Marisa Molin

Tassie trees on death row - The Wilderness Society

2012-01-31T02:17:00.000-08:00

Tassie trees on death row - The Wilderness Society

Papergirl Brisbane Submission...

2012-01-23T22:09:00.000-08:00

Papergirl is a fantastic concept that spreads art to the people. What started in Berlin, has now reached Brisbane and these are 2 of the 3 sketches i have sent off to Papergirl BNE as my submission. These as well as thousands of other drawings, prints, photos, poems etc which will be distributed 2-4th Feb 2012 around Brisbane.To learn more or get involved yourself - checkout the Papergirl BNE Website: http://www.papergirlbne.comSo if you are keen - send something in and spread art across Brisbane :)

Murmuration

2012-01-16T01:11:00.000-08:00

2 girls, 1 camera and a collection of starlings = a murmuration captured!

Crisis in the Congo

2011-12-20T18:17:00.000-08:00

I have started to watch documentaries whilst in the studio on many topics i have been wanting to learn more about. One of which is the CONGO. I have flipped over articles briefly without really gaining a full understanding of what is going on there - this documentary is quite insightful into the conflict and to the reasons why not much is being done to help the people...

Be warned, you have to be in the mood for this - however, education on this region of Africa should shared...

tUnE-yArDs - Bizness

2011-12-16T17:26:00.000-08:00

Everyone just seems like they are having fun in this video...

The tallest man on earth

2011-12-14T20:10:00.000-08:00

I may have listened to this song countless times on my travels - but it is one of my favourites, thought i'd share...

Its all goo-goo-ga to me!

2011-12-03T16:26:00.001-08:00

Once you hit your 30's - gone are the days of catching up with your girlfriends over boozy wines. Now, it is over cupcakes, glitter and fairy costumes.

Recently, I have returned to Brisbane, and have begun the catch up of babies. I thought i would get some puff paint and give them a little tree drawing of their own x

No place like Stanley by Monique Germon on Pozible

2011-12-01T19:30:00.000-08:00

No place like Stanley by Monique Germon on Pozible

All the best Monique - a raw talent x
http://story-thestore.com/

Rökkurró - Sólin mun skína

2011-11-11T12:46:00.001-08:00

I recently spent 10 days in Iceland and 1 of them spent in a little grungy music store in Reykjavik. After explaining my folk-indie-tranquil musical taste, the guy suggested I listen to this band - Rokkurra. I have no idea what they are singing about, but this video really does showcase their beautiful talent and the landscape of Iceland. Just beautiful...

I am breathless just watching...

2011-11-11T12:11:00.001-08:00

Not sure if i think this guy is either crazy or brave but he is definitely talented...

Getting Lost in Austria...

2011-10-23T06:12:00.000-07:00

2 nights in a tiny town called Gruenau, and my habbit of wondering off lead me to beautiful forest just west of my accommodation.

3 days later and i'm en route to Italy, and the morning fog created an this image...

Cinque Terre

2011-10-23T05:54:00.000-07:00

At the end of every season for the past 3 years, my path, unknown to me, leads me to Italy. This year, i stayed 3 nights in Riomaggiorre where I got lost in vineyards and the coastal towns of Cinque Terre. This image captured the moment i arrived in the last town, Monterosso...

History documented...

2011-05-03T03:37:00.000-07:00

Recently I have come across the work of Albert Khan and have been both moved and inspired. Not a photographer himself, but a financier in the early 1900s, who funded photographers to travel the globe documenting the diversity of human existence. His aim was to promote understanding and peace by documenting varying cultures.

The BBC have put together a documentary showcasing his works alongside an insightful commentary of the Balkan Wars 8 October 1912 – 18 July 1913.

Here are links to the 3 parts which can be watched via you tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWeU5OexIls&eurl=http://sataniel.blog.com.mk/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-J5XptDYGY&eurl=http://sataniel.blog.com.mk/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6au2__F1Hs&eurl=http://sataniel.blog.com.mk/

...and if you get really hooked on his photography, like i have.

You can see his work at the museum in Paris.
Albert Kahn, museum and gardens
10-14, rue du Port
92100 Boulogne-Billancourt
http://www.albert-kahn.fr/english/

The most important commission of all...

2011-04-25T03:39:00.000-07:00

My brother's wedding bands...
Made from 18ct Pd White Gold for Theo and Elsa's wedding on 16th March 2011.
Photo by Michael Comninus

Words to be inspired by...

2011-04-19T00:01:00.000-07:00

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

— Maya Angelou

A quote to live by...

2011-04-18T23:58:00.001-07:00

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

— Maya Angelou

Elvie's Charm

2011-04-04T20:45:00.000-07:00

Two of my favourite clients have found me again to commission a charm for their daughter's first birthday.

The petals at the front slide across to reveal Elvie's name.
HAPPY 1st Birthday Elvie x

Tweety's Ios Heart...

2011-03-29T18:42:00.000-07:00

Recently a friend I met in Greece, lets call him 'Tweety', sent me a little parcel in the mail to do with what i like. It was a pebble in the shape of heart which he found on the Greek island of Ios during his summer of 2010. Found amongst the abundance of rocks on greek beaches, this was special because of its shape and the moment of discovery was shared with someone special he also found on the beaches of Ios.

Tweety's Ios Heart...

New Jewellery works available online...

2011-02-15T22:25:00.000-08:00

New Encha works are now available via my online store
www.marisa-online.com

Story...

2011-01-22T04:15:00.001-08:00

Dear friend Monique Germon has launched her new online store, entitled STORY: a tale in 2 parts.

In her words...
S T O R Y is the curation of ideas through product, word & the exploration of a new kind of narrative.

We take pleasure in exhibiting the work of individuals who make a significant contribution through the production of exceptional art & design.

We also take great pleasure in exhibiting the brands of like-minded others that produce items that transcend conventional market standards.

S T O R Y reveres authenticity above all & pays homage to this as a style unto itself. In other words, were born rural and remain so.

Most importantly, we honour the act of storytelling as an art form.

You will find some of my work in the jewellery category!

A love for all things tribal and Ethnic...

2010-12-27T18:49:00.001-08:00

Everything to do with my work is inspired by nature and my organic environment.

