ADVENTURE & CREATIVITY IN 2013
29th of December, 2013….I thought I had better get my act together and post on my blog!
So... a lot has been going on in 2013 and it may take some time to process all the amazing experiences I have had.
"Happy Christmas and Merry New Year" everyone!
December…. Christmas Makers Markets..Thankyou
"Little Finch"!
Julie had a stall too!
November…."
REVIVE" Art Prize.
I was challenged by the guidelines of this exhibition to use materials that are usually destined for landfill. After considerable experimentation with the dreadful plastic strapping that usually has difficulty staying in garbage bins, because it has a mind of it`s own, I ended up with "Red Belly Black". The texture of recycled plastic strapping,
spray painted pattern and guinea fowl feathers unnervingly references the
reptile world: the serpent and its prey.
I feel very honoured to have won the prize.
November… The annual
EFTAG exhibition at the Mechanics institute, Moruya. " HIDDEN"
“ Fillament” , “ Satellite of Love” and “ Hello” are works using materials associated with
technology and the man made world, telstra wire and plastic tubing. Encased in plastic are the feathers of our budgerigar, “ Ziggy
Stardust”, and also the materials that birds use to build their nests. Our discovery of the world and
its` creatures is viewed through screens and digital technology, along with the way we communicate with each other We are "hidden" behind technology and the world can very easily be " hidden" from our sense of touch and
smell.
"Hello"
"Satelite of Love"
"Fillament"
"Fillament"
“ Scrim”, “Secrets of the Tarlatan” and “Paperbark” are works that deal with our hidden emotional states. I have worked with some materials that have been recycled from my printing practice along with palm inflorescence, linen cord, and silk threads.
"Scrim"
"Secrets of the Tarlatan"
Opening night……
"Scrim" , "Paperbark" and me!
Ralph and Julie :)
WORKSHOP INSPIRATION
November….Etching workshop at
Liz Jeneid`s studio at Mt Kembla with
Susan Baran. Awesome weekend! Liz and Susan are two very talented, inspiring and generous teachers.
September …EFTAG( Eurobodalla Fibre and Textiles Artists Group) meeting. Inspiration with
Hilary Metcalf… gelatine mono printing and sun printing.
August ...EFTAG inspiration with
Julie Brennan
July..
Sturt Winter School with
Caren Florance... " Booking your Travel". An amazing week of learning and creativity.
April , May 2013... the BIG TRIP!…
France, Italy, UK via Dubai…Totally awesome. Here is a quick selection from 10,000 photos…They are a bit mixed up and out of sequence, however you may recognise where we have been!
March - BASKETRY GATHERING, ACT
"Rhyme and Reason " exhibition at
Belconnen Arts Centre, ACT.
" Refuge"
This was a wonderful creative time of sharing and learning. I am inspired by so many remarkable people who have such a passion for their making of beautiful forms using so many different techniques and materials. ACT basketry are a small and extraordinary group who organised this national event at Green Acres Conference Centre.
It was a privilege to meet some of the bright stars of Australian basketry and also American artist
John Garrett, who were all so very generous in sharing their knowledge in the workshops.
The " Rhyme and Reason" exhibition was presented in conjunction with the gathering. It was a privilege to be part of this exhibition.
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| John Garret working with aluminium. |
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| Twisted wire experiments |
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| Possibilities with wire. |
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| Market day fun! |
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| Hip hip hooray for the ACT mob. |
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| "Rhyme and Reason" |
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| "Rhyme and Reason" |
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| "Rhyme and Reason" |
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| Morning view from Greenacres conference centre |
Thankyou for your interest and I hope you have had many positive and creative opportunities during 2013 as well!
Best wishes for fun and adventure in 2014! ….I will make a New Year`s resolution to post on my blog more frequently!
"Hoo roo"
