Thankyou to everyone who was able to attend the opening of my exhibition, at the Logan Gallery on Friday night. It was a joyous night with family and friends being supportive and festive.
I loved seeing and hearing peoples reactions to the 17 works I produced. I appreciated that the majority understood and appreciated the meaning and messages of each painting.
I found myself explaining the theme and processes, without my usual hesitation and self conscious embarrassment. I don't know if that is because I am getting used to that part of an exhibition, or that I knew I was also surrounded by loving and supported people who were really enjoying seeing the work.
Having the Talking tapa exhibition opening that night meant that there were Polynesian / Melanesian dancing and singing outside on the grass area, prior to the opening. It granted a very festive mood to the entire evening which we all thoroughly enjoyed . . . .as we sipped our champagne and chatted. Great!!!!
The Tapa work reminded me of our time in PNG and also made me very aware that I have been influenced by the design element, I was aware of and delighted in, throughout my time there.
The Logan City gallery team were efficient, helpful and gracious throughout. I do love exhibiting in this gallery, with these people.
Sharing Coffee and desserts with a few close friends afterwards, was a very enjoyable way to end the evening. I do love to share the wicked stuff along with some good belly laughs.
To the many people I did not invite, I do appologize if you would have liked to come along. I was torn between believing that the show was of some small significance, compared to the ravages of the flood and did not want to make anyone feel obliged to attend, when they are still in recovery mode. When someone rang and pointed out that they would have enjoyed seeing the work and having a night out . . . . I suddenly felt I had made a wrong decision . . . . . sorry. I should have extended the invite and allowed you to make your own decision.
Next time.