Saturday, April 25, 2009

Hello from Peta

Hi!
I just thought you may be interested in knowing what I've been up to in my studio these past months!
Bruce and I will be at the opening! It will be very exciting to explore the books which will be exhibited.
You are of course all invited to the opening!
:-))
I do hope you are all well and that life is what you want it to be!
Take care,
Peta
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Exhibition Invitation from Peta :)

Good Afternoon

During the month of May Maleny Artworks Gallery is presenting a very exciting exhibition of artists' books. Artists' books (also called bookworks) are works of art realized in the form of a book.

This is the second year I have run this exhibition and this time around I have invited 20 local and not-so-local artists to submit works based on a theme … without boundaries.


Featured artists are …

Nanette Balchin, Judy Barrass, Susan Bowers, Victoria Cooper, Fiona Dempster, Wim De Vos, Glenda Hennig, Lisa Hepburn, Peta Lloyd, Amanda Lowjen, Noela Mills, Ken Munsie, Katharine Nix, Adele Outteridge, Elizabeth Poole, Barry Smith, Doug Spowart, Di Tait, Joanne Taylor, Desley Wain, Corrie Wright

The artists have been invited to explore the genre without any pre-set concepts. My feeling is that when we set boundaries – within our minds and within our arts practice – we are beholden to what has gone before, and we are held back by the barriers of conformity – when we approach the artists' book without the burden of definition, our minds are open to create exciting and unique works of art.

The gallery will be bursting at the seams with this exhibition of wonderful creations of all different shapes and sizes, and I hope you can join me for drinks, and to meet the artists on …

Saturday 02 May from 5pm at upstairs 50 Maple Street

I look forward to welcoming you to the Gallery to view this exhibition, however If you are unable to attend the opening night, the exhibition will run from 29 April to 24 May.

Cheers - Ken

Ken Munsie
Maleny Artworks
upstairs 50 Maple Street
MALENY 4552
t. 07 5429 6566
m. 0488 364 476
www.malenyartworks.com and http://malenyart.blogspot.com
Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm
( closed Monday and Tuesday )


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"Longing" ~ My Creative Passport :) for Tracey




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"Flowers for your Soul" Rochelle :)


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"Music" for Kristin :)"


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SURPRISE!!!


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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Exploring, Time and I'd Like to Be....

At last, I've finished off these last few Postcards!

This one is mine "Time" ...is there ever enough???


These little guys are Peta's - her theme was "Exploring". Their conversation goes like this:
"What do you think it is, Tex?"
"Dunno, Buddy."
"Be trouble if we climb it, Tex?"
"I reckon."
I had a lot of fun doing this one! I was really happy with the background, but took a while to find the explorers for the feature...

And the address side.


This is Kristen's "I'd like to be" - That critter refused to tell me what he'd like to be...so, he remains a mystery!



The address side...Where I'd like to be!
I thought I may have to say my fond goodbyes with these, but, Lindesay sent me another card in the mail yesterday...so I have at least one more to share before we're done. I've so enjoyed this! Thanks to all of you for your participation...See you in a while with one last one....




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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Our sad hearts...


I've been quiet here for a little while...My precious husband Alan's sister was suddenly taken from this life on the 21st Feb. Rae (short for Raelene...she much preferred Rae!) was working in her garden - which, next to her family, was her greatest passion - cleaning out her slasher, when it fell on her.
I'm not sure if writing about it here is the thing to do - but it seems impossible to continue any story here without some acknowledgement.She left a most wonderful legacy - a beautiful, adult family, countless youngsters she taught over an entire lifetime as a primary school teacher, and a glorious home and garden...to mention just a few. We feel determined to make every day we are blessed with count...enjoy all the little delights in our paths, express our love and appreciation for the numerous precious people in our lives...and enjoy a wine as the sun slips away at the end of another day...Rae did that especially well!!
She lived fully, vibrantly and well...we will try to do the same.


The post on the Postcard Col. Blog had an error, I fixed it on your behalf if it is OK with you Tracey.
Thinking of you & your family at this time.
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Monday, February 23, 2009

Good to be back!

Olley's second version of Nanette's "Fragments". Hopefully this one arrived intact! I "teabagged" & painted over a real feather, butterfly wing, leaf skeleton & a found, deceased lizard - I swear I didn't harm it! Sounds gross I know but it turned out great.

