what i did last week Volume 1
what i did last week Volume 1
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Preloaded Design 2 Denmark St, California Gully 3556 First published by Preloaded Design 2020 ISBN: 978-0-6481491-6-3 Copyright Š Aitken. K., Allen, P., Aylmer, L., Barnes, B., Beer (Van De Nadort), H., ... Woodhams, C. (2020) Cover artwork by Paul Harrington The Busy Bees Cover design by Jacqui Lynch, Preloaded Design Design and layout by Jacqui Lynch, Preloaded Design Printed by McPhersons, Victoria All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in, or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the publisher.
The City of Greater Bendigo is on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. We acknowledge and extend our appreciation for the Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung People, the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to leaders and Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and the hopes of all Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Peoples. We express our gratitude in the sharing of this land, our sorrow for the personal, spiritual and cultural costs of that sharing and our hope that we may walk forward together in harmony and in the spirit of healing.
What I did last week What I did last week began as an online exhibition developed, by the City of Greater Bendigo’s Creative Communities team, in response to the COVID-19 lockdown. The aim was to provide a platform to display work in a range of media—the only requirement being that artists needed to submit a still image of their work— ideally created within the previous week. The call to artists went out on 23 March 2020; this was a week after the Victorian Government announced a State of Emergency, and the first gallery (with 15 artworks) was published on Monday 30 March 2020. This was also the day national restrictions came into force including a limit on public gatherings and guidance to stay at home, unless for essential shopping, health care, exercise, and work and study that could not be done remotely. In the first eight weeks of this program 166 artworks were received and published, from 85 artists. The work covered a range of media, including traditional visual art forms: drawing, painting and photography, but also sculpture, craftwork, poetry and music. As the program developed a valuable record of the lockdown was created. Week eight (ending 18 May) coincided with a significant reduction in national and state restrictions, including the announcement to re-open restaurants, cafes, and other hospitality businesses (from 1 June) and was seen as a good point to mark the end of the first chapter of this program and our artists’ experiences of isolation. When collating work for this publication the lack of artist information gave a limited picture of who had participated in the program. To fill this gap a short survey was sent to the all artists involved to collate missing demographic information and gain a snapshot of how this small part of the local arts community was coping with the COVID-19 lockdown and how this affected their art practice. From the survey responses, we found that What I did last week included hobbyists, emerging, professional and semi-professional artists as well as a small group of students.
Three quarters of those surveyed reported they were making more art than usual. Most found the experience of lockdown better than they expected, however about one third reported it was about the same or worse. Overwhelmingly (98%), the artists surveyed said making art helped them deal with lockdown. The final part of the survey asked participants to share a comment to describe their experience of making art during the COVID-19 lockdown. These were quite varied, but one response that stood out stated: Art helps me control any anxious feelings. It gives me a purpose to the world… “I just want to make something beautiful, even if no one cares.”
week 1 24-30 March 2020
week 1
Des Lowry Chinese New Year Food Festival, Southbank 20 March 2020
Started to take watercolour painting seriously in 2011. Have participated in workshops by Ross Paterson, David Taylor, Greg Allen, Amanda Hyatt, and Hermann Pekel among others. Had lessons with Nick Truscott locally. Have always loved the transparency of watercolour since admiring and buying two paintings in 1970.
Paul Harrington The Busy Bees 20 March 2020
Paul found inspiration for this artwork after admiring the busy worker bees that entered and exited the beehive near his art studio at Peppergreen Farm. This was the last artwork he created within his art program before it got paused due to the COVID-19 virus.
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Leah Macdonald Still Life With Blue Vases Acrylic and pen on canvas 14 March 2020
Work originally intended for display at Bendigo Rotary Easter Art Show so it’s great to have an alternative online display opportunity—a welcome initiative from the Creative Communities team.
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Abby Rose
Small town country artist from rural Victoria to Bendigo. Seeking to capture the beauty in simple black and white sketching.
Rebecca
14 March 2020
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Free-to-air
Horrors
Wandered
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Waited
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Horsemen
Woke
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Haze
Whistled
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Wandered
Four-walled
Habitat
Welcomed
Forgotten
Hobbies
Web-searched
Family
History
Wished
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Health
Dr Michael J Leach WFH
28 March 2020 Michael is a lecturer at the Monash University School of Rural Health, Bendigo and a published poet. His poems reside in such journals as Cordite Poetry Review and the Medical Journal of Australia. Michael’s health-themed poetry chapbook is forthcoming from Melbourne Poets Union. Last week, he started working from home.
