“Between Worlds”. That’s the title of my exhibition in Kyneton, at the Old Auction House.
If you read my newsletter* you will know that I have been offered an extension to the exhibition dates. That was such a nice surprise (although not for the artist who was unable to mount theirs after mine). In Melbourne we are back in lockdown, so visiting is out of the question. I felt that maybe my collages would be locked away in the gallery for the time.
It is now running until September 13th at
The Old Auction House
52 ~ 56 Mollison St
Kyneton
Surely in that time this current lockdown will be lifted so that I can get to see it, along with lots of other Melburnians too of course. It is already open for those of you living in regional Victoria. I was delighted to come across this on the Visit Macedon Ranges website.
A taste of some of the collages in the exhibition. These are all in the Reeds series, inspired by my local wetlands.
* If you are interested in finding out more detail of my art practice, my newsletter is the thing to read. I publish it monthly, although at the moment, with the two exhibitions on the go, it has been a little more frequent. People tell me that they really enjoy reading it, which is always heartening to hear.
My blog looks different now. You may remember me bemoaning that I couldn’t type/edit/publish posts on WordPress on my laptop. That page was just blank. Advice was to change the theme, so I have, and it worked. I am happily typing with my fingers rather than my thumbs on the WP app on my phone. Bonus is that I quite like the clarity of this theme.
I respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land on which I live – the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People of the Kulin Nation, their spirits, ancestors, elders and community members past and emerging.
Anne Lawson Art 
23 replies on “‘Between Worlds’”
Glad to hear that ypu have sorted your wordpress/laptop issues. I hope the exhibition goes well despite the local lockdown.
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I am relieved I have been able to sort out the WP issue too. It is nice to be back in familiar routines! Our lockdown has been extended to September 3, so hopefully I will be able to get up there in those next 10 days.
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That’s the odd thing about lockdowns – you can setlle into the quiet and get in with things at home. However, if they go on too long you do start to get really bad “cabin fever”.
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Very true. And there is always the slight risk in the back of my mind when I am able to be out and about.
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Ooh, what a lovely article about your work. Hopefully, your exhibition will get to be seen by lots more people once restrictions ease
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While I am happy that I will have more of a chance to see the exhibition, I have a ‘what will be will be’ attitude. I hope locals get to see it, for the sake of the gallery too
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Yay! WP issues are at bay (for now!) Your new blog looks great and of course so does your art. Happy to hear of the extension your exhibit received.
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I like the look of the blog too, Laura. I am glad that it looks good for the reader too. fingers crossed that I will be able to get to see the exhibition.
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The new theme looks great, as does your artwork!
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Thanks Kathy. I like the bold and abstract nature of these collages, a very different art to my earlier, detailed botanic work!
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Agree wholeheartedly with all the comments to date, and the link to the article is a fine promotion. Somehow even with the lockdowns, you’ve achieved so much of getting enough work created to have 2 shows in vastly different places…congratulations.
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Part of me is surprised at how much I have been able to get done over the last 18 months!
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and that 18 months! has NOT been under normal circumstances of course, much of it for Melbournites has been “now where will I go today?” “oh that’s right, stay home…take a walk, do the essentials quickly” “then maybe I could make some art” “or should I just take the day off and read a book…”
I’m still stunned at why the covidiots are still roaming around both Victoria and now NSW … when will the people wake up – such a small % to cause so much strife.
I know you are taking care, and being brave, and doing your part but…….
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I got really cross on the weekend with the number of people outside our library, standing/sitting, chatting with friends, many were maskless. Covidits indeed.
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I would be cross too…how are they so thick! Obviously no one in their family has had the virus….
Shrugs and frowning.
Reports here that when the news reported the case, panic buyers with no masks.
Then when alert level announced, mostly the young out to party!
I’m lost for words on those covidiots!
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Grats on the exhibition extension, Anne. Would be nice if we were freed up by then but I’m not holding my breath. Oh and grats on the new theme too. It’s clean and elegant. 🙂
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I am not optimistic either, Meeks, especially with this latest extension. ~sigh~ At least some people out of Melbourne will be able to see it. (And I will have a body of work for another exhibition sometime!)
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Yes, the timing is lousy, but as you say, the work will never go to waste. They are beautiful pieces too. Chin up!
Just between you and me, the imposition of a curfew actually made me feel better not worse. There really are some monstrous people out there, and if this is the only way to be safe from them, so be it.
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I agree with the curfew too. It sends a very clear message that this is serious.
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It does. Now let’s hope it works. -fingers crossed-
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I love your newsletters 🙂
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Aw, thank you Dawn. I enjoy writing them, and try to make them seem that like a personal letter.
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Good news -for you- about the extension and that your new theme works how you like it to. Fingers crossed that you are able to get to the exhibition as a reward for all you’ve been able to achieve despite the challenges.
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