Thursday, February 09, 2006

Early days

Just some quick notes of progress thus far…

Monday's media launch was a great success. The Sports Minister Justin Madden engaged in deep conversation with visiting artists. Photos have appeared in The Age and Herald Sun. The artists met beforehand and were introduced to each other. The Mauritian artist Lewis Dick demonstrated the sega and welcomes were exchanged in many different languages.

  • The South African artist Hlengiwe Dube had one of her bowls reproduced in bright colour in the Herald Sun. There was an official reception for her at Geelong Art Gallery (see image below)

  • Flax has been collected for Te Atiwae Ririnui

  • Due to family circumstances beyond her control, Niki Hastings-McFall has delayed her trip. She is expected mid-February.

  • Audrey Boyle is continuing to collect strange flora for her installation-in-progress at Craft Victoria.

  • Lewis Dick has been exploring Melbourne for wood with lots of character.

  • The Maldivian carver Ahmed Nimad has been exploring Melbourne's cemeteries to study the stone carving

  • Chandraguptha Thenuwara is having an exhibition 'Barrelism: Camouflage' at Maroondah Art Gallery opening on Wednesday 15 February until 18 March

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