A blast from the past
Over the past few months I've been researching the history of my period home. I was excited to discover that three other artists have lived
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Artist blog
This artist blog covers everything from important news, artistic inspiration and just general thoughts on life. My favourite topics of conversation are art, fashion, gender equality and personal development. My writing has an arty, feminist spin because that's just the way I roll.
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- Nov 30, 2021
- 5 min
Pandora without her Jar
Pandora was made by the gods from clay, for the specific purpose of punishing mankind. Her fate was sealed the moment Zeus created her,
- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
Off with her head!: How Medusa lost her head and found her voice
Like many ancient stories, the legend of Medusa has been retold, reinterpreted and repurposed over time, including post the #metoo movement.
- Sep 28, 2021
- 3 min
Medusa as inspired by Klimt's Hygieia
My painting of Medusa is inspired by Klimt's Hygieia, as depicted in his painting of Medicine. She is the Greek goddess of health.
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
5 things you didn't know about Klimt
Klimt paintings are everywhere but not much is known about the artist. Here are five facts about Klimt that you'll find surprising.
- Aug 17, 2020
- 2 min
The wise owl
This painting considers two nursery rhymes; The Wise Old Owl and the Owl and the Pussy Cat. In both rhymes the owl is male
- Aug 15, 2020
- 3 min
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!
Women’s hair holds great significance in many religions and cultures around the world, especially golden coloured hair.
- May 15, 2020
- 4 min
The making of Handle With Care
This article takes a deep dive into the process and meaning behind the painting Handle With Care.
- May 11, 2020
- 2 min
The Little Mermaid through our eyes
There is so much symbolism and hidden meanings in fairytales and nursery rhymes that I keep on circling back to them.
- Apr 29, 2020
- 6 min
Explaining the fine print
Ever wondered what the difference is between a giclee and a lino print? Well here are the answers to all your printing questions.
- Nov 13, 2019
- 2 min
A review of opening night
Rhonda Dredge reviews the VCA Graduate Certificate of Visual Arts end of year exhibition, as published in the Southbank local newspaper.
- May 5, 2019
- 4 min
Who were the Romantics?
When we hear of romanticism, it conjures up ideas of love. However, the name also refers to a period in European art.
- Nov 18, 2018
- 6 min
The artist who cried crocodile tears
I’m Too Sad to Tell You is a three-minute bl&w silent film of the artist, Bas Jan Ader, crying.
- Oct 12, 2018
- 2 min
Where to buy affordable art in Melbourne & beyond
Want to know where to find affordable art in Melbourne? Many people feel intimidated to walk into a gallery so I've made it easy for you
- Sep 2, 2018
- 6 min
Alice steals hearts at ACMI
The exhibition charts the evolution of Alice from the written page, to theatre, film and animation, highlighting cinematic advancements
- Jun 10, 2018
- 4 min
Hsieh Tehching: the artist who lived like a homeless person in the name of art
Tehching Hsieh’s Outdoor Piece was created in the post-modernist period but is modernist
- Apr 11, 2018
- 6 min
Fairy tales transformed through the work of artists
Fairy tales excite our imagination and ignite our darkest fears. So it is was with high expectations that I visited the summer exhibition at
- Mar 2, 2018
- 4 min
Conceptual contempt: the rise of invisible art
Invisible art has a distinctive non-visual emphases, or one might say an emphasis on nothing. Usually, a believer of less is more,
- Jan 31, 2017
- 3 min
What's wrong with feminist art?
Trailblazers of the feminist art movement included Yoko Ono, Vivenne Binns and Judy Chicago.
- Oct 22, 2016
- 4 min
My very own artist manifesto
I've decided to write an artist manifesto. I briefly considered writing an artist memoir but decided they’re old news.
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