Circe: Greek Goddess of Magic
Circe stands out as a multifaceted figure in Greek mythology as a goddess of magic and transformation.
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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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Jun 233 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.
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
Nov 30, 20215 min read
Pandora without 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 29, 20214 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 28, 20213 min read
Medusa as inspired by Klimt's Hygieia
My painting of Medusa is inspired by Klimt's Hygieia, as depicted in his painting of Medicine. She is the Greek goddess of health.
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 7, 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 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 8, 20195 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.
Dec 12, 20184 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
Sep 2, 20186 min read
Alice steals hearts at ACMI
The exhibition charts the evolution of Alice from the written page, to theatre, film and animation, highlighting cinematic advancements
Jul 20, 20181 min read
Curiouser & Curiouser: Opening night
Thanks to everyone who attended our opening event last night at Steps Gallery. It was a great turn out and a super fun night. See the photos
Apr 11, 20186 min read
Fairy tales transformed through the work of artists
Fairy tales excite our imagination and ignite our darkest fears. So it is was with high expectations that I visited the summer exhibition at
Aug 4, 20174 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.
Jul 18, 20175 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.
Mar 15, 20175 min read
My year of not buying clothes (so far)
Did you know that Australians are the world's second largest consumers of textiles, buying on average 27 kilograms of new clothing each year
Dec 7, 20164 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.
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