A rather marvelous couple of weeks. Tony and I went to Hobart for a well earned break. Why Hobart? I wanted to finally visit the Museum of Old and New Art - MONA. Probably the new artist's pilgrimage - definitely a must see; which I now have seen! You can follow the link to see more about the museum - its styling/branding is marvelous and I adored the whole experience, from the boat trip down the Derwent (the "Posh Pit"), to exploring the amazing structure that houses the collections. The art itself was not entirely to my taste - the underlying themes of sex/life & death, but great as an overall experience.
We also ate far too much, walked a lot and enjoyed ourselves very much, thankyou Tasmania!
Back to work, refreshed, and I was able to complete some last minute works for shows coming up. I have had several rejections from large shows I have entered, but I am in a serene frame of mind and look forward to the next show that I get to be a finalist in. I have also had some sales, so that evens things out somewhat.
I have just come back from a glorious day painting in the haven that is known as Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden with members and friends of the Royal Art Society. The garden is a delight and a treasure. Tomorrow I will have another look at the paint sketches I did and see if they are fit to show to the public (ugh, vanity is speaking).
So, my house is a mess, and I have tax to do, but the art machine seems to be running smoothly; and that makes me happy.
Coming up:
Camberwell Art Show is on at the moment
Art on Board at ArtShine Gallery is on, with the offical opening Saturday 18 July
Singleton Art Prize opens next week
We also ate far too much, walked a lot and enjoyed ourselves very much, thankyou Tasmania!
 |
| James Turrell - Amarna behind Wim Delvoye's Concrete truck |
I have just come back from a glorious day painting in the haven that is known as Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden with members and friends of the Royal Art Society. The garden is a delight and a treasure. Tomorrow I will have another look at the paint sketches I did and see if they are fit to show to the public (ugh, vanity is speaking).
 |
| Joel Elenberg sculpture, Wendy Whiteley's garden |
 |
| New works this week - including a miniature! |
So, my house is a mess, and I have tax to do, but the art machine seems to be running smoothly; and that makes me happy.
Coming up:
Camberwell Art Show is on at the moment
Art on Board at ArtShine Gallery is on, with the offical opening Saturday 18 July
Singleton Art Prize opens next week
No comments:
Post a Comment