| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART94155 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 76.6 cm x 57.2 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | watercolour on paper |
| Maker |
eX de Medici |
| Place made | Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Canberra |
| Date made | 2009 |
| Conflict |
Solomon Islands (RAMSI), 2003-2013 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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GBR
Description
Guadalcanal Beach Resort (GBR) is the main base for the military and police forces of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI). It was an American base during the Second World War and is situated across the road from Henderson Airport. When returning from a patrol, soldiers are required to scrub their clothes and equipment to safeguard against pests, in particular hookworm eggs. The artist visited the Solomon Islands during the wettest weeks of the year. This work features rain pelting down in the background.