New series |Contained|
My latest series of paintings is all about women who are either standing or sitting, crouched or squatting, folded and/or sleeping.
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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 8, 2023
- 1 min
Open studio event 2023
We were very pleased to open our house to the public on 29 October 2023. Here are some photo from our Open Studio event.
- Sep 5, 2022
- 6 min
The real Persephone
The story of Persephone is an interesting one because it isn’t really about her. She is merely a reflection of those around her, namely her
- Nov 29, 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
- 4 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.
- Sep 15, 2021
- 5 min
The Untold Story of Medusa
While we all know of Medusa with her crown of snakes, less is known of how Medusa became Medusa. There are 2 origin stories from Greek Myths
- 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 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 a painting
This article takes a deep dive into the process and meaning behind the painting Handle With Care.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Sep 6, 2017
- 3 min
Ridiculously fashionable
As a fan of Suits and The Good Wife, you'd be forgiven for thinking that female lawyers are all getting around in 4 inch heels
- Jul 18, 2017
- 5 min
Welcome to the Gender Gap
t's hard to believe that in this day and age there still exist young, well-educated Australians who don't believe there is gender pay gap.
- 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.
- Jan 31, 2017
- 6 min
Defining the stages of a modern woman’s life
Klimt's depiction of Three Ages of Women encompasses Playful Child, Sexy Seductress, Good Mother and Wise Older Woman.
- 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.
- 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...
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