Jane Ineson Mother’s Comfort Tania and Hudson Pastel 19 March 2020
This sketch is for a series of portrait drawings. My aim is to reflect community unity of spirit through portraits of loved ones, especially the vulnerable.
Josephine Walsh
Isolation panting.
Upright Citizens, Harcourt 29 March 2020
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Carol Woodhams
Helen Lunt
Flower Study 3, from photo by Elizabeth Maguire Photography
Le Pont du Gard
An enthusiastic hobby watercolourist, inspired by the complexity of the medium and the challenges that it brings.
Pont du Gard—bridge, across the River Gardon (France), of the Roman aqueduct, built in about 50AD to supply water from Uzès to Nîmes. Visited in October 2019.
25 March 2020
Watercolour 19 March 2020
Seizing the day/s to re-establish my arts practice after an extended break. 6
Angela Morrissey
Katya Dorer
Victorian Lady
Dew Drop Girl
26 March 2020
28 March 2020
This is a drawing I did of Lady Margareth Ankor, a much respected aristocrat held in high esteem by the Queen of Needles. She is a great example of Steampunk Manga, which is very popular in Japan. Manga women are pure fantasy of Japanese men. I love Manga and Anime!
Sharon Greenaway A Friend’s Inspiration 27 March 2020
My friend has a lovely contemporary fold over bag. It is something I have admired for some time but couldn’t justify buying. However my mind changed last week when we all went into self isolation and I began to look for more things to do at home.
Andre Sardone Small pieces I made last week 29 March 2020
With all my upcoming exhibitions cancelled I have been making the most of this unexpected surplus of time to experiment with some new ideas. I have been carving these little guys out of steel plate using grinders and no welding.
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Gail Casey Studio still life in situ 26 March 2020
First of a series of studio still lifes completed over the last 6 weeks. Seizing the day/s to re-establish my arts practice after an extended break. Also rediscovering oil painting after many years working in other mediums.
Jane Coburn In the spotlight 20 March 2020
Studied Art to Yr 12. Gave it up to pursue nursing career & marriage. Resumed 2011, learning most of what I know, from reading & YouTube. Have had success in shows. Attended 2 social art groups each week until COVID-19. Now have more time to work at home!
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31 March-6 April 2020
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Thea Lyons Ink Study #4
30 March 2020 At home in isolation has made for exploration of mark making tools from the immediate surroundings. Bark from our beautiful gum trees and Japanese ink.
Michael Watson Isolation Self Portrait 31 March 2020
Amidst these dreary and uncertain times, I’ve decided to take a step back from colour and work tonally. Focusing on chiaroscuro and simplification, this is my latest oil painting. Back to the fundamentals!
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Peter Boyle Steam Punk Blaster 30 March 2020
I have an interest in sci-fi and fantasy and have collected all sorts of bits and pieces with the aim of creating this piece and several others in a similar vein.
Kay Aitken Worn Out
1 April 2020 I began drawing through a friend and loved it. This drawing was inspired by a hat I saw whilst visiting the Australian War Memorial in Canberra in 2019.
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John Willis Staying Home 5 April 2020
Over the initial weeks when I commenced working from home and limiting travel beyond my local neighbourhood my focus became internal. I became more aware of things like the changing light during the day. My arts practice began with photography many years ago and I am still drawn back to the fascination with light.
Gail Casey Studio corner 5 April 2020
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A happy distraction to paint this last week. Many of these objects have been painted numerous times before but now appear in a new setting. I love the online gallery—very interesting and motivating.
Carol Woodhams Flower study 4, a rose from my garden 3 April 2020
Sue Holland Roses for a friend 30 March 2020
I am an amateur watercolour artist based in Bendigo. I like to continually challenge myself and will paint an image repeatedly until I am happy with it. I have sold a number of works through art shows which helps buy more supplies! It’s a great skill to have during this lock in.
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Duffy - Ha Ho Art Covid 19 Street Art 6 April 2020
Paste Up in Chancery Lane.
Jin Turpie Clash Royale King 1 April 2020
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Kathryn Harrison Dickon: The Secret Garden 27 March 2020
Andre Sardone Evolving Series
Cut and shaped from mild steel plate. This week’s challenge is to decide how to ‘finish‘ them, as this raw steel does not last.
