Usually I publish the calendar post on the last day of the month … but there’s so much on this September, especially in connection to Craft Cubed! and Radiant Pavillion, you may need the extra days to plan!
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post last updated: 15th September
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After my previous unsuccessful attempt I braved the weaving again.
‘Study 011: by instinct‘
study 011
Silver, Midnight blue, Tiffany blue, Turquoise, Gold, Bronze, Azalea, Old Gold, another Gold. The colouring is a little brighter than this photograph suggests.
I tried not to overthink this one … just choosing colours I liked as I opened the pages.
I don’t think much of the outcome. Again. Pft.
You’ve probably seen the news that gold has reached new low levels of value … well, that’s only in US$ of course…
as at 09Aug15
The A$ .v. US$ exchange rate means that Australians may be paying less than we have all year, but it’s most certainly not at a 5yr low by any stretch…
as at 09Aug15
Darn exchange rate.
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In US$ the gold price is at its lowest for over 5 years, but the 10 year view is interesting.
as at 09Aug15
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Following on from my visit to the ‘Victorian Craft Award‘ at Craft, I popped into the continued exhibition at 45downstairs.
I’ve said a million times, I love this space for its brightness and that window.
exhibition at 45downstairs
More textile works are here than were at Craft … which I was glad to see, as I was beginning to wonder about their inclusion. The grouping in the first (smaller) room were beautifully curated; they look amazing together, being similar in their colourings.
exhibition at 45downstairs
I took a number of photographs, but I think in my haste I failed to get the focus right. Grrr.
My absolute run-away favourite of this group was the large pastel-coloured ceramic ‘Sometimes Yes‘ by Kate Jones (front and centre in the top image); and therefore I was exceptionally pleased she won the ceramic award.
A close second was the wall installation ‘Domestic Rail‘ by Mark Edgoose; and more work by Lindy McSwan’s ‘Take Me Back to Blue Rag Range‘.
‘Victorian Craft Award‘ is at Craft and other venues until 15th August 2015 … quick quick, that’s only two weeks!
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