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<p><em><span><i>Acrylic </i></span>paint on paper created in a workshop facilitated by Shaun McNiff, PhD. <br>Bendigo 2013.</em></p>
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<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice, I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and water-based pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany the artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>
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<p>The way I engage with the materials and myself in the making process is also very important. I working <em>with</em> my materials in an embodied, relational and emergent style. I like to get to know the qualities of the material through 'doing', through touch. This is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration relate to content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>
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<p>I welcome anyone interested in exploring this way of arts-making to <a href="https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/">contact me</a>. Currently this approach is related to my personal practice, but I have previously enjoyed facilitating this way of arts-making in small group workshops and one-on-one. This may be for personal or professional exploration, as I companion the artist/maker in nurturing their creative style.</p>
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<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>
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