Happy Australia Day
Monday, January 26, 2009
Today is a public holiday in Australia to commemorate the landing of the first British colonists' ship in Australia in 1788.
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all Aussies a Happy Australia Day, and to say thank you to the original owners of Australia - the Aboriginal people - who have a rich and diverse culture.
As an artist I have seen many paintings done by Aboriginal artists, and I love the rich earth tones used from things occurring in nature - the red ochre of the soil, for example.
Some of my painting have been influenced by Aboriginal style, and I'm proud to say I'm an Aussie. When I travel and live overseas, I love to talk about this amazing country and our multi-culturalism, which can grow and prosper if we all agree to be kind to our fellow human beings of all colours and all races.
(Pssst! That's my 'Kangaroo Waving' handpainted silk painting.)
Have a great Australia Day everyone!
Teena
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1 comments:
Hey Teena!
Have a Great Day!
Wish I were there!
Karen
http://www.snapshotjourneys.com
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