tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9833610607560933232024-02-18T20:01:08.990-08:00Stephanie Powell Artist/Fashion DesignerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-92168561719962388692017-05-21T16:54:00.000-07:002017-05-21T18:01:14.826-07:00Wearable Art MandurahLast year I entered Common Threads Wearable Art competition for the first time and was fortunate to be selected as a finalist. Many wearable art competitions have disappeared over the last few years and there are fewer opportunities to display my work on a live model these days. Sadly the only one in Sydney now is more performance art and does not place a high value on the craftsmanship of sewing and construction, in fact you can adapt something you have purchased with no problems at all. It’s a shame my dresses have to travel so far but if they must it’s wonderful that the pieces at Common Threads have been made with a lot of skill and care.
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After such a great experience last year the opportunity came up to apply for a project called Wearable Art Whispers. Common Threads, now called Wearable Art Mandurah were seeking six artists, Australia wide, to collaborate and share a unique journey. A chance to create a garment much more than the sum of its parts - it’s a chance to portray the wonder that can be created from a shared love for art and beauty. The outfit was to travel from state to state, artist to artist with each person contributing something towards the piece. After much encouragement from project co-ordinator and artist Anzara Clark I decided to apply. In the end 7 artists (Tanya da Silva, Deb Hiller, Louise Wells, Sue Sacchero, Philomena Hali, Larissa Murdock and myself) were chosen including an accessories specialist. The theme for the Wearable Art Whispers Project is ‘La Mariposa’ (Butterfly Woman) This theme is drawn from the myth explored in Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ Women Who Run with the Wolves.
In the beginning I had many ideas of how I would contribute and at each stage as the garment progressed my ideas had to change. So much of the work had been completed by the time it got to me that I felt I must make wings for this butterfly. Described in the book as having child-like wings I sought to combine this idea with the pieces created by the artists before me. Usually I work with recycled materials but this time I had the perfect fabric at home left over from a previous competition that I never used.
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I am looking forward to seeing the final piece and especially photos of it being worn during the wearable art parade. I also am looking forward to seeing how this project evolves in the future.
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CommonThreads photo credit:Troy TropianoUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-75110261324801887652015-11-13T00:20:00.000-08:002015-11-13T00:20:07.761-08:00Being CensoredIt has been some months since I had the opportunity to do a workshop with Kendal Henry - Director of Public Art in New York. We were asked to stretch our practice and come up with an idea for an artwork around 'The Game/The Carnival' and whatever that meant to us. This artwork would then be displayed during Avalon Art Carnival/The Game from the 7th till the 21st of November. I had one on one sessions with Kendal and the other curators and the artworks went through a lengthy process of approval including Council. I had applied for a spot along a large wall which seemed perfect. Unfortunately there were issues with that wall and the proposed position of my artwork ended up changing location a few times. Due to time constraints I had no choice but to start making my piece or it would not be done in time. The final location was not my choice but in the end time was running out.
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I was encouraged to install my work after hours guerilla style. It was attached to a wall in between two banks. As Im sure you can appreciate I have put a lot of time and energy into creating this piece.
The artwork is called 'Game Face' and explores the positive and negative in video gaming. On the wall next to my work there is a blurb explaining 'Game Face' and its purpose. At no time was my intention to offend but to make what seems like an obvious statement about video gaming (that is so addictive and so prevalent) in an artistic way.
Yesterday I was informed that the manager of one of the banks had complained about my work. Apparently its not the manager who cares but the customers. It was suggested that I put a cross over the gun and the grenade to show the fact that it is anti-violence but that was rejected by the bank manager. Tonight the weapon images will be completely covered while I head off this weekend and run a workshop. The locals and many visitors have already seen the artwork and will know that it has been censored.
