tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67513642771109686042024-03-14T00:08:05.654-07:00Kym Framekym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-87371233745038145062024-03-12T21:36:00.000-07:002024-03-12T21:36:57.391-07:00Inspiration that inspires new sculpture<p> Towards the end of last year, I attended a breathwork session with Nicola Laye. www.nicolalaye.com. Instagram @nicola_laye. Nicola is an outstanding Women's Breathwork Coach. It was an amazing experience which I really benefited from and I really appreciated her kindness and compassion. I follow Nicola on Instagram and she always has important and inspiring words to empower women. This really resonates with me as my art practice is about giving voice to women and expressing our shared experiences. Nicola's wise words have inspired my next sculpture. Nicola's message</p><p> " Surround yourself with those who lift you higher not those who weigh you down" </p><p>"You rise by lifting others. Lets lift each other up."</p><p>Beautiful encouraging words to help me work by. Very excited about this new work.</p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-43046258259184552292024-01-13T16:39:00.000-08:002024-01-13T16:41:28.788-08:00New work taking shape<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAlY9PkhK5573j_5PgJHNvKFnaah58gZxb2a-x99MknvVbIovlm3iH9Y9pEaheh_0x7Pdmg3QO0tZZB1ha_xgh8ab4bPhE_CXMclOva96ytMZWbuCFeNEY68x0jGV4ihC5Wodv_8NmMPlqfJ6qFZ4x3Z6ilBfnvzp-gdUeow7fM6hcteqWPSjTrO1HsA/s2000/_VIS2937.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAlY9PkhK5573j_5PgJHNvKFnaah58gZxb2a-x99MknvVbIovlm3iH9Y9pEaheh_0x7Pdmg3QO0tZZB1ha_xgh8ab4bPhE_CXMclOva96ytMZWbuCFeNEY68x0jGV4ihC5Wodv_8NmMPlqfJ6qFZ4x3Z6ilBfnvzp-gdUeow7fM6hcteqWPSjTrO1HsA/s320/_VIS2937.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFZ54wb-p1frWg5_G83IlabIkN4xs6Gc7G385B7NdIPaeQK-Ht9AX9JdRhgmtpJpCTvCYDuuipjp6aW72u-b4h1qvSoYdGzJuOqJx1YSOrpjFldbgJCj5f3bQyj3dLNPAChufyszUuqDuneV34iQI9jUK1xF9Q4YgO_JrUJkNW3XeTd41WwHnSeV4pA/s2000/_VIS2927.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFZ54wb-p1frWg5_G83IlabIkN4xs6Gc7G385B7NdIPaeQK-Ht9AX9JdRhgmtpJpCTvCYDuuipjp6aW72u-b4h1qvSoYdGzJuOqJx1YSOrpjFldbgJCj5f3bQyj3dLNPAChufyszUuqDuneV34iQI9jUK1xF9Q4YgO_JrUJkNW3XeTd41WwHnSeV4pA/s320/_VIS2927.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JV_blpVidgjQTooECkl_y1HbUVs7k2XVR3BxwR2CIPdTxdA6z57XTIZiP2f-66tIgYSYHovQ5XQix4_hMi66gbmwueFP61bmoTyCh7u6ErN88DtC-fvmujurJEpks1eI7Z0OYPdEb6RZXf__SyNDV-1_EeV2dkkgje_VSR67zNkyzDuvyzAP0Fsldw/s2000/_VIS2905.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JV_blpVidgjQTooECkl_y1HbUVs7k2XVR3BxwR2CIPdTxdA6z57XTIZiP2f-66tIgYSYHovQ5XQix4_hMi66gbmwueFP61bmoTyCh7u6ErN88DtC-fvmujurJEpks1eI7Z0OYPdEb6RZXf__SyNDV-1_EeV2dkkgje_VSR67zNkyzDuvyzAP0Fsldw/s320/_VIS2905.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSF6Jd2IQzVBLMPrMcg8Ct_UcP0YL0-6bi9V1O-3k3OR7LHuvY6-R7fsE_1YGcWnWWP7Mj0bMreFFxCtCuR5uugM4ZETnZPs2E7-mJhwbbL5aP0WU270VoE9Z_aeIubR1_n-l-UBjJrh1jMC1EOK5YPNsdTCWcQqV59DQHmW2mjc_DjB_TslUxIx7Ew/s2000/_VIS2917.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSF6Jd2IQzVBLMPrMcg8Ct_UcP0YL0-6bi9V1O-3k3OR7LHuvY6-R7fsE_1YGcWnWWP7Mj0bMreFFxCtCuR5uugM4ZETnZPs2E7-mJhwbbL5aP0WU270VoE9Z_aeIubR1_n-l-UBjJrh1jMC1EOK5YPNsdTCWcQqV59DQHmW2mjc_DjB_TslUxIx7Ew/s320/_VIS2917.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>This is my new work an exploration of self, ageing, womanhood, connection and life experience. An attempt to understand all that has brought me to now. Becoming more aware of myself. 150 amazing women shared with me a significant memory they felt helped shape them. We carry these memories with us. The memories were hand written and dipped in beeswax. The entire work is made of handmade banana fibre paper, the base has paper thread stitching. There is light in the hand , good memories are sometimes carried forward as a beacon to give strength or courage for the future. <br /> <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-46611708054139966052023-12-01T22:33:00.000-08:002023-12-01T22:33:29.586-08:00Inspiring Exhibitions and Artists<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZITLoZmep2TMD6rGbyTLcXzQ3B9-gn8Dte6iFmV_gPydG-rb2QIZDbSus2R8j6bV6-QNxmw8E4bJcHk3WnIkfNrHn4gTPRfMhpV1dgnyzQjw-rqiBXDfAMBAU6X8E_s2XRniY6xZJ-1XjUFTGVB_XkgBvicLopg5fLhQ7BkTKqYhOAzbHD9Ju32PYg/s1000/405584402_1133312057635369_3414491179148137600_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZITLoZmep2TMD6rGbyTLcXzQ3B9-gn8Dte6iFmV_gPydG-rb2QIZDbSus2R8j6bV6-QNxmw8E4bJcHk3WnIkfNrHn4gTPRfMhpV1dgnyzQjw-rqiBXDfAMBAU6X8E_s2XRniY6xZJ-1XjUFTGVB_XkgBvicLopg5fLhQ7BkTKqYhOAzbHD9Ju32PYg/s320/405584402_1133312057635369_3414491179148137600_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Headed to Sydney on Friday with my dear friend Gaye for the day to see the The Louise Bourgeois Exhibition. It was a magnificent day in Sydney the weather warm and clear the Harbour glorious and the exhibition outstanding, and awe inspiring.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXT1hX9GzIPYdlbm5VBMU3RCcIVSxJ6YKjeFSa1oTAWIhLlC75n3fMd5fT7gJ54gcUE3pWJCkM4xx4Ri9BJzh-XIlNOcBZDTtkv-CFEJ9oN2cMSrXsLce-6BXiB8NHsIk4W2xQhVavC311B8ZzyjJKMKixO0p6v4YkkyMRoT8EbX0V3GonH_O4Pp-r6g/s1000/405856455_1242450030479920_1325163838348839913_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXT1hX9GzIPYdlbm5VBMU3RCcIVSxJ6YKjeFSa1oTAWIhLlC75n3fMd5fT7gJ54gcUE3pWJCkM4xx4Ri9BJzh-XIlNOcBZDTtkv-CFEJ9oN2cMSrXsLce-6BXiB8NHsIk4W2xQhVavC311B8ZzyjJKMKixO0p6v4YkkyMRoT8EbX0V3GonH_O4Pp-r6g/s320/405856455_1242450030479920_1325163838348839913_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Incredible sculpture Maman</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDM8N8BYZamktq3rXvT6uDoTQ5hvrt9h5M6YSLcb9uEq99_TbGEHiTKgtXDesbMDsD_hZmiCf-wDojV3M3Vze-2-CTIUW8p0SMxZhusbtvb6N4VicloKoMs5huVZYerzCiBmRA9Hy9GycVJfRuE2JBQuWMtrJKtcUv5qSfSNqhlqic0QUkdwnB6RMeA/s1000/406317460_750438783572496_5374458947423433302_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDM8N8BYZamktq3rXvT6uDoTQ5hvrt9h5M6YSLcb9uEq99_TbGEHiTKgtXDesbMDsD_hZmiCf-wDojV3M3Vze-2-CTIUW8p0SMxZhusbtvb6N4VicloKoMs5huVZYerzCiBmRA9Hy9GycVJfRuE2JBQuWMtrJKtcUv5qSfSNqhlqic0QUkdwnB6RMeA/s320/406317460_750438783572496_5374458947423433302_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0LGRz2n6SOjnt-hoP7fl_uATDfQGwI_tHRcQPA2x3MafVDida46UXexC1VnjEycGXZDYGdhnUE5mlbrm_DPyYVpt36eGQksn9j7QdFVE1gf2DWn-tjP2nN_LV897kcoM8AiWIZx3YyEH7pqTLUVnhev1ot13HWmcwqJ3o_AUbxQ725mrqTJd58jDrCg/s1000/401105063_262030030191374_1289732511794661607_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0LGRz2n6SOjnt-hoP7fl_uATDfQGwI_tHRcQPA2x3MafVDida46UXexC1VnjEycGXZDYGdhnUE5mlbrm_DPyYVpt36eGQksn9j7QdFVE1gf2DWn-tjP2nN_LV897kcoM8AiWIZx3YyEH7pqTLUVnhev1ot13HWmcwqJ3o_AUbxQ725mrqTJd58jDrCg/s320/401105063_262030030191374_1289732511794661607_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>We were so fortunate that while at the Art Gallery of NSW we got to participate in the incredible installation work of Kimsooja Archive of Mind.