Writing lists, packing, bookings, double checking bookings, all things complete to head off to the Wellington art show with my handy assistant Al. Did I mention double checking bookings? Yep, well more on that later…
We packed up the car and headed off Tuesday morning, about a 8-hour drive to Kaikoura, first stop on the journey. After an overnight stop, we completed the trip to Picton, stopping along the coast to admire the stunning scenery and seals galore!
Arriving at the ferry terminal nice and early for our 1.00 sailing, I handed over the tickets….and apparently, I had booked the ferry crossings the wrong way around! Fortunately, we were able to take a later one and had a couple of extra hours on Picton.
Finally got on the ferry!
Once off the ferry, and after a few wrong turns we arrived at our motel. (I was not great at navigation-apparently you can still stuff up with Google maps!)
The motel was ok except someone thought it was a great idea to make an ensuite almost entirely of frosted glass with a strip of clear glass from knee height down so you could view your partner’s silhouette and feet while in the shower and on the toilet.
Had a day spare before the show so checked out Weta Workshop. Fantastic finding out about how movie props are made, I discovered some new materials that I may have to give a whirl.
Weta Workshops, loved it!
Set up went very smoothly, it had been suggested that I try to display my work against a white background, so I brought up some heavy fabric and it did the trick.
Set up went very smoothly. No tantrums this time!
The white background made my work stand out more.
I loved chatting with people and loved how most people smiled when they saw my work. My arty neighbor Victoria on the panels beside me was lively and fun. We made a quirky and fun corner, had lots of laughs.
Victoria Dowall, my neighbor is to the right of Medusa.
One of my personal favorites ‘The quest’ headed off to a new home. (In the front)
The other artists were friendly, and the show very smoothly run. Some of my favorite pieces headed off to new homes and I had some wonderful conversations with art lovers. I love sharing ideas about art and mediums (can waffle on for hours when I get in a groove.)
I arrived home exhausted but very happy and inspired, with a few new art loving friends.
