Summary
Robert was a Grade 1 student at Healesville Primary School during the Black Saturday bushfires of February 2009. His artwork 'Go CFA' was created at that time. A year later, Robert reflected on his experience during Black Saturday.
Physical Description
Hand-written text in black ink on white unlined paper. A t the bottom is a drawing of seven trees, four of which are on fire, and burning logs.
Significance
This written account adds to our understanding not only of Robert's artwork, which is part of the Victorian Bushfires Collection, but also gives us an insight into the experience and perspectives of children during a major bushfire.
More Information
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Collection Names
Victorian Bushfires Collection, Healesville Primary School Bushfire Artworks Collection
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Acquisition Information
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Author
Master Robert, Healesville, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia, 2009
Created as part of a school art project at Healesville Primary School -
Place & Date Depicted
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Date of Event
Healesville, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia, 7 Feb 2009
Artwork depicts Black Saturday Bushfires -
Inscriptions
This is the full text of Robert's account: 'I saw fires on Mt. Riddell nearToolangi. Mt. Riddell was glowing. Elvisflew over my house. It was loud. I heardlots of sirens. My dog was howling at the sirens. I felt a little bit scared. It was very hot so I was in the pool for most of the day. The pool felt better than outside. I kept watching the weather channel and the embers fall from the sky. Then our power went out for a little while.'
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Overall Dimensions
210 mm (Width), 300 mm (Height)
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