Empress Wu Designs with Wilma

This week I spent a few days in Canberra (Australian Capital Territory)  for Rotary training and had a little bit of time to myself one afternoon to discover the wonderful art just in one Canberra precinct , New Acton. The sculptures "Time Thief" captivated me and I  sat for some time admiring the three elements  of Robin Blua's concept. The commission was co-ordinated by Pamille Berg Consulting, the Molonglo Group's public art consultant for the New Acton Precinct for the past seven years.Ms Berg said the sculptures ''show all of us what can happen when a developer is committed to ''doing things right'' in properly employing the superb skills of the professional artists and craftspeople in our midst.'...'Read more: here    The other sculptures in the precinct are just as engaging and interesting, some even more imposing and thought provoking. NewActon South is the striking centrepiece o...

Contemporary Craft Retreat in Canberra, 2012  From far and wide artists travel to Greenhills Conference Centre For  blissful days happily chatting, creating , sharing,   Silver, copper, bronze – all learning from a fun presenter Polymer, Paverpol, faux glass and felt for wearing. Lumps of clay formed dragons, camels, swans and goats. Etched metal and flower boxes – so much activity!        While Day 1 was cold enough to wear our coats Nothing stops these artists’ creativity. Nature’s beauty makes this a perfect place   To greet and meet  our friends again But we need leaders with charm and grace.   Thank you, thank you  Lex, Denise and Jen.