Artist blog

This artist's blog covers everything from important news, artistic inspiration, and just general thoughts on life. My favourite topics of conversation are art history, greek mythology, gender equality and personal development. My writing has an arty, feminist spin because that's just the way I roll.

Fairytale princesses will kill your children

In Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children author Jane Gilmore reflects on Disney's classic princesses.

Dec 26, 20246 min read

The new Happily Ever After

I've long been fascinated by the narratives we pass on to our children and the gendered messages embedded within these timeless stories.

Nov 15, 20245 min read

Off with her head! How Medusa lost her head and found her voice

Like many ancient stories, the legend of Medusa has been retold, reinterpreted and repurposed over time, including post the #metoo movement.

Sep 29, 20244 min read

The real Persephone

The story of Persephone is an interesting one because it isn’t really about her. She is merely a reflection of those around her, namely her

Sep 5, 20226 min read

Pandora and her jar

Pandora was made by the gods from clay, for the specific purpose of punishing mankind. Her fate was sealed the moment Zeus created her,

Nov 29, 20215 min read

The untold story of Medusa

While we all know of Medusa with her crown of snakes, less is known of how Medusa became Medusa. There are 2 origin stories from Greek Myths

Sep 15, 20215 min read

Fifty shades of pink (& what they mean)

Before we deep dive into my complicated relationship with the colour pink, let me take you on a short and interesting history.

Aug 28, 20216 min read

5 surprising facts about the colour pink

Pink is everywhere from home décor, clothing and packaging. But do you really know pink as well as you think?

Aug 11, 20212 min read

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!

Women’s hair holds great significance in many religions and cultures around the world, especially golden coloured hair.

Aug 15, 20203 min read

The making of a painting

This article takes a deep dive into the process and meaning behind the painting Handle With Care.

May 15, 20204 min read

Why women have less superannuation and what you can do about it

Being an accountant, I can't help but be a super nerd. Currently women are retiring with 47% less superannuation than men. It’s no surprise.

Mar 8, 20195 min read

The case against rape

Laws were invented by men for men, to protect their property. They were not created to protect the rights of women, children and those witho

Dec 12, 20184 min read

Is the MCG a tribute to our patriarchal society?

Is the MCG a tribute to our patriarchal society? A brief history of women and the MCG.

Aug 4, 20174 min read

Welcome to the Gender Gap

t's hard to believe that in this day and age there still exist young, well-educated Australians who don't believe there is gender pay gap.

Jul 18, 20175 min read

Defining the stages of a modern woman’s life

Klimt's depiction of Three Ages of Women encompasses Playful Child, Sexy Seductress, Good Mother and Wise Older Woman.

Jan 31, 20176 min read

What's wrong with feminist art?

Trailblazers of the feminist art movement included Yoko Ono, Vivenne Binns and Judy Chicago.

Jan 31, 20173 min read

The price of being a woman

You may know me as an artist but I'm also an accountant (yes, strange I know) and nothing upsets me more than monetary gender inequality.

Dec 7, 20164 min read

Do we need another Disney princess?

Like most little girls growing up, I dreamed of being a princess. My favourite princess was Sleeping Beauty. It was my favourite book...

Dec 7, 20162 min read

My very own artist manifesto

I've decided to write an artist manifesto. I briefly considered writing an artist memoir but decided they’re old news.

Oct 22, 20164 min read

I like pretty things: does that make me shallow?

What would you do if you won millions of dollars? I’d spend it on art and fashion. Does that make me shallow?

Nov 25, 20153 min read