Studio Journal
Essays, field notes and reflections from the Tracing Australia project
Through essays, field notes and reflections, the Studio Journal is a place where I delve into Australia's landscapes, significant trees, histories and places. These writings accompany my artwork and the evolving Tracing Australia project, a long-term project looking at the stories that shape our relationship with Country and what Australia or being Australian really means.
turning the corner-
19 weeks in on a 6 month road trip tracing Australia, we turn the corner of the Western Australia coast and begin to head east.
Artist in Residence Ahimsa
Musings during a 15 day stay at the property Ahimsa once home to environmentalist, lawyer, feminist and Buddhist Marie Byles. Researching Marie’s life, walking where she walked and following connections with author Gillian Mears who was also inspired by this woman. 31 Jan- 14th Feb 2024
Lateral Thinking Part 2
Poverty will only be made history when nature enters economic calculations in the same way that buildings, machines and roads do. Partha Dasgupta
Lateral Thinking Part 1
I can smell an election in the air and there are a few things on my mind I reckon the politicians are getting very wrong and are ready for some lateral thinking….
Housing
the Environment
the Arts
it is timely to step back and refocus our attention on things that matter rather than what the media and political spin doctors say matters.
What does it mean to belong? Beginning on Tamborine Mountain and following the remarkable migration of the Eastern Curlew, this month's Studio Journal reflects on community, stewardship and the reciprocal relationship between people and the places that shape them.