The Travel Issue

So last month I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to create a work for Yen Magazine, based 'my favourite travel destination'. I intially thought Berlin, coz you know - why wouldn't it be? But then I figured it seems to be everyone's favourite travel destination, and that would be boring! And as I thought about it, it made me realise that though in my travels I spent longest in Berlin; it wasn't the place that enamoured me so, but it was the 2 month honeymoon drinking coffee, wandering and drawing pictures with my Husband that really made it special. Really, we could have had an awesome time anywhere!

 
So I decided to revisit Copenhagen (in a mad rush to meet the very tight deadline), particularly because I knew I could answer all the questions about it! It made me realise that even though I was only there for 6 days over a year ago (and spent approximately 84% of that time squished in an armchair playing cards and drinking hot chocolate), it is the one place that I would love to revisit. Such a tiny city filled with sumptuous delights (particularly the locals - um, yum!).

I have a weakness for beautiful things, and Copenhagen is an entire city made of it. Some of my favourite things are from there: my special green winter rug (which now seems to belong to my kitten) that kept us warm when we had no heating in Berlin, the coffee cups that I carted across 3 countries in my hand luggage, and that damn-beautiful-good-for-nothing-but-tying-around-wrists coloured string.

Sighs. If anyone's heading up that way, I could totally go an overpriced tall latte and a fudgey wudgey cookie right now.

xxx

Website is LIVE and more shows to come!

Dear Friends,

Apologies for my absence. It's been a super busy time, and I have been hoarding secret pictures that I am dying to share. In the meantime, the website is as up to date as it can be at this time, so please do check it out!

My new solo project show after the end, is going to be launching at the end of May at Anna Pappas Gallery - stay tuned. All the work has been sent to the framers, and I'm sitting on my hands waiting for it to be completed (eeee!).

However, while I sit on my hands, I'm also working on a collaboration extravaganza with the multi-talented superwoman Tai Snaith, on a so not secret crazy cat lady show at Craft Victoria: Why I Eyes Ya. While Tai is busily creating an accolade of cat-related products for our show (while simultaneously preparing for her sure to be awesome West Space show - ahem, the woman is a machine), I am madly trying to bang out some more wacky cat-madness collage.

Here's an oldie but a goodie to keep you sated. 

All in a day's work - keep you posted!

xx

new website - coming soon!

Dear all,

A very happy Friday to you all. Just a quick note to let you know that I have been working away on a very simple but brand spanking new website! It is now active, but still very much a work in progress. You can take a sneaky look at it here. Over the next few weeks I will be simplifying the warming room, so that it is back to a good old fashioned blog, and transferring most of my work to date to the new site. 

Hopefully this means easier navigating and happier viewing. Your patience is very appreciated - I can't wait to have it fully up and running for all to see!

xxx

new work

Hello all!

I thought I'd share some new work with you today. It was originally going to be for an upcoming show, but I have changed my direction for that particular body of work, so I decided to pop it up here instead. 

Happy Tuesday!

x

flowers

Good evening all!

Recently I did a little collaboration with the gorgeous peeps of Tinpan Orange, for their new single 'Flowers.' The artwork is from my Stockroom show (check out that post here), called would i rather be a sunflower. You might have seen the original work previously posted here. The piece was actually done in honour of an older song by the band ('Sunflower'), and now has had new life breathed into it for 'Flowers.'

If you haven't heard their music, I strongly recommend checking them out! The band have just left to tour with The Cat Empire through Canada, but no doubt will be gracing our shores with some live goodness in the next few months.

You can download the song (plus a couple of other great tunes) from triple j unearthed, here. I guarantee it will make you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside.

Happy weekend to you all, stay warm!

xx

eyepatch and magical snatch

For those of you who didn't/won't have the chance to see to Janice Darling in her paper-flesh at Rooftop Art Space, I thought I better include a few 'up close and personal' shots of the works.

 the killer stretch

 waking up nutritionally

the burn

 the positive approach

 exercises for special problems

the natural approach to weightloss

Big thanks again to all who came to the launch, and have been visiting during their lunch breaks and other such things. It has been such a great collection to work on, and now I am finding it hard to stop Jane Fonda-ing. 

xx

Janice Darling - Opening Night

Hello all! My atrocious hangover indicates what a glorious opening we had at Rooftop Art Space last night. The sun was shining, the weather was clear, and there were beverages and burgers a plenty. Massive thanks to the gorgeous Kirsty and Tom Budge, and Kirsty's brother Adam, who were instrumental in making the install and opening one of the most pleasant affairs possible. If you were unable to make the opening, we have a glorious week of weather ahead, so I strongly recommend getting yourself up there, if not to see the show, to at least enjoy the cheery vibe Rooftop has to offer. 

x

Killer pictures by Kirsty and Tom. 

