Wednesday, February 10, 2010

it grew


Blog-lag apologies! I will post more images and entries post-Kolkata.

Last week was so busy with installing, the opening and then recovering. I think everyone has gone into hibernation for a few days.


I will also post Paula's wall text that gives a very good explanation of her curatorial premise.


I'm off to Flury's for a coffee then an afternoon nap.


Friday, February 5, 2010

sylvia


I've just finished installing 'the vanishing'.

It's part of the show 'Stains on my Chintz', curated by Paula Sengupta and opens tomorrow night at the Harrington Street Arts Centre.


I'm sitting at the computer, and there is a lot of discussion going on down there, Archana's laugh, Tamal's calling out and giving instruction. Dharminder is up the ladder and ten people telling him 'up, down, right, left'.


Happy with the work, in spite of the 5,000 glass bullets still floating out there somewhere on the Indian Ocean.


Sylvia rang about one hour ago. She and Graham arrived tonight. That's her, circa 1940. Hand coloured sepia. I must ask her if she remembers the studio.


I'm about to go out and meet Andrea at the airport, then go home to the Bella Vista and flake.


Chelo!


Wednesday, February 3, 2010

working hard




















I've been trying to write but hands are busy right now. Day two of installing for 'Stains on my Chintz' ... great title!


All works behaving badly, in particular the tiger.
The velvet sea is almost done and I'm not leaving the gallery till it's finished.

Oh yes, look at that verandah. My room is just opposite where I'm sitting and sewing.