BUNDANON TRUST Artist in Residence
During this time of self-isolation OR home quarantine, when cleaning out cupboards and stored paraphernalia, I am coming across all manner of documents, articles, images and books from my history. The following article was published in The Bridge in September 2004 and...
Receiving and Giving Blessings through Art Making
I am a member of the Warrandyte Uniting Church and was asked to respond, in a presentation to the congregation, on the theme: Stepping out into the unknown and the Blessings this can lead to. Sharing and passing on of peoples’ gifts and how this benefits others....
Pulling Apart the Fabric of Montsalvat
The following article in today’s Age by Carolyn Webb brought back my memories of the Residency that I undertook on site at Montsalvat in 2014. Whilst at the residency I wrote an article for Res Artis: Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies based on the question: What...
36th Annual Warrandyte Art Show
TODAY I submitted my Entry for the Annual Warrandyte Art Show. The rotary club have undertaken to Fundraise through an annual art show in Warrandyte for 36 years. It is a fabulous achievement and well supported by local and broader living artists. Read the information...
From SARS to nCoV-2019
My first journey to China was in September 2002. My friend Lesley invited me to go with a group to study Fengshui. At that time I was finishing my MFA at RMIT in Melbourne and said yes as the journey was to be in April 2003. Mid 2002 Lesley contacted me to say that...
Changing Direction: From Melbourne to Beijing and Beyond
I was introduced to China through an old friend, who passed away about 10 years ago. Whilst living with June and Hugh Antonoff, in their very quaint cottage, June opened her heart and photo...
The Jaguar Series
Bib Stilwell, now deceased, was a very well-known Melbourne businessman of many parts, not the least being a major motor dealer. At the time of the paintings he was establishing a major new agency for Jaguar cars at Doncaster and this included building a...
SYMBOLS OF FAITH
For many years my art practice has been based on exploring belief systems including rituals, celebrations, icons and symbols associated with those systems. I have been intrigued with places of worship in the different places and cultures that I have interacted with...
Stave Churches in Norway
During my research for our recent Norway trip, I came across the Borgund Stave Church as a must-see sight. What is a Stave Church (stavkirke) in comparison to the great Cathedrals, like Nidaros...