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TROPIC • ART

This year marked the 30th anniversary of the famous
Mabo case that was fought out in the High Court
of Australia and resulted in a ruling in favour of
Meriam Mir Elder Eddie ‘Koiki’ Mabo and the Meriam
Plaintiffs, and returned their land rights.

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Fashionable mark 4

In a separate exhibition, internationally
acclaimed Brisbane fashion house
Easton Pearson is being showcased The garments are complemented by
through Pattern and Print: Easton a custom mural by Brisbane-based
Pearson Archive. painter, illustrator and long-time Easton
With a design career that began as a Pearson collaborator, Stephen Mok, who
small fashion store in Brisbane in 1998, created window designs for the label’s
the design duo of Pamela Easton and flagship store, hand painted patterns
Lydia Pearson is celebrated as being onto garments, and decorated accessories
amongst the most cutting-edge in the and props for the runway. His playful
fashion world during their careers of aesthetic presents the fantastical world
almost three decades. of Easton Pearson, where both simplicity
The magnificent exhibition highlights the and detail shine, and artistry triumphs.
creative relationship and collaborative This exhibition provides a looking glass
approach between Easton and Pearson, into the history of Australian fashion,
whose friendship fostered the process of creating garments,
inventive designs and supported and evolving aesthetics. A must-see
ethical manufacture. for textiles, fashion, art, design and
Easton Pearson created their own textile technology and history students
designs and worked with individual and enthusiasts.
artists to create unique pieces which
incorporated colourful Indian hand 4. The Designers’ Guide: Easton Pearson Archive 2018
beading, hand-painted designs and Photo: Carl Warner
original art reworked. Illustration: Stephen Mok
Donated by Dr Paul Eliadis through the Australian
This specially curated selection of Government’s Cultural Gifts Program 2017 Easton Pearson
garments and fashion-related objects Archive, Museum of Brisbane Collection
5. Runway coat, Spring Summer 2013, Satin organza
showcases the daring design, technical Opea bodice, Spring Summer 2013, Satin organza 5
innovations, bespoke fabrics and bold Stranded pant, Spring Summer 2013, Silk wool
Photo: Carl Warner
prints Easton Pearson became known for Donated by Dr Paul Eliadis through the Australian MORE: cairnsartgallery.com.au
over its remarkable 28-year history. Government’s Cultural Gifts Program 2017 Easton Pearson
Archive, Museum of Brisbane Collection

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