Thought it would be nice to document my studio spaces over the years!
ULLADULLA
2020 to PRESENT
Shop 5/135 Princes Highway
I have a real shop that is open to the public, so come in and buy artwork! Not before 10am!!!
CAMPERDOWN
2017-2018
I loved my studio in Camperdown, this is were Artomobile really took off!
SINGAPORE
2015 - 2016
Lived in Singapore for 2 years, with a studio located at my house near Orchard Road. Due to the weather there, HOT HOT or HOT, I decided the less traveling, the better! It was a great spot with a leafy outlook.
HONG KONG
2011- 2014
Sui On Building 243 Des Vouex Road West
Due to limited space and high rents in Hong Kong, I felt very fortunate to be the proud occupant of my 500 sq feet space in De Voeux Road West. Everyone talks in square feet in this town.
Des Voeux Road is where all the HK trams snake along the north-west side of the island The road was named after Sir George William Des Voeux, who was the 10th Governor of Hong Kong in 1887.
This area is packed with dried seafood shops, all selling the most amazing looking food. Apparently, 50 years ago, the area was called the ‘Salty Fish Hood’ because most shops sold salty fish. It's now a mix of high rise residential with the ground floor are selling anything from abalone to shark fins. It’s a wonderful sight walking through here looking at all the dried seafood, literally drying in cane baskets along the footpath and lane ways. I swear I saw some weird looking dried eel or maybe it was snake on the sidewalk a few days ago.
This area is definitely a feast for the eyes and nose. Always busy with lots of butchers, bakeries and markets thrown in the mix.
NEWTOWN
2007 - 2010
Lennox Street Studios, Newtown
Lennox Street was a privilege to be part of. I met some wonderful artists and loved the community spirit and creativity it encompasses. To read more about the studio and the yearly exhibition they have, check out their website: http://lennoxstreetstudios.com/
MELBOURNE
Fitzroy Street St Kilda
Fitzroy Street Fitzroy
I know right - two different studios, same street name!
My first studio out of art school. This studio was situated in Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne right across the road from the Standard hotel.
The Standard Hotel became my regular eatery back then. I was going through my vegetarian stage and I could get a bowl of baked vegetables for $3!!! But I have fond memories of working alongside great artists and musicians.
The 'Factory' as it was known, owned by Sculptor, Peter Andrianakis, was shared with 2 ceramicists, 2 painters and a musician, all working there.
Thanks to Google images, I have tracked down some pictures of the outside. It’s a real pity that the smartphone wasn't around then. I would have some wonderful photos of that time. but memories will have to suffice.