5 April 2020
...at home in isolation has made for exploration of mark making... 15
week 2
Angela Morrissey Mary Magdalene 3 April 2020
Since Easter is coming up I thought I’d do a drawing of Mary Magdalene Greek Orthodox style with a twist—using bright, unrealistic colours. I studied Classical Greek language and Classical Greek art at university. I want to take the idea of the icon and turn it on its head.
Lily Aylmer Devil’s Sunset 1 April 2020
Whilst being safe at home, it’s hard to have a positive outcome on this terrible virus. I think waking up in the morning with a colourful sunset can brighten your day, so I painted one.
Mum and two kids Exquisite corpse 30 March 2020
These are some of the results of playing ‘Exquisite corpse’ game with my two kids. A game in which each participant takes turns writing or drawing on a sheet of paper, folding it to conceal his or her contribution, and then passing it to the next player for a further contribution (description source MoMA.org)
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week 3 7-13 April 2020
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Sharon Greenaway Something beautiful at this time 13 April 2020
Mini accordion book full of my happy images. Features local fauna and handmade cover, thread, paper, linen/ cotton, glue.
Andre Sardone Little Guys
Jane Ineson Local Bushland Pencil and ink 12 April 2020
Living solo out of town, nature is my companion! 18
13 April 2020 This week I have completed the first series of these works which are carved and shaped out of steel plate. After much consideration I have decided to finish these pieces the same way as Henry Ford did his cars back in the day; available in any colour so long as it is black.
Myra Casey Precious walks 10 April 2020
I’ve been super-extra-appreciating the space, freshness and ever-changing nature of our once-daily ventures in the outside world. Witnessing nature take back a little power has been one blessing of this time.
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Katya Dorer Easter Girl
9 April 2020
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I made this artwork so I could stick it in the window for Easter.
Angela Morrissey
Kathryn Harrison
Female Vampire
Drawing my way out
8 April 2020
7 April 2020
My drawing is of a female vampire, Lorna Callhell. She contracted a disease, which worsened over the years, slowly extinguishing her life… until one day her husband, a great alchemist, developed a cure for it. The result was not as expected, however, and the drug transformed her into a vampire.
I am discovering the joys of dry pastel— so vibrant—and lots of finger-painting techniques. I keep looking at Christian Birmingham and wish I could get such a sense of light like him.
Jin Turpie
Ann McAlpin
Easter Bunny 2020
The Literary Critic
11 April 2020
March 2020
A fun creation made for enjoyment, thanks for the opportunity to share. 21
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Greg Penno Under the Milky Way - Field of Lights
I consider myself an emerging artist and it’s only the last couple of years that I’ve come out. I am a member of the Bendigo Art Society and I love the colours of the outback...
Acrylic on wooden panel 1 April 2020
Sandy Scheltema Autumn Harvest 1 April 2020
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In this time of uncertainty and fear, my garden gives me solace and brings me peace. Here is this week’s harvest gathered from the garden.
Daniel Eltringham Time to enjoy the little things 7 April 2020
With the world as crazy as it is, at the moment, it is important to stop and enjoy the little things. Woke up to this view out our front window. Took some time to soak it in before the quiet drive to work (as I work for an essential service).
Paul Allen
Hadia Mastoor
Pod Study
Palm Tree in Sunset
7 April 2020 This is a study using lead and copper wire. I’m awaiting the galvanic reaction between these two metals to form a final patina. More studies to come.
Paint and grey lead on paper 7 April 2020 “I did this painting while I was staying at home thinking of the outdoors.� The artist just turned 11 and, absolutely, loves art. She has been doing lots of different artwork recently, given she has plenty of time during this lockdown. 23
week 3
Gail Casey Fallen fruit
Watercolour 12 April 2020 A favourite subject— pomegranates. Found on the ground while walking last week. Split and semi-dried they are still beautiful. In the studio on a plate on the bench, carpet receding in the distance. All colour subdued except for the fruit.
Barb Fordham
Genevieve Somerville
Quokka & Joey
Feeling fruity
13 April 2020
This painting was inspired by a visit to Rottnest Island with family and my son’s Canadian partner. I have an appreciation of all types of visual arts. In particular, I love drawing, pastel & watercolour. 24
31 March 2020
Jane Coburn Candy
9 April 2020 Self-isolation is an excuse to be a recluse! The extra time and slowed pace of life are proving very conducive to my creative process. Candy was my “one in a lifetime” dog. She was the first dog I owned after leaving home and was my constant companion. We shared a small flat and, when I was studying for nursing exams, she lay on a mat at my feet. Having her put to sleep in 1989, at the age of 13, broke my heart. I hadn’t drawn her before, so this portrait was “for me”.
