November 21, 2014
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Mapping the history of Herstory: Transformative Art for a Cause

Every dot creates a constellation of discovery uncovered through the field of deep radical inquiry within one’s self. It is how the strength of the new series of works by Australian contemporary abstractionist, Elle Divine, embody a certain gravitational pull in the sense of experiencing the layering process of her works and the inter-marriage of the ‘spirit’ of indigenous art and the innovative medium of digital photography.

The channelling of inspiration starts with a single dot. The mapping of ‘herstory’ starts the same.

Mapping the history of Herstory

“Mapping the history of Herstory” is the jump-off point for Elle Divine’s first solo art exhibition in the Philippines that is currently on-going at Kri – a restaurant and a dedicated art space owned by Ritchie and Iris Armogenia (an artist herself) in Dumaguete City. Read More

September 30, 2014
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Sweet and Wild Nature

Overcast sky is a welcome change from the dry summer heat, and feeling a little frazzled of late, I decide to follow a nagging inner stirring to connect more intimately with the elements of nature – especially the ocean.  I find being near or in the ocean very relaxing and is how I allow Mother Nature to nurture me. So, Raz and I pack lightly the bare minimum of clothing and head to the respite of the secluded beachside cottages of Kookoo’s Nest at Tambobo Bay, Negros Oriental-Philippines.

Arriving mid-afternoon, we quickly settle into our favourite bahay kubo, named Toko that is perched on top of an enormous boulder at the end of the beach (one of six comfy bamboo beach huts.) Read More

September 4, 2014
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Knot of Entanglement

I sit here at the breakfast table feeling at peace looking out at the gloomy overcast sky… A little sadness is welling up from deep within grabbing my attention, wanting to disturb this tranquil moment.  Disturbance seems to be the Flavour of the Month in my neighbourhood lately with noisy political election campaign demonstrations occurring nightly; the karaoke singing belting the air waves on full volume until the early morning hours. Loud traffic noise and barking dogs all add to the mix. Could this emotion be connected with lack of sleep?

Well, of course, that is what the mind would have me believe, but I have learnt over the past few years that there is always an opportunity to explore more deeply into the feeling, finding the gift within the context of what the Universe is presenting to me. Read More