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0m_r2poXX1efftd6V2AGbR54C4aUC9K-mkQ-Pft43Std16P6TmHZwV7Pm2eJ-Q8pFTH7ipQmIHtMfpMuKKSBoYmuGG7rfG5y_6Xyc_-QMKOE4pGtsDjWLNTE466u6IDUVjPmoGQV5o7GaoG1TuiUuTQ55seioEhdrk1nNUSbcaFoN8DazsSWMnZe4-w/s1000/406367357_286694250491225_7553547333125511124_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0m_r2poXX1efftd6V2AGbR54C4aUC9K-mkQ-Pft43Std16P6TmHZwV7Pm2eJ-Q8pFTH7ipQmIHtMfpMuKKSBoYmuGG7rfG5y_6Xyc_-QMKOE4pGtsDjWLNTE466u6IDUVjPmoGQV5o7GaoG1TuiUuTQ55seioEhdrk1nNUSbcaFoN8DazsSWMnZe4-w/s320/406367357_286694250491225_7553547333125511124_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDxAs_7f6jPv7zM4_duIW4dpqt3d9KTG9TKDq7HoNsA0ieic44Rz7sNvsO815u0kTIuR8oU9-f7eDtuUkeYJD3Ejee4kuC7N69LZ02WdVmrXNj3xwIuUsmXGa0AcSe8FCfH0FC_mUQ0hRBPsKFFhPjM0IivrrJLtbmKdFFmNu9SJqXrQcjHyrDJeSyg/s750/406278632_327368573556045_2062524025470574304_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="750" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDxAs_7f6jPv7zM4_duIW4dpqt3d9KTG9TKDq7HoNsA0ieic44Rz7sNvsO815u0kTIuR8oU9-f7eDtuUkeYJD3Ejee4kuC7N69LZ02WdVmrXNj3xwIuUsmXGa0AcSe8FCfH0FC_mUQ0hRBPsKFFhPjM0IivrrJLtbmKdFFmNu9SJqXrQcjHyrDJeSyg/s320/406278632_327368573556045_2062524025470574304_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Gallery had so many amazing works This work above by Yhonnie Scarce. Australia b1973 Kokatha, Southern Desert region: Nukunu, Spencer region Death Zephyr2017 was beautiful and thought provoking.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDenjhGgUo4KYpqH6VzQuJo6ES1nzGzRKRbxSfV_TBXF9gvnURS3PGDgdGtMqOk9sGO7gY0itZQHp75zJVVExLXpRnBmW08coJSe8W20dA8E8PQqKYB4r3dQqpesG64CFQC6HUNuR9fOY5Fmp6H84YuznZteqo8XEO_4eNrqrVMJfjsusdloNZPSImg/s750/401515399_689208826689458_1844364100834502086_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="750" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDenjhGgUo4KYpqH6VzQuJo6ES1nzGzRKRbxSfV_TBXF9gvnURS3PGDgdGtMqOk9sGO7gY0itZQHp75zJVVExLXpRnBmW08coJSe8W20dA8E8PQqKYB4r3dQqpesG64CFQC6HUNuR9fOY5Fmp6H84YuznZteqo8XEO_4eNrqrVMJfjsusdloNZPSImg/s320/401515399_689208826689458_1844364100834502086_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Before heading back to the airport we dropped into the MCA and saw these magnificent works by Simyrn Gill Maria's Garden.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZoybiJDXCX9wAzQaU1phS86jPIpV1DS5v6sJJRea0ruVNra0C4SBIMTzHdnNMvWCZ5mK6CsEe-VQc2-KvwBxqRV9Jwu3XTmLOjZbgo2JC7bjQhyphenhyphen-7YiY1clwFuM-lfWWujHOcnvp7eAZ9oXFA7Pbk0YMKd6AvD9VMtSLXHETWtmxfwTZU7_0JdzR2Gw/s750/406149468_356709813674940_6846366710019349421_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="750" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZoybiJDXCX9wAzQaU1phS86jPIpV1DS5v6sJJRea0ruVNra0C4SBIMTzHdnNMvWCZ5mK6CsEe-VQc2-KvwBxqRV9Jwu3XTmLOjZbgo2JC7bjQhyphenhyphen-7YiY1clwFuM-lfWWujHOcnvp7eAZ9oXFA7Pbk0YMKd6AvD9VMtSLXHETWtmxfwTZU7_0JdzR2Gw/s320/406149468_356709813674940_6846366710019349421_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiES7_ej5bwzKpZFd7WQ9a_xjctwqyk8jnSUzsFZYuVj6fgNxaMZlb1tiJXGu5ORS-N85T4oMTN0Sll_4DAeiFenc_iKaiEP0c-QTqESY9gKwc_31AUZOlVub2rD7hGK1qvIOb2cRXKQiqqV84eU36QHUL5AGmiQ6zG93gj89QTU9e1CedvMWTzpbXLVQ/s750/406247576_260540657028163_2117234587401734920_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="750" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiES7_ej5bwzKpZFd7WQ9a_xjctwqyk8jnSUzsFZYuVj6fgNxaMZlb1tiJXGu5ORS-N85T4oMTN0Sll_4DAeiFenc_iKaiEP0c-QTqESY9gKwc_31AUZOlVub2rD7hGK1qvIOb2cRXKQiqqV84eU36QHUL5AGmiQ6zG93gj89QTU9e1CedvMWTzpbXLVQ/s320/406247576_260540657028163_2117234587401734920_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a huge day to process. So grateful for this experience and inspiration.</div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-75535524369661529432023-10-23T20:41:00.000-07:002023-10-23T20:41:25.972-07:00Slow progress but getting there<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wwTBPWBqTWrQkltGP50CJ6joCA3O7NrWb10pd1pxN7nmI2WFvBJswFJktEJLrzS4c_ZPEC_FhPuWl_DJ-rj39Itjox3YDTwFKftaAl-ePLkhJp3CXtAHcyV7kXOacK25VAF8_w-cz4lmmINSE-S9JTWjmdl1b0W-FEUP4JMgzeIU2y6o06Nx5wwIXw/s1000/395449676_1072989737388355_8349502422678242071_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wwTBPWBqTWrQkltGP50CJ6joCA3O7NrWb10pd1pxN7nmI2WFvBJswFJktEJLrzS4c_ZPEC_FhPuWl_DJ-rj39Itjox3YDTwFKftaAl-ePLkhJp3CXtAHcyV7kXOacK25VAF8_w-cz4lmmINSE-S9JTWjmdl1b0W-FEUP4JMgzeIU2y6o06Nx5wwIXw/s320/395449676_1072989737388355_8349502422678242071_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqgurhQxTiT6LpAgymjrJiAmjK99SqT_TzrINvuJBryfQO08oUbSXoBaCNl9Mph1c4TnIWTvNf_aZLY24qTR0eTKs8uHFdqExx5VO_cv71LX8MmwgA5_5wnKin8XLMuDV0MVJLG3L0ulkuCYHDWGQHZZNlvCXvUJnTdEjEWiXytzF8aAWBwl2bM5tzA/s1000/395030218_1113441370031333_7633179391544096795_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqgurhQxTiT6LpAgymjrJiAmjK99SqT_TzrINvuJBryfQO08oUbSXoBaCNl9Mph1c4TnIWTvNf_aZLY24qTR0eTKs8uHFdqExx5VO_cv71LX8MmwgA5_5wnKin8XLMuDV0MVJLG3L0ulkuCYHDWGQHZZNlvCXvUJnTdEjEWiXytzF8aAWBwl2bM5tzA/s320/395030218_1113441370031333_7633179391544096795_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> The body for my new work is coming together. It is a very process driven job but with every work and every problem I learn so much more. Repetition always seems to play a part in my work I love the narrative it makes. I am so fortunate to have many women who generously participate with me in these works. So grateful for their responses. <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-8106036381635180352023-10-01T21:04:00.002-07:002023-10-01T21:04:33.909-07:00Inspiration in nature<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFojpSHCP8QfrHcBswxSDZtUogECftZwBWWiAw4kgMCqdgrZOCuZumYGMtFn2wOy9A6wz0lIc32cBlL_DmnupkWvZKBBiIGGy8jlwae3eserd7fMLqHljwS1I41BS-IEUpvVY6203jTca6PfBS5l2k2UeshuVV2M8yN5YkRD6xGfA4_JJYVBcewm5cw/s1000/384513920_253674283831382_7644975803261269572_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFojpSHCP8QfrHcBswxSDZtUogECftZwBWWiAw4kgMCqdgrZOCuZumYGMtFn2wOy9A6wz0lIc32cBlL_DmnupkWvZKBBiIGGy8jlwae3eserd7fMLqHljwS1I41BS-IEUpvVY6203jTca6PfBS5l2k2UeshuVV2M8yN5YkRD6xGfA4_JJYVBcewm5cw/s320/384513920_253674283831382_7644975803261269572_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We have just spent 3 days on Lady Elliot Island and had many awe moments. It exceeded our expectations in every way. The colours and patterns were amazing. The coral was so beautiful. We snorkelled with turtles, fish, a reef tip shark, barracuda, wrasse, tusk fish, sea slugs and much more and my husband swam with manta rays. It was an incredible experience. Nature is awesome.