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.
- 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 7, 2021
- 6 min
Fifty shades of pink (& what they mean)
Before we deep dive into my complicated relationship with the colour pink, let me take you on a short and interesting history.
- 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.
- Apr 10, 2020
- 6 min
Art makes good books
If you’re looking for some good books to read whilst in lock-down, here are my top 10 books inspired by art.
- Mar 14, 2020
- 2 min
Art to Art Unearthed Art Prize
Local art gallery Art to Art launched their inaugural Unearthed Art Prize and guess who won?
- Mar 3, 2020
- 2 min
An artist interview: from one artist to another
Brisbane artist Rose Hewartson has recently embarked on a project that involves interviewing Australian artists.
- 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.
- Mar 8, 2019
- 5 min
Why women have less superannuation and what you can do about it
Being an accountant, I can't help but be a super nerd. Currently women are retiring with 47% less superannuation than men. It’s no surprise.
- Dec 29, 2018
- 4 min
Farewell to my well-heeled friends
How many times have you fallen in-love with a pair of gorgeous, strappy stilettos only to bring them home to discover they
- Dec 12, 2018
- 4 min
The case against rape
Laws were invented by men for men, to protect their property. They were not created to protect the rights of women, children and those witho
- 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
- 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 6, 2018
- 4 min
What I (finally) learnt from not buying clothes
What I learnt from not buying clothes for a whole year.
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