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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.

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,

Aug 11, 2021
2 min

5 surprising facts about the colour pink

Pink is everywhere from home décor, clothing and packaging. But do you really know pink as well as you think?

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

Mar 14, 2020
2 min

Art to Art Unearthed Prize

Art to Art is a local gallery run by Philippa Demase in North Balwyn. This year they launched their first Unearthed Prize and guess who won?

Mar 4, 2020
2 min

From one artist to another

Brisbane artist Rose Hewartson has recently embarked on a project that involves interviewing Australian artists.

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

Jul 20, 2018
1 min

Curiouser & Curiouser: Opening night

Thanks to everyone who attended our opening event last night at Steps Gallery. It was a great turn out and a super fun night. See the photos

Dec 8, 2017
2 min

The year that was

What a crazy year! I'd like to take a minute to reflect on the year that's been and to thank you

Aug 4, 2017
3 min

The irrelevancy of gender

For gender equality to exist, gender must become irrelevant- in jobs, in employment and even in fashion.

Jun 20, 2017
3 min

How to survive without fashion

Franca Sozzaniwas was famously quoted as saying: I know a lot of people who buy fashion. know, perhaps, only two people who have style.

Mar 24, 2017
2 min

Pass me my gun dear

You may be wondering what this painting is about. It's about turning traditional gender roles on their head.

Feb 18, 2017
1 min

A poem: Don’t wait for prince charming

A feminist poem: Don’t wait for prince charming.

Dec 7, 2016
2 min

Do we need another Disney princess?

Like most little girls growing up, I dreamed of being a princess. My favourite princess was Sleeping Beauty. It was my favourite book because of the extravagant, ornate illustrations. Disney’s animated feature length movies were also a staple of my childhood and it’s no wonder I wanted to be a princess, since nearly all the female heroines were either princess or dogs (Lady and the Tramp, and One Hundred and One Dalmatians). 'No princess here,' 2016, paper. Some of these prin

Jun 29, 2016
2 min

What makes an artist: Leah Mariani and her take on fashion

This article is extracted from the Bluethumb blog. Bluethumb is an online selling platform dedicated to selling Australian art to Australian art collectors. To see the full article go to: https://bluethumb.com.au/blog/artists/what-makes-an-artist-leah-mariani-and-her-take-on-fashion/ Leah Mariani is a Melbourne-based Australian artist. Her thematic influence comes from children and fashion. She knew right from the start that she was a creative person. As a toddler, she drew a

Jun 14, 2016
2 min

Ways of seeing

Thanks to everyone who came to the opening of "I like pretty things". For those of you who couldn't make it I would like to share with you an excerpt from John Berger's four part television series Ways of Seeing. It was a big influence on this series of work. It was created in 1972, before the advent of social media and selfies, and yet I feel that it is more relevant today than ever. This quote was the seed for my "I like pretty things" series which is still on until 29 Jun

May 22, 2016
1 min

Lost of lovers of the 18th century

These collages are inspired old fashion lovers’ keepsakes, such as painted miniatures of the 18th century.

Nov 25, 2015
3 min

I like pretty things: does that make me shallow?

What would you do if you won millions of dollars? I’d spend it on art and fashion. Does that make me shallow?

Sep 30, 2015
3 min

Colour your life with Colour Box Studio

Below is an extract of an interview written by Sharmane Rabusa from Colourbox Studio. What has led you to choose a creative pathway? I don’t feel like it’s a choice. Creative expression is a necessary part of my life, just like socialising or exercising. I have worked out that I am nicer person if I have it in my life. I only started to consider it a serious career alternative after all storage options had been exhausted and I thought to myself: maybe I should try and sell so

Mar 31, 2012
1 min

Degas' ballet dancer

Degas produced many prints and photographs during his lifetime although he is more well known for his oil paintings.