Sunday, December 20, 2015

Talking about Graydon Gallery...

Talking about Graydon Gallery,  I am excited to report that I am going to be a part of a group exhibition there next February.  I have 5 other artists joining me in an exhibition titled 'Breathing Space'.
Those regional artists are Catherine McCue, Susan Hutton, Jennifer Mc Duff, John Olsen and Trevor Spohr.  There were several other artists I would like to have included and hopefully I can arrange more exhibitions in the future. Regional artists need to get their work out there!

Graydon Gallery is located in Newfarm and it has a very busy exhibition schedule each year.

We will be hoping to see you at our opening.  Date to be decided.  I will update information here on my blogsite...and on Facebook.  cx

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Graydon Gallery


Yesterday I took a ride on the City Hopper ferry to Newfarm.  I wanted to see what artworks were showing at Graydon Gallery.  The artist Dave Groom had filled the space with his  uniquely beautiful landscapes inspired by Lamington National Park.  I think his show finishes  soon.  Contact the artist on 07 3254 2325. Don't miss this one!

I picked up this flyer about a workshop Dave is running next April.  It sounds like a lot of fun!  Better jot this one down in the diary now!

C x

Monday, December 7, 2015

South Bank

I am spending a couple of weeks at South Bank as my eldest son is away and so I can settle into his apartment for a while.  It is well situated, with wonderful views of the city and the river with it's ferries and catamarans, jet skiers and kayak paddlers adding colour and movement to the scene.

The action is not only on the water though, the riverbanks host much activity also. Jogging and bicycle riding are two of the main activities seen on the paved banks of the river. It appears that although it is not compulsory to dress in expensive Lycra bike wear, it seems that the majority of the bike people are very serious about their presentation and prefer to pay the price.

I must admit they do look impressive though with their Olympic standard bike gear and outlandish helmets on as they flash by, almost skittling one in the process.  If you are not careful to keep out of their way, one may be glared at through expensive tinted eye wear.  One can also be quite eloquently sworn at, or be aggressively tinkled at by those strange little bike bells, that wouldn't scare a mouse.

Groups of  healthy bike beings after their training sessions meet to debrief.  They can be seen at the best local coffee houses sipping on  long blacks or lattes thick as mud due to extra 'shots' of coffee. requested..their Lycra gear, sweated wet and now peppered with fragile flakes, evidence of fancy croissants consumed by the dozens.

Oh Brisbane...you are spoiling us!


(Apologies Nolan! I'm just being silly!  cx)

I love these two sentinels.  You can see them near the Maritime Museum jetty.  'Bio-mechanical pelicans'  by Christopher Trotter 1995).