Ali George Artist

First set of dyed fabric completed in the new studio while testing out the laundry design. The priority was always for textiles rather than clothing worn by humans. The length of the bench is about perfect for pressing with Miss Elna. I love the Elna, despite the lack of aesthetic (apologies to Swiss manufacture) because of the capacity to press (rather than iron) large pieces of fabric and multiple thicknesses. There's enough space for folding and managing large items (including sheets) and the laundry tub is large enough for safely hand rinsing without splash.  Next set will be from the orange heading towards the blues to have a complimentary set of muted yardage for my next large quilt.  

  This could also be titled The Move #1385. I'm getting comfortable with fluidity and the maelstrom of moving into our new home which remains largely a beautiful space on a building site. It's easy to let those other "things" happen at the cost of studio time and  arts practice. I'm inspired, a lot, by that deeper understanding that everything will always be needing attention and there will always be something or someone wanting to divert attention from the studio. To make sure it doesn't happen, I'm keeping tabs on my studio time, and more importantly my commitment to at least 1.5 hours a day (so that's 10+ hours a week worst case scenario) that I'm immersed in what grows my soul and brings me joy. The kind of joy where I lose all sense of time, and it's only the aching bones that suggest it's time to stop. That wondrous feeling of being immersed to the point of no  distraction. When I'm in that space, I'm a better person and bette...

Creativity in many forms - trying to include as big a variety of foods in my diet as I can. Raw muesli, yoghurt, milk, blueberries, flaked almonds, sesame seeds homemade strawberry sauce, and some husks stuff that's meant to be good for you fibre-wise. I have a daily commitment to studio time, as well as creating in the kitchen. I've recommended the sourdough starter (not the same one from Tarome, a fresh start as with many things), am back to making cheese, baking our bread and using what I have to make all manor of edible treats. Apple tea cake and then labna/labneh with pistachios, mint and preserved lemon. Absolutely delicious.  

  I spent many years travelling to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities as part of my paid employment. I learned how to be quiet, to be present and still and I learned to listen.  Mr Roughsey, of Mornington Island, created this painting of wildfire using the edge of a eucalypt leaf - every single stroke. Up close it is mind blowing to see the individual marks. I visited Lockhart River about a year after the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of so many travelling from Seisia / Bamaga. After our official business, I wandered over to the Arts Centre and Mr Platt was still working on this one. The paint was wet and I had to wait several weeks for it to be shipped home to me.  Hermione is a commission from Melbourne based artist Sophie McKinnon. Her sheep are beyond gorgeous, and Hermione's gaze seems to follow me around the studio where she proudly hangs out with the other textiles. A favourite is Cunningham's Gap, which we view from back entertainment ar...