More than Words

'More than Words',  Handbag 17 x 17x 4 cm (Paper and Brass Fasteners)

'Through Splintered Walls' Exhibition, Rockingham Arts Centre, 2013

Kaaron Warren, author of 'Through Splintered Walls' had the misfortune of her book being misprinted. What is one to do with a mountain of unsaleable books? Inspiration came forth. Kaaron contacted the City of Rockingham with an idea of her book being recycled as artwork, to complement the 'Castaways' recycled sculpture exhibition held in May each year.   

Workshops were held for participants to learn skills and techniques with copies of the book to go forth and create. And that I did; a handbag. Of course one always needs to accessorise with bracelet and matching earrings. All ready for a long lunch.

The handbag is made from the book with brass paper fasteners as the handle and accents; includes snippets of Kaaron's story; now reading -

We stopped in the country - Been told off for a our long lunch - Their lips were red from wine - she do that? Oh, my God - I was silent - really can't remember - (on front)

I stopped once at a supermarket - cordoned off, news vans, police - She never told us about that - everything okay? - Fine. It's all fine - Just for a while (on reverse)

The readable version of Kaaron Warren's book, 'Through Splintered Walls' is published by Twelve Planets. Follow the link  http://www.twelfthplanetpress.com/store-items/through-splintered-walls

Breakthrough - SOLD

Breakthrough, Watercolour and ink (31 x 25 cm) - SOLD

Continuing with my theme of trees and patterns, this painting is included in the 'Unmasked' exhibition in October 2013.

A powerful image, I decided to accompany with a poem.

Darkness, heavy, weight, ground

Resistance, force, grit, escape

Push, breathe, release, gasp

New life, shine, grow, expand

Breakthrough!

             

                    Dawn Evans-McLeod, 2013

Natural Glow - SOLD

Natural Glow , Exhibition- 'Unmasked', Rockingham Arts Centre, WA
SOLD - (Acrylic on canvas - 75 x 40 cm)

Nature and trees in particular inspire my work. Each tree is unique and individual as it progresses through its seasons; weathering storms, harsh draughts, rejuvenating from floods and bushfires. I see this reflected in every day life as people travel through their own seasons and environmental conditions.

Gentle in her nature

Ancestral past leads to her centre

            Flowers’ essence at her heart

Skyward bound her limbs branch

            Freedom sings from above

Natural glow effervescent

                                     (Dawn Evans-McLeod, 2013)

This artwork is part of the 'Unmasked' Exhibition 4 - 6 October 2013 at the Rockingham Arts Centre as a collection with fellow artists Kez Wickham St George and Peta Heaney.

Lizard Magic - SOLD

Lizard Magic, sold at the recent Pinjarra (WA) Rotary Art Exhibition 2013

Painted in watercolour and pen (31 x 25 cm) this was created with plenty of water, splashing colour, pinch of salt and a scoop of rice to see what emerged. Lucky for me lizard magic showed its face.

According to Dr Stephen Farmer in his book Spirit Animals, lizards remind us to pay close attention to our dreams. Listen to your own intuition.

If you are the lucky person who bought this painting I hope this magic comes your way.

Connected, (pen and watercolour), 31 x 25 cm

Kings Park in Perth, WA has the most beautiful boab tree. In the Australian Bush Flower Essences by founder, Ian White he associates the boab with clearing negative family and karmic patterns. I love the bottle shape belly of the tree.

Using pen and watercolour I created my boab. Inspired, I later wrote this poem: Connected

 Side by side, strength in arms

Ancient whispers, deep inside

Party dress stripped bare, now calm

Patterns repeated, cannot hide

Wealth and abundance, to the fore

New beginnings, blossom once more

                                              Dawn Evans-McLeod