Tag: Art
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Transforming Trauma into Artistic Expression
I first lifted this canvas onto the easel with the intention of doing an abstract painting. In the process of laying down the paint, as the shapes formed, the intent changed. The Gaza war had begun. I was pre-occupied with the secondary trauma experienced by those around me. As the nightly horrors of the war…
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Discovering Palazzo Franchetti and Klibanksy’s Art
In 2016, a visit to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, housed in the historical Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, was thwarted by long queues. Instead, the focus shifted to the Palazzo Franchetti, featuring the intriguing art exhibition “Beautiful Tomorrow” by Joseph Klibansky, presenting a more accessible cultural experience without large crowds.
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Garage Showcase: Embracing Visibility and Artistic Growth
From show time to work time: Seven days of Noosa Open Studios behind me. Inviting people into my work and studio space always feels a little daunting. I’m more comfortable working in the garage than showcasing my work, but I do appreciate the visits. Some visitors take a real interest in what I’m doing. It’s…
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Artistic Collage: Tips for Minimizing Frustration and Maximizing Creativity
Avoid the pitfalls and frustrations of creating a collage and mixed media artworks. My advice: take a break and come back with fresh eyes. Snap photos as you go and don’t be afraid to experiment or start over. If all else fails, get ready for some artistic recycling!
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Kirkwell: home of discreet street art
The Orkney Islands are known for their archaeology – and I will get to that – not their street art. Graffiti is very much an urban art form in my mind, part of the gritty jumble of cities where built environments create ‘canvases’ in alley ways, underpasses, overpasses, abandoned buildings, and on unadorned walls. I…
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Artist in the spotlight: Jenny Watson – don’t fence me in
Initially the composition of this painting unsettled me; too much fence not enough dog. I spent a good deal of time contemplating before I realised that the placement of the dog is a key to understanding the work. Cyclone Fence with Great Dane is an ambitious early work by Australian artist Jenny Watson completed in…
ART by Jude Tulloch 