Denyse Kathryn Dalton Clyde
16 April 2020 Not that long ago, I was planning a series of paintings around my local district of Elmore. Things change quickly. I’m focused on the details of home now, which includes cats sleeping in odd places.
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week 3
Zoya Makarova Sansa
5 April 2020
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I usually paint flora, but recently expanded into painting birds. This one was painted (with permission) from a beautiful photograph by Sansa’s owner. Sansa is a green cheeked conure and it was a fun challenge to capture all the different colours of her feathers.
week 4 14-20 April 2020
week 4
Josh Brandon Plate of Fruit 14 April 2020
Digital study painted from life using an iPad and tablet pen.
Kathy Holowko In Memory of the Magnolia 9 April 2020
This work was made to honour the loss of a very old and much loved magnolia tree that was removed for development. It is based on 1800s wallpapers from Europe with the addition of an Australian Galah. This is the first in a series of three that I intend to complete in isolation.
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Diane Cardinal Cow
15 March 2020 I tried a new technique of charcoal on canvas. Cows make me smile. Moo.
Jane Ineson Meredith and Pepper 15 April 2020
Drawn from life (at 2 metres!). In this moment Meredith cradles her six week old daughter, Pepper. First introduction to motherhood can feel isolating, let alone without physical distancing. I congratulate Meredith on how she embraces the new centre in her life, and here, I love her look of surrender to it.
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Sue Holland Memory for Isolation 17 April 2020
I spent some time creating this for a friend who has had a disastrous trip of a lifetime. She and her husband have spent over 4 weeks in lockdown in various countries. She was sending daily FB posts and photos. She took this photo, which I have painted, and put some of her post around it so that she can remember that there were good times.
Gillian Fallon
Paul Harrington
Autumn at Lake Weeroona
Cow
19 April 2020
Oil pastel on 150gsm card. A perfect place for a peaceful walk on a beautiful sunny morning.
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19 April 2020
Frances Forge Roaming around the Lake District 17 April 2020
Having recently begun learning the art of watercolour painting, I am taking advantage of time in isolation to not only sort through stacks of old travel photos, but also practice painting techniques. This painting is from a photo taken while travelling around the Lake District in the UK.
I feel so lucky to be a creative person, I can always imagine things to make, do and learn. 31
week 4
Brad Barnes Sunset Shimmer - Let it Rain 19 April 2020
Sharon Greenaway Wildflowers 18 April 2020
I have had a busy week photographing wildflowers that are grown here in Bendigo. We are so lucky to have this beauty, at this time especially. 32
Claire Clarke Self Portrait 19 April 2020
Lachlan Belfield Sunset Waterfall 19 April 2020
Jin Turpie
Angela Morrissey
Delirious Barbarian
Steampunk Manga Witch
This barbarian has taken a beating in battle.
My drawing is of Selina Monterrey who is a great student of alchemy and the art of healing and is also interested in mechanics. By combining these she created a multifunction broom—it’s non-polluting and helps with the housework as well. An enviable invention! Her broom is carbon neutral!
17 April 2020
16 April 2020
Milton Long Pendant
Sterling silver, copper, enamel, hand-made chain 13 April 2020 I am a Contemporary Studio Jeweller and am using this time of restriction to experiment with enamels. This pendant uses a black background enamel called Crackle Base - black. When a colour is fired over the top of it, it breaks through in random and often unpredictable ways. When it works it can be quite dramatic.
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week 4
Approaching the Peak
Dr Michael J Leach Approaching the Peak 18 April 2020
This concrete poem was inspired by daily viewings of the everchanging COVID-19 epidemic curve on the Australian Government Department of Health website.
Last week, I kept an eye on Australia’s
Helen Beer (Van De Nadort)
Denyse Kathryn Dalton
Carved Ostrich egg
Marco
I have had the love of egg art since I first discovered Faberge Eggs. From there, with research, I collected the tools required and started carving my own.
Our cats have been enjoying having the family home. I’ve been enjoying the chance to slow down and observe them resting, trying to capture the moment.
