Mini photoshoot @ The Nook

I went to school for decorating and styling but LET ME TELL YOU it's a bit overwhelming when you're in the room with your assistant and a bunch of furniture/props trying to work out what to even do first - and you've actually never put your training into proper practice before. Haha! Mandy and I moved everything we'd gathered to photograph into The Nook (next door to Commonfolk, where my studio is) and we stood in the centre of the room looking at all the things we had to work with while some guy unpacked his surfboards •

I planned heaps of shots for us to try - but even then it's really something you have to do on the spot, because sometimes it just doesn't go to plan?? Super lucky i had Mandy (Tauro Designs) and Tommy (to photograph) who helped loads - i think having friends to work with help takes the pressure off a bit. As in, they understand if you need to lie down and count to ten because nothing's working.

It's all a learning process and we'll just keep getting better (hopefully!) but i think we pulled it off! Some i like more than others, (my favourite is the fox on the desk~) but i think all of them represent the work well and that's all that matters!

Here's a couple of shots:

Styled by myself & Tauro Designs
Photographed by Tom Terlaak

!! 

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Preparation

Preparing for Finders Keepers Adelaide next month! Kate and i are going to drive over. I'm trying to gather a list of appropriate stuff to take and come up with some genius tiny market design which displays everything adequately, on a small scale! I've only got a debut stall which is 1.5 x 1.5m - hope i pull it off! Stay tuned~

All prints are available online or in studio -  you know the drill!

(www.emmamorgan.bigcartel.com) 

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Safe Keeping

A few months ago my studio mates Sarah, Kate & I had a group exhibition at The Nook in Mornington. It was probably the most overwhelming show i've ever been in to be honest, but also the one i was most proud of. Actually, all of us were. Leading up to it, March was a complete blur, and it was full on - because in between actually finishing work to show we had massive markets and so also had heaps of stock to prepare - and i'd just returned from Japan! How my brain functioned and didn't just fry itself is truly remarkable. We curated this show ourselves, and organised the sponsors, media/advertising and props too. Crazy times. All of us look back now and seriously wonder how we pulled it all off! Anyway, here below are some photos of it by Sarah and our photographer friend, Tom Terlaak. 

About our show:

“Safe Keeping is an exhibition by Sarah Dingwall, Kate Macindoe and Emma Morgan that explores the concept of preservation, as well as each artists’ own desire to protect an object or moment. Inspired by the natural world, each artist reflects on their connections to places, memories, ideas and objects through their respective mediums.

The artists enjoy working alongside each other in their shared studio space at Commonfolkin Mornington. Together, they have valued the creative processes behind hand-making each of the artworks in this show.”

(Tom)

(Sarah)

(Tom) 

(Sarah)

(Tom)

(Sarah) 

(Promo images; Kate's Urchin Bowl, Golden Slumbers by yours truly, and the magnificent Sarah Stick. hehe)

Please check out my friends! 

Sarah - www.sarahdingwall.com.au (Glass)
Kate - www.katemacindoe.com (Silversmith) 
Tom - www.tomterlaak.bigcartel.com (Photography)

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Sakura

My limited edition giclée print inspired by Japan~ 

Available via shop ♡

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Fresh in Foster

Or maybe "Phr3$h"! 

Kate, Sarah and I escaped from the peninsula and headed up into the country for a weekend back along. We spent it going on walks, drinking tea, finishing a puzzle by the fire and trying to find a giant snake that had apparently hidden itself amongst a pile of firewood. (We didn't find it - not sure if that is good or not?!). Anyway it was much needed and we all went home feeling pretty good! 

The weather was perfect, and i spent Saturday asleep on a hill in the sun, surrounded by mountains. Unfortunately Sunday, a big storm that hit and we sported trendy gumboots and parkers all day - Sarah was greeted in the morning by a giant white stag with HUGE antlers, she says - possibly a mountain spirit. We also visited the infamous Maria and her intimidating scrap yard. 

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Your Majesty

Deinstalled Red Yesterday - thanks again everyone who came to support me!!

I usually sell on all my work and never get to keep any (which is good in a lot of respects) but i think when i brought them home last night i felt i should really just keep at least one of them.

Here he is, Mr Majesty, hanging out above my bed - he can protect me from scary demons at night (that totally exist man)

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Sleepy

Everything is starting to wind now a bit now, since i've finished all my work for my shows this year. (Although i still feel the stress of it a bit)! But I feel like the first half of the year has been non-stop - sort of like running into brick wall after brick wall; I can break through the walls but as i keep going it starts to hurt and get sore, and i need a rest. Does that make sense?