There are many things in life I am offended by - rape, war, murder of innocent people but a painting of a gun or grenade personally wouldnt make my top 10. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh404ETIY1iKvOLTSOFGJ-XYoDcrRV0pilddnVGMa6LRz-7jDDq6HWnLY8X0btmOWZq7TzMj_pv4k-Jd5hRwWXMzhpctbB3N8wONA4my6OdQgCv4vJsLweaIA-gdmqXB0lTK5Ds8L-0JEY-/s1600/DSC_0491.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh404ETIY1iKvOLTSOFGJ-XYoDcrRV0pilddnVGMa6LRz-7jDDq6HWnLY8X0btmOWZq7TzMj_pv4k-Jd5hRwWXMzhpctbB3N8wONA4my6OdQgCv4vJsLweaIA-gdmqXB0lTK5Ds8L-0JEY-/s320/DSC_0491.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvu7hPzPpFPP5ByJruG1YrfOYY6owKDlYZp_9ZoZqHVSZ3YQfbKJS3kRUWegWbDT1Cl_CDv1bxsgfNakPZH8iqVc6aK79DifSFMvOQFRapE5zIVf5fQzVS6uj3Ul72WUPZ9ypPVOG-tclq/s1600/DSC_0502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvu7hPzPpFPP5ByJruG1YrfOYY6owKDlYZp_9ZoZqHVSZ3YQfbKJS3kRUWegWbDT1Cl_CDv1bxsgfNakPZH8iqVc6aK79DifSFMvOQFRapE5zIVf5fQzVS6uj3Ul72WUPZ9ypPVOG-tclq/s320/DSC_0502.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF68O2OBZHNtZWYpvcftYFzgmeTv3a-o3X3OmWSKohDg7PmrRN_7ZQNfSG9lM8gRaISoVMTPEEPSntlUN8saXTRNnofgGodx6eFwfbcJZV_Vm8m9KmtBXAYoJNWaBmzXR8ZGNb0i8a_W_w/s1600/no.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF68O2OBZHNtZWYpvcftYFzgmeTv3a-o3X3OmWSKohDg7PmrRN_7ZQNfSG9lM8gRaISoVMTPEEPSntlUN8saXTRNnofgGodx6eFwfbcJZV_Vm8m9KmtBXAYoJNWaBmzXR8ZGNb0i8a_W_w/s320/no.png" /></a></div>
I would like to thank my friends who have supported my work and shared the pictures on facebook, even congratulating me for making people think and provoking reactions.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-82781812976664041342015-09-05T23:43:00.000-07:002015-09-22T04:21:30.025-07:00Art in WarringahLast year I was fortunate to have been chosen as 'Artist in Residence' at Kimbriki Resource and Recovery Centre (formerly known as the tip). This was a 6 month position offered by Warringah Council which came with a grant for training and materials, and access to all of the materials on-site. I had a studio and was also given a solo exhibition at Warringah Creative Space at the end of my time as 'Artist in Residence'. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTsqXw701b20XaYmTnDQRoXbJ2yM1EFgC2ag2dVYdSuTqc35OTWWJovmKFyxvu_U5pXK8ok0687RPoTq3CiflpvFQmNvwhokg_TSw85ArrTafeZR3aWYY6yD6J8pkyfFYG9WoCx3Y4Q3wY/s1600/Art+exhibit5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTsqXw701b20XaYmTnDQRoXbJ2yM1EFgC2ag2dVYdSuTqc35OTWWJovmKFyxvu_U5pXK8ok0687RPoTq3CiflpvFQmNvwhokg_TSw85ArrTafeZR3aWYY6yD6J8pkyfFYG9WoCx3Y4Q3wY/s320/Art+exhibit5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfTrmPYlU08rHtkN9SxLJwbLM08UjTGw7mRt6l9W7AJp9D51akwxRKl2Di0l7yiehq4mMrfM4bqeFTihmvCSf8eKhREwEQFRs159ZZBemN7AWceIwrZ8kLZPgynZKhO7qeR2rLPhuMBBg/s1600/Art+exhibition.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfTrmPYlU08rHtkN9SxLJwbLM08UjTGw7mRt6l9W7AJp9D51akwxRKl2Di0l7yiehq4mMrfM4bqeFTihmvCSf8eKhREwEQFRs159ZZBemN7AWceIwrZ8kLZPgynZKhO7qeR2rLPhuMBBg/s320/Art+exhibition.