Alice in Wonderland theme 19 April 2020
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week 5 21-27 April 2020
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Dale Little Of Droughts and Flooding Rains 26 April 2020
This work is my homage to Dorathea McKeller’s poem ‘My Country’. The background is hand coloured, a made feature thread has the been couched into position before additional stitches have been added.
Gail Casey North Window Watercolour 25 April 2020
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I set this up as my morning painting and worked on it over many days until the light shifted. Challenging myself with so many items in this one, but I enjoy painting each for their different forms and textures—and then there’s the space!
Frances Forge Sacred Canyon, Flinders Ranges 22 April 2020
Staying at home and continuing to practise newly learned painting techniques while reminiscing about camping experiences in the Flinders Ranges.
Mark White Waves
5 April 2020
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week 5
Des Lowry Little Bourke Street Chinese New Year 20 April 2020
This painting is based on photos I took on Feb 4 in Lt Bourke St of Chinese New Year celebrations. I cut the ‘lion’ from one photo and pasted it into this scene, because he (she?) is looking at the observer. Another challenge was how to include the large red lantern, the parking sign and the Chinese characters without those ‘supporting actors’ distracting from the main actor (the lion).
Myra Casey Peace in Space and Nature 26 April 2020
Finding peace in open spaces and spending time in nature.
Jane Coburn Untitled; after Mildred Butler Irish artist (1858-1941) Graphite 24 April 2020
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Kay Aitken Dressed to Go!
Drawing boots is very enjoyable as they usually have lots of character.
Graphite 24 April 2020
Brad Barnes Mania Comic Character Kxon 26 April 2020
Alice. C Astraea
25 April 2020 I found some old oil paints and decided to experiment.
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week 5 The Shape of the Virus Spike g p Recently, my sense of sight has been flooded with various artist’s impressions of the novel coronavirus. It is as though virion balls are all I see. Those spherical, viral pincushions are fully punctured with spike gylcoproteins (gps). The shape of these particular proteins is perfectly suited to binding with viral receptors on our bodily cells like keys in locks, so as to inject the virion’s genetic contents in aid of Spike g p
survival – replication & transmission. It’s so scientific and microscopic.
The shape of this virion is also symbolic when it becomes macroscopic. Sometimes I wonder if it’d be worth annotating all those stylised virus decorations on news bulletins with scientific information in plain language. Then all members of the public might develop a basic understanding of the image flooding their senses of sight. We might all come to appreciate how much more dangerous this virus is than a spherical pincushion. Spike g p
Dr Michael J Leach The Shape of the Virus 26 April 2020
Invention II
23 April 2020
This concrete poem was inspired by seeing artist’s impressions of the novel coronavirus in news bulletins.
This might turn into something, or may just be an experiment. I will see where it takes me.
George O’Brien
Jin Turpie
Soldiers’ Memorial
Midas
25 April 2020
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Rohan Phillips
24 April 2020
Laura Tangey Claire Clarke Spanish Knights 26 April 2020
Diane Cardinal Anzacs
25 April 2020
Isolated Knitted Tribute to our Anzacs 24 April 2020 Lest we forget.
In Covid19 isolation I spent my weekend reflecting on Anzac day. This is my tribute to all who have fought for this very beautiful country that we are so lucky to live in.
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week 5
Sue Jeavons Autumn Garden 20 April 2020
I have been doing a lot of gardening lately and this contrast of leaf colours and shapes caught my attention.
Ellen Lee Osterfield Rhododendrons 9 April 2020
I’m a Bendigo artist with over 40 years experience with a variety of media. I am a featured artist at the magnificent Bendigo Pottery. I have my own studio/gallery in Bendigo.
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Angela Morrissey,
Duffy - Ha Ho Art
Ayse Meryem
Covid Love 2020
This is Ayse Meryem with her cat. Ayse Meryem is the Turkish form of Aisha Maryam. Both names are important in Muslim tradition as Aisha was the favourite wife of the Prophet Muhammad and Maryam was the mother of Jesus.
2 x 1.4 metre canvas version of a paste up I did two weeks ago in Chancery Lane.
21 April 2020
23 April 2020
Paul Harrington The Garden
26 April 2020
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Milton Long Vermilion Earrings 27 April 2020
Still exploring enamels with a black cracklebased foundation. These earrings have a top layer of vermilion enamel.
