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Open studio in Bondi on Wednesday next week - will wear a flanno ! How the west was won: scroll down for details…

linked in

Thanks to a wonderful role model, I joined LinkedIn – was it worth it? Early days & it was lots of fun tweaking words to shape an image. Hmmm how to sketch a public profile, check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/8d4y8pe

Beauty is therapeutic (& so are flannies) —the pink hat

Semmes: seams? sewing?

So many people have career-describing names. Beverly Semmes isn't a seamstress but a conceptual artist who made these things when I was using clothing to make works as well. She's still awesome & I'm still affected by her stuff.

France

A French friend saw this blog & gave me A- for the project. He wanted to give more, but like a true lecturer, he said it was to make me work harder. Thanks B. x

Road Trip (detail) – this is the one for him (see below)

For the blind

One of the best things about sitting a gallery show is the people.

A man told me not to take anything personally as he ushered his unsighted mother around the walls. To him they were silly. He came out with the classic, "A 7-year old could..." and repeatedly dismissed them with "Strings. Lots of strings." "More strings."

Until he came to one, in fluoro pinks, ribbons & roses. I braced myself, then he stepped back as he told her, "Now, [big pause] this one! This one's [got me]."

So you never know. (see above)

Radio critique

In France, the radio interview is being celebrated - comme ça:

Professional and sharp interview Gail Carson! I enjoyed it! So you will have a mask on your face! Please no super hero tricks!

Judge for yourself here:  http://eastsidefm.org/2012/03/arts-wednesday-artists-in-residence/   and click on Gail Carson to listen.

Radio star

Eastside Radio's Sylvia Rosenblum interviewed four varied artists in residencies including Taronga Zoo, Botanical Gardens and Maritime and me! The interview zeroes in on the community benefit part of my project for Waverley Council about the Parking Officers aka Rangers. Go here http://eastsidefm.org/2012/03/arts-wednesday-artists-in-residence/   and click on Gail Carson to listen.

If you have anything to share as a parking officer or a member of the public with something to say about parking at Waverley, let me know here. I'd love to have your input or question. Over to you!