My jewellery related inspiration and what I choose to wear is entirely inspired by Tribal and Ethnic jewellery. To anyone who has met me, they would have seen me with a few pieces i have made but also large earrings, chunky necklaces and all things tribal.

There is something in its honest design and craftsmanship which I admire.

TRIBU is a site which I recently came across that I thought i would share.

Also visit:
http://www.ethnicjewellery786.com/
http://www.organicjewelry.com/index.html
http://www.gekajewellery.co.za/bin/geka/index.php

I'm home! Let's put on a night of jewellery...

2010-12-08T21:46:00.000-08:00

Yep, Finally made it back to the bench, so i'm clearing out the studio of old work to start fresh over the xmas break back in Brisbane.

You are invited to preview my works which include jewellery, sketches and gift cards.

Delectable nibblies will be provided and you are welcome to purchase a refreshment from the bar before making your way upstairs .

Thursday, 16 December 6-9pm
UPSTAIRS @ Lock ‘n’ Load,
142 Boundary Street, West End, Brisbane.

You are welcome to bring friends and family to come along for a drink, shop, even a welcome home cuddle!

For more information,
marisa@marisa-online.com
www.marisa-online.com

A love affair with Sea Urchins...

2010-10-20T03:36:00.000-07:00

3 years abroad
2 summers in Greece and my love affair with Sea Urchins continue...

I've snorkeled to find them.
Eaten them.
Cast them.
And of course, transformed them into something wearable.

I can't wait to get back to the bench this December...

Walking Through and Looking Up...

2010-07-29T14:16:00.000-07:00

In 2008/2009, my work became represented by Heafford and Hall and Papered Parlour in London.

Recently, these works were printed and purchased by some clients of Heafford and Hall in London. Just thought i would share the final result. They are part of my range of still images i have taken on my many travels entitled 'Walking through and looking up'.

When 2 became 1... Became Complete.

2010-03-06T07:36:00.000-08:00

After 2 years of marriage, Renee finally requested the 'engagement ring' to match the wedding band I made back in 2007.

This ring has been 3 years in the making and with such beautiful clients as Renee and Kriss, the design was the result of patience for all the elements to come together (and for me to finally return to my bench). I have always enjoyed making jewellery for this couple as they have such appreciation for nature that I can design with immense creative freedom.

These rings were cast from found willow branches and leaf collected from one of my many hikes in the 3 years living in Tasmania. The stone is 1.62ct Australian Sapphire set into 18ct Pd White Gold.

Catching up with Renee and Kriss recently took me back to when i was living in this quaint little house in Launceston making their wedding rings from Willow branches I sourced from a local river bank, and the Maritime College. My living room was filled with twigs and leaves that fed the fire to toast my marshmallows as I worked.

Sigh.
They were special times in a special place.

Getting lost in the tropics...

2010-01-26T23:57:00.000-08:00

My second day in Cairns was a hunting adventure. A hunt for the mystical tree the locals call 'the Curtain Fig Tree'. This 800 year old Fig Tree fell against another tree at some stage during its life. The strangling vines then began to grow down with the tree at such an angle that it created this beautiful curtain effect.

Merry Bag of Presents Under the Tree...

2009-12-16T17:17:00.000-08:00

Amalfi Coast and Rome

2009-11-01T11:52:00.000-08:00

After 6 months in Corfu, a dear friend and I decided to undertake the windy road trip of the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy. The unpredictable lanes and chaotic road rules were every bit the adventure.

The cliff side bends of the Amalfi Coast line are never ending from Sorrento to Solerno. Every angle of this region is truly extraordinary. In 4 days, we were able to take our time and visit each of the small villages in between. These included Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. I was overwhelmed at the lost city of Pompeii and excited to experience the crater of my first volcano: Mount Versuvius at 1281m above sea level.

My italian was non-existant but that did not stop me from attempting to ask for directions where possible. The people were beautiful and always helped with exaggerated hand gestures and warm expressions. In the end, we found our destinations and made many friends along the way.

Kythera...

2009-09-03T11:13:00.000-07:00

After spending almost 4 months in Corfu understanding my maternal side of the family, I have taken 5 days out to visit another small Ionian Island, Kythera to see where my paternal side came from.

As you can tell from this photo - paradise!

I met many family members I never knew I had and got spat on (a Greek blessing) which made me feel very welcome on the island.

The Ionian islands are situated on the Western part of the mainland of Greece and are comprised of 7 islands. All my grandparents came from three of these islands, essentially making me a true Ionian islander. :) My next island on my the wish list is Ithaka...

BIG move to a little Island...

2009-07-27T08:57:00.001-07:00

It has been a while between blogs - and with great reason.

In May 2009, I moved to a little island, called Corfu, located on the north-western part of Greece. With mountainous views of Albania, Mediterranean weather and the island lifestyle, I have quickly slowed down my hectic London pace to just sit and get back to nature. (About time i'd say too).

So this 6 months is a retreat back to nature and back to the inspiration that fuels my practice. I'm not sure what to expect from the collection that i hope to make by the end of it but as there is not much fungus here, the work will definitely be different.

To understand why I have chosen Corfu - it is simple. The picture attached is my beautiful grandmother's house dating back to the 1930's (ish) which i have finally located after a few weeks of roaming around blindly with this photo and greek letters which to a local may have made some sense. She is the one to whom i have changed my name so the connection is as special as one can be between a grandmother and a granddaughter.

THE PAPERED PARLOUR LAUNCH: An Open Day of Free Events

2009-04-09T07:14:00.000-07:00

Saturday 2 May 2009
Come and launch The Papered Parlour in style - with a day of free events and taster sessions.

I will be selling some jewellery in the Craft Kiosk - Please come along and show your support! I hope to see you there. x

10.30am - 12.30pm
Exhibition Preview: What Comes Around
Katherine May and Clara Vuletich ‘upcycle’ mid century furniture with pre loved fabrics. Featuring contemporary quilted upholstery alongside hand printed wallpaper.

11.30am – 3.30pm
Craft Kiosk
Shop at our bustling indoor market showcasing inspirational work by some of London’s top designer-makers.

12.30pm – 3.30pm
The Great Proletarian Cloths Swap
From Hermes to High Street, come along to swap and customise unwanted items of clothing. With designers on hand to help you cut, print and sew your way to couture heaven - you’re guaranteed to leave with a fabulous addition to your wardrobe.