Wes Franklin Letters from Home
Posca pens on hand-made recycled paper 22 April 2020 Isolation has demotivated my creativity, so these were made just for the fun of it. This hand-made paper is from Dodgy Paper, it’s beautifully textured and contains remnants from its previous life.
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Barb Fordham Magnificent Waves
I love the power, mystery and majesty of the sea. Not to mention the alluring colours and movement. Escapism!
1 May 2020
Andre Sardone Roberto the Brush Tailed Phascogale 2 May 2020
A local endangered species, these interesting marsupials are found living in the Bendigo National Parklands where I live as well. A chance meeting the other day with a phascogale conservationist led me to try morphing this curious creature into my current style of artwork.
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Kathryn Harrison
Ann McAlpin
Covid Play
A Bone to Pick?
26 April 2020
27 April 2020
Another fun creation!
Gail Casey Three Pears Watercolour 3 May 2020
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Paul Harrington
Claire Clarke
Jigsaw Puzzle
The Mountains
1 May 2020
1 May 2020
Duffy - Ha Ho Art Life Goes On - Young Doctors in CoViD Love Acrylic on canvas 3 May 2020
Some more covid shenanigans! A big shout out to the heroic health services and key workers locally, nationally and internationally! Stay safe.
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Brad Barnes Fanarts - Six Character Challenge 1 May 2020
Spencer Connors Boba’s Mission
In celebration of Star Wars Day, I have created a shot of Boba Fett on a mission.
4 May 2020
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Jane Ineson Portrait of Sheree McGuane iPad drawing 26 April 2020
I love Sheree’s beautiful presence and strong spirit. I am working on a series which I call Portraits in a Pandemic. I draw on paper, and sometimes take photos to work with afterwards.
Diane Cardinal Reminiscing 27 April 2020
I’m very new to the art world and spending my time in isolation learning where I can. This piece is white charcoal on black canvas.
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Judith Jacobs
Jin Turpie
Bacchus
Brutus
Acrylic and collage 28 April 2020
30 April 2020
God of wine, agriculture, theatre, and fertility (to mention a few).
Paul Casey
Social distancing influences us all.
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This concrete poem was inspired by listening to the radio, the television, and the rain over the past week.
Tayla Flett Sculpture to Paper 25 April 2020
For Visual Art class (BSE- Academy of Creative Arts) we drew pictures of Patricia Piccinini’s sculptures—like the one at the Bendigo Art Gallery.
Bruce Henderson A Beacon of light in a COVID 19 era 28 April 2020
This image is of light misty rain. Some fill light to highlight the spire was provided by a LED torch.
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David Stephensen Choir Singing in the Pandemic 26 April 2020
Virtual choirs—one way to keep singing and learn new skills. All you essentially need is your phone, a copy of the music and a way of silently hearing the guide recording. This one was sacred music—a whole Evensong, and bit of a challenge.
Milton Long Sterling silver, enamel 2 May 2020
Samantha Bews Neurofibrillary Tangles 28 April 2020
This pendant is a companion piece to last week’s earrings. The base of the enamel is crackle black with a vermilion overlay and the setting is sterling silver.
“As a shut-down activity I did a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) through the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre called Understanding Dementia. This is a poem responding to the module The Brain.” Samantha Bews is a theatre-artist working in Central Victoria. Her last three major projects have explored dementia and its associated complexities.
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week 6
Roger Muller
Angela Morrissey
Capital Theatre passage
Nilüfer and Ayşe Meryem
I took a few photos around town one day and am having a go at painting them, this is my first!
Nilüfer’s name means ‘water lily’. Ayşe Meryem is the Turkish form of Aisha Maryam and means ‘prosperous’ and ‘wished for child’ respectively. Special names with unique meanings for two very special women.
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27 April 2020
Sue Jeavons Autumn pond reflections 1 May 2020
I needed some fresh air today so during a fine spell swept fallen leaves from the deck. I liked the colours and reflections in the little pond.
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week 7 5-11 May 2020
week 7
Helen Lunt Summer
Watercolour 10 May 2020
Benjamin Evans Rising Vengeance
Acrylic and grey lead 6 May 2020 Well I have been working on this Poseidon piece for weeks, just completed it. The point of my piece is to show Poseidon’s rising out of the sea being a majestic and vengeful Greek God. I am very proud displaying this!
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Sarah Wallace-Smith Anzacs
10 May 2020
Drawing inspiration from an old Arnotts biscuit tin, I’ve been thinking about what this Mother’s Day will have felt like for so many, unable to hold their children close. To commemorate the difference simple acts of kindness and love make; a food parcel, a hand written note, an image.
