Line Of Blood – Myall Creek Massacre 1838 – our shared history
Line of Blood – Myall Creek Massacre 1838 – our shared history focuses on the relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians at the ‘frontier’ in the early years of pastoralist expansion.
Our history is filled with whispers and partly told stories of similar events, but this one was different: it was quite well recorded; all but one of the perpetrators was tried; and seven white Australians were hanged.
The exhibition design is understated an elegant; an unexpected approach for such a gruesome subject.
The Exhibition:
Fourteen framed panels of screen printed image and text graphically re-tell the story of the events of the 10th June 1838 at Myall Creek Station, near Bingara, New South Wales and the aftermath.
Dimensions:
Each pane: 70cm x 60cm (27.5” x 23.5”)
Materials:
Calico screen printed dried blood red-brown
Size: 16-17 running metres
Crated weight: 70 kilograms
Comes with:
DVD – a creative exploration of the artist’s environment providing insights into the making of previous touring exhibitions. 22 minutes duration
Banner (x 2) – measuring 240cm x 60cm
Catalogue
Education Pack for Primary & Secondary students
Laminated explanatory notes & labels
Condition Report Manual
Media Release & Photo
Detailed hanging instructions
2 day Workshop for artists and fabric enthusiasts (extra)
