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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Miel', cotton / taffeta /synthetic textile / lace / paint / felt, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in about 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation on a blue bac…
Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Miel', cotton / taffeta /synthetic textile / lace / paint / felt, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in about 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation on a blue background. Centred pink triangle sewn on with two small teddy bears, one white and one brown, tucked into the top. 'MIEL' in red felt letters is superimposed over the pink triangle in the centre of the quilt. . The Australian (left) and Filipino (right) flags are in the opposing top corners. There is a mirror shaped appliqué edged with pink and white lace on the left of the triangle. Also on the left there are several words or designer labels: Gucci, Bally, YSL, Paco Rabanne, FMG, GQ, Cacharel, Dior in white puffy paint. On the right side there is a GIO Home Insurance baseball cap and also on the right, the following written in white puffy paint: Asians & Friends, Gay Liberation Quire, Gays Against Racism. There are words in green on the lower section written in puffy paint 'You are free, Tio' / 'I am not going to be ignored!' (centre) / 'In our hearts …Forever!!! Dennis, Gina & Melissa. Love always, Ian'. The panel was made by the lover of Miel and other friends and relatives of Miel in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in about 1992. In notes supplied by Miel's lover, he states that the pink triangle represents gay political activism and the various groups with which Miel was involved. The mirror represents his fashion consciousness, also represented by the various brands named on the quilt. The Filipino flag his heritage and the Australian one his new country of citizenship. The words "I'm not going to be ignored' were part of Miel's philosophy that Asians should not be silent but be assertive. The two bears represent the two lovers, the small cute cuddly one being Miel and the large white one being his lover. The panel was made in memory of Miel. He was politically active in support of gay rights. He came from the Philippines.
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Visit the page Howell Phillip Deshong and Malcolm Arthur Thomson - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Howell Phillip Deshong' and 'Malcolm Arthur Thomson' cotton / felt / paint / synthetic textile / multimedia, made in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1990 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. A 27.5 mm strip of fawn material down both sides is printed with island type designs including palm trees and birds. The centre section is divided into two framed pieces on black background. The left hand piece depicts an Australian indigenous scene with a large parrot in the foreground. It is framed with a mauve border decorated with six red felt hearts and the name 'Howell Phillip' (above) 'Deshong' (below) in silver glitter is on blue felt. Fabric photograph (NB. Photo is of deceased indigenous person) is edged in dark blue felt and the following poem written in black ink is edged in light blue felt. 'Brave Heart Bright Spirit Gone In all but memory. But memory Will fiercely keep The flame That glowed for all to see Your pain is gone - Rest peacefully, My friend Till I am there. MALCOLM' The right piece is framed with light blue border with seven red felt hearts, four of which have wings and an arrow. Fabric photograph and a poem edged in cream ribbon is at the top of the right hand piece. 'Malcolm Arthur Thomson' is written in red pen on white felt above the fabrid photograph and poem:. 'Creative mind Spirited soul Missing From our fond embrace. And friendship Will surely bond Our memories Of joy, sorrow and care. Life's journey over - United in love! Gently rest Now you are there! Robyne / Allan / Kevin' In the centre of the printed right hand panel is an irregular circle of yellow material edged with cream ribbon with the words - 'AND SO, MY LOVE, OFT LIFT THE LILY DRAW UP THE FRIENDLY STAIN AND WRITE THE WORDS TOO SELDOM SAID OF TRUTH AND BEAUTY, SWEETEST PAIN. AND THROUGH THE MIND THAT WIELDS THE PEN PRAY, LET THE GIVER DRIFT. TO MALCOLM FROM HIS SISTER ROBYNE WHO LOVES HIM.' This panel was made in memory of 'Malcolm Arthur Thomson' and 'Howell Phillip Deshong' This panel was published in Walsh, P, (ed.), 1999, 'Two Stars' , Elephant Press, New Lambton, NSW. The following quotation is taken from this publication: 'Malcolm was a loving son and brother and a dear friend to Phillip. Malcolm was a generous soul who worked in the hospitality industry as a barman. He travelled throughout Australia as a free spirit and enjoyed all aspects of the entertainment industry. Malcolm was an athletic man who excelled in track-and-field and tennis. he had a passion for the South Pacific and a heartfelt gift for the writing of poetry.’ -
