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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.
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Dec 26, 20246 min read
Fairytale princesses will kill your children
In Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children author Jane Gilmore reflects on Disney's classic princesses.


Nov 24, 20244 min read
Top things to consider when buying art for your home
Adding art to your home is one of the most personal and impactful ways to transform your living space. Often a home doesn't feel like a home


Nov 15, 20245 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.


Sep 29, 20244 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.


Jun 23, 20243 min read
New series |Contained|
My latest series of paintings is all about women who are either standing or sitting, crouched or squatting, folded and/or sleeping.

Nov 8, 20231 min read
Open studio event 2023
We were very pleased to open our house to the public on 29 October 2023. Here are some photo from our Open Studio event.

Aug 4, 20234 min read
My French artist residency
This artist residency gave me the time and space to focus on myself and my art practice. If you're thinking about applying, go ahead.

Jul 22, 20239 min read
An artist's guide to Paris
An Australian’s guide to the best Parisan art galleries Paris is known as one of the art capitals of the world. Got only a few days in...


Oct 12, 20222 min read
Where to buy affordable art in Melbourne & beyond
Want to know where to find affordable art in Melbourne? Many people feel intimidated to walk into a gallery so I've made it easy for you


Sep 5, 20226 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


Jul 9, 20223 min read
An artists' home
Over the past few months I've been researching the history of my period home. I was excited to discover that three other artists have lived


Nov 30, 20215 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,


Sep 15, 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


Aug 28, 20216 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 11, 20212 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 15, 20203 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.


May 15, 20204 min read
The making of a painting
This article takes a deep dive into the process and meaning behind the painting Handle With Care.

Mar 14, 20202 min read
Art to Art Unearthed Art Prize
Local art gallery Art to Art launched their inaugural Unearthed Art Prize and guess who won?


Mar 4, 20202 min read
An artist interview: from one artist to another
Brisbane artist Rose Hewartson has recently embarked on a project that involves interviewing Australian artists.


Nov 13, 20192 min read
A review of opening night
Rhonda Dredge reviews the VCA Graduate Certificate of Visual Arts end of year exhibition, as published in the Southbank local newspaper.
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