Firstly, may we apologise profusely to Dave Child and Jay Woods of Flat White Spaces. In a very unintentional error, we ommitted their names yesterday as the brains and brilliance behind the Flat White Spaces art project. Oh whoopsie doo, how very amateur and embarrasing a thing to do! Sorry boys! A big congratulations to you ALL for the marvelous endeavour that Flat White Spaces is.
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And now, in todays post you will find an interview with one of the three, (yes three) marvelous men behind Flat White Spaces, Dave Lydiard.
Find out what their passion is, where they are headed, and how the Gold Coast is going to become a beautiful arts hub because of them.
What was the motivation behind starting up Flat White Spaces?
The motivation behind Flat White was to make the Gold Coast a more visually rich and cultural environment. The Gold Coast is home to some super talented artists who don't get the recognition they deserve, unless they up and move to another city or country. We hope that with time and the help of the community and other like minded groups to change all that.
Who do you hope will be influenced/inspired by what you are doing?Hopefully we can inspire artists of all disciplines to stay on or come to the Gold Coast to exhibit and progress their work. We also hope to help the general population accept and appreciate how valuable art can be to a their community and environment.
What do you find to be the most rewarding thing about working within the Arts spectrum on the Gold Coast?
The most rewarding part about working in the arts scene is seeing an artist who has worked really to progress their works get recognized for it. It also really encouraging to hear how pumped people are when we tell them about our plans for Flat White Spaces and the Gold Coast.
What is the most Challenging?
At this stage, the most challenging part of the project is doing all the planning, paperwork and behind the scenes boring stuff. It's really tough to sit down and do it when there are so many opportunities out there right now but we want to create a solid foundation for Flat White so the project doesn't just roll over and die due to poor initial planning.
Describe the art scene of the Gold Coast through your eyes?
Through our eyes, we feel that up until recently the Coast has been a bit of a cultural wasteland. Things are slowly changing though, with galleries like 19Karen popping up, arts collective Rabbit + Cocoon which will be opening in January and events like Swell Sculpture Festival beginning to get really popular.
What do you wish for the future of art, creativity, and culture on the Coast?
We hope for the Gold Coast to become internationally recognized as a place that accepts, supports, produces and promotes artistic talent...a bit like Melbourne, except with way better weather!
What about the future of Flat White Spaces?
Hopefully, Flat White Spaces can help the Gold Coast become the type of place described in the previous answer...we know the Gold Coast has the talent and people willing to work hard to make the region a cultural and artist powerhouse, and we want to be around when it happens! As for what Flat White Spaces will evolve into, we have our plans...but they are too top secret to say just yet!
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If you are a Gold Coast Artist, would like to find out more about Flat White Spaces, or have a 'flat white space' that might be perfect for filling up with local creative pieces, you can find them at:
http://www.flatwhitespaces.com/
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Showcase Local Creative - Flat White Spaces
Have you heard about the Flat White Spaces project? If not, it is certainly one that you should get invloved in and show support for. Dave Lydiard, Dave Child and Jay Woods, the men behind it all have a passion for supporting and showcasing the talents of artists within the Gold Coast community.
For a long time, there has been a wide-held view that the Coast is devoid of creative talent, a myth which Flat White Spaces aims to dispel. A wealth of artistic brilliance resides here, but without the means for exhibiting their work, and sharing it with the wider community, many artists struggle to get the recognition and support that they deserve, and many of them up and leave in search of places where they are able to do this.
"Flat White Spaces was established in July 2010 as a means for emerging and established artists to exhibit their work in under-utilized spaces around the sunny Gold Coast. It was born with the vision of helping the Gold Coast become a more cultural and artistic region with art being exhibited amongst the happenings of everyday life." - FWS
Think, how streamlined and industrial parts of the Gold Coast landscape are. Imagine the joy of discovery when wandering this landscape to find artworks hidden down alleyways, on otherwise barren walls, bringing brightness and colour to the aluminium and concrete surrounds.
Not only is Flat White Spaces an endeavour to support the artists of the Gold Coast so that they may remain living the 'beach' life, but also a fantastic project to bring richness and cultural delight to all members of the community.
If you are an artist with brilliance to share, or someone with a 'flat white space' which could be utlised, or perhaps just want to show your support and find out more, you can find the Flat White Spaces website here or contact them here
For a long time, there has been a wide-held view that the Coast is devoid of creative talent, a myth which Flat White Spaces aims to dispel. A wealth of artistic brilliance resides here, but without the means for exhibiting their work, and sharing it with the wider community, many artists struggle to get the recognition and support that they deserve, and many of them up and leave in search of places where they are able to do this.
