Yin Yuan Classical Chinese Gardens.
"The staff and students of Latrobe University in Bendigo Australia were asked towards the end of 97 if they would be interested in making a ceramic tiled mural for the local Chinese association. As this was to be a voluntary commission over the summer break at first we were a little unsure but in the end a core group agreed to produce the mural"
Gary Hill.
It's stood the test of time well.
I visited The Golden Dragon Museum last week, mainly to view this mural. Well worth a look. It's interesting to see the slight variation of colour in the tiles. Obviously not done in an electric kiln. I found some areas of reduction. As well as some areas of reduction, I love how the application of glaze varies, obviously a result of having a team of people making it, and the sheer size. So, aside from the traditional story of the Dragon Mural, there’s a wonderful story in each individual tile of this mural. Just wish I could have found a thumb print.
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