A fun experiment with wood

 A fun experiment with wood. I have been working on my version of Venus of Willendorf. I have always been fascinated with these first female sculptures. The original Venus was found in Willendorf Austria in 1908, and is one of many found. The wood is an old piece from the Port Office in Qld. Not sure what timber it is. It had nail holes all the way through.  The piece of timber was given to me. It was just lovely to take the time to sit and carve. When I do this slow meditative process I cant think of anything else which is wonderful. I have finished it off with some wax. 

I am currently doing a course called Make Exceptional Art by Amy Kennedy. I have just started and really loving it. I have the opportunity to connect with other women artists which is so uplifting, as I usually work on my own at home. I am hoping to learn, grow and take my work to the next level. 

Slowly coming together

I have been working on a Frida in wool. I have really enjoyed the process. It has taken quite a while to come together. I can't really achieve what I wanted to with my skill level so will just have to keep practicing. Like everything nothing comes easily without practice. I am trying a few different mediums at present exploring my options and experimenting. I am finding doing the large body work which I love is getting too costly to transport so need to look at different options of size. I really love multiple too. Not sure where things will lead me but open to whatever the way forward will be. Very grateful always to be able to explore creativity, learn and grow.

 

My Frida

 My experiment with wool is coming along slowly. lots more to do but happy with the way it is shaping up. I feel very grateful when I can have a time in my 3rd bedroom / studio to be able to work, relax and take time to create.

Working with wool

 Making slow progress on my new sculpture in wool. It is my first attempt at a head, a totally different process than what I am used to with paper. Adding rather than layering and taking away. The wool has a beautiful feel to work with, it is very much out of my comfort zone but always wonderful to be learning new skills and different ways of working.

Adventures in Far North Qld

                                                                     Port Douglas

Beautiful Ulysses blue butterfly 

                                                                Incredible sunsets

This was a map of our adventures we also went to Thursday Island, Horn Island and Friday Island .

                 

Split Rock Laura, so fortunate to see this significant cultural site. The Rock art is amazing.

Red beach Weipa

We have just returned from an incredible trip to the northernmost point of the Australian Mainland . Amazingly beautiful Torres strait and everywhere in between. I learnt so much on this trip, how incredible nature is and how fortunate we are that the traditional owners of this land are so willing to share their incredible knowledge with us. I feel very blessed and grateful.

New work on the go

Have started a wire armature for a new bust sculpture. Using beautiful 100percent Australian and NZ  wool. Something different for me. Really just experimenting and having fun. I love the wool is natural biodegradable and renewable. 
 

Positive messages from amazing women

 

These are just a few of the amazing messages that were shared in my last work Gather. Women are always so generous in giving of their time to write a response to participate in the work. I truly value and appreciate their participation. Giving voice to women is an important part of my work. We have the opportunity to make a small difference in each others lives. Encouraging words can make a difference they can lift and shape our connections.