4pm - 6pm
Tea Dance
Enjoy a slice of mid-century glamour. Expect top notch tea and indulgent cakes accompanied by music hall legend Vic Charters.

ALL EVENTS FREE!
The Papered Parlour
7 Prescott Place
London SW4 6BS

We’re a hop, skip and a jump away by bus, train or tube.
Bus: Clapham High Street
Tube: Clapham Common
Train: Clapham High Street

A great day for our forests and freedom of speech

2009-03-31T05:34:00.000-07:00

I have to share this and to save time, i'm just going to take this extract directly from the Wilderness Society Website...

$3.5 million damages claim turns into $350,000 payment to The Wilderness Society (WOOHOOOOOOO!)

The tables have turned on woodchip company Gunns Ltd and its four-year long legal action in the Victorian Supreme Court against The Wilderness Society is over. Its claims for $3.5 million in damages have turned into a $350,000 payment to The Wilderness Society.
In a settlement finalised on 16 March, 2009, Gunns will pay The Wilderness Society $350,000 in costs and discontinue its legal action against The Wilderness Society and individuals either currently or formally with The Wilderness Society – Alec Marr, Leanne Minshull and Heidi Douglas.

"This is a significant win for free speech in Australia. The fact that Gunns now has to pay money to The Wilderness Society after claiming for the past four years that The Wilderness Society owed it $3.5 million demonstrates that the legal action was an empty case from the beginning," former defendant and The Wilderness Society's Executive Director Alec Marr said.

Ruby Pear

2009-03-29T12:39:00.000-07:00

New gallery to be launched in Launceston
Ruby Pear
Initiated by Rachael Hilliard, Ruby Pear will be open from April showcasing many Tasmanian talents.
Launch date: 4th April 2009
Opening Hours Wed-Sun 9-30-7.00
45 Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tasmania.

Ruby Pear will be showcasing some of my 'melting point' series.

New Gallery in London...

2009-03-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

Heafford and Hall
www.thepaperedparlour.co.uk
www.heaffordandhall.co.uk

Heafford + Hall is an art and design studio with an exhibition space set up in 2008 to offer tailor-made contemporary art and design solutions to corporate and private clients.

Located off Clapham High Street, the studio is open by appointment 10am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Works represented through the gallery will be my 2D artworks. These include some ink sketches of trees and graphic images from my greeting cards. Visit my journal page to see those images.

Workshop in London
I will be conducting a 1 day workshop in May 2009 – ‘How to make a ring in a day’
To book, please contact Heafford and Hall.
Be quick, only 10 places available.

The Dazzlers of England.

2009-02-19T23:54:00.000-08:00

2008/2009, I worked for just over 2 months for Dazzle- London. The hub of jewelley talent from the UK. Whilst working there, I had the pleasure of meeting some talented and beautiful jewellers.
They included Becky Crow, Clara Breen, Jenny LlewelLyn, Anna Wales, Beth Gilmour, Natalie Ryde and Annabet Wyndham.

The Art of Adventure Photography

2009-02-17T08:58:00.000-08:00

The Art of Adventure Photography - Without sounding like a total gushing groupie, I have to spread the word of this outstandingly talented photographer I have recently come across through itunes (of all places!).

I have lost myself fumbling through Bruce Percy's Photography and watching his Podcasts.

This scottish photographer has taken me back on some of my adventures by looking at his work as has travelled to many of the places I have been and to exact locations i have stood. These included Patagonia, Norway, Morocco, Scotland, and New Zealand. Other destinations he has captured are places I have longed wished to visit - these include Iceland, Easter Island, Cambodia and Portugal.

I can say nothing else about his work other than - he just gets it!

I highly recommend downloading his podcasts and submerge into these destinations through his lens and his words.

The Real Price of Gold

2009-02-17T07:49:00.000-08:00

Today I spent my afternoon clicking through the National Geographic Website and came across this article 'The Real Price of Gold' by Brook Larmer. We are entering this ethically aware trend to know how and where our everyday objects are made. Thus, we are given the opportunity to make that choice to purchase eco-friendly and ethically responisbly.

In my small bubble world of jewellery, I was made graphically aware with 'Blood Diamond' of how important it is to ethically purchase stones and beads. This article, i read today brings to light how gold is sourced.

In the past 8 years gold prices have soared 235%. (Makes me wish i had invested all my hard earned money in gold bars). Today, the big gold mines are reaching far ends of the earth in search of what is left in the earth to mine - including 3 miles above sea level to La Rinconada in Peru. These workers are not paid to risk their lives mining for gold. They have to battle with the high altitude of the andes and of course the terrible working conditions forced upon them. These workers are not even paid for the time they work. Instead, they are allocated 1 day to mine for as much as they can carry with the hope they find a little gold flicker in their sack.

I hear Scotland calling...

2009-01-14T14:13:00.000-08:00

As I have been warned by many people who have visited Edinburgh - yes i LOVED it! and YES I WANT TO LIVE THERE! However before I get too ahead of myself with enthusiasm for the energetically arty town in Scotland, I am reminded of just how cold I was on my journey there. Squashed into a little red combie, called Nutmeg (with no heating in the front) and 4 Aussie girls - we headed as north as we could get in our little bus to explore Scotland for New Year 08/09.

We stayed a few nights in Edinburgh and 1 night in Aviemore and a few random nights along the way at service stops where I have NO idea where we were. Edinburgh was every bit the vibrant, energetic creative town an artist would enjoy living. However, the real highlight was the day we left to head north to Inverness. Unfortunately, our lack of heating in the van caused our windscreen to freeze and we were forced to pull over on the side of the road. As fate played it, we ended in the ski resort town of Aviemore. A Quaint, bustling little town where we managed to have a great night of laughs in a few pubs and met some colourful locals. The next morning, cold, tired and hungover - we all witnessed the beauty of the area we were in. It almost looked like someone had dusted icing sugar around us.

Now back in London, I am missing Nutmeg, Scotland and the open road. I am counting down the days till my next adventure...
Paris!!!

A bike ride around Stavanger...

2008-10-01T05:57:00.000-07:00

My jewellery has made it to Norway!

