Why Create?

August 29, 2021 in Creativity, Paper

Creativity is a blessing. It takes you outside of yourself to a place that is “out of time”. It is akin to connection with something greater, the divine, the universal life force.

Year in Review 2020

December 29, 2020 in Resilience, Year in Review, Paper

When the world went into lockdown and my travel plans were cancelled, I brought the world to me. The view outside my window became a portal into the chaotic world outside and my daily lives on social media helped inspire others to keep creating through crisis. I learnt that home can be the best source of inspiration.

Solstice Postcard & a travel memory on my YouTube channel — Solstice Postcard & a travel memory on my **YouTube** channel

Kissing stars this Solstice

December 20, 2020 in Stones, Artist Residencies, Paper

Tomorrow in Australia we celebrate the longest day and shortest night with a rare solstice event. Jupiter and Saturn, our two biggest planets in our solar system, will be in conjunction, appearing as a single bright star in the night sky, close enough together to “kiss” each other . What a great time to make a wish!

Eco-Sublime: International Paper Fibre Art Biennale, Taiwan, 2017

Are you ready for success?

August 16, 2020 in Art, Artist Residencies, Paper

When opportunity comes, will you be ready? I never thought that I was good enough to apply for a major international exhibition. I thought I would fail, but then I thought - what if I am successful? Success takes courage and planning.

Poured paper pulp drying outside with my shadow

Creating the World anew

April 26, 2020 in Resilience, Creativity, Paper

How do we imagine the future? I have been making a new world of my own imagination, filled with rich blues and greens. I believe that we are holding the world together while a new one is in creation. We bear witness and hold hope while the world is created anew.

2019 You were amazing

December 29, 2019 in Art, Artist Residencies, Paper

What an amazing transformation year. Travel, exhibitions, learning to trust in myself and take daring steps. These are the hallmarks of a year that has changed my life and given me a clear vision for 2020.

One thing leads to another

July 28, 2019 in Paper

When one thing leads to another, experimentation can become a springboard to creating new works. Trusting in the process and listening to your materials is an intuitive process I use when making art.