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Category Archives: Exhibitions & Artists
Producing prints using a 3D-printed etching press
Explore printmaking using a 3D-printed mini etching press, then either purchase one or make your own tiny press. Continue reading
Exhibition: Prelude
I recently visited the Clifton School of Arts to view an exhibition entitled Prelude: Artists’ Books Now. The 37 participants showcased some very innovative pieces, both in content and construction. Here are a few. The one above really took my fancy. … Continue reading
Exhibition: The Overwintering Project
Jerrabomberra Wetlands The Overwintering Project is an environmental art project that unites artists around Australia and New Zealand to raise awareness for the most endangered group of birds, migratory shorebirds, and their habitat. To join the project, artists are invited … Continue reading
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Exhibition: Nunawading Library
As a member of Papermakers of Victoria I was invited to participate in their latest exhibition at Nunawading Library. Nunawading Library379 Whitehorse RoadNunawading Vic 3131 Exhibition Dates: 30 August – 26 September, 2023 Living so far away means I won’t … Continue reading
Exhibition: Moran Gallery
The Southern Printmakers exhibition ‘Inside Out’ which I participated in during June this year was a huge success. We had a large turn out for the opening and many visitors throughout, which resulted in several sales. I exhibited my piece … Continue reading
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Exhibition: Inside Out
I’m really thrilled to have a piece in the above exhibition coming up in just a few weeks. There are about 25 of us showcasing a variety of printmaking techniques, mine is (of course) a collagraph. In addition to our … Continue reading
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Exhibition: Friends on Show 2023
Broadhurst GalleryHazelhurst Arts Centre782 Kingsway, Gymea, NSW7-18 April 9am-4pm daily I was really happy to get to the opening of this exhibition on Saturday and delighted to see my submission hanging alongside two other terrific pieces. This event has no … Continue reading
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Exhibition: Invincible Summer
Today I visited this printmaking exhibition at the Incinerator Art Space in Willoughby. The works were created by three artists who share a studio: Rhonda Nelson, Anna Russell and Anthea Boesenberg, and most had a collagraph element included in their … Continue reading
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Exhibition: Barbara Hepworth
It’s the last few days of the Barbara Hepworth exhibition In Equilibrium at the Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen, Victoria, and I was lucky enough to visit a few weeks ago. Her sculptures are magnificent and I was … Continue reading
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Exhibition: Topophilia
Topophilia : a sense of belonging This solo exhibition by Helen MacRitchie has been showing throughout September, ending on 2nd October. I’ve know Helen for many years and always admired her artworks. The basis of her practice is wet felted … Continue reading
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Review: Three Rivers Exhibition
An acquaintance of mine, Gail Stiffe (from Papermakers of Victoria), and two others came together to present their exhibition Three Rivers recently and I spent some time at the gallery enjoying the works while Gail was there, so we could … Continue reading
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Vicki Bosworth exhibition
During my recent visit to the Milk Factory Gallery in Bowral I came across the artist Vicki Boswell. She and Susan Heslin were exhibiting their work within the theme of ‘Stepping into View’. I was particularly drawn to Vicki’s work: … Continue reading
Exhibition: Southern Printmakers
As I new member of this exhibiting group I was delighted to see my book ‘minimal’ on display at the Milk Factory Galleries (Pop-up 1 & 2) when I visited on Thursday. It was also an opportunity to see all … Continue reading
2021 Artists’ Book Award Exhibition
Friday, 19 February 2021 – 10:00am to Sunday, 28 March 2021 – 4:00pm In partnership with Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Northern Beaches Council Libraries hold an Artists’ Book Award attracting entries from around the world. From the exhibited selection … Continue reading
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2020 12 29 Image of the week
This monoprint, by my friend Judy Howe, is part of the Hazelhurst Gallery & Arts Centre 20 year anniversary exhibition. I’ve always enjoyed her work; her reduced yet vibrant colour palettes create life in each of her original monoprints. Judy … Continue reading
Celebrating 20 years of art and culture
I am delighted to have been invited to take part in the current Hazelhurst Gallery & Arts Centre exhibition. To celebrate 20 years of Hazelhurst more than 350 artists from southern Sydney were invited to take part in a massive … Continue reading
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Exhibition Review – un:Seen
I recently visited the un:Seen exhibition with a friend and we came away with very different views on what we had seen. It got me thinking about what I expect from exhibitions and what I take away from them. Obviously … Continue reading
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Exhibition: Endless Answers, One Question
Yesterday I visited the Grace Cossington Smith Gallery to see the range of works on exhibition by members of the Open Bite Printmakers group. My first impression was of a professionally hung event with good lighting, spaciousness, a wide range … Continue reading
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Exhibition/Collection: James Blackwell
At the Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort this week I was lucky to see their private collection of works by James Blackwell. The pieces, entitled Pod Clusters, are displayed in a grid formation within a glass-fronted shelf structure spanning the length … Continue reading
Exhibition: Angus Fisher – Fine Artist & Printmaker
I first came across Angus Fisher through the National Art School website and was enthralled when I followed their links and came to his website and youtube channel. Having recently completed a basic hard ground etched design myself, I sat, … Continue reading
Exhibition: Ebb and Flow
This is the second year the group Untethered have exhibited together. The group has lost a few members since their last showing and now has 23 active contributors who are producing quality art pieces From my personal point of view, … Continue reading
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Exhibition: Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera
This new exhibition has just arrived at the Art Gallery of NSW and I’m dying to see it. Running until 9th October it’s their major exhibition for 2016. Although I should say that the Tang exhibition, Sydney Biennale and other … Continue reading
Exhibition: G. W. Bot
Riverbed Glyphs 3-22 May 2016, Australian Galleries, Sydney. My wish to see this exhibition was primarily to view the artist’s linoprints but on arrival I was greeted with much more. I first asked who G.W. Bot is and was told … Continue reading
Exhibition: El Anatsui
Let me start by saying that this exhibition at Carriageworks is an utter feast for the eyes. Large scale artworks adorn the walls and floors of several huge open spaces. Repetitive colours and patterning fill the vision and only close-up … Continue reading
Exhibition: Reclaimed-Regeneration
Southern Printmakers Association This exhibition, with contributions from 14 members of the Association, has been inspired by the resilience of the natural environment and its ability to regenerate within urban spaces. The Peacock Gallery in Auburn is the perfect venue … Continue reading
Tactual Textiles by Claire 