Poster, 'STOP the BOATS', designed by Peter Drew
Object No. 2016/47/10
This is one of a series of posters placed around Australia as part of awareness raising campaigns, 'Real Aussies say welcome' and 'What is a real Aussie' started by Adelaide street artist, Peter Drew. In this poster Drew has used an18th century sailing ship, focusing on the impact of British immigration on Aboriginal Australians.The placing of posters in public spaces is Drew's way of drawing attention to Australia's immigration issues and a direct response to the Australian government's 'Stop the Boats' campaign. Peter Drew's campaigns have informed peoples' attitude to migration, difference and created community involvement and comment. Peter Drew's work continues the role of artists as activists, quite uniquely using social media to successfully fund and advertise his campaigns as well as evoking community responses. Drew has also used a highly successful social media campaign encouraging Australians to post images of their interaction with the posters through Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Anni Turnbull Curator, 2016
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Summary
Object Statement
Posters (2), 'Stop the boats!', paper / ink, designed and made by Peter Drew, Adelaide, South Australia, 2016
Physical Description
Two screen printed coloured posters that have an image of an 18th century sailing boat on a brown base with black text. The text reads 'Australia says, STOP the BOATS to avoid an Aboriginal Genocide STOP Great Britain's illegal migration to Australia' .
DIMENSIONS
Height
910 mm
Width
602 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The maker of this poster is Peter Drew, an Adelaide-based artist.
HISTORY
Notes
Purchased from the artist as part of the 'Real Aussies say welcome' collection.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased with funds from the MAAS Foundation, 2016
Acquisition Date
18 November 2016
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