How to tackle fear. It’s a big one which we need to do especially as artists. This week I confronted fear of falling on my first ever glacier walk. It brought up this fear and others as I tackled a new environment in Iceland.
Inspiring artist friends
Getting support, inspiration and encouragement is vital for artists. We rely on our friends and mentors to help us achieve our goals. This week I was reminded of the importance for those friendships.
United Nations of Paper
I often think that papermakers are part of one big family and that together we constitute the United Nations of Paper. Here at the Paper Art Event I contemplate climate change and that perhaps paper can contribute to raising awareness of this climate crisis that affects us all as global citizens.
Powerful gestures of hope
Great art moves us. The simplicity of powerful hand gestures is common in both the works of Rembrandt and street artist Banksy.
No answers, just questions
How do you interpret your life through art? I use collage as a way to bring the often chaotic parts of my life together to create stories of where I stand and what I stand for.
Personal Creations
Hanging out with a group of women who want to be inspired and uplifted is a real joy. This week I got to do just that at Carol’s Place in Murwillumbah.
A Book About Death
Projects can take you places you never dreamed of. The A Book About Death project celebrates its tenth anniversary this September and my artworks have been in both the first (and possibly) the last of this projects exhibitions, as well as many in-between.
Everything old (is new again)
When you haven’t got any new work made, try looking at your old work with new eyes. Recycle, reconfigure, renew.
Why make paper?
Making paper is a very labour intensive process. So why make paper? Handmade paper can be used to embed concepts into your project, especially when it comes to environmental projects.
One thing leads to another
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.