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The
exhibition is a wonderful showcase of some of the most
beautiful pieces from the collection of Glenda and Ed
Parker as well as a vivid display of photos detailing
twenty-four years of travel to the Eastern Islands of
Indonesia.
Ed
and Glenda Parker were inspired to put their collection
of textiles together after they "could not help but
be impressed by the technical expertise demonstrated by
the weavers of Indonesia". Ed and Glenda add that
they "were overwhelmed by the hospitality of the
Indonesian people" and "the friendliness with
which they acknowledged us as 'our neighbours' even in
quite remote locations".
The
exhibition was officially opened by Mayor Don Seccombe
of the Redland Shire Council who was pleased to have experienced
the exhibition and expressed a desire to enjoy close relations
with Indonesia in the future.
In
his speech, Mr Yudhi addressed the significance of exhibitions
like "Beyond the Timor Sea" as a reminder of
the close relationship that has been shared between Australia
and Indonesia in the past and the importance of continually
strengthening this relationship into the future.
"Beyond
the Timor Sea" will continue to be shown at the Redland
Art Gallery until the 18th of May 2003. The address of
Redland Art Gallery is below:
REDLAND
ART GALLERY
Cnr Middle and Bloomfield Streets
CLEVELAND QLD 4163
Tel: (07) 3829-8899
e-mail: gallery@redland.qld.gov.au
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