My textile work Desert Tracks: Not Terra Nullius features in the 2014 Reconcilation exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery that runs until 13 July. I haven’t viewed the exhibition yet but there is are photos from the opening of the gallery’s Facebook page including this one (and others) showing my work right next to the speaker’s […]
Australian Art
Ozquilt Network Conference Gala Information Pack
The dedicated team of volunteers at Ozquilt Network Inc, Australia’s organisation for art quilters, have developed an exciting program of events to coincide with the opening of Art Quilt Australia 2013: People Place & Nation, the Australia Wide Three exhibition at Queanbeyan. and their conference and annual general meeting. Due to a quilt show judging […]
Helen Eager: Colour & Light Exhibition until 28 April
I am currently winging my way to the Australasian Quilt Convention in Melbourne but, this time next week, I will be playing tourist guide with my US relatives in Sydney. High on my list will be to check out the new extension to the Museum of Contemporary Art including the striking painting in the foyer […]
The Bright, Bold & the Beautiful
The Bright The Bold & The Beautiful is a vibrant and colourful celebration of indigenous Australian women; an exhibition at Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery at Bondi Beach presented in conjunction with Art Month Sydney March 2012 and International Women’s Day. Click the postcard to view the exhibition. Art Month Sydney March 2012 involves 300 Artists, […]
Tapestry Canticle by John Coburn
While exploring the Tasmanian midlands, we visited the Tasmanian Wool Centre in Ross which includes a wool exhibition and history museum. Amongst the displays was this piece from the collection of the Queen Victoria Museum & Gallery, a magnificient tapestry designed by one of my favourite Australian artists John Coburn. Then in the inflight magazine […]
Colour is like dealing with energy – Michael Johnson
I first encountered the pulsing, colourful works of Michael Johnson in the corporate collection of the law firm where I once worked. I was immediately captivated and have since followed his regular outings including his current exhibition Outside the Square (Tim Olsen Gallery Sydney 4 -22 May 2011). I was interested to read this article […]