Archive for November, 2008
Bertram Mackennal
Posted by linden on November 30th, 2008 filed in artists
I’m just back from Melbourne which was a feast of arts in several forms, and a feast of food and family as well! One of the reasons I headed over the Bass Strait at this time was to liaise with my researcher brother to try to solve a mystery (well it is to me) about [...]
Read More..>>Mike Parr
Posted by linden on November 22nd, 2008 filed in artists, exhibitions, tasmania
Last night was a bit unusual. Mike Parr was performing another time focused event that highlights his ability to endure circumstances that would leave most people cold in a few minutes. His steady and patient demeanour emanated from the section of flooring, built into the corner of the historic Bond Store in the Tasmanian Museum and [...]
Read More..>>Flowers and memory
Posted by linden on November 20th, 2008 filed in general
I must admit I have enjoyed watching the landscape shows that feature a family garden being renovated to something entirely new and different in a weekend, but when I think about it as an option my own garden I can’t help but wonder how I could enjoy a garden that isn’t full of plants that [...]
Read More..>>A question of talent
Posted by linden on November 16th, 2008 filed in general
There is a bit of a discussion about the Internet at the moment about natural talent and developed skills. This is quite close to home for me as my childhood home was filled with people of high standing in the arts in that period of time. For example Sam Fullbrook who was larger than life in [...]
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