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyvvc4_brUYeL1fhXy3XxFMaYG0tq5uq1YkbC8i8rozIG3RK5rtPhz1rpulQfj5912Dyw1dj2K5Epj6eYHnQCqRjQ7f552hjqDrrXb8_flt0aF92J_uckfrRcTxuUDTgCODWamoExnU_m/s1600/Edison+and+the+Piano+Man+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyvvc4_brUYeL1fhXy3XxFMaYG0tq5uq1YkbC8i8rozIG3RK5rtPhz1rpulQfj5912Dyw1dj2K5Epj6eYHnQCqRjQ7f552hjqDrrXb8_flt0aF92J_uckfrRcTxuUDTgCODWamoExnU_m/s320/Edison+and+the+Piano+Man+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbC2Opd7dlMaBHrGlZ2evI9PEULK9SQZbxCyh8Z_SfHLr5KBbDHPUq_GIS9eP-W59ErpkEZfMqHk-EKYfEeyhb78Ol-2Yvk22gc5g_YUagL0bikYNuR45mVZZjEuGULi9z4A5CmtjQ4ME/s1600/scrolls_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbC2Opd7dlMaBHrGlZ2evI9PEULK9SQZbxCyh8Z_SfHLr5KBbDHPUq_GIS9eP-W59ErpkEZfMqHk-EKYfEeyhb78Ol-2Yvk22gc5g_YUagL0bikYNuR45mVZZjEuGULi9z4A5CmtjQ4ME/s320/scrolls_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZhZ-ZFauJVJ0RWQvuHB4RE8DQ-aVVBb0MBV-O9TtvXDlFvHuQQI7TlzLBThNqbl7fy9dMDwDn83dJJefINT_BDGam7dL-G2FWEl-sFqA_MYuXCYb5zTjTyAex0jhBZDIJbtNbjTzcO6h/s1600/World+Wired+II.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZhZ-ZFauJVJ0RWQvuHB4RE8DQ-aVVBb0MBV-O9TtvXDlFvHuQQI7TlzLBThNqbl7fy9dMDwDn83dJJefINT_BDGam7dL-G2FWEl-sFqA_MYuXCYb5zTjTyAex0jhBZDIJbtNbjTzcO6h/s320/World+Wired+II.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-jhOAGd-sSGpApUhHajYGZasedPS3XpbCoEJ9y7-rS9zIKN2cv9gwfof8nNf8NcPpAsbGaP2B5N1nKFearBPUN5kHN0CwQVNV5asuuLAZ4JAlQKHb1FPETrA2yk4sLbA-tXgetor6VYd/s1600/Techhead.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-jhOAGd-sSGpApUhHajYGZasedPS3XpbCoEJ9y7-rS9zIKN2cv9gwfof8nNf8NcPpAsbGaP2B5N1nKFearBPUN5kHN0CwQVNV5asuuLAZ4JAlQKHb1FPETrA2yk4sLbA-tXgetor6VYd/s320/Techhead.jpg" /></a></div>
It was an amazing period of busyness, learning and dedication. I tried to juggle family responsibilities with career as best as I could. I undertook a welding course at Tafe in the evenings and spent time at the studio during the day. I feel proud of the work I produced during that time and my solo exhibition was almost a sell out which came as a shock to me as I have never been driven by money but just to create art that is true to me. I never know what the public or judges will respond to.
Not only did the residency give me a great body of work to add to my portfolio but it also gave me a lot of momentum. Some of the pieces I made during my time I held onto and entered into competitions. Firstly I entered the Hornsby Council 'Re-magined' exhibition and won the wearable art award and the 'Cleanaway' award for excellence in sculpture. I then entered the Burdekin Wearable Art competition also winning that with my dress from e-waste. Of course I also entered the Warringah Waste to Art exhibition and managed to take out the Innovation Award for the same piece. Last weekend I also took part in a sustainable sculpture exhibition at St Ives Wildflower Garden and won a Highly Commended Award for a bird sculpture created from old garden tools. This piece is called 'Prehistoric' which refers to the look of the bird but also the osbolete tools it was made from.