<p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-52706660363179822372023-07-23T22:01:00.000-07:002023-07-23T22:01:36.575-07:00Casting <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnddNRq0Bhd1gG2rtGoqewag7lWistil7Xjq8U_gmZqCP4HMsn1O7TCzL64_ruoDHh2abw1wPEuKxUXP52gYwZ3dpWaF1ktmR_2FAubcOR8kTN518j2vdFHREcfSIoqkpVgoaoaxIwFvz0Lf1OBBrS7gwCNoiMXzAYpcsp58QEUveM1cryju7yHg2qAw/s1000/356914210_1028252154859084_1043243115973775147_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnddNRq0Bhd1gG2rtGoqewag7lWistil7Xjq8U_gmZqCP4HMsn1O7TCzL64_ruoDHh2abw1wPEuKxUXP52gYwZ3dpWaF1ktmR_2FAubcOR8kTN518j2vdFHREcfSIoqkpVgoaoaxIwFvz0Lf1OBBrS7gwCNoiMXzAYpcsp58QEUveM1cryju7yHg2qAw/s320/356914210_1028252154859084_1043243115973775147_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqJccp_-ek2w3f_HS7qa3vHIi4Vm3pcDCLHntJNcRE9-SDj7DDfNrrvYWPp-Z5mF0k-tgpkAQr7APMmmBY38tSfbVxrFs5VLGuVk2WsPQdID3X0gIifEyDIxoKE994qnWBxop5VcLikRyBjRLPBkSkzNy11XyjginFFJWD98GpSlypHNY49-RLjvTPQ/s1000/356943959_1064965237817988_802200531510045997_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqJccp_-ek2w3f_HS7qa3vHIi4Vm3pcDCLHntJNcRE9-SDj7DDfNrrvYWPp-Z5mF0k-tgpkAQr7APMmmBY38tSfbVxrFs5VLGuVk2WsPQdID3X0gIifEyDIxoKE994qnWBxop5VcLikRyBjRLPBkSkzNy11XyjginFFJWD98GpSlypHNY49-RLjvTPQ/s320/356943959_1064965237817988_802200531510045997_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6cy21H2bZ8IBpm5p346YglYHa2y-5oXPL4-g05CbGO0AvJtL2YQT8T2NcAS2t_vlUIKDrw8hozEaQZKP0WuSMcUlGAYiL_E2vsANmjpjWz4cyypjAEgJBZ-iAsL7jpjiBhMwmF9Jlr-6qE0Nx4XEXQsBetPTDfneGJxlhSwGRfB6L0UsMC_Wqp1XPQ/s1165/356902078_250676444485642_6524099118557064872_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1165" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6cy21H2bZ8IBpm5p346YglYHa2y-5oXPL4-g05CbGO0AvJtL2YQT8T2NcAS2t_vlUIKDrw8hozEaQZKP0WuSMcUlGAYiL_E2vsANmjpjWz4cyypjAEgJBZ-iAsL7jpjiBhMwmF9Jlr-6qE0Nx4XEXQsBetPTDfneGJxlhSwGRfB6L0UsMC_Wqp1XPQ/s320/356902078_250676444485642_6524099118557064872_n.jpg" width="206" /></a></div>I started casting my body today for my new work. It is a labour intensive process and pretty messy. I am very fortunate to have my daughter and husband to help me. It is always important for me to have the body represented in my work. For me it carries the trace of memory, lived experience. It is also an ageing body which I love and appreciate. Far from perfect, needing a bit more plaster these days, just honest and real. <br /> <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-88584267634889948842023-06-01T15:23:00.002-07:002023-06-01T15:23:47.536-07:00Beauty of Ikara- Flinders Ranges National Park<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOOkV22yqTMqAPvT4JRkfZ8eKAeRwcH7H5I_KpW5a1iNFZP1QOwUECsMoynOd8zujFXu1dDwgFXReyjdS4Y7Hych9Fqag7Y2nk3JqAssg8OGaglKbYvsHksWeJ0AZlmG0aNEFztpRg3DtH-mOAMpEEcUWrc6u8488RD4A1MynISjmEIKEOl-R3dH4/s1000/348386830_1403151860484303_6572271997168206406_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOOkV22yqTMqAPvT4JRkfZ8eKAeRwcH7H5I_KpW5a1iNFZP1QOwUECsMoynOd8zujFXu1dDwgFXReyjdS4Y7Hych9Fqag7Y2nk3JqAssg8OGaglKbYvsHksWeJ0AZlmG0aNEFztpRg3DtH-mOAMpEEcUWrc6u8488RD4A1MynISjmEIKEOl-R3dH4/s320/348386830_1403151860484303_6572271997168206406_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSkw2CvRpV09Njnf4PeoQAVrDXwhdgqRXA7EXuDJ-xlUWLlZ99HYXbkg89kvr7Yobh0q0tBk-Zuw1gtShJz6A4mX5GfqP7EWNhREf9wj0fkhavSorrjyisQAdCaSIaSqg95lQdz-Qi-JQibQOxKe2RAcAqJzZaFUi2QpKC3tCPsvXWE698m5RuP0/s1000/348379492_636768801835838_5008986358166351827_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSkw2CvRpV09Njnf4PeoQAVrDXwhdgqRXA7EXuDJ-xlUWLlZ99HYXbkg89kvr7Yobh0q0tBk-Zuw1gtShJz6A4mX5GfqP7EWNhREf9wj0fkhavSorrjyisQAdCaSIaSqg95lQdz-Qi-JQibQOxKe2RAcAqJzZaFUi2QpKC3tCPsvXWE698m5RuP0/s320/348379492_636768801835838_5008986358166351827_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMrVg0ZmH9L1nesnO4rLMZm34K32mYGxeI0bSe4SzqayJbQ2eplP8a7X5lFJwx2s7V8Au3ERhlp5TbzQdxJtHwXvH6F7nREDyuaFsEio1UuEI063NotgKmb7L16u0NGLUhwxDI_sprkBQm4AHHZX5ONOZAdxIbiFpxUN1EdP3Rf5paZCIvY1Zzew/s1000/348358838_214309747595994_8573638190187720519_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMrVg0ZmH9L1nesnO4rLMZm34K32mYGxeI0bSe4SzqayJbQ2eplP8a7X5lFJwx2s7V8Au3ERhlp5TbzQdxJtHwXvH6F7nREDyuaFsEio1UuEI063NotgKmb7L16u0NGLUhwxDI_sprkBQm4AHHZX5ONOZAdxIbiFpxUN1EdP3Rf5paZCIvY1Zzew/s320/348358838_214309747595994_8573638190187720519_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfE-CPSPB6nOYz3ns0hJh728my7l1QlIAqTKDZ5ipA1wpVjsx8gs7qJ9QWDsFe8_jo33vBWDV5dceM4PvR9w9DmyrKXT4MYLPBxWomTzhsFYzmJwgyBlx6kQ2WZi0QeCdbreclFaAzUq0kUq6ifohrJPz3r6QFyJjGx6VDPL1Ur8b0-IcvHNrDPSA/s750/348378888_1053052842769785_6218286957216962188_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="750" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfE-CPSPB6nOYz3ns0hJh728my7l1QlIAqTKDZ5ipA1wpVjsx8gs7qJ9QWDsFe8_jo33vBWDV5dceM4PvR9w9DmyrKXT4MYLPBxWomTzhsFYzmJwgyBlx6kQ2WZi0QeCdbreclFaAzUq0kUq6ifohrJPz3r6QFyJjGx6VDPL1Ur8b0-IcvHNrDPSA/s320/348378888_1053052842769785_6218286957216962188_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6b7Pw3j90vOaQTKu0PqBc80VAswXNZFfXyjb6joMusTbIXa9bYb6r-_ucLds_KJPk70ogeD61jiKRmX79saPhcEUzSbC89qpIZGYB3VbNn9_QKxtRBEAfi66vSYb4j3YmtwP48xmkkEGO7jXPvCT-zpbk4LvLw1LrTvsL5R114nNSiItSBkJeHMo/s1000/348366396_222746370514881_7136477092073371664_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6b7Pw3j90vOaQTKu0PqBc80VAswXNZFfXyjb6joMusTbIXa9bYb6r-_ucLds_KJPk70ogeD61jiKRmX79saPhcEUzSbC89qpIZGYB3VbNn9_QKxtRBEAfi66vSYb4j3YmtwP48xmkkEGO7jXPvCT-zpbk4LvLw1LrTvsL5R114nNSiItSBkJeHMo/s320/348366396_222746370514881_7136477092073371664_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> We have just returned from a short trip to Ikara- Flinders Ranges National park. We drove out from Adelaide. We stayed at Wilpena Pound and were able to do bushwalks everyday. The trees and landscape were inspiring. The colours of the river red gums were beautiful. The stillness and peace was very relaxing, just what I needed.<p></p><p><br /></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-68224409039625749452023-04-08T18:22:00.000-07:002023-04-08T18:22:15.848-07:00Papermaking weekend<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDx5rjfWZ6zanowE3fSA3ck0Sf93cZtoC7rYghYbqbpcMurGgCIHInPc0hzhyxhPbNUgT__jY-MU3MziGZ0_YRiV8e92EsGrMcOYCoip56NLn0lZDpsnkwZbNdaHP10_utZDdOBna4Lqsjhm82cqpip2zsNBrGZBO6dkqk_BMkHHJmk5ytpu7P1e0/s1000/337622446_151487934252376_6286510169555453186_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDx5rjfWZ6zanowE3fSA3ck0Sf93cZtoC7rYghYbqbpcMurGgCIHInPc0hzhyxhPbNUgT__jY-MU3MziGZ0_YRiV8e92EsGrMcOYCoip56NLn0lZDpsnkwZbNdaHP10_utZDdOBna4Lqsjhm82cqpip2zsNBrGZBO6dkqk_BMkHHJmk5ytpu7P1e0/s320/337622446_151487934252376_6286510169555453186_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSpic6Xjh_Mr44lCtgQDIZjFJtWJKzHfjHaK7vpcNJF9qXpaPZcE2FidDaWtamPywaAO6e0Bi3eggYFewgao1ARDrHFpQU9ghtbgepWHewcaOmZ0_dVmvcyAU63P9ja_9mx2ZN2uo5T-YQwDm_odNyaAc_F-n1yeY7qS9EalZSVxz_QRkoHvWY_o/s1000/339911210_257855813256090_7063947838352046073_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSpic6Xjh_Mr44lCtgQDIZjFJtWJKzHfjHaK7vpcNJF9qXpaPZcE2FidDaWtamPywaAO6e0Bi3eggYFewgao1ARDrHFpQU9ghtbgepWHewcaOmZ0_dVmvcyAU63P9ja_9mx2ZN2uo5T-YQwDm_odNyaAc_F-n1yeY7qS9EalZSVxz_QRkoHvWY_o/s320/339911210_257855813256090_7063947838352046073_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vyP5qIU9xPTt3O4PCGTmOkq8BKg6TbctbRn_IIdJOXoUajs-Hpc5Ep9RXsCldCe3Ww__2j7hhgoHPh0cVkXTNZ_9oU9tn9E7Ld-x1x4x9l72cVbBHRLzQzErK51MDzWPBvtAOI8H7uOlDWdJCo5dqCam9hvQnlSjFokymM_LU31nX1dXJAWvFnU/s1000/337620469_2697206290420324_3118484089571854740_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vyP5qIU9xPTt3O4PCGTmOkq8BKg6TbctbRn_IIdJOXoUajs-Hpc5Ep9RXsCldCe3Ww__2j7hhgoHPh0cVkXTNZ_9oU9tn9E7Ld-x1x4x9l72cVbBHRLzQzErK51MDzWPBvtAOI8H7uOlDWdJCo5dqCam9hvQnlSjFokymM_LU31nX1dXJAWvFnU/s320/337620469_2697206290420324_3118484089571854740_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Happy Easter to all. I have been fortunate to have some