City of Fremantle Bicentennial Banner

1988
Overview

Canvas banner with painted acrylic paint and screen printed elements supported by aluminium poles and fixtures

Historical information

This banner was commissioned by City of Fremantle for the Australian Bicentennial in 1988. It was produced in two elements and designed for exhibition and public use, to be carried by way of an aluminum beam and poles. The item was accessioned originally in the City of Fremantle Public Art portfolio before being transferred to the City of Fremantle Art Collection for its relevance and significance as an exhibition artwork by two established Fremantle artists.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-7-1321
Material
Width
277 cm
Height or length
264 cm
Depth
1 cm
Contextual Information

The banner was produced by textile artist Annette Seeman and painter Jocelyn Gregson, the poles where made by Geoffry Palfryman. The banner depicts Fremantle's built environment. The two artists worked collaboratively to complete the banner in the Fremantle Town Hall which was provided to the artists for the duration of the banner production.

Place made
Fremantle
WA
Australia
Year
1988
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Object’s condition or completeness
Well provenanced
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