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With visitors coming and going over the past few days, it's no surprise that I've been feeling a change to the energy in my studio space. And this has got me thinking about my connection to my space and my creativity - particularly my apparent need to undertake a creative act on a daily basis!

"What inspires you?" This is a question I'm preparing myself for, with this year's Noosa Open Studios nearly upon us! It's a question I ask myself on a daily basis. I could give you a hundred answers that include everything from sweeping landscapes and fallen leaves to emotional experiences and waste cardboard packaging. But that doesn't make me sound very focused.... which I admit sometimes feel I ought to be.

The 2023 Incognito Art Show is a not-for-profit, artists-supporting-artists initiative raising funds for artists with disabilities at Studio A and Little Orange Studio in Sydney. This year over 2000 works were donated by artist from across Australia. The Incognito Art Show isn’t an ordinary art sale. Every A5 sized artwork, regardless of artist, is sold for just $100.

How do I know where I'm going? Navigation isn't my strong point, but having a map does help! With my 'Portal' Series out there now and hanging in the gallery, I'm taking some time to reflect......

Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre was abuzz on opening night with not only 'Earthly Nuances' opening, but also 'Mirror Mirror' to mark International Women's Day, and 'Arboreal Connections'. What a diverse celebration of creativity across the three exhibitions, which included a fantastic projection installation by the 'Mirror Mirror' exhibition and live music....

Aspire Gallery in Paddington, Brisbane are once again the hosting 'Petite Pieces' Art Prize! I'm so excited to have had my work 'Grounded' selected to join the finalists exhibition at the gallery. There's so much gorgeous work on display, beautifully curated and hung by gallery owner Irene Mengel....