This was my time attending the Zart Conference. I was inspired by the artistic journey taken by keynote speaker Marikit Santiago. I admired her honesty and vulnerability as she revealed some of her early works, and spoke of the financial challenges of being an artist in Australia. I think including her children as co-creators of her artworks is an innovative (and brave) move. Day 1 closing address by Daniel Browning got me thinking about gaze and power. I aim to include some of his chosen artworks in my future 5/6 program. I confess to a mini crush on Prof Peter O’Connor as he spoke about imagination and the importance of ‘keeping it warm’ as children grow and move through the education system. I even wrote him an email to thank him for his address and to invite him to speak at a conference in Darwin sometime . (I was so excited to receive his reply the next day!)
I enjoyed the wearable art workshop delivered by Tania (although I still need more practice with gel plate printing). I will be incorporating ideas and techniques used by Francesca in her soft sculpture workshop. I’d never considered using textas or watercolours on fabric. They are so vibrant and accessible.
No diagonals Mondrian style
Artwork Title: No diagonals Mondrian style
Artist: L H
Artist Statement:
Abstract collage inspired by Mondrian
Abstract Kandinsky style
Artwork Title: Abstract Kandinsky style
Artist: P W
Artist Statement:
Abstract work inspired by Kandinsky
Kandinsky style
Artwork Title: Kandinsky style
Artist: M M
Artist Statement:
Abstract artwork inspired by Kandinsky
Artwork inspired by Matisse’s cut outs
Artwork Title: Artwork inspired by Matisse’s cut outs
Artist: S K
Artist Statement:
Abstract artwork inspired by Matisse’s cut outs
Matisse style cut outs
Artwork Title: Matisse style cut outs
Artist: F M
Artist Statement:
Abstract artwork inspired by Matisse’s cut outs