2008-09-29T09:38:00.000-07:00

I have sold a collection of works to a beautiful jewellery store in Stavanger, Norway. Works include the leaf ring and a range of melting point stud earrings that are quickly getting snapped up!

So if your first response is, where is Stavanger? Well, the little yellow dot on the map to the left should answer that question. It is situated at the South West of Norway.

So if you are in this side of the world or this side of Norway, please drop by and see Kirsti. Her english is far superior to any tourist norwegian you could throw at her.

Gullsmed Kluge
Søregata 11,4006 Stavanger
Storhaug (Sentrum Øst)
p: 51 89 00 82

Craft Revolution

2008-06-03T19:55:00.000-07:00

Curated by the talented Cate Brown, below is an introduction to a new exhibition opening in June 2008 entitled CRAFT REVOLUTION.
My SYMBIOSIS work will be featured at the exhibition.

Craft Revolution
5 June to 13 July 2008

Craft Revolution explores the idea that craft is radical and revolutionary.

Rejecting the dominant culture of consumption and the loss of community, craft is a means of creation and engagement that is slow, purposeful and often cooperative. It is this rejection of the dominant consumptive culture and the return to historic or traditional practices that makes craft revolutionary.

Craft Revolution is a celebration of craft in all its naïve and sophisticated forms. The exhibition intends to reclaim the word craft and reject the negative associations this term has acquired. Essentially, Craft Revolution recognises the importance of a practice that has been a part of all cultures for thousands of years and rejoices in the impact craft has had and continues to have on the world.

Curated by Cate Brown, QUT Art Museum Intern
Presented by QUT Art Museum, Brisbane, Australia

Just a quick update on the latest with Craft Revolution, which opens at QUT Art Museum next week. Artists being featured in the exhibition are:

* Andrea Fisher
* Ann-Maree Hanna
* Clara Ngala Inkamala
* Elaine Kngwarria Namatjira
* Joanna Bone
* Judith Inkamala
* Marisa Molin
* Maribella Ngallametta
* Peace Woolla
* Rotanna Ngallametta
* Tallulah Filloy

Perito Moreno

2008-05-16T12:51:00.000-07:00

Visiting Perito Moreno has been one of those experiences that has stayed with me. Even now, i write this a month after i visited, yet i still remember that sinking feeling of being insignificant next to something so majestic.

As I travel, so many towns blur together and become distant memories until I look back at the photos. This one day can be recalled so clearly and entirely at any moment when I hear its name mentioned.

I hope to return one day.

Patagonia: the search for adventure has been found...

2008-04-26T10:13:00.000-07:00

My new location of inspiration.

I sit in an internet cafe in the town of El Calafate, just past the boarder of Chile into Argentina. My purse reinbursed with Argentinian Pesos and the Chilean Pesos neatly put to one side of my wallet for when i return to Santiago.

I've only been in Patagonia a week, and already I have my bus ticket in my hand for the next town north – El Chalten. It seems we have arrived just weeks past the tourist season so there are many tours closed down in the south, so north we head. Puerto Natales being a major highlight thus far – Torres Del Paine and the glaciers Monte Balmaceda and Serrano. It was an epic 3 days of constant amazment and adventure.

So much in the vegetation is familiar of Tasmania. However the winds here, stronger than anythinng i've had to walk against. At one stage you feel like you are pulling off some gravity free Michael Jackson moves as you fight against the arctic winds of the South.

Every angle in the distance is rich with snow capped mountains and autumn shades. I'm in my element of inspiration. This is what I have enjoyed the most. Despite hating the cold winds, this moist vegetation which thrives fungus and lush forests is my haven. One day, I'd like to return and do the hike – the 5-7 day 'w' formation hike that takes you further into Torres Del paine. For now, however, i'm settling for the glacial experience. 1 after another. Tomorrow i head to Puerta Morono – The highlight of Patagnia, Argentina.

This picture was taken from a farm we had lunch at on the day we went visiting the 2 Glaciers near Torres Del Paine. This image is the typical shot of a tree used on a lot of merchandising in Patagonia. Wind swept with so much force, the tree began to grow horizontally.

Cuzco, Peru.

2008-03-16T13:31:00.000-07:00

Hola!

Today, i'm writing from my hotel in cuzco, Peru. I'm only two days away from starting the inca trail to machu picchu so i'm taking my time, relaxing and adjusting to the altitude. In Cuzco, i'm currently at 3,399 metres above sea level. From what i understand, the highest peak of machu picchu will be approx 4,500 metres. It isn't until i start walking up and down hill that the altitude seems to bother me. I can not say the same for some of the members in my travelling party. They have reacted as i do with any form of motion sickness. We all soldier on and keep focusing on the positives though - the adventure of the andes.

I have recently visited Nasca (seen some of the nasca lines in the desert), many mummies, an oasis, ballestos islands, Arequipa, Colca Canyons and now Cuzco. I cannot post all my photos on the blog, however, i will aim to set a flicker site with more photos that will be able to be accessed.

Whilst visiting the Colca Canyon, we reached a point of 4910metres above sea level. We only stopped for the recommended 5 minutes before scurrying back to the bus and continuing back to Arequipa. Whilst at the Colca Canyons, we saw the condor. A bird that is the largest flying bird in the world with a wing span of 3 metres. Its flight was effortless as it glided throughout the canyon.

Nightly, we have been enjoying the local delicacies. These have included the Pisco sour (YUM!) Guinea Pig and Alpaca. What can i say - when in Peru...
The alpacas and llamas have been such a highlight for me to have seen them on mass.But nothing compares to the landscape. The imposing mountains at every turn in the background is overwhelming and makes my soul smile just that little more each day. A little reminiscent of Tasmania but on such a grander scale that no photo will do them justice.

Lima, Peru

2008-03-08T17:35:00.000-08:00

I have been in Lima now for a week. Slowly i have become very comfortable in this city. My spanish is better than what it was several days ago but still - it isn't wonderful. It is suprising how quickly you adapt to new places and understand the odd word or too.

