YES banner 2023
QADRI, Debbie; HANNAH, Beka
Registration number
1877330
Artist/maker
QADRI, Debbie; HANNAH, Beka
Title
YES banner
Production date
2023
Medium
fabric, embroidery and applique
Dimensions (H x W x D)
260 x 233 cm
Inscriptions
FOR AN ADVISORY BOARD TO PARLIAMENT / TO ENSURE ABSORIGINAL AND / TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS / HAVE A SAY ON MATTERS RELATING TO THEM / YES / RESPECT / FOR A BETTER FUTUE / TRUTH TELLING / YES BREATHES IN NEW AIR
Credit line
Donation of Debbie Qadri and Beka Hannah
City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection
© Debbie Qadri and Beka Hannah
Keywords
Referendum, YES, The Voice, textile art, banner, miscellaneous Melbourne, protest, First Nations
Summary
This banner was donated to the Collection in 2023 following the Referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The banner was used in a huge 'YES' rally in Melbourne in the lead up to the referendum.