ArtDrive 2017 Sneak Peek

Works in Progress

It's cold and rainy here in Geraldton, and windy as all hell. The perfect weather for some quiet studio time and to catch up on my blogging! With ArtDrive 2017 quickly approaching, I thought I would share a little sneak peek with you at some of my works in progress...

Old is New Again

This years theme was set as Old is New Again to encourage to use of recycled materials while giving us pretty much free range artistically on what to make. Sometimes having such creative freedom makes it difficult to settle on a direction and concept, with so many possibilities churning away in your imagination. But a decision was finally made and it was time to get cracking! I am collaborating again with the fabulous Miss Kimmi Tetlow, and although we don't get much time to actually work together, our components will combine at install.

I've been using all sorts of recycled materials in my work so far. Old toys, scrap fabric, plastic bottles, plastic bags, cray floats and much more! 

The popular community arts initiative consists of a collection of artworks that will be installed in a range of locations around Geraldton to Mullewa from mid July,  remaining in place for several months. 

Believe it or not, my art studio was neat and tidy when I started. Now it looks like a rubbish bomb exploded! I really don't see the point in cleaning up until I finish though...otherwise it will all just get pulled out again!

That's about all I am going to show you for now! I don't want to give too much away...just a nice little teaser. Not long now and ArtDrive Midwest will be officially underway! Soon you will be able to drive around and visit all of these artworks and many more up on public display.

Find Out More About ArtDrive

Speaking of ArtDrive, here are some shots I took last year of some of the very cool and original artworks created by local artists. 

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