“… quite brilliant: witty and powerful.” John Pilger, journalist, writer, filmmaker, London

“… If only I could write like you and Ilza can paint, between us we could remake the world; keep it up!” Prof Gavan Mc Cormack, historian, ANU, Canberra

“Thank you so much for the poster. We love it and will indeed use it to sing the praises of the people’s republic.” Mark Selden, Cornell University, Ithaka, NY

“I like these folks!” Andrej Grubacic, historian and Balkan anarchist

“While some of the political pieces betray an acid humour and a jolting directness, others invoke a compelling inward journey not anchored to the daily grind. In both their exteriors and interiors, their technique is always impeccable – artists George and Ilza Burchett create extraordinary works.”

Hollis Taylor, musician, Springwood, Sydney, Australia

“George and Ilza Burchett are masterful colourists, applying their techniques to work that seems thematically Asian. Now, with the People’s Republic work, the effect is stunning – funny, attention-getting, marvellously to-the-point.” Penny Allen, writer and filmmaker, Paris, France / Portland, Oregon

“So refreshing to see and feel the romantic vibes of just cause depicted with such exciting commanding vitality.” Mary Heuston, artist and poet, Sydney