"Leaves of Distinction" - a textile and media art exhibition opened at Timeless Textiles Gallery, 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle on 18 September. The exhibition was officially opened by Yvette Griggs to a happy crowd who enjoyed a nice cuppa while looking at the art works inspired by and created with teas and tea bags. The exhibition remains open until 12 October or take a virtual tour, by clicking on the "Exhibitions"at tag on the header panel of this blog or click on this link
Last week, I rediscovered a few gourds "drying" in our garage... In fact, I was searching for them after doing a doll making workshop where we transformed gourds into doll bodies, with the addition of polymer clay and apoxie sculpt. I have researched a little to identify the gourds I have - they seem closest to the water jug shape gourds. The gourds we used in the workshop were Chinese bottle gourds. my gourd doll - a flower child /hippy fiddler? Workshop dolls - Christmas sprite by Jane Lambert , and my doll Flower doll also completed in the workshop by Lee Hennequin Balloon seller - gourd art doll by tutor, Janice Laurent Working with gourds made me very curious about the history and cultivation of gourds. A gourd is a plant of the family Cucurbitaceae or the fruit of the two genera of "calabash tree" . The term refers to a number of species and subspecies, many with hard shells, and some witho...








Belated, but nonetheless very sincere congratulations on your opening night, Wilma!
ReplyDeleteThis post to your blog, with the wonderful photographs, speaks volumes about the success of your exhibition. The first two photos taken from outside the Gallery and showcasing the area of your well- attended exhibit are so very creative and interesting. They effectively draw in the observer, making him feel part of the intimate scene - truly amazing. I particularly enjoyed the photo with Jim in the foreground - silent, supportive, steadfast partner at the ready.
You both have worked so hard to bring this event to fruition. Well done!!