Summary
Rory was a Grade 3 student from Healesville Primary School during the Black Saturday bushfires in February, 2009. His artwork 'CFA is the Best' was produced during that time. A year later, Rory reflected on his experience on Black Saturday.
Physical Description
One page of hand-written text in black ink on unlined yellow paper.
Significance
This written account adds to our understanding not only of Rory'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
Donation
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Author
Master Rory, Healesville, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia, 2010
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 Rory's account: 'It is a disaster for us, and for the whole/of Victoria. The sun was an evil red, and the/leaves were burnt black. When we realised/things were bad, we wet the front garden/and off we drove to our cousins place in/the city. In the picture a fire truck is speeding/to the rescue to help people that are stuck. In/the bottom left hand corner there is a tiny/plant that is growing. There are burnt trees,/also lightning strikes the ground, yet another fire!/The dark clouds and the burnt mountan is/very, very sad. Rory [name withheld]. Healesville Primary School 5th June 2010.'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
210 mm (Width), 300 mm (Height)
1 page
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