Stencil Work

As a teacher, the students are constantly giving me ideas or making me look differently at certain things. One student is talented in stencil making and we were able to group it in the concept of contemporary handicraft.

Such is the learning process.

Melbourne Laneways

One of the most well known discussions of Australian culture is the comparing and contrasting of Sydney and Melbourne. Melbourne, which lacks the natural geographic splendour of Sydney compensates by promoting its 'urban culture' as more vibrant. The 'laneways' of downtown Melbourne are the physical spaces where this urban culture is incubated and many of them are covered in the global phenomenon known as 'street art'. I enjoy seeing and taking note of these ever-changing marks on the palimpsest of a city. The images that you see here are from the Melbourne laneways and respresent a specific moment of that city's being.

If you happen to be in Melbourne in the next month or so there is a festival going on in this spaces, check this link: http://www.myspace.com/lanewayfestival

Sydney

I spent the passing of 2006 into 2007 in Australia. It was a memorable trip and allowed me to explore the question of whether or not I'm 'really' Australian (I feel that I am). This set of images is from Sydney, a city blessed with an unique geographic setting and accompanying lifestyle.

Blog not Dead

This blog is still in operation. There will be new posts coming in the next few days!