Not only is Flat White Spaces an endeavour to support the artists of the Gold Coast so that they may remain living the 'beach' life, but also a fantastic project to bring richness and cultural delight to all members of the community.
If you are an artist with brilliance to share, or someone with a 'flat white space' which could be utlised, or perhaps just want to show your support and find out more, you can find the Flat White Spaces website here or contact them here
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Showcase Local Creative - Hungry Designs
This week we at The Hatchling Society would like to share with you the amazing talents, and creative endeavours of the lovely Amanda Whitelaw from Hungry Designs.
Amanda is one very talented gal indeed. Hungry designs specialises in turning illustrations into pieces of wearable art. Each one-of-a-kind illustration is created by her own hand using pencils, and then transformed into the whimsical, romantic and sometimes macabre pieces found in the Hungry Designs collection.
Amanda is a self-confessed geek, with a love of American inspired comics, which shows through in the wonderful illustrations she creates.
You can find Hungry Designs at ...(currently we are having picture issues, so you will find a visual feast at the following locations...)
Online Store: http://www.hungrydesigns.com/
Etsy Store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/hungrydesigns
Blog: http://blog.hungrydesigns.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HungryDesigns
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hungrydesigns/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hungrydesigns
Email: amanda.whitelaw@me.com
Tomorrow, The Hatchling Society blog will be featuring an interview with the lovely Amanda, so be sure to check back for some inspiration and insight from a wonderful Gold Coast Artisan
Much love
Hatch ..xx
Amanda is one very talented gal indeed. Hungry designs specialises in turning illustrations into pieces of wearable art. Each one-of-a-kind illustration is created by her own hand using pencils, and then transformed into the whimsical, romantic and sometimes macabre pieces found in the Hungry Designs collection.
Amanda is a self-confessed geek, with a love of American inspired comics, which shows through in the wonderful illustrations she creates.
You can find Hungry Designs at ...(
Online Store: http://www.hungrydesigns.com/
Etsy Store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/hungrydesigns
Blog: http://blog.hungrydesigns.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HungryDesigns
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hungrydesigns/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hungrydesigns
Email: amanda.whitelaw@me.com
Tomorrow, The Hatchling Society blog will be featuring an interview with the lovely Amanda, so be sure to check back for some inspiration and insight from a wonderful Gold Coast Artisan
Much love
Hatch ..xx
Friday, October 22, 2010
WHATS ON: FRIDAY 22nd October
Tonight, there is something very exciting and delighting happening at Reap n Sow....
Love Hatch ..xx
Here you will find a link to the Paper Friend Exhibition with 'Wonderful Things' by
Hannah Smith and Guy Parker.
The Exhibition starts at 6pm, and Reap n Sow is located upstairs opposite the main bus-stop on the GC Highway in Burleigh.
Paper Friend a go-go!!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
IN THEIR OWN WORDS - WINNIFREDS DAUGHTER
This week's Showcase Local Creative is the lovely Jess from Winnifred's Daughter.
Here you will find an interview with Jess, in which you will find out a little more about Winnifreds Daughter, what inspires and excites her creativity, and what life is like as a creative on the Gold Coast.
Thanks Jess!
What inspired you to start Winnifreds Daughter?
Having already studied and worked in various areas of the arts industry, somehow I have always come back to crafting. Winnifreds Daughter is the outcome of my finally succumbing to my secret passion for all things snipping, snapping, sketching and stitching and harnessing that passion into an achievable business venture.
What are your favourite materials to work with?The entire process from selecting the pre-loved fabrics to attaching the product tag to one of my creations is a labor of love. I troll local op-shops for beautiful fabrics and these, along with gorgeous buttons and lace are what make my products unique; once a particular fabric has been used up, there is no popping down to the shop for more and therefore, everything is limited edition. The materials that will run out one day are always the ones I love most- it makes them special.
How did you learn your craft?
The name Winnifreds Daughter came from a nickname my uncle gave to my mum when he was a child (he couldn’t quite say ‘Jennifer’ so he called her ‘Winnie’ instead). I was keen to find a name that paid testament to the fact that all of my craft and sewing skills were taught to me by my mother. Ever since forever she has taken my sister and I along to craft shows, gallery exhibitions and markets to get ideas for our creations.
