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COLLAGE   It usually begins with collecting.   A collage creates a new whole by bringing together disparate elements. Familiar connections is disrupted and spaces to play are created from existing materials and remnants collected.   That wrapping paper you kept, cards, a painting by a relative or friend, newspaper headlines, fragments from daily life, magazine arms, legs, lips.   Then, from a new perspective a new life, a special appreciation beyond its own inherent meaning contributes to the overall message of a new work. Viewers search for meaning in the arrangement, and at the same time, their attention is drawn to the technicalities. Collage gives form to the diverse worlds of everyday life in often peculiar fragments emblematic of the chaos of realities and connection, for structure where meaning is individually invented and discovered. Here a few words from Geoff Dobson on my collage exhibition, a few years back. I am currently running a #giveaway of a small fr...

  Dear Reader WELCOME TO SUMMER !   In Tasmania we seemed to have skipped Spring with many cold nights and rainy days, low temperatures.  Finally it seems Summer has turned up. As subscribers to my site has grown this year, I am taking this moment to re-introduce myself and to wish you and your loved ones a MERRY CHRISTMAS - may you enjoy good health, joy and creativity in the forthcoming year Thanks so much for being here and for the support shown to me in word, studio visits and purchases.  Studio visits are most welcome - message me to arrange. As  a small thank you I am sending a small original collage to the first 50 requests - if you wish to receive one, send me your snail mail address and I will post them all out right after Christmas.  numbers are limited. What you may not know about me .   I have, over the last 10 years, been a finalist in 20 curated exhibitions, received awards and commendations in some, held 4 solo exhibitions, been a part o...