I took a few days out of Lima and travelled to Punta Hermosa, a beach town approxiately 1 hour drive south of Lima. The apartment was smelly with mold and cigarettes but the beach was enjoyable. I'm slowly learning to relax and do nothing as when i travel to beaches, i usually undertake coastal walks. Not knowing how safe the area was, i adapted to what the locals do - sit under an umbrella ALL day sipping beers and eating ice-cream. There was the occasional swim but i think here it is more about the sunbaking. Tomorrow Bek and I start our tour towards Macchu Picchu. We will be travelling south to Pisco then East towards Cuzco where the 4 day trek to Macchu Picchu begins. At the end of the 20 day tour, we will finish in Lapaz, Bolivia.

My island home

2008-02-23T00:11:00.000-08:00

I spent a few beautiful overcast days on Russell Island last week. Russell Island is situated off Redland Bay in Brisbane and is close to Stradbroke Island. The picture above is the view off the backyard of Leon's house.

Life certainly can't get any better when you are enjoying the sunset over the water.

We went out in the tinny and saw turtles pop out of the water and eagles glide above us. On low tide, i got in the gum boots and out in the mangroves to take a few shots. I thought i would share them...

Old Growth Forest - Gone forever?

2008-01-19T20:47:00.000-08:00

I travelled back to Tasmania 1 more time over Dec/Jan 08 for a friend's wedding. At the same time, i gave myself a week to travel around the south west of Tasmania to explore the old growth forests of Tasmania. This includes the Upper Florentine, and the Styx. I came across some protesters living in the trees. My heart goes out to these people as they perform an act of pure love for the forest. They understand, more than any government, the importance of them.

As i entered the protest site, there was a huge banner. (picture attached) The bold words of 'Old Forests store more carbon' www.coolforests.org - stared at me and i had to take a photo to remind myself to look up the website at a later date.

As i proceeded through the camp site I met a few friendly, welcoming and smoked dreadlocked protesters. They proceeded to tell me the bull dozers were to arrive on the 7th January 2008 to start logging the upper florentine. Not knowing what day it was as they had been living in the forest for some time, we realised it would be in less than 5 days.

Now as that deadline has passed, i know not if the forest is gone or if they won the battle of their tree top protest. I do know that the walk i did to reach the Upper Florentine lookout was worth more than the woodchips that the forest would turn into - had Gunns and Forest Tasmania had their way.

When i got back home, i did look up the www.coolforests.org website and below is an extract i found interesting...

Old Growth Forests - Global Carbon Sinks
Like a giant safe-deposit box, old growth forests lock in vast amounts of carbon. As trees and undergrowth grow they draw in carbon dioxide. Over centuries, this carbon is slowly cycled into woody debris and forest soils. Ancient old growth trees, can store tonnes of carbon. After hundreds of years, old growth forests can contain over 1200 tonnes of carbon per hectare (Dean, C. et al 2003).

Unfortunately much of Australia's remaining old growth forest is threatened by logging.

Research shows that it is better, for climate change, to leave old growth forests in the ground rather than logging them and converting them to regrowth or plantations. As forests age, they build up a larger capacity to store carbon in wood, soil and woody debris. Logging undermines this capacity.

American and European research indicates that, because old growth forests are able to store much larger amounts of carbon, conversion of old growth forests to younger forests will lead to massive carbon losses to the atmosphere (Harmon, M. et al 1990, Schulze E. et al 2000). Australian research also demonstrates that, when an old growth forest is logged and converted to regrowth forest managed on 80 year rotations, the carbon storage capacity is reduced by two thirds (Dean, C. et al 2003). Logging old growth forests results in a major climate change impact.

Based on these studies, the carbon dioxide emissions from Victoria’s logging alone is estimated to be almost 10 million tonnes. This is the equivalent to the emissions generated by adding almost 2.4 million cars onto the roads each year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

2007-12-19T02:39:00.000-08:00

MERRY Bag of pressies under your tree.
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Relaxing New Year!

SCHMIK - extended trading hours

2007-12-19T02:02:00.000-08:00

SCHMIK will now be open 7 days a week 11am - 4pm.

The store will be closed for the holiday season:
CLOSED 25 December - Christmas Day
CLOSED 31 December - New Year's Eve
CLOSED 1 January - New Year's Day

I will be manning the store on XMAS eve, i hope to see you there!

SCHMIK - hand-crafted art and design store by Brisbane artists

2007-11-26T01:06:00.000-08:00

You are invited to the official opening of SCHMIK

A team of 9 artists are sailing into - Portside - Brisbane’s latest social hub this Christmas with the opening of a temporary artist space selling hand-made, one-of-a-kind jewellery, paintings, photography, fashion, digital video, fashion, artist books, purses, and body products.

Opening Saturday 8th December, until Monday 31st January, Schmik will allow savvy Brisbanites the chance to buy something extra special for a friend or family member which has been hand-crafted and designed byBrisbane’s most talented artists.

Schmik will include:
Jewellery and Gift cards by Marisa Molin
Photography by Romy Willing
Paintings by Simon Degroot
Purses by Rebekah Coffey
Body Products by Annie Burns
Fashion by Anna Varendorff
Artist books by Hiromi Tango
Jewellery by Eliza Tee
Digital Video by Janice Kuckowski

Schmik opening party is on Saturday 8th December 6-9pm,
and will entertain with snacks, refreshments, free hugs by Molly and Hiromi and some live music.

Schmik, Shop 2 (ex ’Licious store) The Fresh Food Market,
Ground Floor Portside Wharf
will be open Friday 1pm–8pm
Saturday/Sunday 11am-4pm
or by appointment.

The academy Art & Design magazine 2007

2007-11-13T15:58:00.001-08:00

The University of tasmania released a new publication this year. the academy Art & Design Magazine: 2007. This is an exerpt from the publication where I have been included to discuss my first public art commission for the Mater Mother's Hospital.

Singapore Design Festival 2007

2007-11-11T18:29:00.000-08:00

I'm off!

From 27th november - 3 December, I will be in Singapore as a Tasmanian Jeweller representative from the Singular and Multiple Exhibition. Jeanette James and I have been successful in receiving the Artbridge Grant from Arts Tasmania to attend. This exhibition, hosted at Curiocity Gallery, has been picked up and is now an official event for the Singapore Design Festival 2007.

Venue : Curiocity Gallery @ NAFA Campus 2
Date : 28 Nov - 08 Dec
Time: 11AM – 6PM, Monday – Sunday
http://app.singaporedesignfestival.com/

Artist Talk

2007-10-24T23:17:00.000-07:00

Greetings!!

