stories
Megan Zingel works her magic with pressed flowers…
Megan Zingel LOVES pressed flowers... and uses them to create what she craves to see...We recently caught up with Geelong local maker, Megan Zingel... here's what she shared with us... Please tell us a little about yourself, your processes and practice... I’m a...
Jess Hall creates in the space where art and life meet
Jess Hall utilises traditional craft practices in a contemporary context to create art pieces that sit in the liminal spaces between art and craft and art and science.We recently caught up with Melbourne based multidisciplinary artist and textile designer, Jess...
A sneak peek into the fantastical world of Kitty Calvert
Kitty Calvert breathes new life into beautiful old pieces that evoke memories and stories of times gone-by.We recently spent a few minutes with Melbourne based Kitty Calvert... here's what they shared with us. Please tell us a little about yourself, your processes and...
No words required, for Sandra to tell a story…
Sandra invites you to imagine and discover what might be within each image...We recently spent a few minutes with regional artist and printmaker, Sandra Batten... here’s what she shared with us. Sandra, please tell us a little about yourself, your processes and...
Serendipity is a constant companion for Rohana
When creating her one-off pieces, serendipity is Rohana's constant companion... We recently spent a few minutes with Rohana Holiday, a local jeweller and small object maker ... Rohana, please tell us a little about yourself, your practice, your processes... I am a...
Deborah weaves her magic…
A childhood spent on a farm and a familiar history of making and crafting compel Deborah to weave.We recently spent a few minutes with Geelong based artist and weaver, Deborah McHugh... here's what she shared with us. Deborah, please tell us a little about yourself,...
Mary-Ellen sparks a conversation…
Mary-Ellen Belleville refashions ‘found’ materials in whimsical and funs ways creating playful combinations of colour, texture, and form. A few minutes with Mary-Ellen... Please tell us a little about yourself, your processes and practice… Mary-Ellen is Geelong born,...
Sharon weaves her surroundings…
Sharon Leeds breaks a few rules in order to interpret her surroundings through woven tapestry.A few minutes with Sharon Leeds.. A lifetime of creativity and a tendency to visualise my surroundings in textile, for me there was an immediate recognition that woven...
Nyulla paints from the heart…
Nyulla Safi creates multi-layered works emotionally charged with hidden motifs and meanings. Tell us a little about yourself, your practice, your processes… Born in Montmartre Paris, then migrated to Australia. I realised my dream, and joined the Australian...
Meet Leela – the artist & maker behind Solart Gallery
Working with alcohol and acrylic inks, Leela makes eye-popping vibrantly coloured art for your ears. Each piece is unique, no two are the same within any pair. Tell us a little about yourself, your practice, your processes… I’m a new mum, Bodhi is almost 12 weeks old...