The Artists Statement

Today I have been working on my artist's statement. After a period of concentrated making I am now trying to distill all my ideas into a statement which describes my newest body of work. I had written a short sharp statement with a quote from Picasso which amused me but have decided that I need to bite the bullet and write about my work in a manner which is more 'engaging'. 

My Studio Mate

Every artist needs a studio companion. This is Pino.

Shred of Evidence

Detail from Shred of Evidence which I am working on for the 15 Artists Exhibition at Redcliffe gallery in October. I have shredded old zoning maps of Redcliffe which imposed a pattern on the land there and overlaid them with stamps to suggest the water and vegetation that were there before settlement.

A Dream

Yesterday, at breakfast, fellow artist and writer Chris Sharp and I were dreaming about having the funds to rent  the studio space currently available in Breretton Street West End. My partner said 'stop it you are dreaming!' But dreams are good and I do need the space.......and a fairy godparent.

Entrada...work in progress

Entrada is still not finished but I am very happy with the dense stamping.

Pictogram

 This image is from an exhibition at COFA in Sydney. The split suitcase says so much a great pictograph.

Post about no Posts

I feel filled with guilt that I haven't been posting. I've been making lots of work and will get the camera out soon. Also I have the endless flu that everyone else also has.

I have had lots of inspiration and fuel for thought after seeing Tim Sharp's show and hearing Nicola Moss talk about her practice.