Like all of us who have played a part in both the Regional Marks exhibition and the other opportunities built around the Opening last Thursday, our heads are still spinning and grinning. The outcomes from the exhibition and supporting activities have been marvellous and are ongoing with printmakers meeting or contacting one another, wanting to meet up and share ideas, emails of congratulations arriving unexpectedly and so forth. Such a buzz.
The exhibition was a great success and you can see some of the happenings on both the Regional Print blog and Fiona's blog.
My role in all this was a quiet one, working on the catalogue, attending meetings and being part of the committee and though I couldn't be actively involved in some of the events, one which I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in was the studio visit day.
It was a simply glorious day up here on The Range so for the visitors to our studios, an absolute treat with coffee and a wander in Steph's garden before heading over here to my studio which is under the house but as it on the escarpment, offers lovely views up and down the coast. After lunch we are wandered along to Fiona and Barry's home and studio which looks over the Glass House Mountains so it felt like a pretty special tour - and not just for our visitors!
Not the highlight, but something of great joy for me was that in order for me to host the studio visit, I had to tidy my studio and bring out some work to be seen. And the studio is still tidy - probably because there won't be any time for actual work before I head overseas. It is just waiting for me to come home and make a mess. So, a little tour of my tidy studio with work placed around for people to examine. I actually have many etchings in those drawers you see at the back and I forgot to tell anyone to go and have a look!
And why the nests you may wonder .... just because I love them and they are waiting ever so patiently for me to make their perspex boxes.
Bits of Fiona and Barry all around my studio, and also a work by Adele Outerbridge peeping out and and part of an artist's book by Noela Mills.
It was fun to hang 'wandering' again. Mostly to cover all the mess on the back wall of the studio which is my 'working wall' when images are too large to be accommodated on my tables.
Such an exciting space and how wonderful to have a studio. My kitchen table sees me making whatever it is I'm occupied with. I want to magic myself to your studio and peek into all the drawers to see more of your inspirational work. enjoy your travels and keep safe.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I bemoan my lack of space - having down sized the house considerably, meant a down size in studio space too. Then again, I count myself very fortunate to have more than the kitchen table so I won't complain!
DeleteGREAT SPACE
ReplyDeleteWhen I make room it is a great space! Once working, things just sit in bundles .... But a studio is made for creativity and I would much rather see it all messy and productive.
DeleteIt's always such a delight to be in your studio - and this makes me feel like I was there! Looking gorgeous and hopefully ready for an explosion of creativity on your return!
ReplyDeleteI have so many lovely pieces of your around the studio F, that I often feel you are here - and of course we have spent so much time sharing our studio spaces too and that leaves that lovely lingering feeling. Don't think what I just wrote makes sense but know you will understand!!
DeleteFirst of all, what a beautiful stunning studio you have.. I am so jealous! Second, I also love birds' nests and have a collection... all gorgeous images here.
ReplyDeleteHello Donna - well I am crossing fingers that you will be able to visit this and F&B's studio soonish! Will be in touch about that soon. There is something quite extraordinary about birds - universal and yet at the same time quite intimate. And the nest .... well that is a whole other metaphor isn't it. I love their 'vessel' shape and all the connotations which come from nesting, gathering, retreating etc
DeleteI have just stumbled across your blog. Absolutely beautiful work
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Wendy - very glad you stumbled upon tracemarks and enjoyed my work. It always feels very special to me when I think that people are still finding their way there and saying hello.
Deletethank you for the studio visit, have you seen the nests Fiona Hall made out of US one dollar bills back in 2005? looks like they are in her Wrong Way Time exhibition that was at the Venice Bienale & is now at the NGA in Canberra til July 10th
ReplyDeleteHello Mo - I always love hearing from you as you send me off scurrying about, looking at new things or introducing me to wonderful writings. I appreciate your feedback so much. Thank you.
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