time to make paper this weekend. It is a big process but I love the tactile quality of the paper. I love the delicate fragility yet strength and resilience. It is worth all the hard work. I am using banana fibre again. The paper will be used to sculpt my new sculpture about memory. There is something in the making , taking apart and re creating. <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-3418157447432869742023-03-16T19:23:00.000-07:002023-03-16T19:23:08.639-07:00Memory<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bLDUCHzalh3mSvIMzTnxi4-xrH8oSpoEJkwI-8vZm2mdQ1dIZKXtp0FXXL7sgmOGs7U3QFlO30W9btUMPYZgXTnTtbTeNoUrH0XPpxpGjFQ7j0EXuTWJxS4lPdHo3YRtvJxZenD4X4Vpr080vz3u9Zj6TkPMjMPbgliDY1rDpcPuUaYbz5u9VW0/s1000/334698060_224434266755313_3870155724409731762_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bLDUCHzalh3mSvIMzTnxi4-xrH8oSpoEJkwI-8vZm2mdQ1dIZKXtp0FXXL7sgmOGs7U3QFlO30W9btUMPYZgXTnTtbTeNoUrH0XPpxpGjFQ7j0EXuTWJxS4lPdHo3YRtvJxZenD4X4Vpr080vz3u9Zj6TkPMjMPbgliDY1rDpcPuUaYbz5u9VW0/s320/334698060_224434266755313_3870155724409731762_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjaDgpxt2iC-ZP3z5xz-WvgqUBhSyWZjfqbiqVEH9EUC0D9zT61oMXozTYVWFQoayqrIk0CrYmZ1s9l-5n9_AHpm5MrrNTUNTRbE1zg0EOtvUODv3hwLXjYVV3-Mj74gnhPNFs0ELpQGyaI1G08KOX_JM--GzIZXpZpioI1pQzFB1_M7dvqKovUsg/s861/333983926_1283166748935086_7578727186930090032_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="861" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjaDgpxt2iC-ZP3z5xz-WvgqUBhSyWZjfqbiqVEH9EUC0D9zT61oMXozTYVWFQoayqrIk0CrYmZ1s9l-5n9_AHpm5MrrNTUNTRbE1zg0EOtvUODv3hwLXjYVV3-Mj74gnhPNFs0ELpQGyaI1G08KOX_JM--GzIZXpZpioI1pQzFB1_M7dvqKovUsg/s320/333983926_1283166748935086_7578727186930090032_n.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HD3YWGNEkNpTiVrt7adK08kTbARLxU-jkQWKucpNSHwyChJYxLYOJ4xomyKueIurS_XrMtySaX0SWlbVT1KNOHdUQHdCqkLYC6doranjKWS3__8Bz3ugTzf3N8CjSTXY8CF6H5WG3IzVDtNwozaqIWOhOgFf-eQzH83bYlv2C70mkR6iOqW1el0/s748/334895744_137187052619271_2741062819224005610_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="748" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HD3YWGNEkNpTiVrt7adK08kTbARLxU-jkQWKucpNSHwyChJYxLYOJ4xomyKueIurS_XrMtySaX0SWlbVT1KNOHdUQHdCqkLYC6doranjKWS3__8Bz3ugTzf3N8CjSTXY8CF6H5WG3IzVDtNwozaqIWOhOgFf-eQzH83bYlv2C70mkR6iOqW1el0/s320/334895744_137187052619271_2741062819224005610_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zR7qmBDGXuoPnmkR2Bqix5nb7G82sYiKG3d8aSo4LBNlXKn-9bL_HaP5tf5Z3P87iW91ctPtY6L2TSTdEMC2hnLX6DRuQyb4DPewO61zACbWjVSUOX9vYyt8zBmaBA_Nu9m51Dmbj5Id9niWuBdgaZA4fkHpBn8hJ0RQEEJMd3cL34nnEB30oLE/s1000/333554753_679083673973342_8824279808386175381_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zR7qmBDGXuoPnmkR2Bqix5nb7G82sYiKG3d8aSo4LBNlXKn-9bL_HaP5tf5Z3P87iW91ctPtY6L2TSTdEMC2hnLX6DRuQyb4DPewO61zACbWjVSUOX9vYyt8zBmaBA_Nu9m51Dmbj5Id9niWuBdgaZA4fkHpBn8hJ0RQEEJMd3cL34nnEB30oLE/s320/333554753_679083673973342_8824279808386175381_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyk9iJcaobnSBWFk6s8_yYBgfx2xNZ998klQSXLMUjpQc4C6MePK7hrW3wGGx6A9RdpBGzD8hChoy8OdP09NCSeKiCtNmm2VDXQ9EoWbN8sREKAl9WzkQwDWFy8zvTnS1CheBcoy-qQpO2e8xb11dtCT6-C0ctC-1kmsdusW415GjZpp3FB9I-yxQ/s1031/333759318_207097755335285_3269670897988862207_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1031" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyk9iJcaobnSBWFk6s8_yYBgfx2xNZ998klQSXLMUjpQc4C6MePK7hrW3wGGx6A9RdpBGzD8hChoy8OdP09NCSeKiCtNmm2VDXQ9EoWbN8sREKAl9WzkQwDWFy8zvTnS1CheBcoy-qQpO2e8xb11dtCT6-C0ctC-1kmsdusW415GjZpp3FB9I-yxQ/s320/333759318_207097755335285_3269670897988862207_n.jpg" width="233" /></a></div><p><br /></p><br /> I am currently preparing paper for my new sculpture. I am using Kozo fibre paper that I have brushed with Konnyaku starch (Momigami.) After I prepared the paste I lightly applied it to both sides of the kozo. Then folded the four corners in and then crumpled and squeezed it, then opened it back out repeating the process over and over. I love this process and how paper has a memory. There are lots of possibilities for this type of treated paper. It feels like fabric and perfect for my memory project. <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-75796125712566238102022-10-03T16:17:00.003-07:002022-10-03T16:17:52.808-07:00Fabric of life<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdq0FawBzKwtJJtBP3tHwj2JRDu_qj9p1aFMB9W_CcVyhttndDcUuTuf-6rO7-AlWfpLk7Oq_KOB0UhFzAX_GnoFpJKy1Gfxpe9jxNiKTr4aSDeoa-SjlgLCSCEHXHv-p2spIQf13igY6N1ikSAHl3rfPtRS1WJxm2OccJRO379UmLUkJ4goYxh8/s1104/305500992_623123652625903_2873609671585719045_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdq0FawBzKwtJJtBP3tHwj2JRDu_qj9p1aFMB9W_CcVyhttndDcUuTuf-6rO7-AlWfpLk7Oq_KOB0UhFzAX_GnoFpJKy1Gfxpe9jxNiKTr4aSDeoa-SjlgLCSCEHXHv-p2spIQf13igY6N1ikSAHl3rfPtRS1WJxm2OccJRO379UmLUkJ4goYxh8/s320/305500992_623123652625903_2873609671585719045_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>My new work has started and I am currently sending out my question in the mail to many amazing women who have so generously offered to take part. I am always so grateful for their support. The work is about memory and will include a full body sculpture and the many responses the women provide. It is such an exciting part of the process.<br /> <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-84491954445050860232022-06-23T23:29:00.002-07:002022-06-23T23:29:20.538-07:00Such inspiration : Chiharu Shiota Exhibition at Goma<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14vVRES4tknh0nxunnXAGt4Yh1nXWvy4rQM4yWM3MUR0ubxePd3_ZyPvAigbjTMSywci_kjJe8QLrjFvAocC6Vgpj3Z5fTp6lUbIrZBx-RMfbBfinmVAv1JkMYMTQ9I4QDfpun044OZjqzGgcOuZCB9g3W_CsyMPX8iFr4Tfk0JvBJc8QtacvGt8/s1000/289478684_296531209291388_5153209849847015469_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14vVRES4tknh0nxunnXAGt4Yh1nXWvy4rQM4yWM3MUR0ubxePd3_ZyPvAigbjTMSywci_kjJe8QLrjFvAocC6Vgpj3Z5fTp6lUbIrZBx-RMfbBfinmVAv1JkMYMTQ9I4QDfpun044OZjqzGgcOuZCB9g3W_CsyMPX8iFr4Tfk0JvBJc8QtacvGt8/s320/289478684_296531209291388_5153209849847015469_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I spent many hours taking in these amazing works, by Chiharu Shiota such an outstanding artist. <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-42999131848461896672022-06-04T19:14:00.001-07:002022-06-04T19:14:43.041-07:00Renewed Energy<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbb8st2ZzUpVMIdahIsRFZIoYyU2HC5pKLhTajxN9BLZvCLRv2RRa4_v7RG55-IeSqiaAfiHtynFE1Lgw7C-62Bqi3ETqz204qCxTewavIsUVnAAmKjZtN2EgLZhVxhsj-cHW8SQuiwaB1sk_qc9QxVXMH2h5Ij-b_Sw9AQP6PpMi1rw3bjj17_Ao/s1000/285246863_3279267392219034_5747903253199682633_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbb8st2ZzUpVMIdahIsRFZIoYyU2HC5pKLhTajxN9BLZvCLRv2RRa4_v7RG55-IeSqiaAfiHtynFE1Lgw7C-62Bqi3ETqz204qCxTewavIsUVnAAmKjZtN2EgLZhVxhsj-cHW8SQuiwaB1sk_qc9QxVXMH2h5Ij-b_Sw9AQP6PpMi1rw3bjj17_Ao/s320/285246863_3279267392219034_5747903253199682633_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Visiting Kakadu National Park, Catherine Gorge, Litchfield National Park, Nitmiluk National Park, Gunbalanya and Davidsons Safari lodge Mount Borradaile West Arnhem land. It was truly and amazing trip. So wonderful to connect so deeply with nature, hiking through the magnificent environment trying to take in so many beautiful visual images. The highlight ,seeing incredible Aboriginal paintings at Ubirr and Nourlangie and Mt Borradaile. The serenity was just wonderful. I have come back refreshed and ready to get into my new work based around memory.