Alphabetrix

It's always good to see the forming of a new and interesting partnership and Alphabetrix seems to have the right mix. This is a group of artists whose artwork stands alone as high quality intense and edgy pieces.
But not satisfied to just produce their own work they started Alphabetrix. It's a Tasmanian urban arts collective. 


'Our lives are lived in the pathway of our artwork, and we are forming a collective to support one another as we continue to do so.'

a work by Aedan Howlett

It's great-check it out and support these guys

The Venice of the South

I can't wait for Ten Days on the Island to experience the work of one of our greatest sculptors, Gay Hawkes.
Ten years of work showcased at the Dunalley Hall-do not miss this one.

A designer with a difference

Relatively new on the scene is an exciting new designer Chi Ling Hsieh.

Chi Ling has some fantastic ideas for both web and graphic design and brings a global perspective to Tasmania.
chilingdesigner@gmail.com
0432 665 473

All One

Exhibition openings are fraut with danger; walking into a room full of people you don't know, getting stuck with a self confessed art expert who likes the sound of his/her own voice or worst still the VIP opening speech that drones on and on.
All One held none of these fears. Recreated in this humble gallery was the community of Sommers Bay; Naomi Howard's home. Every person who entered the space was warmly welcomed and left to peruse the 27 works that consisted of large paintings and ceramic sculptures. Naomi opened the exhibition with an impassioned and honest speech that paid homage to the many indigenous communities she has visited in central Australia.

While I must confess to having worked with Naomi, I would like to think that I remain relatively objective when it comes to her work. Curated by her friend, Justis, who lives in Sommers Bay, this is a lovely exhibition that evoke strong senses of the Tasmanian bush and coastal landscape. She uses intensely vivid colours that connect us immediately with the environment.

Naomi has been painting for more than 30 years and it is her humour, passion and integrity for her work that makes it such a joy to experience. Her latest exhibition, All One is on until late February at Sidespace Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart.

Tasmanian Social Enterprise Study

If you are a community gallery, artist run initiative or business that's addressing a need-you might just be a social enterprise. Check out the blog at http://www.socialenterprisetasmania.blogspot.com/ and complete the survey.

Best Pressies

It seems there was a bit of an art theme in our household.
I was lucky enough to be given Nymph by JH Lynch. I had wanted one for many years, ever since I strolled into an old pub on Victoria Street, Richmond (Melbourne) which had wall to wall Lynch's along with nicotine stained ceiling and 70's decore.
I wanted to support local Tasmanian artists and bought my husband, the rock star, a dragonfly digital print by Nell Tyson. It's a beautiful photograph which has a delightful paintily quality to it.
It's extremely rewarding to not only be given something you really want, but to be surrounded by art.

Post Christmas Blues

I don't know if it is the after effects of a steady stream of New Zealand Sav Blanc, the lazing around or the lack of schedule. Whatever it is. It's hampering my attempts to enter the real world of work. Luckily my work is always interesting and rarely mundane. Keep in touch so you can meet some of the interesting people abnd projects along the way.