By Celeste Hawkins Ken Robinson, author of ‘The Element’ describes this state of being as when one can feel their most ‘authentic selves’. He says the features are: aptitude and passion and the conditions are: attitude and opportunity. He describes how when people are ‘in the zone’ they are being their most authentic selves. Ken is most passionate about education …
Just more of a visual feast for the eyes this week folks. I have captured some images here for you to enjoy. And who knows for how long… as some pieces, cherished as they may be,inevitably fall victim to the elements.
By Celeste Hawkins I first viewed Del Kathryn Barton’s work “Come of Things” at the Melbourne Art Fair in 2010. Quite frankly, I was in awe of this work. I didn’t know where to begin, in fact, I could just start looking anywhere into that landscape and be lost in the intricacy of those delicate marks. I remember making several …
By Celeste Hawkins ‘Things of use and beauty need not fear time’ is Nicola Bartlett’s motto for the shop, The Silver Compacq. Situated in Belgrave at the foothills of the Yarra Ranges, this delightful little vintage store has been happily serving inquisitive customers for four and a half years. “My family background is English and I grew up being surrounded …
By Celeste Hawkins Clare Mc Cracken calls her self a mixed media artist, but most of her art is ever-present in the streets of various communities, so many describe her as a public artist. Often placing thought provoking artworks right in the public eye, (and many times in unlikely places); it seems a perfect vocation for Clare who is passionate …