Currently I also have two pieces in 'Sculpture in the Glen' at Glen St Theatre, one small recycled sculpture and one large welded outdoor sculpture created at Tafe from mild steel then powder coated. You can visit this exhibition which marks 30 years of Glen St Theatre anytime over the next 6 weeks.
None of this would have been possible without the opportunities granted to me by Warringah Council and the hard work of their staff. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZZ59c-fR6c9r70bVYuBTOBmMTQb0piyJqdT0AnOECQxcTWrYCtHnFTmOJvQNrKqH9hRQ0-HYbd0Y27M8d_6XSKJ07xE0xqu64GlfaSXYXN65To9BFElPGBk8ABidSt8FbK6lkpBn3THN/s1600/DSC_0282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZZ59c-fR6c9r70bVYuBTOBmMTQb0piyJqdT0AnOECQxcTWrYCtHnFTmOJvQNrKqH9hRQ0-HYbd0Y27M8d_6XSKJ07xE0xqu64GlfaSXYXN65To9BFElPGBk8ABidSt8FbK6lkpBn3THN/s320/DSC_0282.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOHtPd6I4OxzhlyvfUClv9LWA0Ci3U7dJ4YGhsqu6_1L91pMZLHlYMc8_gTjhtvczr0LlD1TD9zqj7Q0qag85FI_0B2Tv8HxS-K_AGSwNdqUEEo1JsFArTu6FQNAUnFho39YjZKGgoDVAZ/s1600/DSC_0279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOHtPd6I4OxzhlyvfUClv9LWA0Ci3U7dJ4YGhsqu6_1L91pMZLHlYMc8_gTjhtvczr0LlD1TD9zqj7Q0qag85FI_0B2Tv8HxS-K_AGSwNdqUEEo1JsFArTu6FQNAUnFho39YjZKGgoDVAZ/s320/DSC_0279.JPG" /></a></div>
Today was something quite different. I met amazing eco artist Angela van Boxtel at Dee Why Beach pool for a public performance as part of Sydney Design festival. She wore swimming costumes crocheted from plastic bags and I wore a dress made from coffee cups. This was a light-hearted way of bringing awareness about the issues of pollution and single use products. Art has a important purpose in our society. It's supposed to make us think, entertain us, shock us, surprise us and not just simply be something pretty to hang on our walls at home. Most artists dont make much money but are driven to create never the less. I love it when my pieces make someone smile.
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I was very fortunate to be chosen as a finalist in Reart at the M2 Gallery in Surry Hills.
Reart is an exhibition to inspire the world to reconsider the idea of waste. It focuses on innovation in upcycling from a selection of local and international artists.
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In it’s first year running Reart will open it’s doors to the public on April 22nd to coincide with Earth Day. The exhibition will also highlight the launch of Retrash, a coffee table book showcasing the upcycled work of 82 designers and artists from 20 countries around the world.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We braved shocking weather to make it to the opening. Lucky I suppose as it is quite a small gallery and it might have been jam packed if the weather was better. My entry is a piece I made at the tip during a couple of workshops run by former 'Artist in Residence' Sandy Bliim. Its called Edison and the Piano Man. Its made from light globes, clock parts, old wood, computer wire, screws, piano parts and golf tees.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-2912966143115216622015-03-13T04:01:00.001-07:002015-03-13T04:01:55.742-07:00ROGAPThe Rockdale Outdoor Gallery Art Prize opens tomorrow. It is situated in Cook Park along the waterfront in Kyeemagh. I have exhibited my piece previously at Sculpture in the Vineyards. Its called Shape Sorter and it is a large version of of a childs toy.<br />
As it is an outdoor exhibit there are a number of metal sculptures as they tend to be the only thing that can withstand the weather for long periods. There are some interesting pieces including a shrine for a cat and Angela van Boxtel's crocheted plastic bags wrapped around a rock. All up you can see 24 artworks for free.<br />
Its great to be selected for ROGAP which has been running for a number of years.<br />
You can only truly appreciate the work involved in installing the art if you saw it. Many people digging into hard ground and spending hours in the heat just for the love of art. We bent a tent peg trying to secure my piece.<br />
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Go and check it out. It runs from the 14th to the 29th of March. Special thanks to Amanda Hurst for the long hours she has put into to organising this fantastic event.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-56791867909011262002015-01-21T21:37:00.000-08:002015-01-21T21:43:19.606-08:00Mosaic Garden with Reverse Garbage<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Today my son and I did a mosaic workshop at Reverse Garbage with Billyara Aboriginal Art. We helped create work to contribute to the mosaic yarning circle for the nearby Yenmala Nura Garden. It was a great opportunity to learn some new skills and talk to other artists. My son particularly loved to use the tile cutter and now wants me to buy one. The mosaic circle will go where the tyre is currently in the pictures.</span><br />
