‘PAY WHAT YOU CAN’ AT RAY MONDE’S ‘THE PLACE WE FEEL MOST US’

Braidwood artist Ray Monde is tackling the cost-of-living crisis and inspiring new art collectors in his upcoming show at Tyger Gallery, Yass – The Place We Feel Most Us. The show – which opens on Saturday 24 May – will have three of Ray’s superb ghost-worked collage pieces available to new collectors on a ‘pay what you can’ basis. Ray Monde is a collage artist … Continue reading ‘PAY WHAT YOU CAN’ AT RAY MONDE’S ‘THE PLACE WE FEEL MOST US’

Lost Artworks of Ray Monde: rediscovered!

Ever been to Papeete in French Polynesia? Me neither – one of my artworks spent 9 months there, enjoying the tropical sunshine and drinking coconut milk. How about Brisbane, Australia? Another tropical city where one of my nudes spent 6 months. Both these works made it back to wet and cold Seattle, who can blame them for wanting a bit of warmth and sunshine? Why … Continue reading Lost Artworks of Ray Monde: rediscovered!

Artist in Residence at Bundanon.

I remember as a little boy in Burrell Creek reading about artist Arthur Boyd wanting to bequest his riverside property to the government and how this precious place almost was rejected as being too isolated, too hard, too tricky to manage. Boyd and wife Yvonne gifted their homestead on the Shoalhaven River 25 years ago, with the artist declaring: ”You can’t take it with you, … Continue reading Artist in Residence at Bundanon.

What happened in 2023? The year in art.

The year is winding down. Take a breath and look back. Despite the endless wars and heartache, there’s a lot of good things going on. Here’s my top 5 things that happened this year and sneaky peek at 2024. I’d love to know how the year has been for you, too! 1. Igniting the streets of Seattle with two major art installations. I created two … Continue reading What happened in 2023? The year in art.