02/05/2025
You know those full circle moments, that come round to remind you where youβve been, where youβre going, and that weβre all connected? Well this project has given me a few of those, the highest on the list is getting to work with Lesley Hawker. Mrs Hawker was my senior highschool art teacher. I created my first official public art piece with her in Year 12. She taught me to think differently, to trust my vision, to explore and be curious and, best of all, she challenged me. And now sheβs here bringing her current students to work with me on a project! Seriously, full circle moment. π
As an academic student, art was my release. Turns out, I worked way harder in that class than any chemistry or high level maths... and it fed my soul. And it continues to - a reminder that following that tug on your heart leads places bigger than you can imagine. Iβm so glad I followed that path instead. So, in Lesley Hawkerβs retiring year of an epic 45 years of teaching, itβs not lost on me the profound effect both art and great teachers can have on lives. Thank you, Lesley. π«Ά
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This project was made possible by the Australian Governmentβs Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance.
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This project is funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund a partnership between the Queensland Government and Goondiwindi Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
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This project is sponsored by Dulux Community Donations.
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Made possible with the support of:
Marschall Group - lift platform hire
Accommodation and iced vovos sponsored by Clint Holland and Ashlee Carrigan.