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Gus Donnelly Think Tank
29 April 2020 This work is a reflection of how I was feeling while making it. In these COVID times all of our brains are running wild while we’re stuck standing still. This was an attempt at releasing that energy.
Myra Casey Something poetic about light and dark 7 May 2020
Something poetic about light and dark in the middle of our pandemic.
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Elly Oper Tudor dress and head piece 2 May 2020
The majority of the dress is made up of up-cycled and second hand materials. I love historical fashion and enjoy a challenge, the Tudor dress contains boning made from industrial zip-ties and a chemise made entirely from bed sheets! This image of me in local Bendigo bushland was taken by my brother.
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week 7
Paul Allen
Jin Turpie
Pod
Loot Llama
7 May 2020
8 May 2020
This is the culmination of many ideas and techniques using lead, copper and aluminium, along with lots and lots of nails. Now just waiting for the patina of age to turn the lead white, the copper green and the nails a rusty red.
Paul Casey Social distancing is still required Watercolour 10 May 2020
Anyone and their shadow could turn up at Lonely Barb’s Bar now that she had moved on in life.
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Jane Ineson Heidi and Rhonan iPad drawing 10 May 2020
An appropriate activity for Mother’s Day!
Josephine and Mummy Autumn Leaves 9 May 2020
Hi, I’m Josephine, I am almost two years old and I love collecting leaves and I also love painting. My assistant (Mummy) helped me to arrange the leaves and take the photograph.
Lilly Skipper I do everything unconsciously 5 May 2020
This particular work was inspired by artists Ellsworth Kelly and Franz Kline whose abstract and gestural practices challenged ideas surrounding what defines aesthetic, ‘successful’ art. I used mixed mediums of pastel, collage and masking tape on Fabriano paper to create this minimalist, abstract and purposefully imbalanced, instinctivelyplaced collage of organic, warm tone.
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Brad Barnes Lilac Star Civilian 10 May 2020
Andre Sardone
Claire Clarke
Scaling Down
Stoneware Vases and Apples
This week I have been experimenting with making much smaller versions of this current series of Little Folk. These pieces are made with 3mm thick mild steel plate which I cut and shape with angle grinders, and may end up as wearable art pieces.
Inspired by Emile Bernard’s still life ‘Stoneware Vases and Apples’.
10 May 2020
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8 May 2020
Angela Morrissey NilĂźfer
Graphite pencil 3 May 2020 This is a drawing of my good friend NilĂźfer who prior to COVID-19 I used to hang out with going to lunch or having coffee together, going to the movies, attending Blackeyed Susans or Mikelangelo gigs and generally being ladies of leisure!
Catherine Williams The Stone Stockhouse 22 February 2020
Imagine being locked up in there.
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Reflecting
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Dr Michael J Leach Reflecting
8 May 2020
Gail Casey May Frescos 10 May 2020
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threaten -ing a 2nd wave.
This concrete poem was inspired by viewing the epidemic curve of new COVID-19 cases on the Australian Government Department of Health website.
Two small frescoes painted using traditional materials of pure pigments, fresh lime plaster, calico and terracotta tiles.
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Lilly Skipper You tell me to draw a perfect circle, I draw a square 7 May 2020
One of my favorite artists, Gerard Richter, once said, ‘It’s like with every picture... I don’t like the ones I understand’. His practice inspires me to make work to my own standard with a sense of ‘planlessness’, evident in this abstract collage work.
Bronwyn Phillips Perky Proteas 17 May 2020
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With this large piece, I wanted to inject some feminine into our boy-filled living space!
AimĂŠ Sacrez Season of Gold
Acrylics and pastel on canvas paper 16 May 2020
This is a portrait of my wife Yuko. She has been my model for many artworks. In this piece I was experimenting with the use of gold acrylics to add a layer of texture and decoration to this pastel drawing. 67
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Narelle Mills The hummingbird 13 May 2020
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Pencil 15 May 2020
Farms give much inspiration for art, like these weheelbarrows on a friend’s farm in Swan Hill. Bet they can tell a story or two from their days of hard work.
Kerry Punton Bottlebrush and birds Acrylic on canvas 16 May 2020
Our lives are very different at the moment, yet nature brings continuity, moving through seasons. I have enjoyed being home to watch the seasonal changes. 69
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Julie Kala Walk around Bendigo
Went for my walk last week and came across a lovely, tired looking house. I took a couple of photos to sketch during a Webex meeting.
