Author: Zela

Mayu’s Hair Paper

About Mayu’s Hair Paper My friend Mayu Kanamori was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and she took the brave step of documenting her journey with the help of several friends. Accepting that she would lose her long black hair in the course of treatment, she asked what could be done with the hair. At this point I found a […]
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Opening speech by Sandra Ross

I recently got permission from my opening speaker, Fellow Toastmaster Sandra Ross, to publish the beautiful words of the opening speech which she wrote and delivered to open my exhibition. You can read it below: Through Emerald Eyes Emerald is a crystal, green in colour because of the Chromium contained in it. It was formed deep within the subterranean layers […]
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Through Emerald Eyes

My concept behind the Solo show are partly explained here. About the exhibition at Gympie regional Gallery in August 2014 You may have read that these works reflect the development of my ideas during the journey through a Master of Environmental Education Degree.  There’s something about study that challenges you to read stuff you might never even find on your […]
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Tall Tale Teller

After representing my Toastmasters club, Gympie Goal Diggers, at a number of regional contests, I’m proud to announce that I won the Tall Tales section of the contest at Cooloola Berries, Wolvi, on Saturday! I even get a cute little trophy with my name engraved on it!
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Upcoming Workshops and Exhibition

Some dates for the calendar: Workshops & public appearances: Saturday June 3 Workshop at Maryborough Relish Festival Theme: Making paper from edibles The paper-making vats will be filled with by-products from creating delicious treats for the Relish Festival: See what you can make with offcuts, peelings and a few petals! Hands-on papermaking with a tasty twist! Sunday June 25 Studio […]
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Mysteries of the Burning Bush opens at Gatakers Artspace, Maryborough

What a wonderful night Friday night’s opening was at Gakaters Artspace Maryborough! Lots of friends were there to celebrate three great openings of works with a message! Thanks to all the friends and supporters of the Mary River, especially the Sisters of Mary, and my dear Toastmaster friends Audrey, Helen and Sheryl. Thanks Audrey Plate for your eloquent opening speech! […]
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Mysteries of the Burning Bush

My work has been delivered to my next exhibition venue, Gatakers Artspace at 311 Kent Street, Maryborough where it will be installed this week. The opening night is this coming Friday, March 3 at 6pm. My friend and fellow toastmaster, Audrey Plate has agreed to do the opening speech. The exhibition, entitled Mysteries of the Burning Bush, deals with the […]
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