Author Archives: deborahgowerceramics

I spent an inspiring day going to three different services in Fromelles to commemorate ANZAC Day. First was at the “Don’t Forget Me Cobber” Statute at the Cobbers Memorial.  On 19 July 1916 so many of our soldiers died and were buried … Continue reading →

For my first few days I stayed with Monique and Gerard.  They were so kind to me and I felt very much at home.  Monique is the author of her own book on Fromelles and I was inspired by 2 … Continue reading →

This is my new studio for the next few weeks. Set in a small village in Northern France I have the unique opportunity to work with local inhabitants and forge new friendships between our two communities. I also met some lovely Aussies … Continue reading →

“Once Lost Never Forgotten” is a seven week project in Fromelles France. The Project takes inspiration from the battle of Fromelles and the efforts to identify some of the 5500 men who lost their lives in 24 hours on 26 … Continue reading →

The Australian War Memorial Education Page http://www.awm.gov.au/education/classroom-showcase/ has some pictures up of the Commemorative Crosses Artwork that we did for Re-Membering Our ANZACs exhibition.  Check out their page for other information about World War One and the Australian War Memorial … Continue reading →

Re-membering Our ANZACs  November 11-17 Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club –  An exhibition commemorating the sacrifice made by our local community in World War One opens directly after the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph, Mullumbimby.  Under the direction of local Ceramic … Continue reading →

   Photo by Paul Schneider Photographics Known Only to God by Deborah Gower (2014) Re-Membering Our ANZACs Ceramic 40cm diameter ‘For one hundred years many soldiers lay unidentified – buried deep beneath the shell shocked earth in Northern France.  In … Continue reading →