The 1912 Australian Coat of Arms
hand painted for the Apology Manuscript by Gemma Black

 

More than "just writing"

Many believe that calligraphy is nothing more than beautiful writing. In some cases that may be true, but in most of Gemma's work she explores other fascinating aspects of the craft such as bookbinding, gilding, heraldry, watercolours and printmaking. Colours play a very important role in every piece. This page deals with The National Apology Manuscript.

 

 

For other examples from Gemma's hand, see the Gallery.

 

The story behind The Apology Manuscript

 

 

Here is the colour scheme used for The Apology Manuscript and the inks used:

  

Read more about the manuscript from Reconciliation Australia.

For more about handwriting read the article in The Australian: Turning the page.

 

Updated 20 August 2010