14 May 2020
Jane Ineson You are not alone
Installation, found object and ceramic figures 12 May 2020 Having lived mostly alone for years, solitude has become more acceptable and less daunting for me with current physical restrictions. I have eased into playful home making to honour my artist retreat, and maquette sculptures have moved like gnomes into the garden, making it a little kitsch. Bushwalking with a friend, we found treasures; she, a beautiful fossil; and me, a broken discarded zodiac plaque. I had fun creating this installation as a welcome for anticipated visitors.
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Ann McAlpin
Andre Sardone
Where the river meets the sea
Thompson and Riccardo
12 May 2020
17 May 2020
As the restrictions ease, Thompson has packed his bags and is ready to travel somewhere with his offsider, Riccardo. A continuation of this series of ‘Little Folk’, which have sprung to life during this pandemic, carved and shaped out of steel plate.
Iain Stewart Back from Bolivia
We had just made it back in time to spend 14 days in home isolation. This is my response.
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Paul Harrington
Jin Turpie
Colourful Cactus Country
Mushrooms in Harcourt
17 May 2020
13 May 2020
Megan Carpenter Felted fungi
Gillian Fallon Old River Red Gum 14 May 2020
This magnificent tree can be found on the Kangaroo Flat walking trail towards the Queen St end. 72
10 May 2020
I love walking in the creek and finding unusual pieces of wood and then I add felted fungi.
Meg Holmes Autumn in my home garden Oil painting 10 May 2020
Our lives are very different at the moment, yet nature brings continuity, as autumn continued towards winter. I have enjoyed being home to watch the seasonal changes. I was inspired to do a plein-air painting of this beautiful autumn tree with the light moving through the leaves. I had to move quickly as each day, the leaves changed colours and fell. These changes pushed me to make a quick little study, an enjoyable afternoon.
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St Paul’s Cathedral Choir Thomas Tallis—If Ye Love Me 17 May 2020
Milton Long
Eileen Farlie
Enamel pendant
Thank you blanket
This is another pendant using crackle base enamel. Surface color is Sea Foam Green on copper with a sterling silver setting.
Submitted by the artist’s niece. “It is beautiful fine knitting with a knitted edge. Helping to keep me warm in my TEAMs meetings! And the colours are beautiful.”
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Singing together during the pandemic: Our first virtual choir project exercised more than our voices! We learnt to make synchronised recordings, send them, balance voices and assemble a video. We hope to bring some joy to our congregation and to everyone who hears us. The learning curve continues...
8 May 2020
Paul Casey Some kind of ennui or disbelief Watercolour collage 17 May 2020
Based on De Chirico’s 1914 painting ‘The Song of Love’.
Kristen Beever
Portrait study for a publication on emotional design.
Melanie sequence 16 May 2020
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Claire Clarke Woman with Coffee Pot 17 May 2020
A tribute to Cezanne’s ‘Woman with Coffee Pot’.
Jane Coburn Village
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Angela Morrissey Ayşe Meryem
Graphite pencil 14 May 2020 I hope that I have captured the essence of Ayşe with her cheeky smile and mischievous grin. She has a determined look on her face and her ardent spirit shines through. I hope she never loses that!
Inspired by Stanhope Forbes’ painting, ‘The Village Street, Newlyn’.
Autumnal
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Dr Michael J Leach
Brad Barnes
Autumnal
Kelly
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This concrete poem was inspired by autumnal walks near the artist’s home in Strathdale.
Duffy - Ha Ho Art Oh Brad!
Acrylic on canvas 14 May 2020 I think this may be the last of the Covid set...
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Alicia Huddy It Wasn’t Me (as said by Shaggy) 8 May 2020
Kathryn Harrison Two Literary Women I Admire 1 May 2020
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Poppy Skipper Untitled
Acrylic on canvas 10 May 2020
This is a character that I have been using throughout my work that I do, but is anonymous, as it does not yet have a name. I have done the character on multiple things, from mugs and phone cases, to stickers and cardboard boxes. I chose these colours as they are warm organic colours that contrast. Stylistically, it is inspired by Keith Haring’s work. 79
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Cover artwork: Paul Harrington, The Busy Bees Cover design: Jacqui Lynch, Preloaded Design.
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