On our trip to Canberra, a few weeks ago now, Fiona and I checked out the Canberra Glassworks. There was a free exhibition called
Under my Skin by Kristie Rea.
I was amazed to see how she could get the glass to slump in such elegant folds; and to form it to fit objects that obviously could not have been in the kiln. Glass photos taken with iPhone. I just loved the shadow play.
The Camellias on the terraces at the back of our house have just gone ballistic - there are blossoms everywhere. This threw me a little given we are in autumn and winter is but 6 weeks away - but it is their time. And I just love the way the petals cover the ground as if with delicate and coloured 'snow'.
 |
| ©2013 Barry Smith - Camellias through the mist and cloud |
One of the wallabies was sheltering under a maple from the mist and cloud.
 |
| ©2013 Barry Smith - Visiting wallaby and cascade of white Camellia petals. |
The rusted fire-pit and tree fern on the terrace immediately below one of the decks just looked startling in the misty rain.
 |
| ©2013 Barry Smith - Fire-pit, rust and tree-fern |
Fantastic glass - makes my heart melt [hahahah]
ReplyDeletethe glass work is amazing!! especially the first picture where it's balancing on the rake! super!
ReplyDeleteyour surroundings look like fairyland B ... such beauty you live amidst.
Wow who would have thought glass could drape and your garden is beautiful
ReplyDeleteooooo.... that fire pit and tree fern create are just that, stunning, with a beaufitul, rusty fern reflection!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the glass works!
ReplyDeleteAs for your home surroundings...: fairytale setting!!!
Thank you for sharing.
We are sooooo lucky to live where we do. The variety of creatures in the garden is just fabulous. My camellias aren't out yet...but we are warmer at night than you.
ReplyDeleteIntrigued by the draped glass... and a wallaby in your garden!
ReplyDeleteThe glass is simply unbelievable...as are your camellias. Spring is just arriving over here and we've all sorts of green leaves pushing their way through the soil. Nothing like your camellias (which I swear can be smelled from here). Enjoy it all!
ReplyDeleteN, LT, D, VA, AM, JM, R & J - so we are all agreed the draped glass is just magnificent. Whilst the pitch fork piece is startling - I really loved the piece draped over the shelf. N - good pun. LT - as JM says we are very lucky to live in a great area; and F and I never take for-granted our block and the work we have done on it. D - thanks for checking the post out and glad the glass caught your eye. VA - isn't that fire-pit and its water and rust just magic. We owned it for quite sometime but only finished the terrace about 6 months ago and so were able to put it in place in the open under the tree-fern. AM & LT - I had not thought of the place being fairyland - but you are right at the moment with all the blossoms it is like an enchanted space. R - I am always excited when one of these little creatures visits - so beautiful and trusting. J - it does one's head in a bit to think of such flower action in autumn - I can totally understand spring - but grand to know were have the joy of nature on both sides of the globe. All - go well and hope we all have time to stop and smell the flowers. B
ReplyDeleteB, just stunning photos of the draped glass. Amazing! Your garden is looking brilliant. You and Fiona have really worked wonders on your steep block. My sasanqua camellias are out too which is their right time, but next to them my hydrangeas are bravely flowering way out of their time and probably a result of the dreadful heatwave a couple of months ago.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the sculptures of video, I would hate to see this exhibit.
ReplyDelete~i have yet to see glass look so "soft and delicate"...truly stunning pieces...ah here spring is slowly creeping in...i am ready to embrace a bit of warmth and color in my days...your flowers coming in bloom are gorgeous and that wallaby...was this little one in your yard? too cute...be well and much love light and blessings~
ReplyDelete