A team of dedicated (and voluntary) writers are out on the road again, both in the North and South of the State to cover the exhibitions, events and activities of Ten Days on the Island. While I can't be out on the road this time, I am working along with others to edit the reviews. So go online to our reviewing site at www.writeresponse.blogspot.com, check out what others think and share your comments.
The reviews are being published on Tas Times, Lowdown and WriteResponse.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Dunalley Calico Museum
A gorgeous autumn day heralded in the opening of the Dunalley Calico Museum, a fantastic exhibition of works by Gay Hawkes, one of Australia's most prolific and intriguing sculptors and furniture makers.
I have been lucky enough to work with Gay for almost a year and in that time have been privileged to experience the magic of her work that sits within her boathouse studio and throughout her home.
I have been lucky enough to work with Gay for almost a year and in that time have been privileged to experience the magic of her work that sits within her boathouse studio and throughout her home.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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.'
It's great-check it out and support these guys
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.'
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| a work by Aedan Howlett |
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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.
Ten years of work showcased at the Dunalley Hall-do not miss this one.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
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
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.
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.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
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.
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