METIS CONTRACTOR >DESIGN AWARD FINALIST FOR THE BILLY
2007 Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Finalists
Ron Arad will announce the winner of the 2007 Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award on October 29 in Sydney, and the Metis Internet Partners team is hoping that Elliat Rich will be named the winner for her Urban Billy Glass.
The Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award was started in 2003 with the aim of promoting, assisting and showcasing Australian designers. The Award looks at designers that match the label of the major sponsor, classic yet contemporary, combining modern design with authenticity and heritage. In 2007 the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award Exhibition presents works by the finalists that include contemporary functional designs in lighting, furniture, accessories and homewares. Each finalist will be represented by their Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award entry as well as other designs from their portfolio.
The winning designer receives $30,000, a trip to Milan in 2008 to attend the Salon de Mobile Furniture Fair and the opportunity to exhibit their work.
The ten 2008 finalists are:
- Anthony Dann
- Kelly Freeman and Rina Bernabei
- Michael Hoppe
- Simone LeAmon
- Stefan Lie
- Berto Pandolfo
- Nick Rennie
- Elliat Rich
- John Smith
- Edward Wong
Elliat developed the 'Billy' to:
enhance the positive attributes of contemporary Australian tea practice as well as enrich the process by incorporating new opportunities, taking the lead from its rural/remote counterpart, to the drinkers.
All seven hardened glass components fit together within a protective container the Billy that allows the water and fuel needed to prepare tea to be transported. The Billy can be used remotely or in an urban context being not reliant on gas or electricity. The Billy is displayed below.
To see Elliat's portfolio visit:
Object Gallery
St Margarets 417 Bourke Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Telephone: + 61 2 9361 4511
Open:Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday) 11.00am-6.00pm
Free admission
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Elliat Rich 2007 Bombay Sapphire Finalist
Metis Internet Partners wish to congratulate designer Elliat Rich on her award at the 2007 Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Awards. On October 29 Elliat Rich was announced as a finalist for the 2007 Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Awards. She received $2,500 in prize money for her entry, the Urban Billy (pictured).
The awards were presented at Object Gallery on Monday October 29, and celebrated at a Bombay Sapphire Botanically Inspired party at Studio 24, Sydney, the following night.
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How can we improve the >Aboriginal Art Directory?
Aboriginal Art Directory Survey
The Aboriginal Art Directory is a new website that aims to connect community and commercial sellers and buyers of Aboriginal Art and promote the Aboriginal Art industry online.
The Aboriginal Art Directory is in the final stages of trial. Before we officially launch the website we want to hear from our initial users and members. We have developed this short survey to understand your needs and experiences and to get your vision and helpful feedback on how the website could be improved to assist you in your Aboriginal art queries. We will then incorporate your suggestions into the site before launching in the next few weeks.
Please take 1-3 minutes to fill out the survey by clicking on the following link.
We would love to have as much feedback as possible to ensure that the Aboriginal Art Directory is a valuable community resource. Please forward this email to anybody that you think may benefit from using the Aboriginal Art Directory.
Read more about the Aboriginal Art Directory survey at the Aboriginal Art Directory or read about our projects.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartdirectory.com/news/aboriginal-art-directory-survey.php
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The Petyarre Sisters 2007 >Online Exhibition
Aboriginal Art Store Online Exhibition
Central Art, Aboriginal Art Store is launching of a new online exhibition The Petyarre Sisters 2007 Australian Aboriginal Art from Utopia. The online exhibition will feature new works from five of the Petyarre Sisters and will open on Monday 12 November.
Read more about the Petyarre Sisters 2007 Online Exhibition at Central Art Aboriginal Art Store.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au/news/2007/11/the-petyarre-sisters-2007-onli.php
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New website for >coal technology company
White Energy Company Website Launch
The White Energy Company are launching their new website today at http://www.whiteenergyco.com/.
