The slowness of 2022 speed

The slowness of 2022 speed

Several years ago, the NGV featured an extraordinary exhibition titled The Slowness of Speed. I was intrigued with the artists’ interpretation of the theme, or perhaps the theme was based on the work of the many International Artists. Previously the fastest way...
Welcome 2022

Welcome 2022

We jumped into 2022 with some aspirations and a little reluctance, our summer more humid than before and it feels like more hot days than before. The beauty of it all, especially living in a high fire risk area, is that we have not had the hot Northerlies or Fire Ban...
The Asia Series at Art at St Francis

The Asia Series at Art at St Francis

Cultural Costume Reimagined National costume identifies culture and the significance of nations’ customs. Contemporary fashion continually rebels against customs, whilst simultaneously appropriating traditional costume style and materials. Intrigued with...
Around the studio July and August

Around the studio July and August

Around Stony Creek Studio As we move beyond Winter Solstice and into the second half of 2021, life around the studio continues to ride the waves in and out of Covid restrictions. A pleasant time was had when Anne Hastie and I met at Tacit Gallery to chat with Celia...
Living in Unusual Times

Living in Unusual Times

We are currently living in a world where self preservation has taken on an urgency not seen in my lifetime. The toilet roll saga has lead to empty shelves of anything related to soft papers for delicate body areas. It has expanded to a hunter gatherer mode where...