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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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Artist collaboration = Leah + Olga
Local artists Leah Mariani and Olga Dziemidowiczi join forces to create collborative art works that combine landscapes with the female form.
Mar 142 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 24, 20244 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
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.
Jun 23, 20243 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.
Nov 8, 20231 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
Oct 12, 20222 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
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
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
Art makes good books
If you’re looking for some good books to read this summer, here are my top 9 fiction books inspired by art.
Apr 10, 20205 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 14, 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.
Mar 3, 20202 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.
Nov 13, 20192 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
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
Jul 20, 20181 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
Apr 11, 20186 min read
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