Quote of the evening: "Coz everyone loves a beaming vagina, right?"

Janice Darling

As one show comes down, another goes up! I cordially invite you all to join me for a beer on Monday 12 March (yes, a week from tomorrow!) to celebrate the arrival of Janice Darling at Rooftop Art Space. The night kicks off at around 6pm, and the show goes until April 4.

 'The Burn'

Festooned in a black unitard and an eye patch, Janice Darling was discovered in a Jane Fonda Workout book. Six months before the images were shot for the book, Janice was hit by a car and thrown through a shop window. She lost her left eye, crushed her pelvis and broke both her legs. She maintained that she survived due to her smokingly fit bod. 

In this collection of collage, painting and artifacts, Janice has been immortalised through rainbows, flowers and bright swirly colours. This woman is obviously invincible, inspiring unfit women of the 80s to get off their
arses and work it, Jane Fonda style.

All artwork will be for sale. Please note that this EXCLUDES the Jane Fonda Workout Book. This stays with me forever, as a beacon of hope and joy for my studio. People wishing to view the book will need to make an appointment to visit it in the studio. Hope to see you all there on opening night!

xx

butter factory

Good evening all! Here are some shots taken by the lovely Kent Wilson from my current show. This work is called butter factory - it's the biggest piece in the show, at about ... 80 x 120cm. The show only has two more days, so if you haven't already had a sneak peak, I suggest getting yourselves up/down/across to Kyneton for some viewing fun!

If you did/do happen to miss viewing the show, never fear. My next solo project 'Janice Darling' opens at rooftop art spaces on 12th March - details to come!

xx

exhibition shots - 'and i shall be your canopy'

 orchid head

succulent pilot

envirocise #2

touch my beard there's a parrot in it

in a pot of earth

A selection of (rather dodgy I'm afraid), of install shots of 'and i shall be your canopy' from the current exhibition at Stockroom. If you want more info on any of the pieces, just shoot me an email.

Many thanks to all who made the effort to come and see the show, and those who are still planning to visit. (Come see me over the weekend, I'll make you a coffee!) 

Now. For the next project ... oooh mysterious!
xx

flower face

Aaaaah. Another opening done and dusted. It was an epic night full of loveliness. This was the first work to be sold (hooray!) - I hadn't even photographed it! I have plans to get to photographing the exhibition this week, as well as getting pics from the opening up online.

In  the meantime, I hope you enjoy this work - there are still pieces available so come down/up to the gallery for a visit! I am now looking forward to an epic sleep in tomorrow before getting stuck into the studio for the next collection. Stay tuned.

xx

SOLD

envirocise # 1

Only 3 more sleeps! Now to finalise titles ... gross.

xx

SOLD

pocket rocket

Another sneak preview of some of the goods on offer from this Saturday. pocket rocket is a collage made from an exercising girl from a 1939 youth magazine, and hundreds of tiny bird tails and wings from a 1950s bird watching book. She's wild. Just look at those arms.

x

would i rather be a sunflower

Where have I been you say? I have been living under a little studio-shaped rock getting goodies ready for my upcoming shows. What with this Stockroom show opening this week, I thought I'd sneak in another little preview for your enjoyment. The show is almost hung (despite a few hiccups along the way) and is looking ... pretty spiffy actually! Just a couple more works to hang and it will be good to go. The space is in an old butter factory (true story) and is spewing character from every crevice and eave. Can you have just one eave? Or must it be eaves?

ANYWAY. This work is called would i rather be a sunflower, which is based on a Tinpan Orange song (check them out - they make beautiful music). The show will be open from this Thursday, 9th Feb, and will officially open at 4.30 on Saturday 11th Feb. If you're up for a day trip, come to Kyneton for some good times! 

xx

crazy cat ladies are coming for ya

Hey all, keep your eyes peeled for a collaboration between myself and the ever talented Tai Snaith, coming to a Craft Victoria near you! It is still some months away, but demented cats are already in the making.

xx