I'm doing a brief artist talk on Friday, 26 October 2007
@ Artisan (previously known as Craft QLD)
381 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
1030am - 1230pm

For more info CLICK HERE

Hope to see some of you there. Sorry for the late notice.

Quality Brissie Talent

2007-10-09T21:52:00.000-07:00

My wonderfully talented friend, Janice Kuczkowski, was involved with the Young Brisbane Artists Exhibition at Metro Arts this month.

Below is an excerpt from the website discussing Janice's work.

EXPERIMENTATION IN LIMITS OF TOLERANCE #5

Sneezing was once thought to involve an individual’s heart stopping and their soul escaping through their mouth and nostrils. Working from this myth, Janice Kuczkowski attempts to capture the soul of her subjects in Experimentation in the Limits of Tolerance #5, a series of digital video portraits.

Against a black backdrop, Kuczkowski’s subjects are split from the upper torso diagonally, horizontally or vertically; the remaining half is then mirrored on the other side of the screen. Each of the five subjects are filmed as they attempt to sneeze. In anticipation of the oncoming sneeze, their bodies convulse and their eyelids pull shut; before they are able to execute a sneeze, however, their movements are replayed at varying speeds and the sequence is ruptured by jump-cuts. Frames cut between moments of the subject’s bodies preparing for the expulsion of breath and the changing of the angle at which the screen is split.

In these physically demanding moments, Kuczkowski presents us with the possibility – perhaps never to be realised – of capturing the true subject. In doing so, Kuczkowski echoes concerns expressed by artists such as Bill Viola – with whom Kuczkowski shares formal similarities – and Francis Bacon. As the sneeze momentarily takes hold of the subject, they lose their self-consciousness before the camera, analogous to the loss of the heartbeat in the myth of the sneeze. No longer self-conscious, the subjects of Kuczkowski’s portraits appear to drop their veneer, letting their unmediated self (soul) escape temporarily. Kuczkowski’s subjects, like Bacon’s, are presented in their fervent and visceral form. What Kuczkowski envisions, however, is the movement which takes place between Bacon’s violent lines. Kuczkowski’s careful editing draws the viewer’s attention to the barely visible movements of the subject’s flesh clinging to their bones in tense anticipation.

Not only a contemplation of the possibility of portraiture, Kuczkowski’s Experimentation in the Limits of Tolerance #5 references its own medium. Moving image feeds the viewer’s anticipation of the next frame, akin to the way in which Kuczkowski’s individual tries to anticipate when their oncoming sneeze will finally arrive. Just as the finial event of sneezing brings relief after the build up, so does the last frame of a film. In Experimentation in the Limits of Tolerance #5, however, the subjects never reach this moment of full release. Moreover, the viewer watching the video’s subjects is also left without reprieve since the images play before them on loop.

WORDS: Ellie Buttrose

Tell Mr Smith...

2007-10-09T00:55:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

A request for your help. The organisation Banktrack.org, a web operation tracking global finance, is running an online slide show displaying the pristine waterways and native forests before flashing scenes of mown-down forests. You can access this presentation by going to:

http://www.tellmrsmith.org/

At the conculsion of the presentation is a letter to Mr Smith, the new CEO of the ANZ Bank, Gunns' bank since 1995, has yet to decide whether it will fund the project. The bank has commissioned its own indepentent technical review, as it is a signatory to the Equator Principles on socially responsible lending practices. With the current liquidity crisis (post the sub-prime morgage fiasco and the consequent fallout), the inability to finance this mill may be our last hope of stopping it.

You can influence Mr Smith by sending this letter to him online. You can amend the letter if you wish.

And tell all your friends, please

www.tellmrsmith.org
http://www.tellmrsmith.org/
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Oh no!!!

2007-09-17T16:17:00.000-07:00

Gunns Ltd is ready to start construction on its proposed pulp mill in a matter of weeks. The Wildnerness society's challenge to the fast-tracked federal government assessment process of Gunns Ltd's proposed pulp mill has been rejected in the Federal Court.

What does this mean? (exert taken from www.wilderness.org.au)
Logging and land clearing release massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and destroy precious carbon banks that have been accumulating over centuries.

If Gunns have their way, they will build this polluting pulp mill, burn our native forests and ancient ecosystems for power generation AND continue export woodchipping.

Some consequences are irreversible, such as the extinction of our struggling wildlife. For example, scientists predict a 97% risk of extinction for the endangered Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle in North East Tasmania.

The pulp mill alone would contribute more than 110 million tonnes of carbon pollution to our atmosphere every 25 years - that's equivalent to all transport on Tasmania's roads for the next 80 years!

If this pulp mill goes ahead, generations to come will be dealing with the opportunity we lost - they will be the ones to face the forest destruction, the impact on climate change, the massive air and water pollution, and be condemned to the task of repairing the damage of a poor decision made today.

If you feel the sense of loss that will occur if this mill goes ahead, please make a donation to help stop Gunns Ltd's outrageous pulp mill, and to protect our forests, wildlife and climate for today and for future generations. I have spent many months living in the Tamar, hence my passion for this cause. My friend's home 'Toad Hall' is based along the river and was one of the most special times i had spent in Tasmania over the past 3 years. To think a smelly, polluting mill may affect the tranquility of that area - well, it simply is a depressing thought!

If you are interested to learn more, please visit www.wilderness.org and help! This is a travesty for locals to the Tamar and Launceston.

Marisa's online shop.

2007-09-12T21:50:00.001-07:00

It is finally here - my online shop.

www.marisamolin.etsy.com

I have just finished uploading my greeting cards series. I'll be updating the jewellery soon, i promise! (keep in mind the prices are in $US)

Happy Shopping!

Yellow monday

2007-09-12T15:47:00.000-07:00

I have just discovered a wonderfully talented like minded Illustrator from Sydney who works under the name Yellow Monday.

Linda Kruger works in ink, pencil and digital prints. Her blog is definately worth a visit.

What does contemporary jewellery mean anyway?