Who do you imagine to be a buyer and lover of your items?
Anyone who squeals when a cute dog walks past, is partial to puddle stomping, still plays dress-ups, enjoys devouring cupcakes with white icing and loves all things one-of-a-kind and handmade.
What has been the highlight for you since it all began?The most rewarding moment of the Winnifreds Daughter experience so far was when I posted my very first item in my online store. That moment was the conclusion to a year of preparation and the beginning of running my very own little business which was extremely gratifying.
What do you find to be the most rewarding thing about working within the Arts spectrum on the Gold Coast?
I have lived on the Gold Coast for about 12 years and in that time have been amazed at how much it has developed in terms of opportunities for artists. Personally, being previously involved in photography, visual arts and film, I have found attainable avenues to get my work out into the community through local annual arts awards and gallery competitions. Seeing your work hanging on a gallery wall alongside fellow creative workers is an enormously rewarding thing for any aspiring artist.
What is the most Challenging?
Given that art (in any form) is subjective, the most difficult thing about carving out a career within the arts spectrum on the Gold Coast is creating art and craft products that are unique and distinctive. There are a vast number of incredibly talented individuals living on the Gold Coast and therein lies the challenge of breaking through with concepts and creations that are crowd pleasing and memorable.
Describe the Art scene of the Gold Coast through your eyes?
The heart and soul of the Gold Coast art scene can be primarily found in the many arts and craft markets that take place every weekend of the month. It is here that artistic expression takes on forms of all kinds and I adore being able to shop for beautiful treasures knowing that they’ve been created by hand and with love. To me, this is the ultimate community-based art scene.
What do you wish for the future of art, creativity, and culture on the Coast?
As an aspiring artist and practicing crafter, my priority is to get my work out there where people can see it and any prospect of increasing the volume of creativity and artistic culture in the Gold Coast community is positive. For me, the future of expanding and enhancing the variety and degree of artistic practices on the Gold Coast, lies in the avenues, opportunities and pathways provided for artists and creative folk to express themselves. Ultimately, the more galleries we open, the more artists can get their art on the walls, the greater the number of competitions organised, the greater the number of aspirers can enter. This is what I think needs to happen to turn the Gold Coast into the creative hub we all know it can be.
What about the future of Winnifred's Daughter?
My hope for Winnifreds Daughter is that it finds a place in the crafting community locally, nationally and internationally. I plan to expand the product range and explore other forms of merchandise development and make my brand the best it can be. As long as my creative juices are permitted to flow, I shall remain content.
* If you missed yesterday's Winnifreds Daughter post, you can find it here*
Contact Winnifred's Daughter here (Email)
Shop Winnifred here (Etsy) and
Become a WD fan here (Facebook)
Jess and her Winnifreds Daughter Creations are also attending the Pine Ridge Craft Markets, wich will be held on 13th November, Xmas shopping anyone?... All readers and supporters of The Hatchling Society have generously been offered a 10% discount from Winnifreds Daughter when purchasing from these markets, so be sure to head along and check out the wealth of creative talent the Gold Coast has to offer.
Once again a huge thanks to Jess for sharing with us, and inspiring us all to get involved in the growth of the Gold Coast creative community.
Much love
Hatch ..xx
Here you will find an interview with Jess, in which you will find out a little more about Winnifreds Daughter, what inspires and excites her creativity, and what life is like as a creative on the Gold Coast.
Thanks Jess!
What inspired you to start Winnifreds Daughter?
Having already studied and worked in various areas of the arts industry, somehow I have always come back to crafting. Winnifreds Daughter is the outcome of my finally succumbing to my secret passion for all things snipping, snapping, sketching and stitching and harnessing that passion into an achievable business venture.
What are your favourite materials to work with?The entire process from selecting the pre-loved fabrics to attaching the product tag to one of my creations is a labor of love. I troll local op-shops for beautiful fabrics and these, along with gorgeous buttons and lace are what make my products unique; once a particular fabric has been used up, there is no popping down to the shop for more and therefore, everything is limited edition. The materials that will run out one day are always the ones I love most- it makes them special.
How did you learn your craft?
The name Winnifreds Daughter came from a nickname my uncle gave to my mum when he was a child (he couldn’t quite say ‘Jennifer’ so he called her ‘Winnie’ instead). I was keen to find a name that paid testament to the fact that all of my craft and sewing skills were taught to me by my mother. Ever since forever she has taken my sister and I along to craft shows, gallery exhibitions and markets to get ideas for our creations.
