Sorry. by Helen McLean
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Sorry. by

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…

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?

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.

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.

This is one of my only ever political pieces of art, comin’ out of the closet!!!

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australia, garrett, indigenous, midnight, oil, peter, sorry

Comments

  • Kathleen Cameron
    Kathleen Cameronover 4 years ago

    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…)

  • Awwww thanks Kathleen!! I’m so happy you really like it, makes me glad I put it up.

    – Helen McLean

  • Juilee  Pryor
    Juilee Pryorover 4 years ago

    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.

  • 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)

    – Helen McLean

  • Juilee  Pryor
    Juilee Pryorover 4 years ago

    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…..:)

  • Time to go forward?? Nah… I have only just started with my 50s theme!!

    – Helen McLean

  • ~ Ademac
    ~ Ademacover 4 years ago

    Thank you

  • And thank you for appreciating my work.

    – Helen McLean

  • LostBoy1
    LostBoy1over 4 years ago

    How totaly un-expected! very cool Helen :)

  • 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…

    – Helen McLean

  • ~ Ademac
    ~ Ademacover 4 years ago

    …………I meant from my mob.

  • I feel humbled and I guess a bit awkward that you are thanking me! But you are VERY welcome all the same.

    – Helen McLean

  • Melinda Kerr
    Melinda Kerrover 4 years ago

    Very bloody clever!

  • nofrillsart
    nofrillsartover 4 years ago

    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
    Mariskaover 4 years ago

    SO SIMPLE AND BLOODY COOOOOOOL !!!

  • Arthur Carley
    Arthur Carleyover 4 years ago

    Nice Work ! and Great to see Talented, Proud Australians !