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Antonio Villella
Antonio Villella I'm up early this morning to write this as Antonio is bringing one of his sculptures over to Isiiad this morning. We're going to see if it fits in the spot that I… More…
Yarra Valley Open Studios Artist- Ember Fairbairn
Yarra Valley Open Studio's Artist- Ember Fairbairn This weekend will see artists across the Yarra Valley open their studios to the public. I've had a great time catching up with… More…
Tim Peel
Tim Peel Photograph courtesy of the artist. One of my initial inspirations for starting Isiiad was the Yarra Valley Open Studio Program. I was truly gobsmacked by the talent on my… More…
A 'Clandestine' Exhibition
A 'Clandestine' Exhibition ...those words pretty much sum this one up! ACME et al have done it again. They've put on an exhibition that's a little bit of 'naughty' and a lot of… More…
Archibald Opening
Archibald Opening The photos above epitomise the 2011 Archibald Prize opening party at Tarrawarra Museum of Art last Saturday night. It was a fitting celebration. A night when the… More…
2011 Archibald Preview
2011 Archibald Preview Ben Quilty © Margaret Olley 2011 Archibald Prize Winner Today I attended the preview of the 2011 Archibald at Tarrawarra Museum of Art. My advice to you… More…
Jenny Reddin pours to perfection
Jenny Reddin pours to perfection. My latest hunt for great things to show you led me to Not the Archies. That led me to Margaret McLoughlin. Then last week to Jenny Reddin. Both… More…
Antonio Villella revisited.
Antonio Villella revisited. Great news!! Antonio Villella is having an exhibition of his work in Malvern. My friend and I were very taken with the same fruitwood sculpture. What… More…
Life Drawing at ACME et al
Life Drawing at ACME et al- Deshabille The French- English dictionary says the word deshabille means partly dressed, undressed or carelessly dressed. Partly dressed and undressed… More…
Frogponds Road
Frogponds Rd. Frogponds Road in the Yarra Valley offered some great photo opportunities earlier this year. This iconic double fronted brick veneer, with gumtree, was one of them.… More…
Mt Rael's Artist Escape
Mt Rael's Artist Escape Song Ling © My Name is Fartunate- self portrait Finalist 2011 Archibald Prize. The Archibald at Tarrawarra Museum of Art has been a coup for the whole of… More…
Malcolm Peel's labyrinthine studio reflects his work.
Malcolm Peel's labyrinthine studio reflects his work. Labyrinth is the best word to describe Malcolm Peel's studio. 'Invitations' to walk up and down the corridors and explore the… More…
Tim Peel wins Premiers Award for Excellence
Tim Peel wins Premier's Award for Excellence. Tim Peel© Sculptural Ring, gold, South Sea pearl, spinel, diamond. (Photograph courtesy of the artist) Just before the Yarra Valley… More…
Alistair Whyte
Alistair Whyte I mentioned in the Tim Peel blog that the Yarra Valley Open Studio Program inspired the birth of Isiiad. It was Alistair Whyte's work that drew me to explore that… More…
ACME et al
ACME et al You might have noticed that over the last few weeks I've turned my attention to the Yarra Valley. I am having so much fun there. The Archibald, Not the Archies and now… More…
Three Stories Artspace
Three Stories Artspace Here's a wonderful place in the middle of the Yarra Valley. Three Stories Artspace. Under the creative watch of Ali Griffin, it's a mecca for local… More…
Yering Station
Yering Station Maria Coyle©, Children Chatting, ceramic (in foreground). A very good friend regards Yering Station as the best place to eat in the Yarra Valley. Sadly, when I went… More…
Justin Purser
Justin Purser. Sometimes I'm really driven to meet an artist or artisan and things will conspire to make that happen. That was certainly the case with Justin Purser. I first saw… More…
Archibald Finalist- Kate Tucker
Archibald Finalist- Kate Tucker Kate Tucker Melody (you’re the only one who saves me) – portrait of Missy Higgins, 2012 acrylic on linen, 155 x 125cm © Kate Tucker Archibald… More…
Xenia Stefanescu
Xenia Stefanescu Xenia Stefanescu © Woven in the tapestry of life. A self portrait. 2011 Archibald Finalist.While the dust has only just settled after the last day of the 2011… More…