<p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-72411313743321452252022-04-17T21:16:00.001-07:002022-04-17T21:16:21.643-07:00Exhibition Tom Bass Juniper Hall Paddington Sydney<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_TjeHIoMdDDYXgqODnJCAP7uiL4ZNJihcPl8Rqo334KdUOSPIQbrN9JtJ18rqWjXNhHmtK0L-PgNq498AJvVCcjasi0P00SBrChuun_6nrQfAL8xgwQBJXJJH24IQlY1_-_A8TzqDPrSIX9hHF_Ia4rctAkZMDZwN2ZdcZNaheE3KmSghXzqM7o/s1000/278597623_338956211438659_5250013536919362140_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_TjeHIoMdDDYXgqODnJCAP7uiL4ZNJihcPl8Rqo334KdUOSPIQbrN9JtJ18rqWjXNhHmtK0L-PgNq498AJvVCcjasi0P00SBrChuun_6nrQfAL8xgwQBJXJJH24IQlY1_-_A8TzqDPrSIX9hHF_Ia4rctAkZMDZwN2ZdcZNaheE3KmSghXzqM7o/s320/278597623_338956211438659_5250013536919362140_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Opening night at the Tom Bass Prize for Figurative Sculpture Juniper Hall Paddington Sydney 2022<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OF9ZUMfX2i3u6zmgTCzaTmtiixxXNy7UOlUMnVOg62Xq4KSgUuE4MA7wcCBRXutk2QK07mqI3Yb6dnEWgPx9FIGFk0Rjcs2t2THvU3XWNhcO33_RBYAZ24xUMzIBAjxhpu9tmJibOzoi1oHKu5vXANDRTD_YJ0e-VdQqCAcOZH3FKaXktpZTQ8Q/s1000/278478991_4938238002963380_7486814055133151092_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OF9ZUMfX2i3u6zmgTCzaTmtiixxXNy7UOlUMnVOg62Xq4KSgUuE4MA7wcCBRXutk2QK07mqI3Yb6dnEWgPx9FIGFk0Rjcs2t2THvU3XWNhcO33_RBYAZ24xUMzIBAjxhpu9tmJibOzoi1oHKu5vXANDRTD_YJ0e-VdQqCAcOZH3FKaXktpZTQ8Q/s320/278478991_4938238002963380_7486814055133151092_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I felt very fortunate to be a finalist and a part of the exhibition. I was in the front room accompanied by some incredible work by Paul Trefry . His work "Old Charlie liked to dip his toes in the water. " received the peoples choice award. Huge congratulations to all the winners. Maudie Brady (vic) Jess MacNeil (NSW) Fiona J Schoer and Paul Trefry and all of the finalists.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXrb7-s2rjV_xrXchAutfz9ULc-VjxuRyqVlmdFmJojHnKV1yAWL-N1f1masLa66wyc0fxjuw5Rf_kXcoSsSdhyb2oAHWDmtbaP_htiIdQqNkJeIzCl2-tCJUHKbpN3UEoYrOHcnqZ02BmXhmESn1DpaDD6j5GYFwvh0uZnmszwv2ZDiCzVvNH_M/s1000/278449322_360598549332526_7296737248790942855_n%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXrb7-s2rjV_xrXchAutfz9ULc-VjxuRyqVlmdFmJojHnKV1yAWL-N1f1masLa66wyc0fxjuw5Rf_kXcoSsSdhyb2oAHWDmtbaP_htiIdQqNkJeIzCl2-tCJUHKbpN3UEoYrOHcnqZ02BmXhmESn1DpaDD6j5GYFwvh0uZnmszwv2ZDiCzVvNH_M/s320/278449322_360598549332526_7296737248790942855_n%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This was my piece Endure. Handmade paper from property grasses and bulrush, banana fibre, tissuetex paper thread ,methyl cellulose ,metal armature and glass beads.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyEVaBOBAZaM9GyvvhZa6DOczKcDONsEc3fUld9qPvRlrVPJTAeyPm-3G_8CMN15SaeVBI_9XvwQgwRv5oeFHd6F1NeHrfJN1OhHsrVcbbMZt0ExWjI83saH4Ia-4ODaQTSEIOObqenP_UnCFox4wEa7WN_4jAdQoXnQlB888aam6QbMcVP54FqYc/s1000/278591103_1258332481366904_6860185663527857052_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyEVaBOBAZaM9GyvvhZa6DOczKcDONsEc3fUld9qPvRlrVPJTAeyPm-3G_8CMN15SaeVBI_9XvwQgwRv5oeFHd6F1NeHrfJN1OhHsrVcbbMZt0ExWjI83saH4Ia-4ODaQTSEIOObqenP_UnCFox4wEa7WN_4jAdQoXnQlB888aam6QbMcVP54FqYc/s320/278591103_1258332481366904_6860185663527857052_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>It was a super fast trip down to Sydney to install the sculpture and back the next day but was able to fit in a quick trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art where I was so excited to see the Kiki Smith tapestries. I am a huge fan of her work and the five tapestries were incredible. Each one took a year to complete in a collaborative process between the artist and the Californian fine art print studio Magnolia Editions.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3bcfjJwe3KoCkQWQZV6lx8XZahBCKZ2Ecvp8CcrQvYvr5kv84TShdp2h-gYun2jMJxIXjeXWvjXey1qcgGRplCqGoOyZO9NtWybw04FOvjbxpJso_G3t8EDyM1q9CETsgLXtiGwViXtolR3bibPqaIbtnz92GU70Vgo6b-EcN7ZPK7NdG_cVTSM/s1000/278603068_375626121130197_2333944965647917537_n%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3bcfjJwe3KoCkQWQZV6lx8XZahBCKZ2Ecvp8CcrQvYvr5kv84TShdp2h-gYun2jMJxIXjeXWvjXey1qcgGRplCqGoOyZO9NtWybw04FOvjbxpJso_G3t8EDyM1q9CETsgLXtiGwViXtolR3bibPqaIbtnz92GU70Vgo6b-EcN7ZPK7NdG_cVTSM/s320/278603068_375626121130197_2333944965647917537_n%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-84784226040258638452022-02-23T16:46:00.000-08:002022-02-23T16:46:49.966-08:00NOW<p> This is my new work NOW. </p><p>The shared and embodied experiences of women are an enduring inspiration in my art.</p><p>Now aims to make manifest a moment of arrival. A moment of poise and pivot in the inner and outer life of a mature woman, a luminous alchemy of her past and present.</p><p>Now is sculpted from paper I<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKNm2ULt0X-dZ7FTkjLlAfN1HFGttlqAPiS24Qmd9D-hTTWu1qJdsiF8yMrI4Jb12d8UIXQh5FziRR2K_zTjU4stRMPCugtL4dMxEaotrgraKpruHZNKtaziFtgPTOgzuFxCe2X_ZBwyQh4RKNseF1hxnohtCUaCmGN0Udpqkj_jJbcKYiNGqn7QE=s1500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKNm2ULt0X-dZ7FTkjLlAfN1HFGttlqAPiS24Qmd9D-hTTWu1qJdsiF8yMrI4Jb12d8UIXQh5FziRR2K_zTjU4stRMPCugtL4dMxEaotrgraKpruHZNKtaziFtgPTOgzuFxCe2X_ZBwyQh4RKNseF1hxnohtCUaCmGN0Udpqkj_jJbcKYiNGqn7QE=s320" width="240" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnDYqAcNSkrqSvKRGwMvrHfZN-SgrbSfqJPL_NSG_W3vEzrADwnuJYD-pNABPSt3UxhKbz0OErnlk--Fv43mIYyusphizcJKPE2Gqjx53-e7qOW8tN_EgJIYUroawmaOfFSD96DAXrjSz4-Qq0YoVorMACu72vrtdPumQpkXCZjRNeNceN6ZABTWo=s1500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnDYqAcNSkrqSvKRGwMvrHfZN-SgrbSfqJPL_NSG_W3vEzrADwnuJYD-pNABPSt3UxhKbz0OErnlk--Fv43mIYyusphizcJKPE2Gqjx53-e7qOW8tN_EgJIYUroawmaOfFSD96DAXrjSz4-Qq0YoVorMACu72vrtdPumQpkXCZjRNeNceN6ZABTWo=s320" width="240" /></a></div></div></div><br /> have made myself. Apart from its tactile values, I enjoy working with handmade paper for its layered depth, subtle shifts of colour and strength, and not least its translucence. I find these qualities provide rich echoes from my exploration of womens variegated lives through time.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9tZi755PXT1NiZXcrnVJCkojK8kzVFMP4Ex9AtHVZagqC-mXnBE1EmOI-QmGodAC65A24tO5cY2BkoV_2YqM3pMd5DJQ906r3T2EipxHoqkZFpwFMdMl9NapPCmGH_2gt0h3ig_AU2F_5b-pXJZtblC05o3Xhhxci3CW5KK5EPzH9B3NjilYRzBE=s1500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1001" data-original-width="1500" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9tZi755PXT1NiZXcrnVJCkojK8kzVFMP4Ex9AtHVZagqC-mXnBE1EmOI-QmGodAC65A24tO5cY2BkoV_2YqM3pMd5DJQ906r3T2EipxHoqkZFpwFMdMl9NapPCmGH_2gt0h3ig_AU2F_5b-pXJZtblC05o3Xhhxci3CW5KK5EPzH9B3NjilYRzBE=w369-h154" width="369" /></a><br /></div><div><p></p></div>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-73209130621099046632022-02-12T22:03:00.000-08:002022-02-12T22:03:16.764-08:00Together at last<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigKyflD4CwiGGL4Y4L50gEibWGe2dbCKnL4b8LcMbPW-QaVDmLurQ7lf5ZhZUHvtVoqIpxM6DpqBzGwGsEo-fiRJ1bluYkSAqOhQWTDxVFEfWuxJU4tLQPbEW-hUuwWGsjMsC9AK3dUmAzrRfxBh5zoIzJWXJrLS0dRmpZVijsjNZyl09EK6UYSk0=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigKyflD4CwiGGL4Y4L50gEibWGe2dbCKnL4b8LcMbPW-QaVDmLurQ7lf5ZhZUHvtVoqIpxM6DpqBzGwGsEo-fiRJ1bluYkSAqOhQWTDxVFEfWuxJU4tLQPbEW-hUuwWGsjMsC9AK3dUmAzrRfxBh5zoIzJWXJrLS0dRmpZVijsjNZyl09EK6UYSk0=s320" width="240" /></a></div> Stage of development using banana fibre and methyl cellulose.