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“Moving Murals”
4 acrylic and oil on canvas covering the history of B.H.P Steelworks, Newcastle, commissioned by B.H.P for the “Ribbons of Steel” Festival and commemorating the closure of this industry as a steelworks in Newcastle. The frame was made by the employees’ on site.
Each mural is 2500 v x 2000 w
1. “ The dawn of a new era” 1913 – Birth, War, Build, Depression 1934.
Key personel, Guillaume Delprat chairman (right figure). D. Barker Designer.
Theme; the Blast Furnace.
2. “ The Big Australian” 1935- Growth,1939 ,War, Peace, 1956. The eara of Essington Lewis. Team effort of pulling together to save Australia.
Theme Basic Oxygen Steelmaking Furnance.
3. “A Perfect Future” Boom 1963, Computers, Production Peaked 1975.
Theme Technology, Science, Rod, Bar and By-products.
4.Closure.1976 Technogy, Ecology, 1982 Slump, Closure,1999.
Theme: Coke Ovens and By-products, Diversity of Workforce, Friendship, Shutdown.
Birgitte Hansen - 'Artgitte Studio'
83 Great Western Highway, Blackheath NSW 2785
Phone: 61 2 4787 5767