Maybe it's why this idea has popped into my little brain. Exploring sleep. Resting. Vulnerability, being unaware. Although, i read on my internet adventures, that the (very clever) brain is able to detect when someone is watching you, even while sleeping. It's along the lines of a concept i was looking at a while back - the notion of the gaze/what is a predator- during my solo show last year. I think it's something i will explore further.

Here is a sleepy fox from today. : )

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The Beast Beside Us

Wow, we opened last night and had a massive turn out!

Show is beautifully put together by lovely Jeanne & Jenny, and has a fabulous variety of artists involved - including drawing, painting, sculpture, installation and prints of animal related imagery!

I had 3 works in this show, 'Majesty', 'Grey' and 'Kodiak', and we are in Gallery 2. The show is on now until the 27th. Red Gallery (157 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy Nth: open Wed - Sat, 11-5pm. : )

All my work framed in a box frame (with oak), and i honestly think spending the extra $$ was worth it. Framed by Forman Picture Framing who have been so supportive to me!

People think art show openings are super chill but i always feel stressed watching people wander through looking/pointing at everything and then checking the price! (Free wine doesn't help)

(Semi dodgy as i just ripped it off my instagram)

(sorry)

(You can follow me there for more fun times on ig but @emmma.morgan)

(Yay!)

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Better late than never

Wow i haven't posted on here in so long! So much has happened.
I will try to update more often with my arty adventures + tips and tricks i've learnt along the way. Starting out is hard. I think it will be fun to document everything as i go!

I'm on Facebook & Instagram (and now starting a Pinterest board!) So that's really where i've been. Sort of.

MOVING ALONG.

I am in a group show, opening this week.

'The Beast Beside Us' 
Red Gallery: 157 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North.

This mini series is a further exploration of how people depict certain animals in popular culture - it was something i was looking at years ago back at Uni (with particular interest in the wolf - a creature that has always scared me a little! But really this fear is due to the way i've been exposed to the idea of wolves and werewolves and such - you see what i'm getting at??). It's about trying to remove the ruthless man-eater stigma, as well as the charming courageous, wondrous thing (although i have less of an issue with this portrayal, clearly) - I think it's so important in getting people to understand and care for animals better.

It's all very interesting to me though.

Anyway, opens at 6pm. Come see if you're around!



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Second Crash

My friend is having a charity raffle to help raise money for the cancer council, so i thought i'd offer to put in a drawing! I wish i had some mount board to make it look slightly less awkward in this frame above. Besides, I think sometimes when things are dead centre it can be a bit boring, haha! I still have time to organise this anyway. 

Emma

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It was a rock lobster!

Sorry that these photos are super dodgy! I had to take them quickly. Mum is leaving for England tomorrow and asked me to draw some crustaceans for my Godmother who has a thing for lobsters? haha. They're only like 12 x 16 cm. Pen.
Enjoy.

Emma
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Deer friend

Drew this for Joey as it's her birthday tomorrow! Sorry for lack of updates too, i am still here and stuff though. 

Emma

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Elephants

It doesn't feel like winter anymore, which is lovely. And i haven't posted anything new here for a while, so have a happy elephant couple. I tried out acrylic paint to block in the black instead of running my pens dry and i think it looks great too! Roughly 40x45cm.

Emma
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Are you made of stone?

Emma
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There's a Hare in there

WHUDDUP

Recently my Rhino was featured on Eat, Sleep, Draw on Tumblr, so that's pretty rad? After this i was emailed by a little website called 'Artsicle' and they're setting up i guess online portfolios/profiles for people. So if you're an art person you should check it out! 

My profile is here if you want to have a looky. 

This Hare above was one of the first pen drawings i did! I don't think i've really posted it anywhere though, so here you go. Enjoy. 

Emma

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Un Cheval

My week has consisted of sickness and hibernation. And this horse. (Im teaching myself French courtesy of Mum's ipad French teaching apps. Ayo). But it's a big A1 drawing. Standard fine liner, you know the drill. 

(So, i've started doing drawings again, i'll post another in a few days). 

Au revoir, mon amie? 

Emma

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Don't ever forget

I haven't been working on any new drawings recently! Im in need of new weapons (pens) so i'm awaiting on those before i start any more. BUT i'll leave this one here for your viewing pleasure.

Emma

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Where's Christopher?

I actually also finished this the other night! I've had it on the go for months and just haven't felt like finishing it. Until Wednesday. If you work out what the drawings about... well done you! Most people don't see it until i tell them. 

Emma

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Hey Bulldog

Commission for a friend. Nice and British.

Emma, 

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Uh oh...

I've started painting again...

...I'll keep you updated. 

Emma, 

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