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivO5AQp13hcSxDVofOJc0PEzmV0SjEq5b9WRtWUDVuytCgfRtWPi35-7knkgTnnEzBoyzwaprxowgg2qrm82oLtQHv9pKNxUC9Nu1_jWMzBIeMtSxGV4wjH51UwE6XLVFqqAI2zub6RmvJxDDE7ByATbFENZX6XssWua1kU5Z75JzEuqKd_D4wivc=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivO5AQp13hcSxDVofOJc0PEzmV0SjEq5b9WRtWUDVuytCgfRtWPi35-7knkgTnnEzBoyzwaprxowgg2qrm82oLtQHv9pKNxUC9Nu1_jWMzBIeMtSxGV4wjH51UwE6XLVFqqAI2zub6RmvJxDDE7ByATbFENZX6XssWua1kU5Z75JzEuqKd_D4wivc=s320" width="240" /></a></div> Interesting view from the top. It is a half body this time on a plinth. Lit from the inside. Even though it is showing a very mature aged body the light and fibre bring out the beauty within. This work is focusing on a moment of being. The half body is surrounded by overlapping moments that bring me to where I am now. That moment of being, we mature through self consciousness. Some of the overlapping moments I have burnt holes in the paper as not all our moments or memories are good. I love this quote from Beth Kempton from her book Wabi Sabi " It is our imperfections that make us unique, and our uniqueness that makes each of us beautiful . It is only when you strip back the layers that you let your inner beauty shine." <p></p><p><br /></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-29199349841992365772021-12-27T13:47:00.003-08:002021-12-27T13:47:57.671-08:00Slow Progress<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx8XYJZPNLmYtjZTMuufBj4hgN6eI0LMOKeTRyhxL-bgHtltI8ZzMMxLtzA2JWt--KYRNtOo1iym95Tb8rxkZL-P6ISaNVdgRLQuUuouzr8ZAQvBKrWfSLjxO2kU9Orz3qhxaRhqcfkXoe9BB0grlwsJM5D7wkqNSuRzIFqGVGZKtMClfIGuuGY9o=s1104" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx8XYJZPNLmYtjZTMuufBj4hgN6eI0LMOKeTRyhxL-bgHtltI8ZzMMxLtzA2JWt--KYRNtOo1iym95Tb8rxkZL-P6ISaNVdgRLQuUuouzr8ZAQvBKrWfSLjxO2kU9Orz3qhxaRhqcfkXoe9BB0grlwsJM5D7wkqNSuRzIFqGVGZKtMClfIGuuGY9o=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhySUjPunmAARe6RT4c8vHl84pcZcpEVpaqTFHOdicnXVO6cDfLfXZap0lmrq1M9HvAowjtFIFaLmoE2E5pMPFvA5q4lpS-3eUbKm6qEkROq2_U_ia06Nc0XbsslP04yrj0u_RxDXOe3lDN13BiR5QGDZ2n4UKhYI4_pSr8ka4XeE6FrXLsMndZG9Q=s828" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="828" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhySUjPunmAARe6RT4c8vHl84pcZcpEVpaqTFHOdicnXVO6cDfLfXZap0lmrq1M9HvAowjtFIFaLmoE2E5pMPFvA5q4lpS-3eUbKm6qEkROq2_U_ia06Nc0XbsslP04yrj0u_RxDXOe3lDN13BiR5QGDZ2n4UKhYI4_pSr8ka4XeE6FrXLsMndZG9Q=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXg2cZDzc-6P4KaFAys7qRVqnnw7nY8dzG8V55GlfKiIgG-bXjiTGrSqBiKmCgkuAp0dY8STk4hFa97HtBivZdZ5liIZXm5GUrdndm0EB0a9BQeHL56aHDVjYczTJ3F573B0sNIJxTFPFSEuoJ3uKJ3IJfzCtu4tJKi9KxZz_GCgpQ41ramKt-q44=s828" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="828" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXg2cZDzc-6P4KaFAys7qRVqnnw7nY8dzG8V55GlfKiIgG-bXjiTGrSqBiKmCgkuAp0dY8STk4hFa97HtBivZdZ5liIZXm5GUrdndm0EB0a9BQeHL56aHDVjYczTJ3F573B0sNIJxTFPFSEuoJ3uKJ3IJfzCtu4tJKi9KxZz_GCgpQ41ramKt-q44=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Unfortunately it has been very slow going on the new project. I have still had lots of problems with the release. Still more experimenting needed to get it to work. If it just wont work I will have to go to plan B. There is always lots of trial and error. Sometimes I have an idea in my head but making it work isn't always easy. The good thing is even if its not going to plan I am at least working and thinking. <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-41170039526431671422021-10-26T14:29:00.006-07:002021-10-26T14:30:37.863-07:00New release agent<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qusrEVURyDc/YXhyhZcFSiI/AAAAAAAABI8/G1QBtlQliMMMJ2Bk-pYB6mKYS7TNuxthgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1157/248548860_280528857407734_8436038565261382245_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1157" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qusrEVURyDc/YXhyhZcFSiI/AAAAAAAABI8/G1QBtlQliMMMJ2Bk-pYB6mKYS7TNuxthgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/248548860_280528857407734_8436038565261382245_n.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><br /> The experimenting went well. Unfortunately the material I am using is still sticking to the casts. <p></p><p>I am trying a new release agent and will keep you posted.</p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-33746493026902311582021-10-14T17:26:00.000-07:002021-10-14T17:26:07.967-07:00The process begins<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4x9wpNAstKM/YWjIRRmp-xI/AAAAAAAABIc/9TYEY6dAhjsoPrKNoBCSiiT79DQFzc9wgCLcBGAsYHQ/s750/245270455_3927151234052957_3471132457569948218_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="750" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4x9wpNAstKM/YWjIRRmp-xI/AAAAAAAABIc/9TYEY6dAhjsoPrKNoBCSiiT79DQFzc9wgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/245270455_3927151234052957_3471132457569948218_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-uQ8lGdISU/YWjIpjld-tI/AAAAAAAABIk/T4oBLi29q1YFZ-mgWaupLXCB-Hui6DbqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s750/245345846_275090447733227_6087630908696910529_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="750" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-uQ8lGdISU/YWjIpjld-tI/AAAAAAAABIk/T4oBLi29q1YFZ-mgWaupLXCB-Hui6DbqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/245345846_275090447733227_6087630908696910529_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HQNM71JCz8E/YWjItHzBxJI/AAAAAAAABIo/EYYBJ7WRJus0NHCKkJRZuBxnnFIbsZ_3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1000/245581415_854988141856973_7685149461953293804_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HQNM71JCz8E/YWjItHzBxJI/AAAAAAAABIo/EYYBJ7WRJus0NHCKkJRZuBxnnFIbsZ_3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/245581415_854988141856973_7685149461953293804_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> I have finished putting several layers of shellac in the casts and I am ready to experiment. Not sure how this new material will work but I am hopeful it will say what I am trying to convey. Thought behind the materials chosen is really important to me. <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-33597142680176595052021-10-02T18:41:00.000-07:002021-10-02T18:41:39.003-07:00Not so glamorous side<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UtTk8Nw7Z7s/YVkH4rdzkmI/AAAAAAAABIU/o55qWwztBqECSZ9aHL3XAHmY08Kq1gyEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s750/243735726_411206313726612_2310371170690765666_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="750" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UtTk8Nw7Z7s/YVkH4rdzkmI/AAAAAAAABIU/o55qWwztBqECSZ9aHL3XAHmY08Kq1gyEwCLcBGAsYHQ/w255-h239/243735726_411206313726612_2310371170690765666_n.