'Birds with Stories to Tell'
The following artworks were created in 2021- 2022 specifically for this exhibition at Wacky Bird Gallery.
The unframed prints shown (with numbers on them) are still for sale at the price stated (including postage).
If interested please contact me via my contact page.
The unframed prints shown (with numbers on them) are still for sale at the price stated (including postage).
If interested please contact me via my contact page.
‘Birds with Stories to Tell’, was all about the effect of Covid on the visitors to and residents of our small community perched on the state border between NSW and Victoria. In particular the ‘Border Bubble’ as those that lived on either side of the mighty Murray were called. It also included the effects on my young adult grandchildren in Sydney who went from being very social to isolated overnight.
'Where are all the Girls?'. Print area 60 x 60cm. Paper 75 x 70cm: Xuan Raw Rice paper.
Only 3/8 is left and framed: $1550 at gallery
I have tried to capture the expectation of physical relationships in ‘Where Are All the Girls’ through the groups of male wrens resplendent in their adult feathers and representative of our young adults seeking to undo the isolation and segregation that came with covid.
Only 3/8 is left and framed: $1550 at gallery
I have tried to capture the expectation of physical relationships in ‘Where Are All the Girls’ through the groups of male wrens resplendent in their adult feathers and representative of our young adults seeking to undo the isolation and segregation that came with covid.
'Training' Printed area 29.7 x 42cm. Paper 38.5 x 53.6cm: Hahnemuhle 150gsm. Unframed: $325. Framed: from gallery only.
‘Training’ came about from watching little immature blue wrens practicing their flying between the reeds and the bushes completely unaware of the issues faced by families with students learning to drive during 2020-2021.
‘Training’ came about from watching little immature blue wrens practicing their flying between the reeds and the bushes completely unaware of the issues faced by families with students learning to drive during 2020-2021.
'The Outsider'. Printed area 39 x 57.4cm. Paper 56 x 75.8cm: Awagami Bamboo 110gsm. Unframed: $475. Framed: from gallery.
Continuing the theme of suspicion and community vigilance brought on by the fear of covid I wanted to depict how individuals felt in the artwork ‘The Outsider’.
Continuing the theme of suspicion and community vigilance brought on by the fear of covid I wanted to depict how individuals felt in the artwork ‘The Outsider’.
'Reflection'. Printed area 57.4 x 39cm. Paper 74 x 50cm: Fabriano Rosaspina 220gsm. Unframed: $475.
Covid brought with it periods of isolation and downtime. Time to think and time to ponder.
Last year I depicted the three reactions of Looking Back, Looking Forward and Ignoring in my artwork ‘Where to Next?’
This year I wanted to highlight two of the main reactions to this ‘extra time’ that of ‘Reflection’ and ‘Contemplation’.
Covid brought with it periods of isolation and downtime. Time to think and time to ponder.
Last year I depicted the three reactions of Looking Back, Looking Forward and Ignoring in my artwork ‘Where to Next?’
This year I wanted to highlight two of the main reactions to this ‘extra time’ that of ‘Reflection’ and ‘Contemplation’.
'Quiet Afternoons'. Printed area 21.5 x 21.5cm. Paper 32.8 x 26.3cm: Awagami Natural Kozo 46gsm. Unframed: $150.
In this artwork I have tried to capture the beauty of the black swan’s colours against the brightness of the duck week and the tranquillity of quiet afternoons. Something I had more of during covid.
In this artwork I have tried to capture the beauty of the black swan’s colours against the brightness of the duck week and the tranquillity of quiet afternoons. Something I had more of during covid.
