A barbecue at the Wilderness factory, Palmers Channel

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CreatorJohn WitzigTitleA barbecue at the Wilderness factory, Palmers ChannelDate1969 (print 2020)MediumGiclée print on Hahnemühle archival rag paperDimensionsPaper size: 55.5cm x 76.5cm
Image size: 40cm x 60cm
Artist StatementThe Wilderness surfboard factory was romantically surrounded by sugar cane and swamp at Palmers Channel, inland a bit from Angourie. This was a barbecue in the backyard in 1969. In the foreground are Robert and Di Conneeley; on their left, Gary Keys. Blowing into the fire is Gary’s brother Terry, watched by Chris Brock's girlfriend Val. In the background, with the basin-cut, is George Greenough.Accession NumberG2020.11.1Credit LineDonation by artist - John WitzigAccess AdviceFor research purposes only. No reproduction without permission of Yarrila Arts and Museum.

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Black and white photograph of a backyard picnic at the Wilderness surfboard factory, Palmers Channel, in 1969. Giclée print on Hahnemühle archival rag paper, photographed 1969, printed 2020.

Person DepictedRobert ConneeleyDi ConneeleyGary KeysTerry KeysGeorge GreenoughPlace DepictedPalmers Channel-NSWAgencyYarrila Arts & Museum (YAM)CollectionYAM Gallery CollectionExhibition HistorySwell Chasers: Surf Stories from the Mid North Coast

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