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><br /> Have just starting casting again for a new body of work I am doing. It is definitely a messy job. The medical grade plaster bandage works really well. I am fortunate to have my husband to help me with the not so easy to get to spots. This ageing body doesn't cope as well as it used too. Hopefully my skin will feel a little nourished from the vaseline. <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-43986553374856030762021-08-08T15:17:00.000-07:002021-08-08T15:17:47.634-07:00Trying, Persisting, Accepting.<p> Over the past few months I have been doing lots of experimenting and testing different ways of working. I have realised sometimes no matter how hard you try to make it work, sometimes it just wont work the way you want it too and thats ok. I don't always succeed and thats ok, but the trying and thinking is what is important. This piece was an experiment using paper, thread and acrylic, of a friend of mine who is an amazing photographer Michele Bowden Visuall. com.au who plays guitar in a band, a woman of rock.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RMPogUOwPXM/YRBWcu1FS-I/AAAAAAAABH8/vcaPZ4pNQKgx-ouy2OKpf5Ny6FLIq_B0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/227987570_840683693224831_4461549510936814725_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1301" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RMPogUOwPXM/YRBWcu1FS-I/AAAAAAAABH8/vcaPZ4pNQKgx-ouy2OKpf5Ny6FLIq_B0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/227987570_840683693224831_4461549510936814725_n.jpg" width="203" /></a></div>I will keep trying and practising as I love the loose line and hopefully will improve. <br /><br /><p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-6826185650323203952021-05-16T16:37:00.000-07:002021-05-16T16:37:26.770-07:00Finalist Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5_pNHy7DCuE/YKGlJnHRrWI/AAAAAAAABGs/iMmNNiv8HeI-e9BuVRJ6MqyIZ8m2PkxxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5_pNHy7DCuE/YKGlJnHRrWI/AAAAAAAABGs/iMmNNiv8HeI-e9BuVRJ6MqyIZ8m2PkxxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_4743.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dCgJBNg_cGA/YKGlPBYhozI/AAAAAAAABGw/n_oLhniJb4EPPKqySpb8uvbuDnS4bm1owCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4744.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dCgJBNg_cGA/YKGlPBYhozI/AAAAAAAABGw/n_oLhniJb4EPPKqySpb8uvbuDnS4bm1owCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_4744.jpg" /></a></div><br /> These Photos were taken by two beautiful friends Alissa and Chantelle in Sydney yesterday when they visited the Ravenswood Australian Womens Art Prize in Gordon Sydney. I was going down to Sydney for the opening but unfortunately it was cancelled due to a covid outbreak extension. Ravenswood did a virtual opening which was wonderful. This is my piece Endure in the exhibition. I feel very fortunate and grateful to be a finalist as there were 1677 entries. <p></p><p>Congratulations to all the winners this year. </p><p>For the Professional Artist winner ,Caroline Rothwell 'Vault"</p><p>Emerging Artist winner , Symone Male 'Contagious'</p><p>Indigenous Emerging Artist winner, Imelda Wood Melamurrk ' My sister's birth on a full moon'</p><p>and all those artists that received Highly Commended. </p><p>Congratulations to every woman who entered as it takes courage to put yourself and your work out there. There is a virtual tour on the Ravenswood website which is fantastic to check out. </p><p>A huge Thankyou to Ravenswood Australian Womens Art Prize for advancing womens art and providing women with this wonderful opportunity to raise their profiles and encouraging womens art for the future. I have been very grateful to be a part of this wonderful experience.</p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-73544921939038070992021-03-22T16:14:00.000-07:002021-03-22T16:14:01.678-07:00Learning new techniques Daniel Butterworth Workshop<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_y7o8QDEMuk/YFkjOevqfqI/AAAAAAAABFk/7Wa30LZspiU-siwSW9nZzZod1ldu-UuhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/161582173_220873763061858_7437402734615331194_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_y7o8QDEMuk/YFkjOevqfqI/AAAAAAAABFk/7Wa30LZspiU-siwSW9nZzZod1ldu-UuhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/161582173_220873763061858_7437402734615331194_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kYCy9pv9i64/YFkjTE9kukI/AAAAAAAABFo/B1ObYwAdyVca0aRWWZPPZoEt5P8deqtHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/162135648_198689115357464_5836370795448590964_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kYCy9pv9i64/YFkjTE9kukI/AAAAAAAABFo/B1ObYwAdyVca0aRWWZPPZoEt5P8deqtHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/162135648_198689115357464_5836370795448590964_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HS1-owOk3g4/YFkjXplM-OI/AAAAAAAABFs/r11hqWbYOggeiPDFDZKb3W_7AYNRBB-bACLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/162332254_454819112242359_2343529331326033925_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HS1-owOk3g4/YFkjXplM-OI/AAAAAAAABFs/r11hqWbYOggeiPDFDZKb3W_7AYNRBB-bACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/162332254_454819112242359_2343529331326033925_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kHan3C6rhPk/YFkjdKhWsjI/AAAAAAAABFw/CjUc0DRDCRsiaGwgT3MzX-Hq8bMKNxOgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/160581605_195397045343104_7686480592058904814_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kHan3C6rhPk/YFkjdKhWsjI/AAAAAAAABFw/CjUc0DRDCRsiaGwgT3MzX-Hq8bMKNxOgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/160581605_195397045343104_7686480592058904814_n.jpg" /></a></div>I spent a wonderful weekend doing Daniel Butterworths's workshop in Brisbane held at Bienarte. Daniel is such an inspirational artist and such an honest and humble man. His workshop was outstanding. He was very generous in sharing his tips and techniques and gave incredible demonstrations. I learnt many things and now need to implement them in my practice.