This amazing work on Fitzgerald Street in North Perth by Brisbane artist Guido van Helten was inspired by the image below of an Afghan camaleer on a 'Certificate of Exemption from Dictation Test' dated 1916. Perhaps I should have waited for a brighter day to take the shot but somehow the dark clouds overhead were symbolic of the early 1900's when the White Australian Policy came into being. One hundred years later Australia is a thriving multi cultured country, although there will always be those who think they are superior. I'm of the opinion that people who feel they are superior are without exception.. not! Well that was a bit of a serious start to the week, cheering up tomorrow :) Happy Monday, take care and stay safe..
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ReplyDeleteThe murals you share with us never cease to amaze me and this is surely no exception!! Thanks as always!! Hope you get your blue skies back quickly!! Ours are gray today, too, but they're supposed to burn off later! We've had so much beautiful weather lately that I can't complain, that's for certain!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Glad you also posted the certificate photo.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful piece, Grace! And perfect light for showing it.
ReplyDeleteOm dat zo groot te maken het is heel mooi.
ReplyDeleteIt really is amazing, Grace!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more with you about superiority. This is marvellously done and thanks for providing the story behind it!
ReplyDeleteThat's a true work of art!
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Well, if you want to have your art seen, this is the way. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is always the worst sort who enforce the old, passing rules! But we are living in the future pried from them! Lovely!
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Are those photographs on the certificate? Given the year they certainly could be but the quality is stunning.
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic work, it reminds me of Mt Rushmore...
ReplyDeleteThat is a terrific mural, and your photos of it are perfect. Don't think the U.S. has quite worked out its race relations yet, but perhaps things are improving. At least I hope they are.
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful. It's like your being watched.
ReplyDeleteAmazing work of art & very topical in light of what is being debated at this time!
ReplyDeleteIt is a well painted and meaningful mural. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteThey may be bureaucratic photos but by chance they are wonderful portraits full of character and feeling. The muralist did them proud. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful mural with a story to think about. I agree with your assessment of people who think they are superior.
ReplyDeleteExcellent mural! And the dark clouds are perfect.
ReplyDelete"Amazing" is definitely the right word to describe this artwork Grace.
ReplyDeleteA very talented artist and effective on that building. Funny seeing your Perth with overcast skies!
ReplyDeleteA really impressive mural!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful mural with an interesting story!
ReplyDeleteReally great work, Grace!
ReplyDeletePowerful in so many ways. Grey day or not, very expressive. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteA great mural Grace, looks so good against the brick wall. Interesting facts about the dictation test too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous post Grace.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing mural! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt looks massive, and it does command attention.
ReplyDeleteI wish the US was a thriving multicultural society! Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteTaking a photo of the mural on a dark day is quite fitting for what it represents. I'm totally ignorant of exclusion acts against immigrants in other countries besides mine (U.S.). I very much appreciate your post.
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Magnificent and interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis post is very wonderful . Thanks!
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