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Library for the artist's book, Sydney Australia

Under the Act

Intaglio printmaker: Judy Watson
Categories: Bookwork / Intaglio Print Books, Printmakers' Books, Unbound Works

Reference no.:L/Wat.J/07.00 Place/Shelf:1BL

Book title: Under the Act
Published by: Numero Uno Publications
Year made: 2007
Place made: Australia
Original: Yes
Edition:
(No. in Edition)
20
(6)
Dimensions: 305 x 420
Binder: bound by Friedhelm Pohlman
Physical description: loose sheets in a portfolio wrapper
Medium: found images, found text
Further information:
"Using etching and lithographic techniques this work makes a powerful statement about life Under the Act. Amongst documents from the archives used in the book is Watson’s great grandmother’s ‘exemption card’. These cards allowed holders to live and work outside the reservations, and were called 'dog tags' by their holders, as they were obliged to carry them on their person at all times. Also included are letters of objection from various parties to authorities at the time Watson’s aboriginal grandmother and white grandfather were seeking permission to marry. In documenting her family’s life in under the act, Watson etches the history of all Aboriginal people who lived Under the Act." (from Grahame Galleries and Editions website)
This book was featured in the exhibition, 'The Politics of Place.' January 19 – March 30, 2019 at the Center for Book Arts, New York, NY.

Intaglio printmaker: Judy Watson
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All images are subject to copyright.

IMAGES: Under the Act

Under the Act - 1

Under the Act - 2

Under the Act - 3

Under the Act - 4


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