Who do you imagine to be a buyer and lover of your items?
Anyone who squeals when a cute dog walks past, is partial to puddle stomping, still plays dress-ups, enjoys devouring cupcakes with white icing and loves all things one-of-a-kind and handmade.
What has been the highlight for you since it all began?The most rewarding moment of the Winnifreds Daughter experience so far was when I posted my very first item in my online store. That moment was the conclusion to a year of preparation and the beginning of running my very own little business which was extremely gratifying.
What do you find to be the most rewarding thing about working within the Arts spectrum on the Gold Coast?
I have lived on the Gold Coast for about 12 years and in that time have been amazed at how much it has developed in terms of opportunities for artists. Personally, being previously involved in photography, visual arts and film, I have found attainable avenues to get my work out into the community through local annual arts awards and gallery competitions. Seeing your work hanging on a gallery wall alongside fellow creative workers is an enormously rewarding thing for any aspiring artist.
What is the most Challenging?
Given that art (in any form) is subjective, the most difficult thing about carving out a career within the arts spectrum on the Gold Coast is creating art and craft products that are unique and distinctive. There are a vast number of incredibly talented individuals living on the Gold Coast and therein lies the challenge of breaking through with concepts and creations that are crowd pleasing and memorable.
Describe the Art scene of the Gold Coast through your eyes?
The heart and soul of the Gold Coast art scene can be primarily found in the many arts and craft markets that take place every weekend of the month. It is here that artistic expression takes on forms of all kinds and I adore being able to shop for beautiful treasures knowing that they’ve been created by hand and with love. To me, this is the ultimate community-based art scene.
What do you wish for the future of art, creativity, and culture on the Coast?
As an aspiring artist and practicing crafter, my priority is to get my work out there where people can see it and any prospect of increasing the volume of creativity and artistic culture in the Gold Coast community is positive. For me, the future of expanding and enhancing the variety and degree of artistic practices on the Gold Coast, lies in the avenues, opportunities and pathways provided for artists and creative folk to express themselves. Ultimately, the more galleries we open, the more artists can get their art on the walls, the greater the number of competitions organised, the greater the number of aspirers can enter. This is what I think needs to happen to turn the Gold Coast into the creative hub we all know it can be.
What about the future of Winnifred's Daughter?
My hope for Winnifreds Daughter is that it finds a place in the crafting community locally, nationally and internationally. I plan to expand the product range and explore other forms of merchandise development and make my brand the best it can be. As long as my creative juices are permitted to flow, I shall remain content.
* If you missed yesterday's Winnifreds Daughter post, you can find it here*
Contact Winnifred's Daughter here (Email)
Shop Winnifred here (Etsy) and
Become a WD fan here (Facebook)
Jess and her Winnifreds Daughter Creations are also attending the Pine Ridge Craft Markets, wich will be held on 13th November, Xmas shopping anyone?... All readers and supporters of The Hatchling Society have generously been offered a 10% discount from Winnifreds Daughter when purchasing from these markets, so be sure to head along and check out the wealth of creative talent the Gold Coast has to offer.
Once again a huge thanks to Jess for sharing with us, and inspiring us all to get involved in the growth of the Gold Coast creative community.
Much love
Hatch ..xx
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
SHOWCASE LOCAL CREATIVE - WINNIFREDS DAUGHTER
This week our featured Gold Coast creative is Jessica Davis, who is the brains and brilliance behind online Etsy store Winnifreds Daughter.
At Winnifreds Daughter you will find a simply delectable range of 'loveables' all handcrafted by Jess in her home studio at Tallai, on the Gold Coast of course!
Jess has a great passion for items that are one-of-a-kind and unique, and this combined with her desire to create with and environmental conscience saw the birth of Winnifreds Daughter, and the cute to boot softies that make up the range.
Every single piece in the Winnifreds Daughter cache is one of a kind, and are all created using found materials, fabrics and embellishments. Oh joy, not only are they gorgeous, they all have a conscience too!
You can find the Winnifreds Daughter Etsy shop here and also on Facey here
And if you would like to contact Jess you can email her here
Jess and her Winnifreds Daughter scrumptious softies will also be attending the first ever Pine Ridge Craft Markets, which will be held on the 13th November.
Jessica has been very generous in offering a 10% discount to all Hatchling Society fans who attend these markets and hunt out the Winnifreds Daughter stall! Thanks Jess!! Be sure to head along, see what is on offer, and say hi to Jess and her loveables, who are waiting patiently to meet you.
