DUEL: The Aerosol Assassin

Exhibition Opening 6-8pm July 21 2011
Exhibition runs July 19 – August 06 2011

The latest exhibition by Melbourne based graffiti maestro Duel represents this artists progression, passion and individuality. Duel’s new works have multi dimensional brilliance, are like an untamed life force, and bounce off the canvases immersing you in their energy. Colors and splats, ribbons and weaves, take you on a journey through Duels past, his development of style, and future innovations.

Kick Gallery is located at 4 Peel Street Collingwood & open Tuesday-Friday11am-6pm & Saturday 12-5pm

For further information contact Kick Gallery on 0412 243 818 or email info@kickgallery.com

I’ve always had a strong reaction to images of Barry Humphries. Read the rest of this entry »

This month’s artwork is titled ‘Iris’.
It is 26 cm x 42 cm, acrylic on paper. Some of the irises look like dancers, butterflies, nudes, fairies. It’s a whimsical painting, full of movement. It is gently joyous. I hope you enjoy the painting. You can see it and others in my online gallery.

Warmly,
Donna Williams *)
http://www.donnawilliams.net

In 1970, when I was 7 years old, my family had moved from the small rented house into a big two story house in Preston. In went a built in swimming pool, well supplied bar, snooker table, chandeliers, mirror walls, and filled with antiques and racks of guns displayed openly on the walls. There was a revolver in the drawer of the front dresser just inside the front door. Read the rest of this entry »

From 1969-1979 a famous Australian artist, Donald Friend, had a house in Bali where he had up to 20 Balinese ‘houseboys’ who stayed at his home. Donald Friend kept diaries detailing his pedophilia there with boys aged 9-12 years old. He finally bequeathed these diaries to the National Library on the condition they publish them. Read the rest of this entry »

Phi Phi Vietnamese Restaurant, shop 6/21 Main St Upwey, 3158. The best Vietnamese food in the Dandenong Ranges. Lovely owners, Kim and Philip, are gentle, warm, friendly people. Service with a smile of a wonderful range of affordable, authentic traditional Vietnamese dishes. They’re diversity friendly and can adapt to special diets. The atmosphere is gentle and easy. Groups catered for. Reasonable disabled access. Located in Upwey with good parking and 2 min walk from Upwey train station.

Hours: Mon-Fri for lunch 11.30am-3pm, Mon-Thurs for Dinner: 6pm-9.30pm, Fri-Sun 6pm-10pm. Phone (03) 97544808

Top restaurants in the Dandenong Ranges

Honey Thai, 1678 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, 3160
(03) 9752 6244
Wonderful Thai restaurant. Been going here for years. The staff, Darren and Jasmene, have become like family, the place is a home away from home. Food is delicious, a good range, affordable and friendly service. They’re diversity friendly, can adapt to special diets. Lovely warm atmosphere and nice authentic decor. Groups catered for. Good parking and 1 min walk from Belgrave train station.

Phi Phi Vietnamese Restaurant, shop 6/21 Main St Upwey, 3158
(03) 97544808
The best Vietnamese food in the Dandenong Ranges. Lovely owners, Kim and Philip, are gentle, warm, friendly people. Service with a smile of a wonderful range of affordable, authentic traditional Vietnamese dishes. They’re diversity friendly and can adapt to special diets. The atmosphere is gentle and easy. Groups catered for. Good parking and 2 min walk from Upwey train station.

Welcome to Aspergion

Want me to come and give affordable presentations in your country?
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from http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

The Queensland Government has launched an appeal to help fellow Queenslanders affected by the recent floods. Many communities have been devastated. Some families have lost everything. You can help make a difference by donating to the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal. Read the rest of this entry »