Visit Us: http://www.whiteenergyco.com/
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Alice Springs Designer awarded >a finalist position in the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award
Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award 2007 Finalist
Elliat Rich traveled to Sydney last week for the announcement of the winner and finalists of the 2007 Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award. The awards were presented by internationally acclaimed UK designer and architect Ron Arad at a special industry event on Tuesday night.
Kelly Freeman and Rina Bernabei of bernabeifreeman were presented with the overall award, receiving a $30,000 scholarship and trips to the Milan Furniture Fair in 2008 for their Totem lighting range.
Rich was named one of four finalists, the others being; Anthony Dann and Nick Rennie from Melbourne and Stefan Lie from Sydney. Each of the finalists received $2,500 and a share of the limelight.
“This has been a fantastic experience, I feel very fulfilled and have a lot more confidence in my practice. The feedback from the judging panel and my peers has been exceptionally positive and encouraging.”
The Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award is presented annually to recognize outstanding work by emerging designers who are seeking to expand their careers and are ready to be elevated to the next level.
For more information or to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award visit: www.bombaysapphire.com/designdiscoveryaward.
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New online exhibition >The Petyarre Sisters 2007
Central Art Online Exhibition - The Petyarre Sisters 2007
Central Art is launching it's first online exhibition today, The Petyarre Sisters 2007. Mailing list members had the benefit of previewing the exhibition over the weekend.
The online exhibition features 15 fantastic new works from five of the Petyarre Sisters.
The exhibition runs from November 12 until November 27, 2007.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au/exhibitions/petyarre-sisters-2007/
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ONLINE DIRECTORY >LAUNCHES WITH OVER 1,000 MEMBERS
Aboriginal Art Directory Launch
The Aboriginal Art Directory website www.aboriginalartdirectory.com officially launches with over 7,000 artists and 600 vendors and 1000 members, across 12 countries.
The official launch, after 6 months of public trial, will see the creation of a global resource connecting the aboriginal art community and addressing the current online issues for the aboriginal art industry.
The Aboriginal Art Directory’s goal is to increase the ease of buying and selling aboriginal art through the provision of a complete market. The directory allows buyers to shop around to find the best deal, rather than relying on limited advice from vendors.
The website details easy-to-use listings on aboriginal art, allowing buyers and sellers to search by artists, vendor, medium, art region and vendor location. This complete directory creates a simple research tool, connecting the community through the supply of key information, addressing the current online challenges for smaller vendors and government funded vendors.
The value of The Aboriginal Art Directory website has been recognized by industry bodies including The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade). Austrade's Business Development Manager for Creative Arts (Los Angeles), Joel Newman comments: "The Aboriginal Art Directory is a great website for international art buyers. It is comprehensive and simple, providing an excellent tool for buyers when doing their pre-purchase research. This website is a valuable resource for serious aboriginal art buyers".
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartdirectory.com
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INTERVIEW WITH PAULETTE WHITTON >FROM KOORI RADIO
Aboriginal Art Directory on Blackchat
On Friday 7 December 2007 the Aboriginal Art Directory was featured on the Blackchat program on Koori Radio 93.7FM. Chris Edwards was interviewed by host Paulette Whitton. It was a fantastic interview and a great opportunity to let the Koori Radio listeners know all about the Aboriginal Art Directory.
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Website launch >for Alice Springs designer
Elliat Rich Design website launch
Elliat Rich is a multi-disciplinary designer based in Alice Springs, Australia. Elliat designs objects, furniture, jewellery and lighting from a conceptual basis, investigating a non-materials based approach to sustainability. Her works have been shown nationally and internationally. The website covers her projects; past, present and future, news, publications, bio and more.
From the launch:
The site covers a number of different aspects of, well, me. Primarily, it's a place to see my design work; from breath responsive garments to water reactive lights, from tea making apparatus to street living foldable shelters. There's also a few pages of where I've been up until now (including a photo of me playing the Millennium Falcon in a school play circa '84 - you saw it here first!) The site has, what will be, an ongoing News section (currently in it's infancy), the obligatory contact details page as well as a few other hidden treasures, including my brand new shiny CREST! - that I hope you enjoy. So now without further ado...