'Neighbourhood Watch'. Printed area 39 x 57.4cm. Paper 50 x 74cm: Fabriano Rosaspina 220gsm. SOLD OUT
There has always been the ‘social gossips’ in our community and they hold an enormous bank of knowledge. They are few in number but extremely observant and reliable in their knowledge. However during covid I observed that everyone became extra talented at spotting and reporting every little incident on social media. This idea became the back-story of ‘Neighbourhood Watch’
There has always been the ‘social gossips’ in our community and they hold an enormous bank of knowledge. They are few in number but extremely observant and reliable in their knowledge. However during covid I observed that everyone became extra talented at spotting and reporting every little incident on social media. This idea became the back-story of ‘Neighbourhood Watch’
Contemplation'. Printed area 57.4 x 39cm. Paper 74 x 50cm: Fabriano Rosaspina 220gsm. SOLD OUT.
Covid brought with it periods of isolation and downtime. Time to think and time to ponder.
Last year I depicted the three reactions of Looking Back, Looking Forward and Ignoring in my artwork ‘Where to Next?’
This year I wanted to highlight two of the main reactions to this ‘extra time’ that of ‘Reflection’ and ‘Contemplation’.
Covid brought with it periods of isolation and downtime. Time to think and time to ponder.
Last year I depicted the three reactions of Looking Back, Looking Forward and Ignoring in my artwork ‘Where to Next?’
This year I wanted to highlight two of the main reactions to this ‘extra time’ that of ‘Reflection’ and ‘Contemplation’.
'But Why?'. Printed area 39 x 57.4cm. Paper 50 x 74cm: Fabriano Rosaspina 220gsm. Unframed: $475. Framed: 7/8 at gallery.
Discrimination by exclusion, by people using unwelcoming body language, aimed at visitors to our town definitely heighted during covid. There was an obvious mistrust of people that weren’t known and a definite reluctance to welcome strangers into our community. All reflected in this artwork.
Discrimination by exclusion, by people using unwelcoming body language, aimed at visitors to our town definitely heighted during covid. There was an obvious mistrust of people that weren’t known and a definite reluctance to welcome strangers into our community. All reflected in this artwork.
'Black Swan'. Printed area 36 x 54cm. Paper 47 x 64.4cm: Awagami Unryshi 22gsm. Unframed: $325. Framed: 1/6 at gallery.
The delicate paper chosen for this artwork was selected to add to the feel associated with feathers of a black swan. It’s all about beauty, movement, presence, air and water.
The delicate paper chosen for this artwork was selected to add to the feel associated with feathers of a black swan. It’s all about beauty, movement, presence, air and water.
'Beauty is Everywhere'. Printed area.36 x 54cm. Paper 50 x 74cm: Fabriano Accademia 120gsm. Unframed: $450.
This artwork asks you look past the face, look past the obvious and enjoy more than the obvious. The only connection with covid is that I had more time to spend observing such beautiful moments.
This artwork asks you look past the face, look past the obvious and enjoy more than the obvious. The only connection with covid is that I had more time to spend observing such beautiful moments.
'As Time Goes By'. Printed area 60 x 60cm. Paper 88 x 63cm: Awagami Hoshu 80gsm. Unframed: $500. Framed: at gallery
Relates to the rituals associated with feeding and protecting that both birds and humans have, rituals that survive the passing of time and covid.
Relates to the rituals associated with feeding and protecting that both birds and humans have, rituals that survive the passing of time and covid.
'Are You Coming?'. Printed area 39 x 52cm. Paper 50 x 74: Fabriano Rosaspina 220gsm. Unframed: $475. Framed: at gallery.
Depicts more than the reluctance to leave the known for the unknown, it also portrays the way this indecision is akin to what we call fence sitting
Depicts more than the reluctance to leave the known for the unknown, it also portrays the way this indecision is akin to what we call fence sitting
'Adelaide'. Printed area 52 x 39cm.Paper 65.5 x 53.4cm: Hahnemuhle 150gsm. Unframed: $475.
Represents the qualities, emotions and experiences I have woven into who I am in the last 15 months. My life is once again full of colour.
Represents the qualities, emotions and experiences I have woven into who I am in the last 15 months. My life is once again full of colour.
