At the bridge of the failed painter, I stoop and check the sagging timbers before placing one foot, then the other, on this sorry decrepitude. It cracks and pops like a first fleet ship, but the sounds are not ominous; more the rattled wheezing of an invalid friend. I proceed with care,sucking the thumb pricked on its splintery balustrade. Ahead, lies the gate and welltrod path and, branching like spider veins, the merest hints of tracks―overgrown, leading to a wilderness filled with possibilities. I stand and consider. Buttoning my duffel coat—a veteran of the moth wars, I step off the path, and into the weeds.
©L.M.Noonan




12th International Collage Show

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© L.M.Noonan 2010


The annual ICE exhibition is up and running on again at the Real Tart Gallery in New Plymouth.The image ‘errata’ above is one of the thirteen (13) I sent for inclusion this year.Like most Australians; I’ve travelled to some very far flung destinations…sometimes taking days to do so and yet I’ve never flown the few hours it takes to reach New Zealand.
Every year I keep saying that we should flydrive the length and breadth of both islands and every year something else comes up.

Perhaps I have a subconscious notion that I will fall deeply in love with this fabled land and feel compelled to pull up roots and move.
You can have stickybeak at the photos the indefatigable Dale Copeland—artist and organiser; has posted on her blog.
The gallery space looks interesting doesn't it?
As some of you may have noticed; I am redecorating again.

Why…you might be wondering? Methinks it’s rather like when start shifting things around in my studio…I have to clear away the clutter in order to start working again.

6 comments:

Michael Rawluk said...

That is so freakin' cool.

Michael Rawluk said...

I tried leaving a comment already but the internet gods sent me swirling away. Maybe it went and maybe it didn't. God, I am long winded.

Anyway, that is so so cool.

David Howard said...

Hi FP, I can see your up and running again. 13 items for ICE, good to see - makes me wanna get out there and get organised. I think I will spend the next few years entering stuff like ICE and maybe some competitions. I always feel like I am running through mud though, getting pulled down by some mud womp clutching by legs. It's time to become a mud skipper.
The site looks clean efficient and well laid out - mine still looks way to busy, but I haven't the time or inclination at the moment to fiddle with it. I will have to pinch Kontact though - I did a search for a comment box but did not find that one. Keep up the good work - you inspire me.

JafaBrit's Art said...

I like your new blog look and the banner. AND I like the piece you submitted "errata", I am intrigued by it and the title. what is the object at the left side of the plate?

A.Decker said...

I like this one.

JafaBrit's Art said...

thought I had left a message here, arg, hate that when it happens.
Hope all is well.