More info about the markets for shoppers and stallholders alike can be found here
Be sure to come back tomorrow to check out our interview with Jess, and find out what life as a creative entrepreneur is like at Winnifreds Daughter.
Til then, much love
Hatch ..xx
At Winnifreds Daughter you will find a simply delectable range of 'loveables' all handcrafted by Jess in her home studio at Tallai, on the Gold Coast of course!
Jess has a great passion for items that are one-of-a-kind and unique, and this combined with her desire to create with and environmental conscience saw the birth of Winnifreds Daughter, and the cute to boot softies that make up the range.
Every single piece in the Winnifreds Daughter cache is one of a kind, and are all created using found materials, fabrics and embellishments. Oh joy, not only are they gorgeous, they all have a conscience too!
You can find the Winnifreds Daughter Etsy shop here and also on Facey here
And if you would like to contact Jess you can email her here
Jess and her Winnifreds Daughter scrumptious softies will also be attending the first ever Pine Ridge Craft Markets, which will be held on the 13th November.
Jessica has been very generous in offering a 10% discount to all Hatchling Society fans who attend these markets and hunt out the Winnifreds Daughter stall! Thanks Jess!! Be sure to head along, see what is on offer, and say hi to Jess and her loveables, who are waiting patiently to meet you.
More info about the markets for shoppers and stallholders alike can be found here
Be sure to come back tomorrow to check out our interview with Jess, and find out what life as a creative entrepreneur is like at Winnifreds Daughter.
Til then, much love
Hatch ..xx
Saturday, October 16, 2010
WHATS ON: OPENING NIGHT AT 19 KAREN
Tonight, (16th October) ladies and gentlemen, 19 Karen is hosting the Opening Night soiree for some amazing exhibitions.
Rebecca Murphy - 'Wallflower'
Ryan Preece - 'Boating Songs'
Will Duncan - 'Wild West'
The doors open at 6pm, and the first 60 people to arrive get free champagne with wild hibiscus flowers. How nice.
The three artists will also be there, and will be talking about their works, so if you don't want to miss this ensure you are there no later than 7pm.
Ensure that you RSVP to the event if you are planning to attend.
If you really want to see these beautiful works, but can't make it tonight the exhibiton runs until the 13th November.
A map to 19 Karen is located here
There will also be
Rebecca Murphy - 'Wallflower'
Ryan Preece - 'Boating Songs'
Will Duncan - 'Wild West'
The doors open at 6pm, and the first 60 people to arrive get free champagne with wild hibiscus flowers. How nice.
The three artists will also be there, and will be talking about their works, so if you don't want to miss this ensure you are there no later than 7pm.
Ensure that you RSVP to the event if you are planning to attend.
If you really want to see these beautiful works, but can't make it tonight the exhibiton runs until the 13th November.
A map to 19 Karen is located here
There will also be
Friday, October 15, 2010
WHATS ON: EverEver Gallery Mi Casa es Su Casa
This weekend, there are lots of delightful and inspiring things happening all over the (not so) sunny Gold Coast, who said that the Coast was a Black Hole for art and creativity? Well whoever it was they were wrong!
Because...
Tonight, Friday 15th Oct. at EverEver Gallery
Mi Casa es Su Casa will be exhibiting works by Colin Wyatt and Kiel Tillman. The works have a Mexican/Southern Californian theme to them in a broad range of mediums from wall papers through to sculptures.
EverEver is located here for those of you (like me) who wander up and down James street wondering WHERE?!?
Because...
Tonight, Friday 15th Oct. at EverEver Gallery
Mi Casa es Su Casa will be exhibiting works by Colin Wyatt and Kiel Tillman. The works have a Mexican/Southern Californian theme to them in a broad range of mediums from wall papers through to sculptures.
Tonight is opening night, from 6pm til 9pm, but if alas you cannot make it, the exhibition runs until 9th November.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Showcase Wednesday (Even though its Thursday) The Gold Coast Mobile Visual Art Unit
Find out what it is like to be a creative Entreprenuer on the Gold Coast with Jane Whittred from the Gold Coast Mobile Visual Art Unit.....
What do you think makes your business unique?
The combination of my Bachelor of Art and Education Diploma and a life time of experience in the visual arts.
What are you influenced and inspired by when creating?
