Waiting for Her to Blink

Do you find mannequins a little disturbing but can’t help stare at them waiting for a blink, or twitch or some give-away that there’s something more than just paint and plastic? Then I know you’d enjoy Nina Ventura’s mannequin transformations. This image is from her exhibition at last year’s SALA festival at the Adelaide Convention […]

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The Fate of Shane O’Connor

Tibbot Bourke, the first Viscount of Mayo was a ruthlessly proud man so Irish legends tell. One evening at dinner, Tibbot’s wife Maeve mused how her brother Shane O’Connor was a stronger man than her husband. In his resulting rage Tibbot sought the man accused of being his better and they fought to the death. […]

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Of Wood and Steel

Steven Griguol works with wood and steel to create beautiful objects. I have come across Steve’s work for the first time at this year’s SALA Festival. This image is part of a small collection he has on display in the foyer of the Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Center. I honestly feel uncomfortable showing images I […]

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