stories
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 loves to break the rules…
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... Mary-Ellen is Geelong born, but now calls the beautiful, coastal area of Breamlea home. Each day...
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 Amy in her collagarium…
Amy is a visual artist, curator, bookseller and lover of sweets... who has just submitted her PhD thesis for examination...Tell us a little about yourself, your practice, your processes… I am based in regional Victoria in beautiful Ballarat where I live with my...
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...