Da da da daaaaa (metaphorical ribbon gets cut)
This website is live."
Before you finish having a look, I'd like to invite you to subscribe to the site - simply enter your email in the box on the top right hand corner - you'll see it . Your free subscription will get you the occasional email about what 'exciting, dastardly (me?! Never) and adventurous' things I've been up to. 2008 is set to be a big one.
Visit Us: http://www.elliatrich.com/
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Online medical career planning portal >in trial science
My Medical Career trial launch
My Medical Career is an online career planning portal for Australian medical students and junior doctors. The website started its trial launch late last week.
My Medical Career's goal is guide you through the process of selecting and achieving a career which best suits your interests, skills and lifestyle needs.
The priorities and expectations of medical graduates are changing, but until now reliable information has been difficult to obtain and hallway anecdotes and myths abound. In an environment with long working hours and high stress levels, these anecdotes are all too often relied upon to guide important decisions with long term implications.
This website was created by young doctors with the input of senior clinicians, to address this deficiency. We want to provide you with up-to-date information about different career options, from training program requirements through to life after you are qualified. We also want to help you to decide which specialties suit you, plan your application, and have the best chance of success in being selected for your chosen training program.
With an ever increasing array of medical specialties available, your chances of finding a satisfying career are better than ever before. My Medical Career provides a reliable one-stop source of information which can streamline the process of evaluating your career options and successfully implementing your medical career plan.
Visit Us: http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au
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Amazing >Women Artists
Central Art Exhibitions
2008 has already seen a number of changes for Central Art Aboriginal Art Store.
They have started a new showroom, have listed more than 100 new artworks and have continued to develop their art and culture section on the website. Possibly the most exciting changes have been a series of exhibitions and artist features.
Central Art have launched three exhibitions over the last three months. These are:
And a new exhibition, Amazing women artists is launching early next week.
It is an exciting time for Central Art, and Metis Internet Partners are proud to be working alongside Central Art to ensure that the Central Art website is the most comprehensive and best Aboriginal Art online store.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au/exhibitions/
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AboriginalArtDirect #1
The Aboriginal Art Directory recently launched the first edition of its monthly newsletter, AboriginalArtDirect.
In this edition the feature article by respected Aboriginal art journalist Jeremy Eccles examines three different exhibitions in three three continents and discusses the current and ever changing ways in which Aboriginal art and artists are received and appreciated, nationally and globally.
This edition of AboriginalArtDirect also introduces some new Aboriginal art features including interactive vendor maps, now enabling users to navigate our comprehensive list of art centres, commercial galleries, auction houses and museums by geographical location, and artist slideshows.
To receive AboriginalArtDirect each month, please subscribe the Aboriginal Art Directory mailing list.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartdirectory.com/news/enewsletter/aboriginalartdirect-1.php
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Medical resource announces >international partnership
My Medical Career international partnership
My Medical Career is delighted to announce its first international partnership, with the Student Doctor Network (SDN) based in the United States.
My Medical Career will provide SDN's diverse visitors and members important information about medical training and practice in Australia.
My Medical Career is also excited to be co-hosting the Australasia and Oceania forum, which will provide a link between My Medical Career community users and other students and doctors from around the world.
SDN is a nonprofit web site that started as a grassroots Web community at the University of Kansas in the mid-1990s. Since then, SDN has emerged as one of the most comprehensive and most useful student-driven resources on the Internet.
The Student Doctor Network (SDN) is now the premier website for pre-health students, medical students, dental students, pharmacy students, optometry students, residents, doctors and other health professionals.
Visit Us: http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/news/2008/02/my-medical-career-partners-wit/
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New Aboriginal Art Directory slideshow >from Kudditji Kngwarreye
Kudditji Kngwarreye Artist Slideshow on Aboriginal Art Directory
The Kudditji Kngwarreye Artist Slideshow was the first Aboriginal Art Directory eblast to be released to the Aboriginal Art Directory mailing list.