2007-08-31T03:08:00.000-07:00

Benjamin Lignel from Bethel, Metalsmith Magazine, attempts to answer this question...
http://www.klimt02.net/forum/index.php?item_id=7624

an excerpt from the article:
'Contemporary Jewellery is a type of practice - understood as the contemporary offspring of a craft-based design activity that finds its origin in medieval workshops. Such a definition stresses contemporary jewellery’s historical past, and finds antecedents in the British and American Arts & Crafts movements, the renewed late XIXth century interest in manual skills (as a last stand against industrialisation), and the emergence of radical jewellery movements in the 60s: it underlines the notions of individuality, craftsmanship, and its troubled relationship to the production mainstream; or a type of object: poised between high-street jewellery and art (the former’s glorified other, the latter’s poor relative), we know what it’s not (‘just’ manufactured artefacts for wearing), and what it wants to be (the expression of individual talent that reflects on, and sometimes influences, contemporary culture), much less what it is.'

image credits:Benjamin Lignel
Ring: Happy family NHS 2002
Rubber, gauze, ink
Set of two adhesive rings, edition of 300
Photograph by Joel Degen (London)

STUDIO SALE - success!

2007-08-20T21:31:00.000-07:00

The sale was a success! Everyone involved benefited by the mass crowds that gathered at the Powerhouse on wednesday.

Thankyou to everyone who helped out and was involved - especially Tim Walker from the powerhouse gallery and Louise thrush for assisting with me on the night.

Artists included: Marisa Molin, Fernando DoCampo, Joleen Jenkin, Tim Chatwin, Lucy Cameron,Sonja Brough, Mairi Ward, and Evan Thien.

STUDIO SALE - everything must go!

2007-08-07T17:23:00.000-07:00

Don't miss your opportunity to buy local handmade arts and crafts at studio prices.
@ Powerhouse above blue cafe, inveresk, Launceston.
5-8pm.
Cash sales only.

Everyone is invited!!!

Fireworks are legal...

2007-07-29T01:06:00.000-07:00

fireworks are legal in tassie! The three grannys from granville st decided to have an anti xmas in july party last night. Complete with our own freaks and fireworks.

she has grown branches...

2007-07-25T20:09:00.000-07:00

SHE IS GROWING!

The xmas tree looking creation in the background will be welded ontop of the tree shown on the left of the picture.

Thanks must go to Franko, Jurko and UAP for their continued support and skill in getting the sculpture this far!

When two become one...

2007-07-17T05:03:00.000-07:00

Entitled 'when two become one', these rings were inspired by the story of Renee and Kriss' long friendship and when they decided to stand in front of all their friends and family and become one.

The rings were cast in 18ct white gold from a willow branch collected in Launceston.

Congrats Renee and Kriss - good luck with your happy day :)

i have joined Facebook...

2007-07-12T06:02:00.000-07:00

www.facebook.com

Maria Island

2007-07-02T05:45:00.000-07:00

From 25-28 June, i went for a 4 day bike/hike around Maria Island. Now a national park, this stunning landscape was previously a cement works, gaol, whaling station, farming land and a penitentiary in the 1830s.

On the last day, at low tide, we climbed down to the painted cliffs to see this marvel. just BEAUTIFUL!

'NO MILL! Shame on Gunns.'

2007-06-20T21:06:00.000-07:00

On the 16th June 2007 more than 11,000 people came together to protest against the proposed Pulp Mill for the Tamar Valley.
Even my mum from Brisbane joined in the march from City Park to Civic Centre.

The wilderness society put up a good fight and do a great job! Read more at this link...
http://www.wilderness.org.au/campaigns/forests/tasmania/gunns_proposed_pulp_mill/pulp-mill-rally-jun07/

SYMBIOSIS - the relationship between the body and adornment

2007-05-28T21:58:00.001-07:00

A Masters of Contemporary Arts Graduate Exhibition by Marisa Molin

OPENING NIGHT: 15th June 2007
s.p.a.c.e. gallery. Scotch Oakburn College, 85 Penquite Road, Launceston.
Exhibition continues till 29 June 2007
Gallery opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Symbiosis is a close ecological relationship between the individuals of two (or more) different species. Sometimes, a symbiotic relationship benefits both species. Sometimes however, one species benefits at the other’s expense, and in other cases neither species benefit.

Symbiosis, in relation to my project, is a collection of adornment inspired by Tasmania fungus and saprophytes and its relationship with its environment. I have replaced fungus with adornment and the environment with the body. These works aim to redefine jewellery as simple objects of desire and create adornment that relates to the part of the body it belongs to by feeding or growing from it. The work is part of the wearer and not just an item that is worn for decoration.

Catch of the day!

2007-05-07T18:31:00.000-07:00

The easter bunny left eggs for me in the form of sea urchins as i found these on a coastal walk on the north east coast of Tasmania on easter sunday.

Cyberactivism for Tasmania's Ancient forests

2007-04-22T19:44:00.000-07:00

Destruction of Australia's ancient forests in Tasmania is occuring on an industrial scale at an unrelenting rate, and is sanctioned by the Tasmanian Government and certified internationally by PEFC as sustainable!

Tasmania's unsustainable forestry practices include:

poisoning wildlife - tens of thousands of animals die from 1080 poison yearly
mass conversion of forest to short rotation plantations
fire bombing forest with napalm, producing more than 30% of Tasmania's annual greenhouse gas emissions

PEFC is a global organisation that certifies forestry schemes and the products from them as environmentally sustainable. PEFC approves Tasmanian forest products as sustainable and endorses Australia's forestry practices, including those in Tasmania, where Gunns Ltd woodchips thousands of hectares of native forest every year.

Cyberactivist : noun a person using internet campaigning tools to bring about social or political change.

Take Action: Act now and ask the UK and German governments to withdraw their support of PEFC-approved unsustainable timber from Tasmania

follow this link to take part - every voice counts!https://www.wilderness.org.au/cyberactivist/cyberactions/07_04_pefc_cyberaction.php

New Handmade Market in Brisbane

2007-04-17T17:59:00.000-07:00

The first little market at avid reader bookstore is on friday april 27 from 5.30-8pm. Feast on delightful handmade objects by local makers (just in time for mother's day!)

The little market at avid will be on the last friday of every month, from 5.30pm -8pm. all are welcome.
For more info... littlemarketatavid@gmail.com

The tree is taking form

2007-04-17T17:48:00.000-07:00

The sculpture has transformed from polystyrene to aluminium and bronze. Here are some of the progress shots taken in April. Thankyou to Mary from UAP for supplying the images.

