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Thursday 19 September 2013
Artist spoons out experiments
A big thank you to Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design who lined up this interview with Arts Reporter, Elissa Barnard of the Halifax Chronicle Herald Newspaper, who is such a lovely person to talk to.
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Thursday 12 September 2013
Thank you to my Pozible Supporters
Id like to give a big thank you to all of you who went the extra mile by pledging your support to assist with my residency at the Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design, in Halifax Canada.
I was overwhelmed by your response, and I raised enough to cover the cost of my airfare to Halifax, Canada.
The opportunity has been truly amazing. The province is full of inspiration and I have collected enough stuff for at least four more bodies of work (yes four!) which I envisage will keep me busy for quite some time. It also gave me the opportunity to learn new skills as I developed my ideas in the Wood and Metal studios.
The residency has now finished which allows time to develop designs for the rewards that were available on Pozible.
These images are the post cards three Pozible supporters will receive in the mail over the next couple of weeks.
Thank you again
The Mitchell House Historic Property. Original hand drawn and water colour postcard |
The opportunity has been truly amazing. The province is full of inspiration and I have collected enough stuff for at least four more bodies of work (yes four!) which I envisage will keep me busy for quite some time. It also gave me the opportunity to learn new skills as I developed my ideas in the Wood and Metal studios.
Morris St Historic House C1875. Original hand drawn and water colour postcard |
These images are the post cards three Pozible supporters will receive in the mail over the next couple of weeks.
Old Town Clock in Halifax. Original hand drawn and water colour postcard |
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Thursday 5 September 2013
Traversing Frontiers Exhibition at Mary E Black Gallery 6 - 22 September 20013
This past week has been a blur as I have been putting the finishing touches to my artwork. I installed my pieces on Tuesday and the opening night (reception) was on Thursday 5 September 2013. We had a great crowd and it was fascinating to see all 10 participating artist's final work in the gallery.
Pictures from opening night can be viewed here.
For those who have been following the progress of my residency you will know that I have been exploring and researching landscapes, ladies and literature in Nova Scotia. The spoon has become a metaphor for the experiences and strength of pioneering women, symbolising nurturing and referring to the hardships and lack of food the pioneers experienced during the early years of Canada's history.
Below are some images of my final pieces in the show.
Genteel Poverty
Cut and etched antique silver spoons,
antique linen
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Nature Vs Nurture
Antique silver spoons, copper wire
Dimensions variable
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Gallery installation view |
Gallery installation view |
For more images of my work and artwork in the exhibition by the ten participating artists click here.
I would also like to extend my thanks to all those who supported my Pozible project who helped to make this opportunity a reality. I have had the most amazing time. Nova Scotia has such gorgeous countryside, rich history and I have met so many fabulous people.
It really has been a life changing experience!
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