Born in the 1920's, Kudditli Kngwarreye is the brother of the famous Emily Kame Kngwarreye (dec.1996). Kudditji is an Anmatyerre elder and custodian of many important Dreamings in Utopia, including the Emu Dreaming. In 2007 Kudditji was named one of the 50 most collectible artists in Australia. - Courtesy of Molloy Gallery Australian Aboriginal Art
Aboriginal Art Directory is proud to showcase five of his finest works as part of our new featured artist slideshows.
To receive our Aboriginal Art Directory eblasts, ArtDirect emails or the monthly AboriginalArtDirect newsletter, please subscribe to the Aboriginal Art Directory mailing list.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartdirectory.com/news/eblast/kudditji-kngwarreye-artist-slideshow.php
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Win a painting by >Abie Loy Kemarre
Abie Loy Aboriginal art competition
Central Art Aboriginal Art Store is offering all our existing Central Art Mailing List subscribers as well as any new members that join the Central Art Mailing List the chance to win an incredible painting by Abie Loy Kemarre valued at AUD$3,000.
Enter the Abie Loy Aboriginal art competition now.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartstore.com.au/news/2008/03/enter-abie-loy-competition-now.php
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Yala is a furniture piece >that blossoms in the company of others
Yala Sofa Launch
You are invited to the launch of Yala Sofa.
Yala is a furniture piece that blossoms in the company of others.
Based on the concept of Ipomoea; a plant that grows throughout the central deserts of Australia, the Yala Sofa provides an inspiring space for people to come together.
The Ipomoea plant, otherwise known as Bush Potato or Yala by Pintupi people, provides a rich source of bush food for those who live in harsh conditions in the central desert. A potato-like tuber grows in the roots of the plant, and digging these up is an opportunity for socialising.
The Yala plant flowers after desert rains.
Visit Us: http://www.yalasofa.com/
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New Aboriginal >Art Directory newsletter
AboriginalArtDirect #2
The Aboriginal Art Directory has released a new edition of AboriginalArtDirect.
In this edition of AboriginalArtDirect Jeremy Eccles examines how you buy your art and key moral questions facing every buyer in the Aboriginal art market.
We also highlight the latest Emily Kngwarreye exhibition in Japan and the what's popular online for January and February.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartdirectory.com/news/enewsletter/aboriginalartdirect-2.php
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My Medical >Career announces second partnership
My Medical Career announces first local partnership
My Medical Career is excited to announce it's most recent partnership, with MedStudentsOnline. MedStudentsOnline is a vibrant community for prospective and current medical (and other allied health) students in Australia and New Zealand, and includes a wealth of information about how to gain entry into medical school.
My Medical Career is a featured resource on the MedStudentsOnline Postgraduate Forum, and hopes to provide a reliable career planning resource for MedStudentsOnline users.
This is the second partnership that My Medical Career has entered into. In February 2008 My Medical Career announced a partnership with the Student Doctor Network.
Visit Us: http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/news/2008/03/my-medical-career-announces-fi/
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Adam Hill >Atist is his weapon
Aboriginal Art Directory featured in the Koori Mail
The Aboriginal Art Directory artist spotlight with Adam Hill was republished in the Koori Mail this week.
They say art is a weapon. If thatʼs true, Aboriginal artist Adam Hill has wielded it confidently to carve out a name for himself. The Sydney-based Worimi man is currently preparing for his next solo show at Melbourneʼs Arc1 Gallery in November.
Hill, who has invoked such descriptions as ʻan exemplar of the urban blackʼ*, likes to push boundaries with his often-political work.
