Celebrations

A good crowd came to celebrate the exhibition launch with Daniel, Kirralee and me.

Two of my paintings were sold  and will go to feature in a beautiful newly renovated home, where they should look stunning. Thank you to SHAYHER  PROPERTIES P/L for their generous sponsorship of artists and others in the community.   Thanks specially to my son Ben, who transported the my large works.

And of course 'Vacant Assembly' for their vision  and hands on approach, seeing  that things get done.

This exhibition closes November 2.  See you soon at THE GALLERY BRISBANE QUARTER.

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Tall trees
Acrylic collage on canvas
150cm sq

October Artists

Last Sunday was the day for the three October artists to bring their works into the Gallery.  An exciting day!  New people to meet.  Both Kirralee Robinson and Daniel Wilson work with wood, and have achieved such a high standard.  They obviously have a deep appreciation of the beautiful timbers they choose to work with.  I wonder what  the timber reveals to each of the artists as they work. I wonder about bark, sap and grain.  Especially grain which tells very interesting stories.  It is wonderful to think that the beautiful pieces that Dan and Kirralee produce will be treasured for generations to come.
The exhibition launch, this Thursday will be a celebration  and a recognition of our achievements.

I hope you can join us at THE GALLERY Brisbane Quarter cnr George and Adelaide Streets.
6-8pm

Your invitation

THE GALLERY, Brisbane Quarter

The opening of my exhibition is fast approaching.  Actually it is a group exhibition, and I am looking forward to meeting the other artists.  The venue is THE GALLERY Brisbane Quarter...a sophisticated  space wrapped in huge glass walls that invite the attention of the passerby.  Each exhibition will be in situ for one month...So please drop in on us!!

Exhibition coming up!

Hello all,  The weeks are flying by now. Our exhibition is in November at Graydon Gallery in Newfarm.  We are going to have to float our artworks  titled 'Breathing Space 3' across the river
to show them in Newfarm.  (Just joking!!) I am sure the little ferry will carry us safely forward).
The artists are all from regional areas, Bundaberg, Maryborough, Woodgate.  I am the only artist
from Brisbane, which makes it easy for me to continue to arrange and present our exhibition.  More about our show as the weeks fly by.

Below is an image of my most recent 3D piece.  Another Suburban Goddess.  Till soon.  cx

Peacock Chair

Hello all,

I can hardly believe that I have been in Brisbane for over a year now.  In that time I have made  quite a few art friends. They all have such different interests.  This year I will be spending most of my time brushing up my photography skills.

I have set up my art studio to function as a photography studio also.  I had the good fortune to find the   fabulous Peacock chair in a local secondhand shop.

My beautiful neighbour  Rachael has been a fantastic  model. She is seen here dressed in  couple of  different wedding dresses from my collection.   Cx

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Blue Moonscape

Blue Moonscape

I am quite pleased with this work finished, a couple of months ago.

Sorry about the APT pictures not arriving yet.  My computer software is not wanting to recognise  the webarchive format.

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A view from the Hummock (with Moon)

I had a feeling that there was something missing in this painting.  Once I added the moon I felt that the work was finally finished! cx

Asia Pacific Triennial

It is so great to be able to duck into The Edge whenever I want,  and explore exhibitions as often as I like.  It has always been so difficult from Bundaberg...it being a good four hour trip by car or train.  Accommodation  was also an issue.

What a treat it was to go to the APT, especially with my two granddaughters  Isabella and Charlotte.  They have a keen interest in art...and they are always very interested in the 'Kids APT',  this time  coming away with rolled paper necklaces and bracelets.

I was at the first APT.  My favourite work was a series of stainless steel tables covered with piles of  dying long stem roses.  The roses were being watered via hospital drip systems, but this was not enough to stop them from dying.  A personal work about love and its loss apparently.

It is interesting to look back over many years of exposure to all forms of art.  Some works/exhibitions  that will stay in my mind as special treasures are  Vault,  a sculpture that found its home in Melbourne. By Ron Robertson-Swann in 1978, some disparagingly referred to it as the Yellow Peril. It was quite  controversial...people either loved it or hated it.   I loved it with a passion.

Blue Poles by Jackson Pollock.  Photographic images of the work do not do it justice.  It is truly sublime.   It is housed in Canberra when I saw it.  The work was purchased amid a great deal of controversy also. It turned out to be a great investment.

Charles Blackman's retrospective, some fifteen or so years ago, was outstanding.

The Giotto frescos in St Francis Cathedral, Assissi in Italy, and
Botticelli's Birth of Venus in Florence....there aren't enough adjectives.

Try to visit the APT if you can.  I might run in to you there.
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