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I love the work that Reverse Garbage does. They often run workshops with adults and children using recycled materials. I have had many opportunities to visit their shop and buy various items for my recycled art and of course I always have to purchase something for my children, Today I was lucky enough to find exactly what I needed - lids from coffee cups. This will help me finish a dress I am making which you can see in my solo exhibition in June this year.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-66001352722662853592014-10-21T04:25:00.000-07:002014-10-21T04:25:28.253-07:00Sculpture in the VineyardsOver the weekend I installed my newest sculpture at Wollombi Wines for Sulpture in the Vineyards. Its a large kids shape sorter inspired of course by my young children. After months of hard work and a hard half a day installing in the heat with some help from my husband its nice to see it in this amazing environment. This is a fantastic exhibition spread over several vineyards in Wollombi. Not only can you enjoy the art but also a nice bit of wine tasting on your way around.<div>
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I'm really excited to be part of it this year and after seeing many of the other pieces I feel I am in good company. Its been running for several years and the standard of work is very high. I love this dog made by another local artists. There are a few of us from the Northern Beaches in the exhibition. Its always great to see what other artists have come up with especially works that I haven't seen before. When you exhibit regularly you often see the same pieces popping up. I am especially looking forward to seeing the closing when there will be a night tour with some creative lighting on the art. If you get a chance to see this not to be missed exhibition let me know what you think.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-9368938588908785542014-09-08T00:53:00.001-07:002014-09-09T02:20:31.684-07:00Ergon Energy/ Burdekin Wearable Art CompetitionOn the weekend I went to Ayr near Townsville for the Burdekin Wearable Art Competition. They have the longest running festival of its type in Australia and I can see why. They have a number of events including a Mardi Gras parade, rides, stalls, art exhibitions and of course the wearable art show.<br />
This years theme was 'Hollywood Glitz and Glam and Movie Mayhem.' It just so happened that I had a dress that fit perfectly with this theme made from shade cloth and nearly 2000 ring pulls. Its looks like something can could fit well on the red carpet.<br />
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The night started with the Madri Gras parade, some musical performers and then came the competition. I was lucky enough to have received second place and look forward to returning next year. A big thank you to Sandi Milani who was the event organiser but went over and above to help me out.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-68681906118576098932014-08-23T02:09:00.001-07:002014-08-23T02:09:42.497-07:00Spring Discovery at Stony RangeThis week I am part of the Spring Discovery exhibition at Stony Range. It is a small outdoor exhibition within a beautiful setting. It runs from the 24th August to the 30th. On the 24th there are many family friendly activities including origami with artist Midori Furze, face painting, live animals and guided walks. The amazing Maria Romeo has curated this exhibition and has 2 pieces in it. I love that Maria and other have incorporated recycled materials into their work. My piece below is made from temporary fencing/netting and metal poles. Its amazing to see things that would have been discarded turned into works of art.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-77336928283457883982014-08-18T04:25:00.000-07:002014-08-18T04:25:02.024-07:00Sustainable Waste to Art Prize 2014Last week I was fortunate to be selected to exhibit in the Ryde Council Sustainable Waste to Art Prize. I submitted 2 pieces. My 'Drinky Dress' and 'Edison and the Piano Man'. I was expecting my dress to be selected and not my sculptures but the opposite happened. Of course it took me months to create the dress compared to hours to create the sculpture. I love that other people can see my work in an entirely different way to me. I was surprised and excited to be awarded the Highly Commended prize in the open category and it came with a nice voucher from Eckersleys. Its lovely to be able to shop for art materials to put back into my next artwork.<br />
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It was held at Meadowbank Tafe Gallery. This is a great space for an exhibition. The works were very impressive and there were a few dresses. I was particularly impressed with the paper dress made by a young girl. I find it astounding the talent and skill of some people much younger than me.<br />
I encourage you to pay it a visit and perhaps you will be inspired to think of your waste in a different way.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-15470788627190248582014-07-22T00:18:00.002-07:002014-07-22T00:23:23.772-07:00Warringah Art ExhibitionRecently I was lucky enough to be selected for the annual 'Warringah Art Exhibition'. It runs from the 18th of July to the 27th of July at If U Like Art Studios in Brookvale. The owners are very generous and I wish to thank them for hosting this exhibition and in particular always encouraging young people in their art practices.<br />
