by Jeannette Davison | Oct 15, 2012 | Exhibitions
Detail of TarraWarra Biennial artist Dylan Martorell’s exhibition work, Sound Tracks TarraWarra 2012, mixed media, dimensions variable. Courtesy of the artist and Utopian Slumps, Melbourne I write my best blogs in the shower. Words and phrases wash over me until they...
by Jeannette Davison | Oct 9, 2012 | Artists
Well not tripping exactly or even dancing for that matter, but “light fantastic”, without a doubt. The exterior of St Andrews Hall was transformed a treat with Hugh McSpedden’s trademark light projections for The Light Show last Friday night. From...
by Jeannette Davison | Oct 8, 2012 | Galleries
Ruby Tuesday is very well known to locals as the ‘go to’ jeweller if you’re looking for that little gift for someone special. They’ve been designing, making and repairing jewellery in Warrandyte since 1998. Now they are part of a new...
by Jeannette Davison | Oct 6, 2012 | Exhibitions
©Libby Schrieber Apple Picking Saints, silk cut linoleum print There’s a little number that’s been tucked away at the back of my wardrobe for what seems like a life time. I remember wearing that cheeky llittle hot pink shirt to a...
by Jeannette Davison | Oct 5, 2012 | Exhibitions
You could be excused for thinking these pics were taken on the set of a movie about the life and times of Jules Verne. In fact they were taken at an event called Steampump at the Meat Market on 11th of August this year. The event celebrated the Steampunk movement....
by Jeannette Davison | Oct 2, 2012 | Exhibitions
FU Hong Window I, oil on canvas, 152 x 122cm. (Photograph courtesy of the artist) The above painting is one of many being exhibited in the Barn at Montsalvat, in a restrospective for the artist Fu Hong. Standing in front of it, I was drawn into the oh so subtle use...
by Jeannette Davison | Sep 29, 2012 | Exhibitions
Sylvia Halpern© 1918 – 2008 In days gone by, Warrandyte was synonomous with the Potters Cottage (1958 – 2004). So what better exhibition to open the new Manningham Gallery than a tribute to that old Warrandyte institution. This is such a...
by Jeannette Davison | Sep 18, 2012 | Exhibitions
Maria Vanhees, More Than Skin-Deep ll, earthenware, press-mould and coil built, soda fired, H47 x W53 x D34cm. 2009 (detail) Feast your eyes on these examples from an exhibition showcasing 45 of the best of Australian Ceramists. The exhibition,...
by Jeannette Davison | Sep 17, 2012 | Exhibitions
What better place to launch the local yarn bombing spectacular – The First Train to Allwood – than at the 2012 Hurstbridge Wattle Festival? The festival was held one week before National Wattle Day (1st September) and thanks to recent high rainfalls, the...
by Jeannette Davison | Aug 22, 2012 | Exhibitions
A guitar is shaped like the body of a beautiful woman. All sensuous curves and smooth ‘skin’. Any wonder that they’re capable of making such seductive sounds. I’m a lapsed classical guitarist. For my teaching diploma I learnt classical...
by Jeannette Davison | Aug 21, 2012 | Exhibitions
One of the really lovely things to happen since beginning Isiiad has been the making of connections at Dunmoochin. It’s meant, life drawing sessions, exhibition openings and opportunies to meet many of the fine artists who take up residence there....
by Jeannette Davison | Aug 2, 2012 | Exhibitions
Photograph courtesy of the artist. Just when I thought Montsalvat couldn’t possibly do anything more to delight me, I met Mariella McKinley. She’s been working away there over the last few months, preparing her new studio space....
by Jeannette Davison | Jul 29, 2012 | Artists
You could be forgiven for wondering if I’m still not over the Archibald and am having yet another ‘farewell’ moment with this portrait. The truth is, this is the winning portrait of the 2012 Not the Archies, painted by Peter Allen. ...
by Jeannette Davison | Jul 19, 2012 | Exhibitions
Juan Ford Ultrapilgrim, oil on linen, 168cm x 214cm © Juan Ford Archibald Finalist 2012 The 2012 Archibald closed at TarraWarra Museum of Art on the 8th of July. Over three thousand people attended on the last day. I feel a bit wistful as I write that…the...
by Jeannette Davison | Jul 19, 2012 | Arts, Exhibitions
Simon Icarus BAIGENT Caviar Spoon 1995 gold, ebony, mother of pearl, diamond, ruby 0.5cm x 5.5cm x 2.0cm ©Simon Icarus Baigent (Photo by Silvi Glattauer) Collection: Nillumbik Shire Council If Ekphrastic poetry is the conversation...
by Jeannette Davison | Jul 5, 2012 | Exhibitions
“The first train to Allwood [now Hurstbridge] arrived on June 25th 1912 and we’re going to yarnbomb a fence to celebrate”. So say the organisers of this community arts project (The First Train to Allwood), local artists Margaret Summerton and...
by Jeannette Davison | Jul 4, 2012 | Arts, Exhibitions
Emmy Mavroidis’ work was shortlisted for this years Nillumbik Prize. It’s a big brave drawing of a ‘moving’ figure. She loves the figure and has been exploring it artistically, in drawing, painting and sculpture for many years....
by Jeannette Davison | Jun 20, 2012 | Exhibitions
Peter Waples-Crowe I knew I’d love this work as soon as I saw the invitation to the opening of Colour Theory at the Manningham Gallery. It’s raw, edgy, with an energy that made me think of the street art of Jean Paul Basquiat....
by Jeannette Davison | Jun 6, 2012 | Artists
Michael Peck Self-portrait in the image of my son, 2012 oil on linen 206 x 237.5cm ©Michael Peck Archibald Finalist 2012 Did I use the word incomparable to describe the artist Michael Peck earlier this week? I’ve sat in front of...
by Jeannette Davison | Jun 4, 2012 | Exhibitions
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 Finalist 2012 To get in the mood for this one, I suggest you click on this link to Kate Tucker and Missy Higgins interview...
