Thud!, 1996 / Gordon Hookey

XV/142

fonds

1996

881219

1 print - black and white - 56 x 75.7 cm

Also known as Allan Gordon Eattes, Waanyi artist, Gordon Hookey was born on the 2nd February 1961 in Cloncurry, Queensland.

Reference:
Design and Art Australia Online (DAAO) http://www.daao.org.au/ (accessed October 2012)

Printed at upper left:
'The Deputy Prime Minister Timothy Fish faced Fisher said / They'll take your yard while you are in your bed / While you ly asleep at night / They'll sneak outback and claim Land Right / The Mabo legislation meant alot to you / Gubba terms are dollars thats true / Regardless of Westminster law / This our country now and before / We don't want your suburban backyard / And spearing you would be too hard / You may as well keep all you took / But no more till you've balanced book / Our children's future in your hands / Our terms our lore are demands / Don't want hatred to prevail / Love peace happiness will not fail'

Copyright status:: In copyright - Life of creator plus 70 years.
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Titled 'Thud!' in pencil below image
Signed 'Gordon Hookey 96' in pencil at lower right below image
'2/10' in pencil at lower right below image

This print is number 2 of 10