Thursday 31 October 2013

The Exhibition: Landscapes Ladies & Literature

Here are some images from my solo exhibition Landscapes Ladies & Literature at the Barometer Gallery in Paddington, Sydney.


It was a fabulous gallery space, with lots of natural light through two huge windows that faced onto the streets and high ceilings. The gallery was on the corner of two streets and had great street presence. 


Many people dropped in after driving past and seeing the artwork on the walls!


'Adrift in a Foreign Land' - created in Halifax, Nova Scotia
The exhibition displayed the work created on the two residencies I undertook this year: the old gold mining town of Hill End in June, and Halifax Nova Scotia in July and August 2013. All the work created was inspired by pioneering ladies in both countries.

Images inspired by Hill End onto cast porcelain bottles
If you would like to see some more images of the works created in both residencies visit my website, www.kateward.com.au 


Barometer Gallery was just around the corner from Five Ways, a well known area where five roads meet. This place has such a lovely village vibe, and reminded me a little of London. 


Great food, pubs and restaurants lined the streets. And the Jacaranda trees were in bloom. Quite delightful, creating lilac vistas and carpeting streets with purple blossoms!


And I was most taken by the Thomas Dux Grocer, a store that had a delightful assortment of delectable gourmet delights, and turns out to be an upmarket Woolworths supermarket (and much more enjoyable to shop in!)

I shopped daily at Sonoma bakery, which had a delicious assortment of sourdough breads. 

And I found the most wonderful cafe ever called Tiger Mottle. It made the best coffee and had such a great vibe.... if you are in the area I recommend checking all these places out.

Its such fun! 























Thursday 17 October 2013

Landscapes Ladies & Literature at Barometer Gallery, Sydney

I am having an exhibition at Barometer Gallery, Sydney to exhibit the works created as a result of my residency at Hill End NSW and Halifax Canada in 2013.

The exhibition runs from 28 October to 10 November, with a private view on Saturday 2 November at 5pm.

I would be delighted if you could join me and share some of my experiences of the residencies.



Thursday 3 October 2013

Newfoundland

I am very lucky to have some time to do a bit of travel whilst undertaking my residency in Nova Scotia.

So I thought I would take a trip to Newfoundland, home of a 1000 year old Viking settlement L'Anse aux Meadows to the north of the island, many Acadian (French) fishing villages, and St John's, the oldest city in North America.


I fell in love with the coastal architecture and environments and captured a few scenes in my sketchbook and I thought I would share them with you!






Its a gorgeous place with lots of great scenery, delicious seafood (cods tongue is a delicious delicacy) and beer made from icebergs!

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