the late 60s and early 70s. Rectangular quilt panel. landscape orientation, a beige background with 'John Wilkinson' in large appliqued letters in the top centre and 'Love from The Ellises' in smaller letters also appliqued below it. There are a number of appliqued flowers dotted over the panel. Below the names are a series of hand painted scenes. From left to right: the first is of Nimbin; the second of 21st birthday haircut; the next of a green car with the right hand signalling a turn and the words Left, left you fool below it. The last scene is 'Camping trips' with a shower tent, tent, and small caravan. The whole panel is framed by a border of flowered print material and is signed Lynne Ellis 1996. -
Visit the page Jeremy - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Jeremy', cotton / synthetic textile, maker unknown, Australia, about 1991 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation on a purple background. A large black cat and the word 'Gizmo' are machine appliqued in fur fabric, on the left hand side, facing a quilted yellow sun with rays which is in the top right corner. There are three yellow roses and one white rose machined appliqued in the centre of the panel. Over the sun's rays in the lower right corner, the following is written in ink: Jeremy, a beloved son, brother, cousin & friend, Much love always xxx. 12.3.50 (with an outline of a church next to it and England written in red) to 16.7.91 (with the outline of the Sydney Opera House and Australia written in red) is in the bottom centre of the panel. Four silver stars in ric-rac are scattered over the panel.