Many of the women I share with you are people who inspire me. I stumbled across this week’s creative women when I was doing some research on the value of play for adults. Californian based Gwen Gordon lives a life of creativity, transformation and play. From designing Muppets earlier in her life to currently writing[…]
Artistic Specialist Paint Finisher & Carer – Rebecca Neill
This week’s creative woman is one that I have ever met. In fact, I think the first real conversation we have had has been around this interview. I don’t even remember how Sydney based artist Rebecca and I connected, on Facebook I think, it may have been through our common connections. I enjoyed her posts[…]
Weaver & Healer – Jackie Harvey
One of the great things about networking, and being in spaces with other creatives, is the incredible women you meet. Even though you may not see each other very often, it is almost like your souls are now connected by a creative thread. A thread that crosses cultural and geographical boundaries. Jackie Harvey is one[…]
Mixed Media & Textile Artist – Wilma Simmons
Wilma Simmons, aka Empress Wu, is a Newcastle (AU) mixed media and textile artist. Her work is diverse, informed by her life experience and heritage. As a fellow textile artist who is also interested in the intersection of art and social justice, and the potential to create change, her work speaks to my heart. Wilma[…]
Creative Instigator – Natalie Wadwell
This weeks Creative Woman is west/south west Sydney based creative Natalie Wadwell. I recently attended TEDx Parramatta, an event that Natalie co-organised. It was an inspirational experience! One that made you come home wanting to create a better space in this world whether it be in your backyard, suburb, nation or globally. What I love[…]
Weaver – Claudia Chase
Claudia Chase is an amazing creative from Francestown, New Hampshire in the USA. I am often reminding people that creativity isn’t just about Arts and craft, it is threaded through all aspects of our lives. What I love about Claudia, is that she is a fantastic example of this. Her creativity is not only expressed[…]
Artist – Freya Jobbins
When my children were much younger, I met artist Freya Jobbins. It was through a community-based arts group that she was part of establishing. It’s amazing how once you meet another creative they often keep popping up your life, Freya and I have crossed paths many times over the years. Her work is multifaceted and[…]
Author – Ellen Morris Prewitt
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[…]
Artist – Alicia Douglas
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[…]
Yarnbomber – Jane Balke Anderson
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[…]