Today is the last day of this really wonderful exhibition which if you have time I encourage you to go see. I found this show very poignant and moving. Running from 6th to the 29th May 2016 at the Glen Eira City Council Gallery which is on the corner of Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads in Caulfield (Monday to Friday 10am–5pm, Weekends 1pm–5pm).
Curated by Dr Helen Light AM, this exhibition includes works by these artists who have responded to personal and collective histories and viewpoints regarding the trauma of war, and The Holocaust in particular. The artists' interpretation of contemporary portraiture further encourages a critical engagement with ideas around memorialization and representation. This exhibition honours post-war refugees who journeyed across the globe in order to establish new lives and families. Their stories are pertinent to current debates concerning refugees and asylum seekers." -Glen Eira City Council Gallery
'WE ARE HERE: An exploration of contemporary portraiture as a response to hatred and hope' gallery view. (Linda Wachtel & Godwin Bradbeer)
'WE ARE HERE: An exploration of contemporary portraiture as a response to hatred and hope' gallery view. (Godwin Bradbeer, Lillianna Milgrom, Linde Ivimey & Lousje Skala)
'WE ARE HERE: An exploration of contemporary portraiture as a response to hatred and hope' gallery view. (Shoshanna Jordan, Irene Barberis & Carmella Grynberg)
'WE ARE HERE: An exploration of contemporary portraiture as a response to hatred and hope' gallery view. (Hedy Ritterman, Avital Sheffer & Linde Ivimey)
'WE ARE HERE: An exploration of contemporary portraiture as a response to hatred and hope' gallery view. (Lousje Skala, Shoshanna Jordan & Hedy Ritterman)
Sometime you only have 5 mins to see a show… while I was in Footscray having dinner(yes I normally eat very early), I rushed over to have a look at the exhibition NEWER 15 (JAN 21 – JAN 31) at the Trocadero art space. I was happy to see two artist which I mentioned in my previous post 'Monash Grad show: 2014 MADA NOW'. I know there is only one more day to see it but it is a great little show and worth seeing and experiencing. Enjoy my photos…
Happy New Year 2015! I have a few exciting posts​ coming up for 2015 and can't wait to share them with you. Expect more regular posting.
I was very lucky to have been able to go ​to ​ Canberra ​recently ​to visit family and see some amazing exhibitions. Today I want to talk about James Turrell's show "James Turrell: A Retrospective" 13 December 2014 – 8 June 2015 at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA), Canberra. This is a paid exhibition costing $20.39- $45.88. The more expensive premium tickets are for experiencing 'Perceptual cell', which I unfortunately didn't get to do because it was booked out when I was there. Also note that 'Within without' is part of the permanent collection and can be viewed for free, this work ​is ​best viewe​d​ at dawn or dusk to fully appreciate the lighting effects.
So what did I think? I really loved seeing & experiencing both his earlier works through to his more recent im​m​ersive​ works​. I also loved ​seeing​ other visitors have a sense of curiosity and wonder about the work. I loved the show so much I plan on seeing it again when I go back up to work on a commission and I hope to be able to get ​a ​ticket to the 'Perceptual cell'. ​P​remium tickets are selling out fast so ​if you​ plan on going to Canberra try and book the tickets now otherwise you might miss out.
As photos w​ere​ not allowed in the exhibition​,​ here are some images and a video provide​d​ by NGA.
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Since those hot and humid days are settling in for a lot of us, I think these two cards will help to cool you down. And what better way than to stamp up some snowman cards.
This snowman is in set 340 Dancing Snowman. He is so cute and he's dancing and tipping his hat to you. Can't you picture him on one of your Christmas card designs.
I have him sitting offset on top of a blue snowflake that was made with a punch. Next, I added brushable glue to that snowflake and covered it with Sparkling Snow Glitter G1003
I embossed the card front with a snowflake embossing folder and lightly covered those embossed images with Memento Ink - Summer Sky 99620.