Read the Aboriginal Art Directory artist spotlight with Adam Hill or view this news item on Aboriginal Art News: Adam Hill: Art is his weapon.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartdirectory.com/news/eblast/artist-spotlight-featuring-adam-hill.php
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Aboriginal Art Direct #3
In this edition of AboriginalArtDirect the feature article introduces writer Larissa Behrendt, who explores the expression of bark paintings and reviews the first expanded showing of over 200 bark paintings donated to the Museum of Contemporary Art by Australian business icon Arnott's Biscuits Ltd.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartdirectory.com/news/enewsletter/aboriginal-art-direct-3.php
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Aboriginal Art Direct #4
In AboriginalArtDirect #4 Larissa Behrendt tells the story of Ngurrara the Great Sandy Desert Canvas currently on tour from the South Australian Museum.
Jeremy Eccles then highlights a touring exhibition of photographs by Ricky Maynard put together by the Musuem of Contemporary Art.
Finally we discuss the most popular artists on the Aboriginal Art Directory in May and announce two new partnerships.
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Need >a vegetable juice?
I Love Green Juice
We have recently started work on a new project, I Love Green Juice.
I Love Green Juice lists places around the world where you can buy freshly squeezed or juiced vegetables, as well as some favourite juice recipes, links to sites that providing information about juices and juicing and anything else about vegetable juice.
The site aims to help locals and travelers find vegetable juice wherever they are.
Visit Us: http://www.ilovegreenjuice.com/
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Aboriginal Art Direct #5
In AboriginalArtDirect #5 we talk to Vivien Johnson, University Professor, author and curator about her long running obsession with Aboriginal art and her current exhibition Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert. An exhibition she has curated for the National Museum of Australia, currently showing in Sydney.
Jeremy Eccles reviews Beyond Sacred, the new book about the Laverty Collection which started in the late 80's.
We also announce the development of our new Aboriginal Art News website, a free resource to assist Aboriginal art lover's from all around the world keep up to date with the latest news.
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Aboriginal Art Direct #6
In AboriginalArtDirect #6 Tim Acker, independent art consultant discusses the importance of Aboriginal art in building livelihoods for Aboriginal communities in remote Australia.
We are also delighted to announce the upcoming publication of an informative series for art lovers; the Top 200 Australian Aboriginal Artists by senior art consultant Adrian Newstead.
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Top 200 Artists: Greenie Purvis Petyarre
Greenie Purvis Petyarre is the most successful male artist in an artistic dynasty that includes his aunt Emily Kngwarreye, cousin Gloria Petyarre and a number of blood sisters and half sisters. Now a highly respected tribal elder for Alhalkere country, he was born at Boundary Bore around 1930 where he lives to this day with his wife Kathleen and their four daughters, all of whom paint.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartcoop.com.au/aboriginal-art/top-200-artists/greenie-purvis-petyarre.php
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New community >for junior doctors
My Medical Career launches new community
My Medical Career has redeveloped its community. With over 100 active users the community is the place for young doctors and students to visit to learn about their specialty training options.
Visit Us: http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/community/
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First Aboriginal arts global >news resource launches
First Aboriginal arts global news resource launches
Aboriginal Art News
First Aboriginal arts global news resource launches
Over 7,000 visitors a month to new website
4 September 2008: The Aboriginal Art News website www.aboriginalartnews.com.au officially launches this month with over 1,200 articles, events and listings. The official launch of this website sees the creation of a global resource connecting the Aboriginal art community and providing the first online news service dedicated to Aboriginal art.
Aboriginal Art News is published by Metis Internet Partners, who also publish The Aboriginal Art Directory. Collectively these two websites see over 24,000 visitors a month, researching and sourcing Aboriginal art information.
Metis Internet Partners created these websites to help buyers with their pre-purchase research, whilst also helping galleries and art centres increase their exposure online.
The website includes articles events and stories that cover the Aboriginal art industry. It will also feature painting reviews written by Adrian Newstead, one of Australia's most senior Aboriginal art consultants, and formerly the Managing Director for Menzies Art Brands. Newstead will author artwork reviews of artworks by Australian's 200 highest selling and most successful Aboriginal artists.
