"Urge" -A Celebration
"Urge"- A Celebration The night after Susan Reddrop delivered her work to the MARS Gallery for this exhibition, she delivered another precious gift to the world. That night, her… More…
jan preston
Jan Preston When I was young, my dear old Dad introduced me to Dixieland Jazz. Whenever it came on the radio he would get this big grin on his face and point out features of the… More…
Violins, flutes and Japanese Ink painting.
David Brown... violin maker, Shakuhachi flute maker and Sumi-e painter... Yes that's right, one artist, many skills. Add an Aikido master with 6th dan to that already impressive… More…
Congratulations to Peter Wegner, winner of the 2011 Nillumbik Prize
Congratulations to Peter Wegner! Winner of the 2011 Nillumbik Prize. Peter Wegner Man Resting 2011 oil on canvas, 153x123cm (detail) I know that you've seen this photo of Peter's… More…
Lyndal Walker
Lyndal Walker How audacious of me to take a photo of a photographic artist. I cant help myself though. As you see, Lyndal Walker, photographer and latest Artist in Residence at… More…
Anthony Williams- Montsalvat's new painter in oils
Anthony Williams One of Montsalvat's new artists, Timothy Clarkson, has already delighted many Isiiad readers with his fusion of ceramics, origami and well chosen newspaper… More…
More Montalvat
More Montsalvat As these photos will show, the buildings at Montsalvat have aged beautifully. To the left of these arches sits the first dwelling to be built. It's referred to… More…
Carbon Obscura
Carbon Obscura While this work was created in May 2007 at Montsalvat, it's worth revisiting in the light of the Red Chair event at Montsalvat this week. The artist, Lloyd Godman… More…
The Rug Maker of Mazar-e-Sharif
The Rug Maker of Mazar-e-Sharif Montsalvat is currently showing rugs and embroideries from the Middle East, courtesy of writer and carpet seller Najaf Mazari. Najaf is well known… More…
Dena Ashbolt. Artist in Residence Montsalvat.
Dena Ashbolt. Artist in Residence Montsalvat. Dena Ashbolt is Montsalvat's latest artist in residence. She arrived there over a week ago and will be there for six weeks in all.… More…
Mariella McKinley
Mariella McKinley Photograph courtesy of the artist. Just when I thought Montsalvat couldn't possibly do anything more to delight me, I met Mariella McKinley. She's been working… More…
Dena's Progress
Dena's Progress You may remember Montsalvat's artist in residence Dena Ashbolt. That's her above, stepping into her studio space today. Unfortunately, last week she was unwell so… More…
Dena Ashbolt. Almost there!
Dena Ashbolt... almost there! Apart from some finishing touches with ink, Dena's work is complete. It's looking great... Tomorrow is the last day of her residency and she will… More…
Susan Reddrop cont...
Susan Reddrop cont... (Front) Theses photos came in today from Susan Reddrop. Another great piece. Here's a commentary in her own words... "called 'Table Ornament for… More…
Chris Pittard. Red Chair Event
Chris Pittard Red Chair Event Last night was one of those cold wet Melbourne winter nights, when the most appealing thing is to snuggle up beside the fire. I did think about not… More…
Ruth Marshall
Ruth Marshall I was beside myself with excitement about meeting Ruth Marshall. What would you say the chances were of me missing meeting her in New York last year by a day, only… More…
Farewell Matcham
Farewell Matcham. Today is a sad day for Montsalvat. Friends and family of Matcham Skipper will gather to give him a fond farewell at 3pm today. Matcham passed away last week at… More…
Dena's Progress cont...
Dena's Progress cont... The key aspect of this piece of work is beginning to emerge. It's scale is not obvious from the photo. It's approximately two and a half meters long by… More…
Tamara Dean
Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture. Damien Skipper Tamara Dean © Tamara is represented by The Charles Hewitt Gallery in Sydney and the James Makin Gallery in… More…
Symbols of Loss and Recovery
Symbols of Loss and Recovery I had such an adventure finding Leanne Mooney's studio last Friday. It's out on a dirt track at Christmas Hills, across a creek and through the bush.… More…