My next card, is another snowman also from Set 340 and this stamp is known as Top Hat - Snowman. He is framed using a frame from a Cuttlebug Emboss Plus folder. The Dotty Flakes are a great addition to this snowy card too and are also in this set.. I used Poolside EP (EP393) and Silver Lightning EP (EP262) on this card and used that swirly silver ribbon to tie it all together.
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Brrrr, Cold! I can feel the chill from the cascading ice in your pleated ribbon and sparkled die cuts! Very sweet custom designer paper with the snowflakes, and a darling framed snowman! Beautiful cards, Barbara!
I love snowmen and snowflakes. Your shimmery cards really show them off so sweetly! I like the embossed backgrounds and that glittery snowflake seems a perfect spot for your frosty little character. Great ribbon choice!
You make me wish we had snow down here. Those snowmen are too cute. I love the colors and finishing touches.
You can just feel the chill in the air with those cool light colors. Beautiful cards, Barbara. Brenda
How very cute Barbara. Love all the different elements you used on each card, especially the pleated ribbon I guess I'm going to have to put that set on my wish list. Great job. Shona
Those snowmen and all that glitter are making me feel the chill! Clicked on each card & they look even more sparkly & pretty up close! Great cards Barbara!
Oh, your Top Hat Snowman card is so cute Barbara. I really liked it. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us. Peg K.
I like the effect of the sparling snow glitter. Now I have an idea as to how to use it on my cards. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, the snowmen did cool me down, but got a couple ideas of what to use with my snowflake folder-a light touch of blue....and adding cut out snowflakes with the snowmen...neat cards.
I love your first card, Barbara! You gave me a wonderful idea in the way you brushed lightly the embossed background to make it stand out. It is as delicate as lace. Does the snowman actually cast a shadow or did you color a shadow in? Simply stunning! Thank you for sharing!
I really like your treatment of the embossed snowflakes. It's a great background. "Happy Winter" is a cheery look. I like it very much.
Snowmen are always good subject matter for holiday greetings. I certainly love what you created with these cute snowmen images. They are darling.
Very CCCCCoooolllll cards lol love all your cards they are so Beautiful. thanks for all the Ideas. love all the colors. thanks for sharing. and thanks for the chance to win. keep up the great job.
What unique way you used the ribbon wave. Snowmen are my favorite and your ideas just make me smile! Thanks for sharing.
Love the snowmen on both cards and the little touch of color on the background snowflakes of the first! Wonderful work!
You have inspired me to pull out my snowmen, glitter, and ribbon and make cards! I know it is 11 pm but the night is still young. Thank you.
You did a terrific job designing the two snowman cards. I like the backgrounds and the ribbon on your first card very much. Linda Beyer
I,m amazed at all the talent and these snowmen are just so cute and glittery...Will be in my to do file.. Thanks for the inspiration.
Where did you find that lovely silver swirly ribbon? I especially like your first card with the snowman tipping his hat & the summer sky ink on the embossed snowflake background.
You used some lovely blues on your cards! And the ribbons really add a beautiful accent! These are CUTE snowmen and make for great wintry cards!
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Boy I have been busy this week. Went to Lexington, KY. to teach a class and then decided to straighten up some of my paperwork, that keeps piling up, and then I caught the cleaning bug and ....... on and on. You know, life gets in the way at times.
Well I have just received a new Sizzix die and its a mover and shaper. I had a hard time finding this one so when I finally did find it I grabbed it right up.As I was looking at the die I wasn't quite sure how I would use it and I spied a glitter paper cut out piece that was just laying around, and decided that the joy die would fit perfectly in the center of it.
Me again, Barb. Would you mind very much if I display this on the Craft-Dee BowZ blog showing off that elegant bow? Thanks.
fab creation, love the ribbon, thanks for playing along with our Anything goes challenge at CRAFTY CATZ x carol
What a stunning card. So lovely design. I like the colors and that image is super cute. Also love the CAS style design like Plastic card which make the card POP. Thanks for sharing.