This is obviously the rained damaged card - I said a few choice words as it had taken me a little longer than any other card to complete.


This is the first attempt at Nanette's "Fragments" before I got an email saying it had been destroyed by rain!



Hi Everyone, It's good to be back into it again - although I have only finished 2 more cards. Mine from round 1 (Blue Monochrome - photo yet to come) & I had to redo Nanette's from round 1 as it was damaged beyond recognition by the rain after I sent it back last year - I've been in denial about it up until now. I hope everyone is well & looking forward to continuing the postcards. I have a friend who will be joining my group - Gwen Evetts & she's looking forward to being involved in our creativity. Take Care, Happy Creating, Olley.
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Sunday, February 22, 2009

Don't forget to email me!!

Hi collaborators,

Hope things are going well for each and every one of you.....this email is a reminder about the end of February deadline to let me know whether you are:
continuing with the postcard collab,
or wanting to finish the postcards and start an altered book collaboration
or wanting a complete break from any collaboration at this time.

I have heard from about a dozen of you, -thankyou for your replies, thoughts and feedback :-) At this point most of you are keen to continue with some kind of collaboration, a few people would like to change to the altered books, with most happy to do either.
It would be great to hear back from each and everyone of you, I'm looking forward to hearing what you want to do and perhaps some feedback about your experience of the postcard collaboration.......If I don't hear back from you I will assume that you are not wanting to continue with the postcards or any other collaboration at this point.
Looking forward to your emails....

Cheers,
Peta
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Changes to "The Postcard Collaborations" :)

Hello to all collaborators,
Firstly apologies for this email However, better a little late than never!
I have heard from just about all of you over the past few weeks/months, Thankyou for your emails and phone calls and in some cases face to face conversations! Your feedback about the postcard collab has been thoughtful and in a positive vein.... I now have a fair idea about which group you each want to be involved in....below is what I understand you are each wanting, please check the lists, if you are listed as doing what you want, that's great..no need to contact me, however if you are not where you want to be please let me know, asap.
List A - Artists who want to continue with the postcards
  1. Olley Bath - who will continue to coordinate
  2. Gwen Evetts - who is a friend of Olleys and a new member
  3. Jude Roberts - originally from Olleys group
  4. Rochelle Jekot - originally from My group
  5. Jenelle Wood - Originally from my group
  6. Kym Simms - Originally from my group
Group B - Altered Book
  1. Peta Lloyd - to be coordinator of this group
  2. Donna Malone - originally coordinator of a postcard group
  3. Shelly Neave - originally from Donna's group
  4. Tamara Allen - " " " "
  5. JacQ Ware - " " " "
  6. Nanette Balchin - Originally from Olleys group
  7. Kristin Mountjoy - Originally from my group
  8. Lindesay Dresdon - " " " "
  9. Tracey Hewitt - " " " "
Group C - Those who were undecided - Please let me know which group you would like to be in!
  1. Susan Joyce - originally Donna's group
  2. Terri Shackley - " " "
Group D - Those who have decided to take a break from collaborating at the moment
  1. Pam Shipman - originally Donna's group
  2. Natalie Johnson - " Olley's Group
  3. Mel Gower - " " "
  4. Amanda Lowjen - " " "
Phew!!! I think that's it!!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your participation, creative idea's and wonderful art works. For those of you who are having a break, or continuing with the postcards, please stay in touch, I have certainly enjoyed you all being a part of this collaboration. I hope at some point that we may all be able to come together to share our books and postcards with each other!
For those continuing with the postcards, I believe that Olley has already communicated with you about how you will be continuing with this great project.
For everyone, please if you can, complete the postcards you have in your possession, if this is not possible then simply return to the originating artist as is.
For those who have chosen to change to the Altered Book Collaboration I will send out a group email within the next week to outline the details.
Kym, I would like to thankyou for your wonderful efforts of setting up the blog and continuing to maintain it, it has been a valuable opportunity to share thoughts and art with others and to be able to connect with other collaborators across the country and the oceans - THANKS!!!
To Donna and Olley, a big thankyou to you both for so capably and gently encouraging your respective group members participation - THANKS!!!
Once again......THANKS!!! to all of YOU for your enthusiasm, participation and collaboration!!!
Cheers,
Peta