HAPPY easter!

2007-04-08T17:35:00.000-07:00

This image was taken on North East Coast of Tasmania at sunset on Easter Sunday.

No Easter bunny was harmed in the making of this image. ;)

Kiss a tree and make a wish!

2007-03-26T17:17:00.000-07:00

What can i say - it was my birthday and he was the best lookin fella around!

Turning 27 in New Zealand with my best friend and couple of bottles of red wine - left for an interesting evening when we walked through a sculpture park outside Abel Tasman National Park on the way back to our camp site. After a 5 hour hike back from a boat drop off in the middle of the national park, we celebrated the evening by getting frocked up and dining in style.

East Coast Camp...

2007-03-18T18:49:00.000-07:00

16-18 March i went on a relaxing camp trip to the East coast of Tasmania. Roughly around the Bicheno area.

Aaaaaaaah! its good to be back! The weather here is still warm enough to enjoy a swim, surf and the beach. Something tells me it won't stay that way for long.

This piccie was taken at the Chain of Lagoons beach where we camped the second night.

Another day at the office...

2007-02-23T07:51:00.000-08:00

When in Chang Mai...

2007-02-23T07:41:00.000-08:00

Sawatdee Kaa!!

2007-02-23T07:25:00.000-08:00

Sawatdee Kaa!! (hello in Thai) - My 12 day crash tour of Thailand was the eye opening journey i was hoping for. Bangkok was our base and cultural mecca of museums and palaces. While a 3 day trek into the jungle of Chang Mai with 2 friendly guides, a sling shot, elephant ride and bamboo raft down the river made for more of a non stop adventure.

After all that walking in the north, we changed for a 4 day coastal bungalow retreat at Ko Chang with 2 days of Scuba diving.

Not even 24 hours in Australia, and i'm missing my bungalow by the beach. The trek was the overall highlight for me as we were housed and fed by the beautiful hill tribe villagers. Their hospitality was warm and the food was nothing short of yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!

Kiwi Land has come to an end...

2007-02-05T04:12:00.000-08:00

After 17 days travelling the south island of New Zealand, it has come to an end. I had an amazing time with my beautiful travel buddy - bek (pictured together in Milford Sound). I'll try to update my website journal page with more images of the landscapes and walks that we did.

I leave tomorrow for my next adventure... THAILAND!

kiwi land

2007-01-24T13:14:00.000-08:00

Just arrived in Queenstown after 8 days driving around the south island of New Zealand. Time is escaping us very quickly. There is so much to do and see here. Yesterday, Bek and I, hiked up to the Franz Josef Glacier on the west coast. A little bit of magic is a play here.

Apart from the rain, cold winds and higher than normal altitude - this place took my breath away...

My baby is growing!

2007-01-15T23:59:00.000-08:00

Taken 15 January 2006, i stand in front of my maternity tree sculpture for the mater mother's hospital. It's currently in styrofoam and is almost complete in this stage. The next two weeks will be finalising curves and covering the form with plasticine where the texturing process will begin.

A tropical day in a rainforest...

2006-12-23T03:37:00.000-08:00

Friday, 22 December 2006 and it must be the only day it has to pour down with rain and the only day i have planned for a bush walk.

Bek and I drove to Mt Nebo (North West of Brisbane) where we decided to live on the edge and tramp it for about an hour in monsoon like conditions. Drenched through, we surrendered to the weather and retreated to yum cha at china town in Fortitude Valley.

I've been blogged!

2006-12-22T14:37:00.000-08:00

The Carrotbox is an exciting jewellery blog with an archive of information for anyone looking to be inspired. A maker of plastic jewellery herself, there is an online shop and a well researched links page.

http://www.thecarrotbox.com/news/index.asp

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

2006-12-19T03:20:00.000-08:00

Merry bag of pressies under the tree!

Thankyou to everyone for their support in 2006.

See you in the new year!

Warm regards

Marisa Molin

Mater Mother's Public Art - in progress...

2006-12-17T07:07:00.000-08:00

I arrived in Brisbane on the 11th December and have hit the floor running. I've been working with the busy little bees at UAP to get the sculpture under way. Below is the most recent render of the sculpture, alongside one of the guys who is putting the sculpture together. I must give Jurko (pronounced yurko) a lot of the credit for his pattern making skills. Styrofoam is being used for the form making and then it will be cast in aluminium with an intimately textured surface referencing the moreton bay fig tree trunk textures and leaves.

The buds that i have been working on this week (pictured above in wax) will be cast bronze and fibre optics will be travelling through the sculpture to provide the light source to them.

The overall sculpture is going to be measuring approx 8m tall and 2m wide. A scale i have yet to fathom. It is a very exciting process!

My Farewell Picnic at Rosevears

2006-12-17T06:24:00.000-08:00

8 December 2006

A beautiful bunch of friends came together for a picnic by the river at Rosevears to wish me a Merry Christmas and safe travels back to Brisbane for the holiday season.

Red wine, whiskey, cheese and crackers were consumed by the tranquil setting of the river. Alas the next night was spent covered in smoke from the East Coast fires. Hopefully they get under control before too much damage is done to homes and the landscape of our beautiful state.

Thankyou Annie, Gillian, Helene, Alan, Maree, Renee, Nando, Lucy and Angel for coming along.

Christmas Sale & Swap

2006-12-17T05:48:00.000-08:00

That time of year when the MoB crew pool our resources and jewels to set up for our annual sale and artist swap.

Elbows were out and many precious gems were acquired.

Thankyou to everyone for their support this year. And to new comers, be sure to join the mailing list and keep up to date with future sales and exhibitions.

Merry Christmas!

Toad Hall

2006-12-17T04:38:00.000-08:00

November - December 2006 was spent at Toad Hall in Rosevears, Tasmania.

My dear friend Lucy Cameron took me in and gave me my very own room on her property. No electricity reached the small shack that was my room. An outside toilet about 1 km away. A resident possum that only wanted to communicate on my roof at 4:30am every morning. Nightly fires and countless glasses or red wine. The house was an artist's haven. Every corner was inspiration.

Here is the view from outside my room.
Thankyou Lucy, so very much!

hugs x