Articles
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Art is a living thing
Each piece of art I make has it’s own agenda that is often seperate to mine. Honouring that agenda for me becomes part of the process. I begin with a belief that I know what it is I have to create and somewhere in the process this changes to ‘okay you lead I’ll follow’. If I persist in having my...
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New to the gallery
I am excited to be hanging work by Camilla Loveridge. Camilla Loveridge holds a BAFA and a Grad Dip Ed from Curtin University. She has also worked as an Australian Volunteer in PNG in Art Education. In 2005 she received an MCA and now conducts her own arts practice. With a fundamental passion for lifelong learning and the integration of art...
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New Exhibition
I am excited to have work in a new exhibition space in Fremantle. Unfortunately I won’t be there on opening night as we will be in NSW for our Grandson Ollie’s Birthday but I will be back 17th July and am happy to meet anyone who would like to view the work with me.
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The joy of wire
The wire work is taking over my life and I see the connection with works on paper and canvas. There is a joy working in the wire making manifest what I feel and see on my daily walks round Manning Lake. The Stone Catchers The stone catcher nets are energy lines capturing the stones which are symbolic of significant...
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In the gallery
Hanging in the gallery till the 14th June are my new Stone Catchers and some large hanging wires. Then there is a new exhibition by Liv Robinson. Liv draws from all aspects of her life to create these stunning works. Liv has expressed herself creatively her whole life. She first started to exhibit her art in collage and continued throughout...
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In Conversation – exhibition featuring Liliana Stafford and David Green
A few weeks ago I left my studio room at Paper Bird to work at home. One of the artists to move into my space is David Green. I have always admired his work and couldn’t be happier to exhibit with him in the Paper Bird Gallery. We are planning to do something a little different with both 2d...
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New Work in the Paper Bird Gallery by Harsha Quartermaine
New work is currently hanging in the Paper Bird gallery by Harsha Quartermaine. Harsha Quartermaine has enjoyed investigating various themes through her art since she was a child. She studied art in England at Sir John Cass School of Art and Kent University obtaining a fine arts/illustration BA Honours Degree. Harsha has exhibited in mixed and solo exhibitions in many...
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New Year, New Work
Hello everyone, the New Year has brought changes. I have given up the studio at Paper Bird but have an open invitation to visit and paint there whenever I like. This has been a hard decision to make but three wonderful artists will share the space and I will still manage the gallery. To begin the New Year I have...
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Wire, glass, wood, and lines
Creation takes place through proficiency, passion and the joy of play. ~ Greta Bratescu. Joy of play is the key for me whether writing, drawing, or twisting wires. When the joy goes out of it I will stop. It is my defence against a world that seems to lack compassion. Near where I live there is a stunning wetland/park. I...
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Meraki Vol: II – a collaborative exhibition
I am delighted to be accepted for this exhibition, my first since the heart surgery. The work will be mostly new, created in the last three to four months. I know some of you live far away and cannot be present but if you are local come and say hello. The Ferguson Foundry is a great space and there will...
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