the keg show

I had a peek at The Keg Show opening the other week at aMBUSH Gallery. (A space I am now going to keep my eye on). It gave me a colourful and desired dose of not taking things too seriously.

The Beci Orpin and Catherine Campbell kegs, highly recognisable.

traditional craft

I was blown away whilst reading the paper today by a project and travelling exhibition called tayenebe: Tasmanian Aboriginal women's fibre work. Made of natural plant materials by a number of Aboriginal women and girls, the creation of the exhibition pieces has served as a means of re-connection with traditional Tasmanian fibre-craft. So minimalist, functional and exceedingly elegant.

of glass

I saw Ruth Allen's 4D2 exhibition at the Canberra Glassworks on the weekend. I was rather impressed by her pieces from the Synergetic Series. Quite inspiring.

Also impressive was jewellery by Lisa Cahill in the shop . On exploring her website I see she makes amazing glass panels and plates too.

stitching up the nga

The result of the Stitching up the NGA community project.
Can you see my length?

Also on knitted works, see Housecosy by Bronwen Sandland in this city, 2002.

stitched up...quickly

My garish knitted length for the Stitching up the NGA installation.
As I only found out about it 2 days before the contributions were due, I pulled out my fattest needles, some awful yarn and knit 1.4 metres with haste.

soft sculpture

The soft sculpture exhibition at the NGA was pretty tantalising.
Some of the stand out artists/pieces:

• Ernesto Neto, more incredible works here
• Hans Bellmer
• Claes Oldenburg
• Eva Hesse
• Hilary Archer
• Colin Lanceley
• Annette Messager
• Peter Vandermark
• Angela de la Cruz
• Nell
  

electro picture books

A couple of blogs to add to your reading list:
resurrection fern
Malo Blogg

Also, art-house co-op's a million little pictures project should be fun.

does this doll have soul?

Trying to sketch out ideas for an entry in a dolls with souls exhibition. Everyone is invited to submit something.