Joy McDonald

The Northshore Hamilton RESPONSE TO RIVER EXHIBITION 31ST OCTOBER TO 9TH NOVEMBER 2014  THE SHED: 257 Macarthur Ave, Hamilton An exhibition of artworks by artists-in-residence and special guests. Inspired by the Brisbane River at The Shed. Artists Include: Joanna Bone, Peter Breen, Mel Davis, Joel Glazebrook, Paul Harris, Kay Lawrence, Matt Lockwood, Zoe Mary, Joy McDonald, Aaron Micallef, Rose Moxham, Jessica Row, Sha Sarwari, Vanessa Stanley, James Watts Open Fridays from 6-9pm and Saturdays / Sundays from 9am-5pm.
Plus special events: •                 Friday 31st October: Opening Night Event 6-9pm •                 Sunday 2nd November: Life Drawing 5-7pm. $15 adult / $12 concession. Please pre-register by calling 07 3252 2552 •               ...

I had a great time at Containerval, Hamilton this month.  My work was on show in the Juggler's Artspace with photographer Margaret Bending, and the glass artists Jo Bone and Aaron Micallef.  In conjunction with Containerval we held a couple of 'open studio sale' days at The Shed which has prompted me to photograph my work before it is sold.  These are some of the unframed small and large drawings and some small paintings from the love poem series. Untitled Corinthian But you are my paradise tonight Come to the orchard in spring Frankincense  The winds of heaven mix forever with a sweet emotion Anise shoots fill the air with aroma Pomegranate flowers and sweethearts The dog beach studies Savannah weasel cars green table vessels Nike Scape River houses life study wrapped Chinatown Poe Auto junk Auto junk Auto junk Auto junk Auto junk