I stumbled apon this little clip of Kiki Smith discussing her views on her art making. This strongly resonates with me, so I felt compelled to share it. I had to write it out, as I am a very visual person, the words complement and enhance the footage of Kiki creating in her home. The thing that struck me the …
New Arts and Culture space for Hawthorn
HAWTHORN TOWN HALL RE-EMERGES AS THE HAWTHORN ARTS CENTRE, HERALDING A NEW ERA OF ARTS & CULTURE This November, the Hawthorn Town Hall will open after 18 months of redevelopment re-emerging as the Hawthorn Arts Centre, a first class Arts and Cultural facility for the City of Boroondara. Converted into a new heritage inspired arts and cultural space, the Hawthorn …
Melbourne Sculptor-Damian Vick
By Celeste Hawkins Damian Vick is a self-taught sculptor with an eye for detail and an affinity for the patterns of life. In his studio space in Footscray- frames for a balustrade are laid out on the table. Intricate branches are marked and individually coded so that other branches can be perfectly slotted into place. With a Graphic design …
More on small spaces…and Check Out How Great my Friends Are!!
Ok-I’m not about to tell you about my friends-but certainly got your attention didn’t I? First up this week: If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out some of Melbournes smaller more quirky spaces for art viewing-be sure to check this one. Telia Nevile’s playful photographic collection of postcards starts on August the 6th. Direct yourself here to read …
Highlight of Nite Art-Claire Bridge “Alchemy” Flinders Lane Gallery
By Celeste Hawkins Claire Bridge could have easily been a scientist-Quantum Physicist to be more precise-but being a busy painter; she has decided to interweave these ideas into her works instead. Exploring that idea of ‘space and weightlessness’ as is the inside of an atom; she has given her female subjects a floating, dream like quality as they are suspended …