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 …
First open studio
In a week's time I'll be opening Studio 2 at the Fire Station Arts Centre to show visitors where things are at in the development of my new installation work. For two hours (4pm - 6pm) on Friday afternoon, 4 October, the studio door will be open to those curious about what an artist does …
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 …
White-plumed honeyeater inspiration
Whilst sitting in the sun today doing some reading, I heard a thump. A small, buff bird with a yellow cap and white lined face was staggering to pull itself on to a beam of the pergola; it's head slowly drooping, one eye shut, legs splayed and chest heaving. It was a white-plumed honeyeater and …
