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SAtellite Studios, Brunswick, VIc, Australia
I’m thrilled to have designed the signage and logo for Satellite Studios in Brunswick! Satellite Studios is home to A Sense of Wonder Studio in addition to numerous other artists working in ceramics, wood, textiles and resin. I consider myself fortunate to have found such a supportinve community and it’s an honour to have been chosen to design the signage.
Me And UooUoo, The RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail Auction, Melbourne, VIc, Australia
PROUD TO ANNOUNCE MY UOO UOO IS NOW THE HIGHEST PRICE WORK I HAVE SOLD TO DATE! “I CARRY YOU WITH ME” (AKA: CARRIE) HAS RAISED $8,500 FOR THE ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IN MELBOURNE! THESE FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS CHANGING THE FUTURE OF PAEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
THE ME AND UOOUOO PROJECT HAS BEEN AN HONOUR TO WORK ON. I MET SO MANY LOVELY PEOPLE WHILE PAINTING IN WHAT WAS A VERY DIFFICULT YEAR. WHEN THE UOOUOOS WERE RELEASED THEY OFFERED A WARM COLOURFUL WELCOME TO LOCALS COMING OUT OF OUR LOCKDOWN. THE INSTAGRAM POSTS OF HAPPY PEOPLE POSING WITH CARRIE WARMED MY HEART. NOW, THANKS TO A MYSTERY BUYER, SHE WILL CONTINUE TO BE ENJOYED IN HER NEW HOME. THANK YOU FOR APPRECIATING MY WORK AND SUPPORTING THE RCH MELBOURNE!
A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY FELOW ARTISTS AND EVERYONE WHO WORKED TIRELESSLY TO MAKE THIS PROJECT HAPPEN. MOST OF ALL, THANKS TO THOSE WHO ENJOYED THE TRAIL FROM NEAR AND FAR. IT MEANT SO MUCH TO ME TO GET YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT AND TO SEE YOUR SMILING FACES ENOYING THE UOO UOO HERD.
Home/Work Commission - Metro Tunnel Creative Program, Melbourne, VIc, Australia
I’m chuffed to be included in the Home/ Work exhibition - A Metro Tunnel Creative Program exhibit of artist's reflections on working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirty amazing portraits and interpretations are hanging up now check them out in the next month or so, you won't be disappointed.
Thanks @jameshenryphotos for the beautiful photos.
Now Be Here Art - Accross the United States
Photo by Kim Johnson; Courtesy of Kim Schoenstadt, Linn Meyers and the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.
Back in 2017 I was part of a group Photo of 465 women artists at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. The group was called “Now Be Here.” started in Los Angeles in 2016, it has grown into a community of artists throughout the United States that exhists to give visability to Women-identifying and Non-binary Artists, bringing equity to the art world. The group has grown and has launched a website, including an online directory. This site serves as a connection point with a community of artists, an archive of the photographs and events, and a resource for artists and art lovers. Have a look.
“I Carry You With me”, The UooUoo I designed as part of the RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail has a Location!
Starting on 20 January until 21 March 2021, the cities of Melbourne and Geelong will be taken over by Me and UooUoo. One hundred UooUoo sculptures, all uniquely designed by Australia’s most talented artists, will form walking trails of discovery and adventure for all to enjoy.
ME AND UOOUOO - Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Locations throughout Melbourne and Geelong, VIc, Australia
I'm beyond excited to announce that I was chosen to be one of 100 artists taking part in Me and UooUoo: The Royal Children’s Hospital 150th Anniversary Art Trail!
One hundred UooUoo sculptures will be sprawled throughout streets, laneways and parks in Melbourne and Geelong to celebrate the 150th year and raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne! What a beautiful and fun way to celebrate the hospital that has been caring for our young community.
What's a UooUoo? It's an adorable creature designed by artist Alexander Knox that resembles a cross between a wombat and a dugong, of course.
my design, titled "I Carry You With Me", (nicknamed Carrie) was CONCEIVED as Australia was fighting the awful bushfires earlier in Dec/ Jan. The title references the responsibility each of us has to care for this world and the creatures we share it with.
Check out all of Carries UooUoo friends by following #meanduoouoo.
The Sketchbook Project - Brooklyn, NY USA
My work is Included in the Brooklyn Art Library’s Collection as part of the Sketchbook PRoject!
My two Books can now be explored online:
“The Start of Multiple Stories” a collection of quirky inkblot based characters
“Ode to Australian Wildlife, Summer 2019/2020” A collection of wildlife, now endangered, because of the 2019/2020 Australian Brushfires
The skethcbook project is a collection of unique artists sketchbooks from around the world. Each participating artist gets a blank 5x7'' sketchbook, or in the case of the Tiny Sketchbook Project a 2.33x1.66" sketchbook, and fills them based on a theame.
Brooklyn Art Library, where the sketchbook Library is located, Started in 2006, and is now home to over 41,000 sketchbooks from artists spaning over 130 different countries.
Tunstall Square Shopping Center - DONCASTER, VIC Australia
My design was picked By the City of Manningham to be painted in the tunstall square shopping centre carpark! The carpark is being adorned with 13 artists works in May of 2019. I’m So greatful for this fun opportunity!
RACV MAGAZINE INTERVIEW
A month after moving to Melbourne I was interviewed about my first impressions of the city in Royal Auto Club Victoria magazine (RACV). It’s funny to look back on my first thoughts now.
I’ve grown to love this city even more and am constantly amazed at how beautiful Melbourne and the surrounding areas are. I love the fragrant and green landscape, quirky architecture, ever-changing murals, array of pocketed animals and the bird sounds. I must admit I was so very wrong about the magpies; their melody is beautiful. The crows on the other hand were the actual “sickly” sounding ones and now their call (and my mistaken attribution) makes me laugh every time.