Monday, April 20, 2020

The Great Escape..



Back to Fremantle we went on Saturday to take shots of renowned Australian artist Fintan Magee's mural painted earlier this year. Known for his huge artistic endeavours, see below for perspective, the mural here on the wall of the Hougoumont Hotel is dedicated to the six Irish Fenian prisoners who, one hundred and forty four years ago escaped from the British penal colony of Western Australia. Irish Fenian rebels often referred to themselves as 'flying geese', the six flying geese here depicting the six escapees, their rescue organised by one of the most famous of the Hougoumont Fenians John Boyle O'Reilly. If you are interested you can read all about that daring escape here. Mr Magee never fails to impress with both the size and the quality of his talent. Happy Monday, take care and stay extra safe..


30 comments:

  1. Mr Magee is a very talented man! A beautiful mural, Grace!
    Thanks for sharing!
    I wish you a nice week ahead!🤗

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  2. ...wow what a fabulous painting and on should a huge canvas!

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  3. I can't imagine how anyone would start a work like this. There ain't 'alf some clever......

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  4. Oh Wow, Amazing Detailed Work

    Cheers

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  5. What a great looking mural. It sure is an addition to the neighborhood.

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  6. An awesome mural, well done and beautiful!

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  7. très imprtessionnant ! and thanks for the explanation. stay safe and have a good week

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  8. wow it's quite a piece and so important to remember those before us.

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  9. That mural shows great expression, it makes me think of a person falling free!

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  10. Brilliant art work, I know the story already but it is very interesting, so I suggest others take a read.

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  11. That is some mural, Grace. Do you know the tale of The Six Swans, it reminds of this.

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  12. It sure is an impressive mural Grace, he is a very talented artist.
    Thanks for contributing.

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  13. Very successful that floating effect, but also a bit scary. Must be part of the escape.

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  14. Sounds like an interesting read. Impressive mural.

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  15. The flying geese are one thing but I find the man more than odd, He looks like he has drowned in water!! Hope all is well, Diane

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  16. Wow, impressive mural, Grace !

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  17. Oh Grace! This is just wow! I would have to say this has been my favorite Mural of all murals I have seen so far! Mr. Magee is such an amazing artist! Thank yous o much for sharing a link to his site because I also saw his works from around the world! This floating man reminds me of an artist who is always immersed in so much feelings and is waiting for the best moments to transfer all those feelings into his works. I love it!

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  18. My what a fascinating, rich country!

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  19. Oh my, this artist is spot on, what a genius.

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  20. Hi Grace! Fun to see the pictures you post. Happy Earth Day!

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  21. Yet another magnificent mural. You have a real knack for finding them.

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