I’ve been kept very busy this year with being the Chair of Cossag and the curator of :the mezzanine: What a delightful space in a wonderful old building. It’s the top floor of the Old Butter Factory in Dayboro. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the journey of converting the top floor into a respected and admired gallery … More Curating :the mezzanine:
It’s been 2 weeks since the “Her Story” exhibition finished. What an amazing event – fabulous art, amazing people and we raised enough funds to support a woman for 1 year and a bit through the Women for Women International sponsor a sister program. Here are some highlights:
It was a big week! Not only was I a finalist in the Queensland Figurative art prize but I also had my work in the ArtExpo2016 in Milan. The exhibition opening at the Petrie Terrace Gallery in Brisbane for the Figurative Art Prize was a great event. I was proud to have my painting displayed … More Milan Art Expo
I am pretty excited to be a finalist in the Royal Queensland Art Society’s Figurative art prize. The opening and prize announcements are this Wednesday. The painting I entered is a very special one for me. My inspiration was from photos I saw of refugees waiting for someone to help them. The painting is called … More Finalist in the Figurative Art Prize
I went to a seminar today about how to lead a better life. Passion came up as a concept. It was pointed out that the real meaning of passion is pain. So it made me rethink what I call my art. I often say its my passion or labor of love. I am … More Passion or labor of love…
Or should we ask are you unique? Of course we are all one offs! So when you create you are looking at things from your very unique perspective. Everything you make with your own hands becomes a one off. This cannot be overstated. In this world of mass production as an artist you can feel … More Is your art unique?
Never compare yourself to other artists. Know that your family is biased. Whether for or against, their views skewed and do not represent an accurate reflection of your work in the world. Base your success on how your art has enriched your life and how feel when create it. Constantly push yourself to expand and … More How to feel fulfilled as an artist.
So you’ve been furiously creating and you’ve ended up with lots of pieces of art. What’s next? You are an artist. Introduce your work to the world. The world needs you.
Artist Michelle J Bowden 