War Brides – Leap of Faith

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When:

Thu 1 Apr ’10, 10:00am–5:00pm	Saving
Tue 31 Aug ’10, 10:00am–5:00pm	Saving

Where: Otago Settlers Museum, 31 Queens Garden, Dunedin Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

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Admission: Free

Website:

www.otago.settlers.museum

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Bev Tosh is the daughter of a WW2 New Zealand pilot and his Canadian war bride. Born in Taranaki, Bev grew up in Canada after her parents’ marriage ended. In 2001 she painted a portrait based on her mother’s wedding photograph and became fascinated with the story of the war brides. Since then she has met hundreds of war brides and developed a range of art works inspired by their experiences. Shown to acclaim across Canada, War Brides is now coming to Dunedin. It reflects on the joys and sorrows that followed wartime romances, and the ‘leap of faith’ involved in following love to a distant land.

See this exhibition at the Otago Settlers Museum April – August 2010.