I love being self employed and to be able to use my mix of qualifications under one hat and make a difference to a group or an individual is all I need to go further. A light bulb flicked on after the 10th parent asked me to do something like this as they wanted their children to use their brains creatively like we did when we were kids. There is too much 'screen' distraction these days. The business just kept growing with new opportunities appearing every week.
Describe who you imagine a Mobile Visual Art participant to be?
They range from kindy age (exploring colour and using fine motor skills) right through to aged care (art therapy) and everyone else in between. I would love to work with different disabilities, both mental and physical as well soon.
Describe a typical day in the life of the Mobile Visual Art Unit?
Hard to describe as no day is the same. At the end of the day there are always smiling faces and a sense of confidence about the person and what they have created.
What do you find to be the most rewarding thing about working within the Arts spectrum on the Gold Coast?
We live in a very fast moving part of the country with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and yet although the Arts Community is not huge, we are still here and will continue to grow.
What is the most Challenging?
The low dollar value of genuine artwork, the willingness to follow trends rather than creating or purchasing individual pieces and the price parents and the education system is willing to spend on educating our youth through visual art.
Describe the Gold Coast through your eyes?
Although I have grown up on the Gold Coast and love the place I don't like how we have accepted our boring style of architecture which sets a low expectation of our creativity. Saying that, with our fabulous climate up here it will never be dull.
What do you wish for the future of art, creativity, and culture on the Coast?
I visited St Ives, Cornwall (UK) 6 years ago and adored how they had little artist studios on every corner of every street. Where ever you looked there was talent and although Gold Coast can't be compared (for so many reasons) how lovely it would be to support our talent and have little studios popping up all over the place and the community really getting behind them and buying local quality art.
Thank you so much to Jane for sharing a little bit of magic with us all.
You can find Jane on Facey here or you can send her through an Email at whittred_art@bigpond.com
What do you think makes your business unique?
The combination of my Bachelor of Art and Education Diploma and a life time of experience in the visual arts.
What are you influenced and inspired by when creating?
I love being self employed and to be able to use my mix of qualifications under one hat and make a difference to a group or an individual is all I need to go further. A light bulb flicked on after the 10th parent asked me to do something like this as they wanted their children to use their brains creatively like we did when we were kids. There is too much 'screen' distraction these days. The business just kept growing with new opportunities appearing every week.
Describe who you imagine a Mobile Visual Art participant to be?
They range from kindy age (exploring colour and using fine motor skills) right through to aged care (art therapy) and everyone else in between. I would love to work with different disabilities, both mental and physical as well soon.
Describe a typical day in the life of the Mobile Visual Art Unit?
Hard to describe as no day is the same. At the end of the day there are always smiling faces and a sense of confidence about the person and what they have created.
What do you find to be the most rewarding thing about working within the Arts spectrum on the Gold Coast?
We live in a very fast moving part of the country with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and yet although the Arts Community is not huge, we are still here and will continue to grow.
What is the most Challenging?
The low dollar value of genuine artwork, the willingness to follow trends rather than creating or purchasing individual pieces and the price parents and the education system is willing to spend on educating our youth through visual art.
Describe the Gold Coast through your eyes?
Although I have grown up on the Gold Coast and love the place I don't like how we have accepted our boring style of architecture which sets a low expectation of our creativity. Saying that, with our fabulous climate up here it will never be dull.
What do you wish for the future of art, creativity, and culture on the Coast?
I visited St Ives, Cornwall (UK) 6 years ago and adored how they had little artist studios on every corner of every street. Where ever you looked there was talent and although Gold Coast can't be compared (for so many reasons) how lovely it would be to support our talent and have little studios popping up all over the place and the community really getting behind them and buying local quality art.
Thank you so much to Jane for sharing a little bit of magic with us all.
You can find Jane on Facey here or you can send her through an Email at whittred_art@bigpond.com
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
What's Happening?
Thursday 30th September
Location:The Cavern (CAVE) :
Event: Claudio Kirac, local artist, photographer, and designer has just launched his new website, which you can check out right here. To celebrate this, The Dead Beat Band are playing an acoustic set, and the man himself will be there with his paints, all proceeds are going to charity. It all kicks off at 7pm.
Location:The Cavern (CAVE) :
Event: Claudio Kirac, local artist, photographer, and designer has just launched his new website, which you can check out right here. To celebrate this, The Dead Beat Band are playing an acoustic set, and the man himself will be there with his paints, all proceeds are going to charity. It all kicks off at 7pm.
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