Opening night which often falls on my birthday (the 17th) was absolutely jam packed. There are some very accomplished artists in the area such as Angela van Boxtel who created a bikini made from plastic bags and Sandy Bliim who made an 'Eco Warrior' during her time as artist in residence at Kimbriki.<br />
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I am part of a local group of artists called Art and Soul Collective. There are a number of artworks from members of Art and Soul in the exhibition and one of the members Ray Clarke received an honourable mention for his piece called 'Returned Journey' which was a boat made from scrap metal.</div>
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I enjoy the pieces that inspire me and surprise me that really tackle issues of waste in a creative way. There is still time to get there and vote for your favourite pieces in each category. My piece is 'Drink Dress' and is made from shade cloth I found on the clean up and nearly 2000 ring pulls from soda cans. Its a great time to reflect on how lucky we are to live in Warringah were the arts are encouraged and supported.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-62074340194960324872014-07-03T01:19:00.002-07:002014-07-03T01:19:57.000-07:00Weaving Bridges Guringai FestivalToday I attended the launch of this years Weaving Bridges Sculpture at Queenscliff Surf Club which I was very happy to have been involved in. This year marks the 2nd year of Weaving Bridges and the 14th of the Guringai Festival. It was a privilege to have Indigenous Australians present as part of the weaving and todays launch. We were treated to some beautiful music, a smoking ceremony and morning tea. Some wise words were spoken this morning about how we are all connected.<br />
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Around 150 people participated in workshops to create weavings which were assembled to create 3 amazing whale sculptures. The base of these were welded by artist Maria Romeo. I completed 3 weavings which all ended up on one of the whales. You can see these whales as they tour around the beaches over the next couple of months. Its great to Manly and Warringah Council working together on this project.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-35951972037315820812014-05-27T19:16:00.000-07:002014-05-27T19:16:03.935-07:00Art From Trash TasmaniaI have just returned from a very cold Tasmania. When I found Art from Trash on the internet I knew it was right up my alley. I had just finished my dress made out of ring pulls and I always think it is better to have them on display so that they can inspire others rather than have my pieces sit at home.<br />
When I arrived to drop of my dress I was impressed by the size of the gallery and the standard of work. I also love that children are able to participate and exhibit. Children are so much freer in their expression. I can see the passion of the organisers in how it all turned out.<br />
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Opening night was jam packed and drink and food all seems to run out which is always a good sign of a well attended event. On the night they had a contest for the best 'trashy dresser'. In this case it was for an outfit made from recycled items and I won with my dress made from spoons, shade cloth, newspaper and mosquito net. My son also walked away with a prize for his crocodile artwork. </div>
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Our prizes were vouchers for the local Tip Shop. The kids and I loved shopping from there. I couldnt believe how much we got for such a small amount of money. I chose many things that will contribute to making my next artwork.</div>
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Of course no trip to Tasmania is complete without a visit to Mona which we all thoroughly enjoyed. I had to laugh when I found accessories made from ring pulls for sale in the shop. They would have gone well with my dress. I hope to return to Tasmania next year with some of my sculptures.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-54067344191109540642014-05-20T04:02:00.002-07:002014-05-20T04:02:26.221-07:00Warringah Council Dee Why Art BombingSome time ago Warringah council asked people to submit ideas to 'art bomb' the Dee Why area. It had to be something relevant to the local area but it could be anything from a guerilla garden to a light display to public artworks of any kind. The council was offering 5 artists $1000 each to create such a piece.<br />
