Sorry.
I generally stay out of topics revolving around AFL, religion and politics. When I (ahem…if I) add stencil art to the many laneways of Melbourne, they tend to be TV personalities such as Rove McManus and Bert Newton…
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The upcoming apology to the indigenous people of our land by our Prime Minister though, sends chills down my spine and puts a lump in my throat. Why?
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Ever since Peter Garrett and his band Midnight Oil wore the “sorry” suits at the 2000 Olympics, a bold statement was made. Our previous Prime Minister made a big deal about it – by not making any apology.
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And now something is finally going to be done! It’s such a big thing – it’s a milestone – and I believe it’s the right thing to do.
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This is one of my only ever political pieces of art, comin’ out of the closet!!!
T-Shirts
kathleen
bloody GREAT work Helen… I am becoming more proud of australia again… thanks for showing your political side… I appreciate it heaps…
(ps… it would look great in the Art:Action without violence group too, if you are keen…)
Helen McLean replied
Awwww thanks Kathleen!! I’m so happy you really like it, makes me glad I put it up.
Juilee Pryor
this is great and timely and well done and exactly right for the times. don’t stop now Helen keep using your design skills for the greater good. wonderful tee. wonderful stencil.
Helen McLean replied
Thanks Juilee. I guess at least I have started to use my skills for the greater good, it’s very different from my 50s pin-ups isn’t it? ;o)
Juilee Pryor
I liked the 50’s pinups but while retro is good and you do it well ….. maybe its a good time to go forward. This one is a great clean strong design. simple and true. and its all the little messages that end up making a big statement. talk the talk walk the walk and wear the teeshirt…..:)
Helen McLean replied
Time to go forward?? Nah… I have only just started with my 50s theme!!
~ Ademac
Thank you
Helen McLean replied
And thank you for appreciating my work.
LostBoy1
How totaly un-expected! very cool Helen :)
Helen McLean replied
I know LostBoy! I did this over 2 years ago… there’s a lot of work you wouldn’t recognise as mine if i posted it up…
~ Ademac
............I meant from my mob.
Helen McLean replied
I feel humbled and I guess a bit awkward that you are thanking me! But you are VERY welcome all the same.
Melinda Kerr
Very bloody clever!
nofrillsart
This is very cool image! I didnt know you did…ahem..or if you did stencils…i think i may have…ahem…seen them!
Mariska
SO SIMPLE AND BLOODY COOOOOOOL !!!
Arthur Carley
Nice Work ! and Great to see Talented, Proud Australians !