Magical! My first ever invitation to a Print Exchange. Thank you Rona Green and thank you Theo for editioning my 50+ prints. What happens in a Print Exchange? Artists are invited to interpret the exhibition theme in any way they feel. A payable fee covers advertising material, framing, exhibition expenses and - the best bit - an archival box for each artist containing [...]
My first ever art prize win and how perfect that it's been awarded by people whom I treasure, and people who inspire me, not only with my art my practice but with my life also. Sending out a huge thanks to Louise, David and crew at St. Luke Artist Colourmen and Langridge Artist Supplies. Who would have thought that all that chronic pain [...]
Intermission Opening An exhibition of self-portraits at Penny Contemporary Tasmania March, 2015
Editions #1 celebrates Penny Contemporary's support of fresh international and interstate talent to Hobart and our continuing support of the Tasmanian and Hobart arts community. The exhibition showcases artists from Tasmania, Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles and Chicago across a wide range of media and material. Editions #1 is neutrally titled to reflect the artists' autonomy on the works they create. Artists: Laura [...]
There's something really great about being an artist and experiencing a time where you can work without influence. I am experiencing that pleasure right now and exploring what it is I would like to focus on to amount a body of work that is unrelated to my last 7.5 years of pained life. My artworks of the last years have been quite erratic [...]
Absolutely gobsmacked at this achievement, and incredibly confused at the same time. Who would have thought a horrifying life changing event could bring so much reward. Nevertheless, I'm going with it and am stoked to be considered for semi finalist. Self Portrait (art and chronic pain) will be heading up to Sydney next week for the next round confirming finalists for the National [...]
