Kangaroo Fear

For me one of life's loves is being able to share my home and surroundings with our native animals. To see Kangaroos leaping over fences and grazing is a joy. When I hear of Kangaroos being culled because they are a pest. It saddens me and makes me angry. It seems like humans feel it is our right to give and take life as we see fit. I heard a vegetarian enviromentalist today complain about the roos feeding off native plants. I don't get it. He is not native himself and I have to worry when intelligent (hippies in the day) speak against nature. What must the older generation of farmers be thinking of our national emblem "The Kangaroo".

Spirit Festival and me

I started painting this week in preparation for the Spirit Festival 24th - 26th of Feb 2012 in Adelaide. After finishing last year on a high after my exhibition "Eleven". I have enjoyed getting away from the paint brushes ever since. But like all good obsessions, its back. The love and passion to tell a story on canvas. As my ideas flood my mind and I swim through the maze of my imagination. I am looking forward to see where it all takes me. I know I will be at Rymill Park enjoying the music and mates at The Spirit Festival 2012. See you there. I will be the one covered in paint with a big smile on my face.    

Art Gallery Search 2011-2012

I write this blog with the hope of finding the right fit for me and my art.I have enough quality art in my studio to exhibit in a large to medium sized gallery.I would like to exhibit and sell my art either here in Australia or overseas.In an ideal world I would be thinking: New York,Paris,Barcelona.Truth be known...I'm unsure and could use some ideas.So please,if you have any contacts or even better,have a gallery.Get in contact and leave a message.

facebook addiction

Its been one week since I dipped my toe into the ocean of information called Facebook. Having  an addictive personality I was a bit tentative to start and was unsure if I could spare the time in my lifestyle.I really wanted to catch up with friends and family.Having no internet at home makes it easy to leave the internet alone.I can see myself spending hours in front of the keyboard.Maybe its good to keep in touch with those who we cant see often but maybe a phone call or a visit might be a better use of my time. But for now,here I go again.Facebook here I come.

Burthurmarr about the end of "Eleven" the exhibition

Now that the end of another exhibition is here, I don't really know how i feel about it. When you put your heart and soul into creating and sharing an art exhibition it is a gamble. Gambling with your time, talent and emotions. I could have sold nothing and I would have had to question if I was good enough to continue with art as my main income. I am happy to say my exhibition "Eleven" was a success and 19 of my paintings are going to good homes. That was at last count. Their is still half a day left.
I have also been very happy to meet so many people from so many different cultures. From Adelaide to Alaska, France to Freo and Mexico to Madrid, so many interesting and kind people. I feel a mixture of happiness and sadness. I would like to thank Tandanya,Scotch College and Seymour College and not to forget my partner Ann Holland and son Devon Crebbin. Now I have to make a plan and move onto my next challenge.  

Weekends at Tandanya

I have been spending my weekends here at Tandanya. Deciding at the start of my exhibition to use my time in this wonderful gallery and to not waste the chance to put on a beautiful exhibition. I set up my table just out of the way of the entrance and paint. I like to have some music playing and set the scene to create and share my stories.
My creative processes all stems from my love of storytelling and my thirst to learn about my people. I am an urban Aboriginal man and I hope that I can break down barriers and stereotypes. 
People from all sides of the globe stop and chat. Some leaving a message in my visitors book others tell me in their smiles or their tears as they feel somehow touched by the artwork.
My exhibition called "Eleven" goes from the 15th of July to Sept 25th 2011. 

At Scotch College

As part of my Artist in Residency I was invited back to Scotch College Adelaide to run workshops on Aboriginal art techniques and symbols.