Category Archives: Australia

The March

Posted on September 25, 2019 by scatterbrook

Friday 20th September saw a worldwide statement by millions of people, marching to draw attention to the sort of world that we are likely to face if global warming is not moderated. The marchers generally believe that action must be … Continue reading →

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Empire Rone

Posted on March 11, 2019 by scatterbrook

    Rone is possibly the most prolific quality street artist in Melbourne and widely famous for his silo art. Born under the name Tyrone Wright in Geelong, he specialises in depicting large scale faces of beautiful women. Often in … Continue reading →

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Raku 2018

Posted on August 25, 2018 by scatterbrook

Raku is an instant satisfaction sort of pottery. Normally, pottery is a protracted sort of process involving many patient days of drying the pot, firing it for many hours, glazing and decorating it then firing it for yet more hours. … Continue reading →

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The Goddess of Fun in Dunolly

Posted on July 6, 2018 by scatterbrook

Dunolly is a happy place. The Welcome stranger, a very large gold nugget was found in nearby Moliagul in 1869. So large, it was, that it had to be broken apart with picks to weigh. Total weight is reported as … Continue reading →

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The Forest Guardian

Posted on July 6, 2018 by scatterbrook

Following the creation of the Potager Goddess at Cloudehill, Jeremy floated the idea of a forest guardian figure protecting the lower, wilder area of Cloudhill. He imagined a troll like creature peeping menacingly from a clump of bamboo. A couple … Continue reading →

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Kimberley – the rocks and cattle runs

Posted on August 6, 2017 by scatterbrook

  The story of Jandamarra’s war is a ripping yarn that was produced as a film for the ABC. Based on facts, the narrative wobbles a bit through many versions in the telling. As a young black fella Jandamarra made … Continue reading →

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Kimberley – Pearls

Posted on August 4, 2017 by scatterbrook

For years, starry eyed adventurers returning from the Kimberley have been in raptures as they told us of the Gibb, the Tanami, the Bungles, the cattle runs,  the majestic ranges, the birds, flowers, big water, bush tucker, Boabs, anthills, the Argyle, … Continue reading →

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Gilda – the Venus of Eltham

Posted on July 8, 2014 by scatterbrook

The making of goddesses is for us a team sport. The team consists of Ric – arbiter of style & taste, Jenny – the anatomy supervisor, Kate – responsible for detail and finish and Rob – who likes setting fire … Continue reading →

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MONA

Posted on November 8, 2013 by scatterbrook

A recent visit to MONA – the museum of old and new art – in Hobart. David Walsh, the unlikely founder of MONA, made a fortune by gambling, aided by clever maths and loads of bravado. Check out an article … Continue reading →

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The Chain Kiln

Posted on September 9, 2013 by scatterbrook

The little town of Gulgong in central western New South Wales is something of a mecca for potters. Over the years many exciting international ceramic events have been held in the town and at the late Janet Mansfield’s famous nearby … Continue reading →

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A week in the sun

Posted on August 13, 2013 by scatterbrook

. Away from the Melbourne winter to the Byron Bay Writers fest. Timing was good, as this has been their first fine weather since the bad storms early in the year left flood damage and many upturned trees. Some of … Continue reading →

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