I often spruik the benefits of the internet and particularly Facebook. While others are bemoaning this social media platform, I have seen it as a conduit to building relationships. If it weren’t for this app, I may never have gotten to know today’s creative woman. And if that were the case, you probably wouldn’t be[…]

This week we peep through the keyhole at the practice of Alicia Douglas, an artist from Sydney. Alicia’s current works particularly resonate with me as they are of Scotland and speak to my heritage. My grandfather came to Australia from Scotland, my father played the bagpipes and as child I learnt highland dancing. While I never had the chance to[…]

This week I am interviewing Redfern based fibre artist and designer, Jane Balke Andersen, AKA Queen Babs (named after her bunny)! I stumbled onto Jane’s work on the internet a few years ago. Being a textile artist, and someone who has worked in public art, I loved her colourful installations. They not only brighten the[…]

Through my own creative journey one of the great things has been the people that I have connected with along the way. There have been some amazing individuals who have inspired me, and I thought I would like to introduce you to some of them. Each week I am going to be asking each of[…]