Fears and memories; Agent Orange
Art ART45044 Vietnam, 1962-1975A decaying torso holding a can of Agent Orange, surrounded by an Australian flag. Two helicopters fly in the background.
Fears and memories; 'choppers' Accession Number: ART45046
Description
A bare chested man is surrounded by five helicopters. He has a rugged appearance, with row of 'stars' around his head, indicating his dazed state of mind. His expression is not so much of fear for the helicopters and potential attack, but rather one of a battle-weary and drained soldier. Below are tropical trees, characteristic in Moore's depictions of the Vietnam experience. The 'memories' within the title suggests Moore is commenting on the trauma faced by Vietnam Veterans on return from their war experience.
Details
Accession Number
ART45046
Artist
Peter Moore
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: fibre-tipped pen on buff paper
Measurement
Overall: 30 cm x 40 cm
Medium
black fibre-tipped pen on buff paper
Date Made
1989
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
presented by the artist 1990
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright
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