Memories of Miss Memory

Big big big thanks to Dan, Kirsten, Jen and Carolyn for making my first exhibition a positive experience. Lots has been learned, and the seeds have been sown. Art is something I have aspired to create and display, but for so long the aspiration has gone unquenched due to various reasons, mostly the belief that my ideas are too kooky, complex or they would never work in a traditional gallery, or that musicians are not “real” artists (where could I have possibly got that idea from?) but all thats needed to change that is some bravery, a little money, and good support networks. Thanks also to all who came to the opening night and the exhibition during its stay at Don’t Look Gallery. Now, on with the photos

Opening Night of Kudos @ Don’t Look Gallery in Dulwich Hill, photos by Kirsten Bradley

A sign of the times.

This story reminded me of when I was doing my first “whispers of the city” project as part of Cracks in the Pavement, in Sydney. As i was placing the objects in the different public places, there were sparks of concern flying as people who looked on wondered if i was doing something sinister. i was even questioned by a market stall holder who was near one of the sites, asking me what it was and why i was sticking a camouflaged CD onto a wall in a public place. This type of public anxiety seems to have gotten worse since then, although, the choice of using nails as depicted in the picture is bound to freak some people out. This type of reaction is an unavoidable hazard of working as an independent public artist. Should this artist have notified authorities so as not to cause panic and chaos? Hard to know, considering if she had asked she may have been restricted or denied.

After staying up all night to finish the cracks in the pavement labels and renders, Dan and I wandered out today to place the 4 sound works into their temporary homes. That is, until you out there find them and take them home as gifts. Here are some clues if you are up for the challenge!