<br /> <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-83650763779498293502021-03-03T20:32:00.000-08:002021-03-03T20:32:21.167-08:00Nature and Nurture<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZH7lr2TtIL8/YEBdDTOsOmI/AAAAAAAABFA/jny8RBWW6FwSG9zbVqAGrgn05qUzH5r0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/155399556_866690340575471_4950194491658051413_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZH7lr2TtIL8/YEBdDTOsOmI/AAAAAAAABFA/jny8RBWW6FwSG9zbVqAGrgn05qUzH5r0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/155399556_866690340575471_4950194491658051413_n.jpg" /></a></div> I love Ghost gums <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1DSYIwQtXgc/YEBc-GKykQI/AAAAAAAABE8/cPGhmiIrGewDlYARb8vavSpo0KN_OJbMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/156073076_791803278357998_8817355061070991025_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1DSYIwQtXgc/YEBc-GKykQI/AAAAAAAABE8/cPGhmiIrGewDlYARb8vavSpo0KN_OJbMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/156073076_791803278357998_8817355061070991025_n.jpg" /></a></div>Top of the sandblow. Wasn't sure i would make it to the top. It was such a hard climb in such soft sand but we did it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmAdF85SwGs/YEBc2qBhemI/AAAAAAAABE0/QkHpg1Ttw3wOJywys0HgPksRgyFUKBnDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/156415725_534692694169735_9073215799169048829_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmAdF85SwGs/YEBc2qBhemI/AAAAAAAABE0/QkHpg1Ttw3wOJywys0HgPksRgyFUKBnDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/156415725_534692694169735_9073215799169048829_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_mBody7Mn_k/YEBcxum-KtI/AAAAAAAABEs/XBuO4-dlIYwz89sLPMcvnSdHKVR4jwb-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/156639703_289854689139529_7074909688473876399_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_mBody7Mn_k/YEBcxum-KtI/AAAAAAAABEs/XBuO4-dlIYwz89sLPMcvnSdHKVR4jwb-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/156639703_289854689139529_7074909688473876399_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MWFSXe5N2Y8/YEBcrs15EuI/AAAAAAAABEk/3TqZBinh5ugq-7Dh0Ce0pqbst1WmH3n_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/156878955_2823200527955750_2133344139317004854_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MWFSXe5N2Y8/YEBcrs15EuI/AAAAAAAABEk/3TqZBinh5ugq-7Dh0Ce0pqbst1WmH3n_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/156878955_2823200527955750_2133344139317004854_n.jpg" /></a></div>I have been very fortunate to spend the last three days on K'gari (Fraser Island). It was so wonderful to unplug from the busyness of daily life and take sometime to reconnect to nature and nurture myself. I have come back feeling less stressed and rejuvenated. Such an amazing place to visit.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tO-l3eeN8PI/YEBcjF4TbkI/AAAAAAAABEg/9eTEhQWeXdECjbfcCA1wIdMjYp79Mn5xgCLcBGAsYHQ/s828/155519708_3764749563591563_8886246430542963853_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="828" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tO-l3eeN8PI/YEBcjF4TbkI/AAAAAAAABEg/9eTEhQWeXdECjbfcCA1wIdMjYp79Mn5xgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/155519708_3764749563591563_8886246430542963853_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Angus McDonalds painting of Behrouz Boochani a Kurdish Iranian writer, poet, filmmaker and journalist. This painting was the winner of the peoples choice 2020</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fPaUY-7vV94/YEBcciat34I/AAAAAAAABEc/st0tD7cly5gk4s1STW4lZHo2SfrW_O9HgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1104/155529749_1859554377529296_3897046491829408987_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fPaUY-7vV94/YEBcciat34I/AAAAAAAABEc/st0tD7cly5gk4s1STW4lZHo2SfrW_O9HgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/155529749_1859554377529296_3897046491829408987_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Julie Fragar has painted artist and friend Richard Bell.</div>My husband and I had a wonderful day visiting the Tweed heads Art Gallery to see the visiting exhibition of Archibald paintings. The works were truly amazing. These were two of my favourites.<p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-92077902780331541792021-01-10T12:51:00.000-08:002021-01-10T12:51:26.624-08:00Breathing space<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-43Uu57Dr-cI/X_tnoxQixmI/AAAAAAAABDc/Hiz3rpm-NN8olMS23-D4qoyAOILQxALpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/137328072_151086616814109_8016508239657395692_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-43Uu57Dr-cI/X_tnoxQixmI/AAAAAAAABDc/Hiz3rpm-NN8olMS23-D4qoyAOILQxALpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/137328072_151086616814109_8016508239657395692_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E9w1n52R-rk/X_tnrY7NRTI/AAAAAAAABDg/_f218cZOD_ULmb0cHydqyM359abayX5AQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/137527683_161167415440744_4027089621104167824_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E9w1n52R-rk/X_tnrY7NRTI/AAAAAAAABDg/_f218cZOD_ULmb0cHydqyM359abayX5AQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/137527683_161167415440744_4027089621104167824_n.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p>This year I have decided my new work will be about Breathing Space. Time to recover, respite, rest , a break and time to think. I am worthy of rest. <br /> <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751364277110968604.post-17835984348545222632020-12-27T19:41:00.000-08:002020-12-27T19:41:54.635-08:00Wonders of wood<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xTa29mNM92I/X-lSIfiMxzI/AAAAAAAABC4/tk9_LOMJknsaBJpo9AA7yclCN2vAf_FkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/133426137_1115140918951080_6094061203375920041_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xTa29mNM92I/X-lSIfiMxzI/AAAAAAAABC4/tk9_LOMJknsaBJpo9AA7yclCN2vAf_FkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/133426137_1115140918951080_6094061203375920041_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-613xauqHXdo/X-lSL5CphUI/AAAAAAAABC8/uDMzIlbuzk0HFg6zo8279dx35NYw_BThACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/133478514_875572473006782_7467681688341847826_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-613xauqHXdo/X-lSL5CphUI/AAAAAAAABC8/uDMzIlbuzk0HFg6zo8279dx35NYw_BThACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/133478514_875572473006782_7467681688341847826_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hfG7ETrZIo4/X-lSO_oafaI/AAAAAAAABDA/9xnjUwXeKwYhqyymAV_tLObrxcmULRPPACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/133600576_147974000203030_6651506842093146286_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hfG7ETrZIo4/X-lSO_oafaI/AAAAAAAABDA/9xnjUwXeKwYhqyymAV_tLObrxcmULRPPACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/133600576_147974000203030_6651506842093146286_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iLSTxpvvdAE/X-lSR5Zg3_I/AAAAAAAABDE/CbOSEKckHq02MhFkN0mUlx6U8rfeia4qACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/133667393_830666561054346_7773375896040063838_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iLSTxpvvdAE/X-lSR5Zg3_I/AAAAAAAABDE/CbOSEKckHq02MhFkN0mUlx6U8rfeia4qACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/133667393_830666561054346_7773375896040063838_n.jpg" /></a></div>I have been making lots of small wood works at the moment. It gives me so much joy to give them to friends. I really enjoy making them, they are certainly not perfect but they are made with love and my time. It has been such a hard year for so many this year. I have been so grateful for my family and friends. I hope 2021 holds good health and happiness for us all.<br /> <p></p>kym framehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312310601990240413noreply@blogger.com0