The Gibber Mosaic Project at Birdsville
Submitted: Monday, Aug 22, 2005 at 19:26
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Willem
The things you do while on holiday............
We spent a week in
Birdsville in July and whilst there, my mate Judith, found the Gibber Mosaic workshop in progress. Being the artist that she is, she went along and helped make some of the mosaic tiles. The project was sponsored by the Regional Arts Fund and it will be on display as a feature at the
Birdsville Clinic and Wirrarri Visitos Centre. Other sponsors are the Diamantina Shire Council,
Birdsville Caravan Park,
Birdsville Hotel, Big Red Cafe, Wildash Glass Works, Hartley Williams Glass and QCAP.
This community project took four weeks to complete.
The method of construction was to make the modules in reverse. First the glass and then the gibbers were laid and then cement poured over to hold it all together. The gibbers were from around
Birdsville and lighter colours from
sandstone in the local quarry. The concrete modules have been placed ina stell fram to form a feature wall.
Today Judith received a Certificate of Appreciation for her contribution to the project.
Reply By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Monday, Aug 22, 2005 at 19:37
Monday, Aug 22, 2005 at 19:37
willie,
is this on display outside the new hospital, if so, it's GREAT....
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Follow Up By: Willem - Monday, Aug 22, 2005 at 19:42
Monday, Aug 22, 2005 at 19:42
Hello Lynda
Yes I believe so. Wasn't sure if it was on display yet but apparently it is.
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Reply By: Karsten from Big Red Cafe - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 01:37
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 01:37
Gidday Willem
Both panels are up and look marvelous. All the individuals that took part should be thanked for their time and hard work, in particular Alain & Kate Colfs for their tireless dedication in seeing the project through and Louise Gaffney for her efforts in raising the funding.
I believe
Tambo Shire have approached Alain & Kate for a similar project and we wish them all the success for this and other future projects.
Regards to both you and Judith
Karsten
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Follow Up By: Member - MrBitchi (QLD) - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 08:17
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 08:17
Karsten,
Could you please post a couple of pictures of the mosaics?
My daughter's keen to see the finished product as she did one of the tiles.
Thanks......
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Follow Up By: Karsten from Big Red Cafe - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 13:56
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 13:56
Gidday John
Gibber Mosaic Project
This link is the display outside the new
Birdsville Clinic. Is it one of these panels that your daughter created ? If not, let me know and I'll add the other display.
Enjoy
Karsten
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Follow Up By: Member - MrBitchi (QLD) - Wednesday, Aug 24, 2005 at 08:34
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2005 at 08:34
Thanks Karsten, that's the one. She did the one with the white goanna tracks almost in the middle.
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Reply By: Ruth from Birdsville Caravan Park - Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 21:50
Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 21:50
Hello- great to get the Certificate (special too).
Didn't MrBitchi's kids have fun.
Thank you for lovely gift which came on big silver bird yesterday - yummy.
Hopefully modules have been security proofed from souvenir hunters next week.
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