Visit the page In memory of Peter and others - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Peter', 'Tony' and 'Roger', 'Garry', 'Phillip William Kaiser', 'Mark', 'Wayne' , 'Mark A' and 'Dallas', mixed media, made in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. about 1991 Square quilt panel. It is has a blue background with 10 cm wide border in yellow. In the centre is a square yellow diamond shape with 'RNH 90-91' in blue machine appliqué letters (Royal Newcastle Hospital ). There are eight large squares on the blue background. There are eight small yellow diamond borders alternating around the panel between the eight large squares. The large squares are described below in a clockwork order starting with top left hand corner: 'Peter' Yellow square with central appliquéd round shape with long-stitched design of house scene in wool. Above and below the round shape are machine stitched the words 'Peter' and '1961-1990'. 'Tony and Roger' - painted beach and beach scene. Two pairs of footprints leading across the beach and painted red rose lying across the bottom of the square. 'Garry 26-2-90' Blue quilted square with central appliquéd circular panel long stitched with landscape scene. 'Phillip'. Cream background with painted baskets of flowers. 'Phillip', 'Phillip William Kaiser' '12-8-54', silver-coloured, metal medallion of lion, '23-7-91', 'Dearly Loved by Mum and Nanna'.Photograph, covered with discoloured clear plastic, between painted birds. 'Mark'. Painted square with black border. Central picture of the world, fringed by brown and red wavy lines. with one dark and one light clasped hand across middle. In the corners are pictures of the Statue of Liberty; Pharaoh's mask; Russian church; and a camel and a pyramid. 'Wayne *****'. Knitted square with crocheted edge. The word 'Wayne' is embroidered diagonally. Knitted 'grenadier guard' on left hand side standing on a 'fair isle' base. Yellow knitted stripe down the right hand side with '1943 - 1990'. 'Mark A.'. Square panel with blue background. Machine embroidered appliqué with waves and a surfboard rider in the centre with the sun in the right-hand corner and the word 'Mark A.' in red hand-embroidered letters in the top left hand corner. 'Dallas'. White background. The word 'Dallas' is written on the bottom in paint in very ornate printing as if on a music score. The central design is a circle depicting a rainbow, path and figure and tree with light shining behind the figure. Surrounded by four yellow hearts, two with pairs of feet and two with a single red rose. Another music score is painted behind the central circle.The panel was made in memory of Peter (b 1961 d 1990), Tony and Roger, Garry (d 26.2.1990) , Phillip Kaiser (b 12.8.1954 d 23.7.1991) Mark, Wayne (b 1943 d 1990) , Mark A and Dallas, who were at Royal Newcastle Hospital, The panel has been published in Walsh, P, (ed.), 1999, 'Two Stars' , Elephant Press, New Lambton, NSW. The following quotation is taken from this publication. 'Mark was a loving, caring son who travelled the world. He believed in treating people equally whether he met them amidst the splendour of the Taj Mahal or the squalor of a slum.' 'Mark (A) became an ardent surfer and a keen photographer. After working in a bank for years, he returned to university as a student. Mark took many memorable photos of the first Surfest in Newcastle. Friends and family recall his happy personality' 'Garry was a schoolteacher, a steward on the trains and a steward for Qantas. Garry loved the bush and trees rather than the city. He was a bloke who enjoyed a bet occasionally.' 'Phillip was a soft-hearted fellow blessed with a great generosity of spirit. He loved nature; he loved the bush. He enjoyed pottering around the garden and looking after his birds. -
Visit the page In memory of clients of the Maitraya - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of clients of the Maitraya - Sydney Day Centre for People Living with HIV/AIDS, 'Maitraya - Sydney Day Centre', satin / cotton / plastic / synthetic textile made by members of Maitraya Sydney Day Care Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1994 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, navy background with sequined stars and dots, with rainbow stripes in the centre. There is a stylised sun on the left with appliquéd face, and the moon on the right. A cerise coloured banner includes the words 'Maitraya Sydney Day Care Centre 93 - 94' across the bottom. Thirty-seven white padded balloons tied with red ribbon are 'floating' ,across the panel. The following names are hand written in blue pen: Alan McK, Anton, Barry, Brent, Brett McG, Brian M, Chris F, Colin H, Craig R, David C, David D, Gavin, Geoff E, Greg, Ian L, Jen, John, John McL, John R, Kerrie, Lottie, Mark N, Martin P, Melanie, Michael F, Otis, Paris, Peter B, Peter W, Phil C, Randy, Robert W, Ross L, Shane R, Steve, Tchok, Wayne R.