GUNYAH ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
NORTH ARM COVE, PORT STEPHENS, NSW
After road tripping down the coast from Ipswich, Queensland it was a welcome relief to arrive at such a peaceful haven at Port Stephens to begin 2 weeks of focusing solely on my art practice.
My goals were to photograph the Port Stephens surrounds, conduct research and complete new works for my current series, Screen Culture, develop new concepts, write grant applications and read some of those art books I’ve been collecting and never get a chance to read.
As my current work is concerned with disconnection from nature, Gunyah was the perfect location for me to conduct research and to reconnect with the coastline, waterways and wildlife. The weather was spectacular while I was there, allowing me to spend many days on field trips photographing the gorgeous blue waterways, lakes and birds while at night I read, researched and processed images.
During my stay I visited the Myall Community Art & Craft Centre at Tea Gardens and met a number of the local artists working onsite and was given a tour through the complex and a rundown of all their courses and activities. I also managed a few trips down Newcastle way visiting the Hunter Botanic Gardens, the Hunter Wetlands Centre and the Newcastle Art Gallery.
At the culmination of my stay I had achieved my initial goals, resolved a new concept for a solo show in Melbourne later this year and also left with many new ideas for future projects. The highlights of this location for me were watching the sunrise and dolphins from the water’s edge in the backyard and the uninterrupted peace and quiet. I’d again like to thank Kath Fries for allowing me this significant and re-energizing opportunity that will continue to inform my work.
Please visit the website here for more information about the program.
NORTH ARM COVE, PORT STEPHENS, NSW
After road tripping down the coast from Ipswich, Queensland it was a welcome relief to arrive at such a peaceful haven at Port Stephens to begin 2 weeks of focusing solely on my art practice.
My goals were to photograph the Port Stephens surrounds, conduct research and complete new works for my current series, Screen Culture, develop new concepts, write grant applications and read some of those art books I’ve been collecting and never get a chance to read.
As my current work is concerned with disconnection from nature, Gunyah was the perfect location for me to conduct research and to reconnect with the coastline, waterways and wildlife. The weather was spectacular while I was there, allowing me to spend many days on field trips photographing the gorgeous blue waterways, lakes and birds while at night I read, researched and processed images.
During my stay I visited the Myall Community Art & Craft Centre at Tea Gardens and met a number of the local artists working onsite and was given a tour through the complex and a rundown of all their courses and activities. I also managed a few trips down Newcastle way visiting the Hunter Botanic Gardens, the Hunter Wetlands Centre and the Newcastle Art Gallery.
At the culmination of my stay I had achieved my initial goals, resolved a new concept for a solo show in Melbourne later this year and also left with many new ideas for future projects. The highlights of this location for me were watching the sunrise and dolphins from the water’s edge in the backyard and the uninterrupted peace and quiet. I’d again like to thank Kath Fries for allowing me this significant and re-energizing opportunity that will continue to inform my work.
Please visit the website here for more information about the program.
