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Issue Details: First known date: 2002... 2002 Unwashed : Two Cultures Together
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"The title Unwashed doesn't mean 'dirty' or 'unclean'. It is a term for reconciliation in that friendship comes without first washing hands or being something other than is expected. It speaks against stereotyping.

No bleaching required to get rid of the 'germs'. In other words true friendship is about accepting one another as they are: clean slate, no preconceived notions. Accepted for whatever they may have been or may be. It doesn't really matter. It's called 'getting on with the job'.

Hands reach out and clasp in immediate friendship and then the story telling, the empathy begins, and a new path is laid out to tread.

This is Treaty: path to self determination and self empowerment because at that accepted level of non-judgement two cultures can stay strong for culture and family; sharing all kinds of wondrous things about getting down and living life."

Source: Author's note.

Exhibitions

Notes

  • Dedication: Rosemary's two brothers: Robbie 28.5.62 - 11.6.02; Peter 11.6.57 - 9.9.01

  • Dedication: Jan's brother [who died on his 36th birthday].
  • Author's note: The title Unwashed doesn't mean 'dirty' or 'unclean'. It is a term for reconciliation in that friendship comes without first washing hands or being something other than is expected. It speaks against stereotyping.

    No bleaching required to get rid of the 'germs'. In other words true friendship is about accepting one another as they are: clean slate, no preconceive notions. Accepted for whatecver they may have been or may be. It doesn't really matter. It's called 'getting on with the job'.

    Hands reach out and clasp in immediate friendship and then the story telling, the empathy begins, and a new path is laid out to tread.

    This is Treaty: path to self determination and self empowerment because at that accepted level of non-judgement two cultures can stay strong for culture and family; sharing all kinds of wonedrous things about getting down and living life.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Tennant Creek, Mataranka - Tennant Creek area, Central Northern Territory, Northern Territory,:Two Hands Press , 2002 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Treatyi"According to the Bible", Rosemary Plummer , single work poetry (p. 8-11)
Spiritual Whisperi"Whispering whispering", Rosemary Plummer , single work poetry (p. 12-13)
Culturali"Cultural is how", Rosemary Plummer , single work poetry (p. 14-16)
The Old Bag Knowsi"What does the old bag know?", Rosemary Plummer , Jan Hill , single work poetry (p. 17)
Tennant Creeki"I love my home", Rosemary Plummer , single work poetry (p. 18-19)
Christmasi"Christmas", Rosemary Plummer , single work poetry (p. 21)
Ode to Robbie Plummeri"Once upon a time", Rosemary Plummer , single work poetry (p. 27-28)
Robbie Plummer - My Brotheri"One day he came to my home", Rosemary Plummer , single work poetry (p. 29)
Desert Rose Sisters : Alpurrulam Lake Nash, N.T.i"In between - the Football Carnival", Jan Hill , single work poetry (p. 30-31)
Women's Business [1], Jan Hill , sequence poetry (p. 30-40)
The Big Gamei"Sunday", Jan Hill , single work poetry (p. 31-35)
The Story of White Owl - Alpurrurulam, Lake Nash, N.T.i"Knock at the door", Jan Hill , single work poetry (p. 36-40)
Desert Rose Sisters : Watiyawanu - Mt Liebig, N. T.i"Off we went, with the 4WD", Jan Hill , single work poetry (p. 41-45)
Women's Business [2], Jan Hill , sequence poetry (p. 41-51)
Tennant Creek Style : Come on the Eaglesi"Tennant Creek style", Jan Hill , single work poetry (p. 46-49)
Peanut Butter Sandwichi"Hey - You - You Peanut!", Jan Hill , single work poetry (p. 50-51)
Hip Hop Rap - Tennant Stylei"Slouch your stuff Baby -", Jan Hill , single work poetry (p. 52-53)

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