Clinton's portraits

I took a few photo portraits of Clinton yesterday, but I am not happy with them....I think i will have to reshoot on a grey background.  The black one is swallowing him up.    Still they are not bad. 

Today I will put the finishing touches on a new slideshow I have done featuring Clinton's recent assemblage works.  This will be sent to his Youtube site.

Finishing touches will also go on my slide show for the Museums and Galleries Services Queensland State Conference, where I will be speaking in a couple of weeks. I am quite excited about the Conference.  It will be an adventure!  And I should meet some interesting people.

c x

A new digital image.

Gallery hire

Consider an artist- run exhibiton at Gallery 39 in beautiful Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. Surrounded by sugar cane, small crops and fabulous beaches. The home of Bundaberg Rum! There is a growing interest in the arts in Bundaberg. Come and be a part of these exciting times. Hang your landscapes, project your digital videos....setup an installation. You are in control when you run your own exhibition or event at Gallery 39.  Hire costs are very cheap. Weekly and daily rates are available.

Come by the gallery and check it out. It's a great space. 13m x 8m of white walls. Contact me on christineturnerau@yahoo.com.au or via my blog 'Comments' link. Attached are a couple of views of the gallery. Residencies by arrangement would be possible for city and international artists.  Talk soon.

The passing of Margaret Olley

I met Margaret Olley at a red carpet retrospective of her work held at the Brisbane City Gallery. That was 15 years or more ago. When asked how she felt about all the fanfare, she said...'it's not about all of this ....is it?'

Gallery Sunday

Another great day in the gallery. Catherine is Back!!!!!!!! And we love it!!!!!!

Sue sold two more canvases.  Brad and Jess dropped in.  Great company!! We discussed the closing of Gallery 39.  Official closing Sunday August 21st (& 'Bon Voyage' party for Chris.)
Opening of 'Dirty Linen' late October, with CRUSH Festival.  'Suburban Goddesses' in main gallery.....artists books in shop/gallery.

Followed by an exhibition of artists drawings curated by Clinton Cross.... (To be confirmed).

Also, there will be a two day workshop august 20 and 21 to create artist books for the opening exhibition. And 21st: A casserole luncheon.....Bring a curry or your favourite casserole to share.

Thanks everyone for your enthusiasm, we are going to have some amazing shows at 'Dirty Linen'!!....and some good parties too!!! c  xx

Sunday Art Sale

The gallery 39 artists group is offering you the opportunity to enrich your environment with fabulous original artworks at greatly reduced prices!!!!

(above: Prints by Carol Seeger from Hervey Bay)

DON’T MISS OUT on the special prices at the gallery

‘CLOSING DOWN’ SALE!!!

CLINTON CROSS - CHRISTINE TURNER - CATHERINE McCUE

JENNIFER MCDUFF - CAROL SEEGER - SUSAN HUTTON

Gallery hours: Sunday 24^th July. 10am-4pm

Or by appointment

Gallery News: Sadly, Gallery 39 is closing after this sale...but an exciting new contemporary ARTSPACE called ‘DIRTY LINEN’ will open in October during the CRUSH festival with an exhibition of 3D works and artist books

After the new artspace has been opened, ‘DIRTY LINEN’ will be available to artists to sell contemporary artworks on commission in the main gallery. Selected traditional works will be available in the small gallery/shop.

Contact details: Email: christineturnerau@yahoo.com.au / Mob. 0402403270

Gallery39 Hurst Street Bundaberg

Lilys

Jip

Brad and I called in on Jip. Brad was keen to take some video clips. The garden was full of flowers taped to the dormant trees.  Jip had dressed for  the occasion and was looking very smart.
He is really proud of his amazing house. I can't wait to see Brad's finished video.

Go to this link to read more about Jip.

http://christineaturner.blogspot.com/p/jips-domain.html

I am trying to finalise my writing for the Regional Galleries conference in Mackay next month.  I will be speaking about the 'Collective Insites' exhibition.

It will be a little adventure for me.  I might drive and have a few stops on the way. Some of the folk from BRAG are going to be there.

Till soon C x

Article for the Newsmail

I sent the Newsmail an article about the exhibition at gallery39 . Catherine and I put down some words yesterday, and Susan  took some pictures. Carol Seeger rang from Hervey Bay today to see how things were going.

We had a visit  yesterday by some ladies from Arts Qld  who were reviewing venues for the 'Artspoken' conference in October. They  loved the work in the gallery and 3 pieces were purchased.

I dropped in to see Clinton and find out what was happening about the show he is thinking of curating for my new revamped gallery..'Dirty Linen' when it opens in October. He has some interesting ideas. If you are an artist interested in drawing, contact me by email: christineturnerau@yahoo.com.au and I will forward your information to Clinton.

I really want my fellow artists to pursue the curating of their own shows.  While it is good to be part of  various curated  group  exhibitions, sometimes the random nature of such a variety of themes undermines our own voice. 

As artists it  we owe it  to ourselves to say what is necessary.

Talk soon.  C x

200 posts

I can hardly believe it, but I have just made 200 posts.  And stats say I have had 5,800 page views.  That is quite wonderful,  but you are a very quiet lot.  How about saying hello. I would love to hear from you.

PS  gallery39 has sold 23 artworks at last count!!!   Fantastic!!!

c x

Icons and Angels

I have made hundreds of little icons and angels over the years. They certainly helped pay the bills when nothing else was. They financed my more important works . Schuberts on the gold Coast sold so many for me.