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I was lucky enough to be one of the 5 selected. My piece aims to connect the local environment and metropolitan and relaxed culture of our suburb. The 4 other artworks are being installed this week. You can see mine light up at night also. For more information on locations and other details visit http://www.warringah.nsw.gov.au/your-council/plans-publications-and-policies/publications/council-news/art-bomb<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-46090711033397271552014-05-10T15:59:00.001-07:002014-05-10T15:59:57.020-07:00Sculptures in the Bush and La Lune Its great when the local council encourages art in the local community. I heard one Councillor say that Warringah Council recognises that there is more than just sport to support in the local area. As important as sport is in people lives art is important too. The council wanted to do a Sculpture by the Sea type of exhibition but never had the budget for it then La Lune was born. It is a night exhibition of energy producing art. What a great idea! This exhibition really brought the crowds and I felt very encouraged by that. I spoke to curator Alan Giddy about having more local artists in the exhibition if they do it again and was encouraged by his positive response. Im sure they have learnt a lot from running it this year.<br />
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On the same day I was lucky enough to participate in Bush Sculptures at Stony Range. The beautiful surrounds and excellent art made for a wonderful art exhibition. Bush Sculptures was curated by artist Maria Romeo and I think she did an amazing job with a total of a whopping 32 artworks involved. It is amazing that so many locals have never walked through Stony Range before. It is quite hidden and and a surprise that this beautiful oasis is right next to a main road. It is still on today so go and pay it a visit. They also have craft activities for kids and a bush tucker talk all for free.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983361060756093323.post-64383759066718309622014-03-06T02:29:00.002-08:002014-03-06T02:29:48.684-08:00Death of the Australian Fashion Industry<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">"Under pressure from international competition, unaffordable real estate and manufacturing woes, Australia’s fashion industry is facing a crisis." says businessoffashion.com</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">In he years since I started training to be a designer I have seen many things decline. I have competed in many fashion competition including the Golden Gown Awards, The Hair and Fashion Competition, Fashion Less Waste, The Fashion Industry Awards and the Flair Awards. Not one of these competitions is still run. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">I spent many years making it to the finals but with no wins until in 2011 I was lucky enough to be named Winner of Fashion Less Waste run by the Australian Museum. The following year I was Runner-Up at Fashion Less Waste and the year after I was given a Highly Commended Award at the Flair Awards. I mention this because it is like a stamp of approval for my business. I have seen a change in my customers attitudes toward me. They don't question me as much. They trust me because I have these certificates that prove I have some talent that has been recognised. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Sadly these competitions which mean so much to emerging designers are in decline. There are none that I am aware of in NSW. Is this a reflection of the Australian fashion industry which is buckling under the pressure of overseas imports? I think so. With the influx of imports brings a decline in quality. I cant tell you how many dresses my customers have ordered online that I have had to fix.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">In the last few years some greats of the Australian fashion industry have had to close their doors. When the likes of Lisa Ho have to close their doors I fear for the future of our home grown talent. </span><br />
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Over the years I have had the privilege of making many bridesmaid and wedding dresses. Yes I made my own wedding dress. Of all the dresses I have made my favourite jobs have been remaking the brides mums wedding dress. I love totally transforming something old and making it new.<br />
Its funny that the trend is to buck the trend. Every customer of mine says, "I dont want anything traditional." Currently they mostly seem to prefer to wear ivory, however I have done many different colours including a request for a green wedding dress. Sadly I dont have as many photos as I would like.<br />
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Hello. I would like to introduce myself in my first blog. I am Stephanie Powell. I have an Associate Diploma in fashion Design. I also have completed various Certificates including Sculpture, Life Drawing, Pottery on the Wheel and Cartooning. I am also a mum of 2 young boys. I run a dressmaking business and am an artist and curator. </div>
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I look forward to sharing my creations with you. From wedding dresses to wearable art to sculpture to painting you will see it all as I find different ways to express my creativity.</div>
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