HOW THINGS GO TOGETHER II

I’ve been head down, tail up working on this solo show for the past year and suddenly, here we are….     For reasons best known only to my genius (see Elizabeth Gilbert’s marvellous TED talk ) I’ve become preoccupied with the tapering...

Making landfall: beautiful things from the Illawarra

Seatree by Lara Seresin   Delighted to be part of Making Landfall, an IAVA group show with Jane Bennett, Lara Seresin, Jennifer Jackson, Sky Zaracostas, Karen Hook, Diana Wood Conroy, Arja Valimaki, Libby Bloxham, Alena Kennedy, Susan McAlister, Paula Gowans and...

Archibald organisers lick their chops….

Everyone loves a controversy, and especially so if you’re trying to promote the Archibald prize. John Olsen’s mean-spirited rant against this year’s winner Mitch Cairns filled the bill in that department. Mitch Cairns, Agatha Goth-Snape, oil on...

Fresh like a Southerly: IAVA at Parliament House

      For the second time IAVA artists are exhibiting their latest works at Fountain Court, in NSW Parliament House. It’s an airy and elegant space with a central light-well and fountain. 27 of us are showing our art there and it promises to be a...

Wynne Prize and art from APY Lands

Pondering this week on the annual Wynne Prize. I try to submit a work every year if I can. Feeling pretty good about this year’s effort, Coastal Scape Elements, acrylic on board, 76 x 108cm:     There are so many stunning works that get exhibited every...

Tasty treats at Belconnen Arts Centre

    Eleven of us from IAVA have been working towards  Feast – a major group show at the beautiful Belconnen Arts Centre. It’s a lovely space right by Lake Ginninderra in Canberra. Participating artists are: Melissa Ritchie, Arja Valimaki, Mary...