Mrs Schubert would ring me up and say...'Could we have some more angels...but only the blonde ones!'

c x

Great day in the gallery

What a great day we had in the gallery.  There was a mass of artworks on display.   Our special visitors, Brad fom ABC Open and Jess from Creative Regions were present. Also Trudie (Exhibitions officer from BRAG) and her partner Leon. We had a feast at midday and a vigourous discussion about the state of the  arts in Bundaberg.  Honoured guests were Hilton and Phyllis. Close friends of Catherine and members of the Art Society for many years.


Fifteen works were sold including Clinton's Holy Grail(With Bunny!!)

There will be more opportunities for sales through the week and also next Sunday.

Well, it was a great start to the week. I will see if i can get some  pics for the Blog.

Thanks for your comments Pamela about Susan's work.
It is very special when you feel such a strong connection.
It is comforting to know we are sharing the journey. c xx

Attached are some icons Clinton  wanted to see.



Till soon xx

Setup

Oh what a busy day it was, setting up the gallery for a big sale.  The gallery looks great. There is so much work to choose from.

The six artists are  Susan Hutton, Known for: Painting, ceramics
                              Jennifer McDuff:Painting, printmaking
                              Carol Seeger: Printmaking, painting, pastels, jewellry
                              Catherine McCue: Printmaking, digital imaging
                              Clinton Cross: Assemblage, painting
                              Christine Turner: Assemblage, installation, digital imaging

All the artists have had significant careers and are particularly well regarded in their regions. The sale of artworks tomorrow will be an opportunity these artists to  let go of the past and to engage with their most recent artistic endeavours. All in all it will be a very positive day and there will be a feast for lunch!!

You have a genuine opportunity to purchase original artworks at ridiculously low prices!!  They would make great gifts as well.   I will post some pics tomorow.  c x

Sunday in the gallery

My 'Greed' exhibition in the Vault at BRAG is getting some interesting comments, as is my installation work that is posted on Flickr.  The work posted below seems to be most popular. (These are my two gorgeous grandaughters.)

It has been a while since we had a Sunday in the gallery. 'Collective Insites' has kept us really busy amongst other things.

I have invited several artists to be part of an art sale/luncheon/workshop.  Also, there will be some other arts workers and art lovers attending.  Why don't you come?  It would be great to see you, and you can go home with some fabulous original artworks.  I will let you know how it goes.   C x

Closing Down Sale

    The gallery 39 artists group is offering you the opportunity to enrich your     environment with fabulous original artworks at greatly reduced prices!!!!

                                                                (above: Prints by Carol Seeger from Hervey Bay)

                               DON’T MISS OUT on the special prices at the gallery

                                                  ‘CLOSING DOWN’ SALE!!!                                             

CLINTON CROSS - CHRISTINE TURNER - CATHERINE McCUE

JENNIFER MCDUFF - CAROL SEEGER - SUSAN HUTTON

Gallery hours: Sunday 17^th & 24^th July.  10am-4pm

Or by appointment 18^th to 23^rd July

Gallery News:  Sadly, Gallery 39 is closing after this sale...but an exciting new contemporary ARTSPACE called ‘DIRTY LINEN’ will open in October during the CRUSH festival with an exhibition of  3D works and artist books

After the new artspace has been opened, ‘DIRTY LINEN’ will be available to artists to sell contemporary artworks on commission in the main gallery.  Selected traditional works will be available in the small gallery/shop.

Contact details: Email: christineturnerau@yahoo.com.au /  Mob. 0402403270

                                                Gallery39 Hurst Street Bundaberg

Excerpts from e-book

Excerpts from e-book Creative Histories 'Collective  Insites' by Judy Barrass.

An extended version of the catalogue essay with an introduction to the project and a section on the work of each of the artists is now available in e-book format at all major e-book retailers including the Kindle store on Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Sony, Kobo and Diesel. The book can be easily accessed in all e-reader formats as well as PDF and HTML by visiting the Smashwords publishing site at this link http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/60135 or through any of the e-book retailers above.

Judy Barrass' e-book has come together beautifully. Below is a link to excerpts from the book.

http://creativehistories.com/christine-turner/

'Collective Insites'

                             
Today Susan and I went to Maryborough  to dismantle my solo exhibition and replace it with Susan's.

It marks the end of a very busy few months.  I was really thrilled that Allison, Alexandria and my two beautiful grandaughters were also able to come and see the exhibition before it was dismantled. They were visiting me from Newcastle. Isabella and Charlotte helped me pack the big bags with the biscuit tins from the stove piece.

Yesterday Charlotte presented me with the amazing acrylic on canvas you see attached below.  She is a brilliant little artist.

There are a few surprises in store for gallery39.  All will be revealed shortly.

C x

e-book

http://creativehistories.com/2011/07/05/creative-history-collective-insites-now-available-as-an-e-book/

The 'Collective Insites' exhibition story is now available as an e-book. Click the link above for details.

New video of selected 3d artworks

I'm posting a Youtube video of selected 3d artworks I have made from 1990 - 2011.  Just a small selection, but I will be adding to the video when I can. The artworks are in no particular order. If you have trouble with videos stopping and starting, press 'play', then 'pause'. The download will continue. Let it get well ahead and then press 'play' again.