A Few Birds and Plants

One of the things to do from my meeting with Judy was to make my allocated exhibition space as a model. Then print work off the size of that space and have a 'play' around with options/display ideas.

In my early research into the cabinet of curiosities and how they developed into the modern day museums, I have found the following, that explains some of the early models and precursors to the

Last week I went into the big smoke again and made time to see Neil Pardington’s show at Two Rooms, in Newton.I had not heard or seen any of Neil’s work before, but when the latest art news new

Meeting with Judy is always a delight, as she challenges me with questions and finding more/different approaches to what I am doing. Our meeting a couple of weeks ago now was no different - after

Creative decisions made along the way while photographing ‘plants in jar’ Starting from early April to mid May.1. set up just inside my front door that faces N to NW: Backdrop of calico sheet: agee

DVD Christine Hellyar - Artist & Naturalistdirected and produced by John and Karen BatesBates Production Ltd 2008 The passion and interest with which she pick up treasures from the beach had me spell

My visit to the Auckland Museum and also the biology block at the University of Auckland with Tessa was inspirational and thought provoking. It was great to do both in one day, as the museum was

I received this link this morning and watched the video of the lady (Emma Rogan) who is the driving force behind this in NZ; it is the 100 day project. What a great idea and it allows you to be

I recently watched black, white and gray, a documentary that covers the years  in which Sam Wagstaff transformed himself from innovative museum curator to Robert Mapplethorpe’s lover and avid

Nothing like a bit of simple 'panel beating' in the way of just making, without too much thought of meaning to help heal the dents in the armour.           Upon discovery of this long forgotten wine

While reading about Anya Gallaccio's work, the sky was having it's own conversation. Telling us another great day should be ahead:   Sunset as seen from my studio It was an interesting combination to

Went to the movies on mother's day (my pick!!) and would recommend this to all people who have an inquiring mind. It is actually a documentary that I would love to see again, as there were many

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The dented self belief happened after our seminar week critiques. It is a slow haul out of this feeling and in finding some self belief in my work. With questions rolling around in my head such as:

If I was a mouse, then looking up into the sky, plants would look different, especially if I crawled out of my sleeping hole early:     The early rising mouse saw little detail, against a beautiful

In stead of left hand drawing exercises: I have decided to take the camera out each morning, early to discover what the different days show me in the garden: I quickly noticed mushrooms growing in low