The end of the year is always a busy time with lots to do and get involved in. I am working towards some pieces for a small exhibition early next year, and found a few moments to play in the past few days - mostly snatched and stolen moments because our Collectables exhibition had to be hung, the opening attended and the show staffed over the weekend and taken down again.
Here are the beginning pages (I think) for a new book. I am following through on some rusty ideas - my life seems to have come full circle as I explore works with my rusty tins and now back to rusty nails...
As is often the case, I'm not exactly sure what form it will take, but the elements are coming together.
Starting with some old book pages and the hint of another language.
Then rusting some tengucho paper with nails and tea...
Creating such subtle and beautiful marks.
Working out if they will go together...
Some books are finished before you begin; some books take their own sweet time and path. This one is one of the latter... I look forward to seeing where we end up!
I mentioned I have managed to grab few moments for the book pages in between commitments to our Collectables exhibition. On Thursday afternoon we hung the Maleny Printmakers' Collectables exhibition. Several hands make light work and we seem to work out who does what and it comes together pretty smoothly.
The lovely long line of prints on the wall...
There is such an amazing variety, it is quite hard to choose which ones to buy yourselves.
We had a really good weekend of sales and visitors. There is a real delight in watching people examine in detail all the magic of these prints; as they ask questions and try to understand how things have been done. Best of all, nearly everybody can afford take something home - as a gift, a reminder or a piece of art just for themselves.
It was another great show, and I really want to thank all the people who bought my work. I was thrilled that so many people fell in love with nests and feathers...
Here are the beginning pages (I think) for a new book. I am following through on some rusty ideas - my life seems to have come full circle as I explore works with my rusty tins and now back to rusty nails...
As is often the case, I'm not exactly sure what form it will take, but the elements are coming together.
Starting with some old book pages and the hint of another language.
Then rusting some tengucho paper with nails and tea...
Creating such subtle and beautiful marks.
Working out if they will go together...
Some books are finished before you begin; some books take their own sweet time and path. This one is one of the latter... I look forward to seeing where we end up!
I mentioned I have managed to grab few moments for the book pages in between commitments to our Collectables exhibition. On Thursday afternoon we hung the Maleny Printmakers' Collectables exhibition. Several hands make light work and we seem to work out who does what and it comes together pretty smoothly.
The lovely long line of prints on the wall...
There is such an amazing variety, it is quite hard to choose which ones to buy yourselves.
We had a really good weekend of sales and visitors. There is a real delight in watching people examine in detail all the magic of these prints; as they ask questions and try to understand how things have been done. Best of all, nearly everybody can afford take something home - as a gift, a reminder or a piece of art just for themselves.
It was another great show, and I really want to thank all the people who bought my work. I was thrilled that so many people fell in love with nests and feathers...
oh, those nests and feathers...
ReplyDeleteOh indeed V, nest and feathers, make my heart warm...
Deletelove the intriguing new work and the show looks terrific Fiona!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mo - the show was a great success and very rewarding in the way in which so many people got up close and personal with the work. I like where the new work is going - I'm enjoying following my little muse at the moment. Go well.
DeleteWho wouldn't fall for something with nests and feather? Glad it's a success. Some of those prints make me head for the zoom button to get a closer look. What fabulous variety, exactly what I love about printmaking. Wish I could drop by!
ReplyDeleteI think I've discovered the answer - nests and feathers! I loved my nest and am so glad so many others did too. You would have loved it Lesley - there was so much variety and so many different takes on printmaking. It was great fun explaining it all to people!
DeleteF- well done to you and the other printmakers - it was a visual feast - I was compelled to buy some for our wall or small things and as gifts. Great yearly event. B
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support B - it was a great show and I love the new additions to the wall!
DeleteIt was a wonderful show Fiona......I bought two prints (sorry, not yours).
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed it Jo - and its always good to share the love around!
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