Despite a feeling of panic (that often accompanies working in public with technology), the various elements of my Cementa work, Indicatus, are finally coming together. Today, after six hours of sitting on two computers, the soundbites are sorted. I've been using some recordable motion-sensor sound boxes imported from the UK for this element of the work …
Working to a schedule in the countdown to Cementa
Months have now passed since I've had an opportunity to physically work on my installation piece, Indicatus, for Cementa15, but there have been plenty of other administrative tasks to do such as provide artist profiles, chase sponsorship (thank you to Dubbo City Council & the Western Plains Cultural Centre - I hope to do Dubbo proud) and …
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My inspiration
Some of the friends who inspire my work - I never tire of you. All bar the nesting Grey shrike-thrush have been photographed in my garden. A big thank you to Penni and Chris Brydon for the 'loan' of their nesting shrike-thrush.
Boxed in*
You may have already started to get the idea from the new work I'm developing at the Fire Station Arts Centre studio that boxes (and birds) play a part in the work. How the boxes would take shape was always one of those things I had to work out, as I was keen to have …
Interstate observations
As I spend another day in the studio working on elements of my new installation work, I'm reflecting on some of the things I observed over the past week during my travels interstate. I had the privilege of spending a few hours around Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island at the mouth of the Murray River where …