Chief Executive Officer of Metis Internet Partners, Kathryn Riley says: "We are very excited about the launch of Aboriginal Art News. We believe this news resource will not only increase exposure for Aboriginal art, but it will become the critical online tool for the industry, increasing the ease and quality of buyer research".
Kathryn adds: "Aboriginal Art News will assist small vendors and art centres with limited resources in the online market. Aboriginal Art News will also assist buyers with their research on vendors so they can make an informed decision when buying art, and support ethical dealers in the industry" Kathryn added.
Aboriginal artist, Nyree Reynolds, is one of the self-represented artists that has personally benefited from the creation of the Aboriginal Art Directory and Aboriginal Art News websites.
Nyree comments: "These websites have increased the number of people who have bought my artwork - only last week a Gallery contacted me with a view to purchasing my work for sale, not on a consignment basis , which is very encouraging indeed, and a most unique experience"
Aboriginal Art News is a great website for researchers, journalists, and art buyers. It is comprehensive and simple, providing an excellent tool for research.
For more information please see www.aboriginalartnews.com.au or subscriber for the enewsletter at www.aboriginalartdirectory.com/news/enewsletter/.
Background
Aboriginal Art News is a Metis Internet Partners Website.
After working with over 40 remote Aboriginal art centres in Central Australia for a year, Metis Internet Partners realised that the market for Aboriginal art centre's was limited. Although many art centres have an online presence, and the internet is a good tool for this remote industry, there are many factors limiting the success, including: the nature of the Aboriginal names, the markets unfamiliarity with art centres, the transient nature of the artists, and the relationship between artists and art centres. Aboriginal Art News along with the Aboriginal Art Directory provides the critical link between these artists, art centres, vendors and the buyers of Aboriginal art.
Metis Internet Partners identified the opportunity to improve the quality and visibility of Aboriginal art information online. Speaking to artists, galleries art coordinators and others industry players, and utilizing the group's internet knowledge, Metis developed The Aboriginal Art Directory and Aboriginal Art News, providing solutions for sales, international access, management of artists and artworks.
Established in 1999, Metis Internet Partners began with the goal of expanding and sharing knowledge through new and innovative online services. Metis Internet Partners ideas stem from passion and shared vision and which inspire creativity. Metis Internet Partners develop, create and publish:
- www.aboriginalartdirectory.com
- www.aboriginalartnews.com.au
- www.aboriginalartcoop.com.au
- www.mymedicalcareer.com.au
- www.ilovegreenjuice.com
- www.buyersbrokerdirectory.com
ENDS
For further information please contact:
Christine Edwards
Phone: 02 8006 0554
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartnews.com.au/2008/09/first-aboriginal-arts-global-news-resource-launches.php
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Top 200 Artists: Ada Bird Petyarre
Ada Bird Petyarre emerged as a seminal participant in the ‘Summer Project’ organized by the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association CAAMA in 1988. This workshop was to play a vital role in introducing women into what was, at the time, a male dominated activity.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartcoop.com.au/aboriginal-art/top-200-artists/ada-bird-petyarre.php
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Top 200 Artists: Walala Tjapaltjarri
Walala Tjapaltjarri, brother of well-known painters Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri and Thomas Tjapaltjarri, was born in the Gibson Desert east of Kiwirrkura in the early 1960’s. He was one of a small party, that included his brothers, several sisters, and two old aunts whose arrival in Kiwirrkura in 1984 made international headlines that proclaimed the discovery of a ‘Lost Tribe’. Until this time, at age 21, Walala had never encountered Europeans and their ways. The group had been following their traditional lifestyle in the country west of Lake Mackay and another brother Pierti, who had traveled with them, returned to the desert almost immediately thereafter.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartcoop.com.au/aboriginal-art/top-200-artists/walala-tjapaltjarri.php
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Top 200 Artists: Josie Petrick Kemarre
Josie Petrick Kemarre was born at Santa Teresa Mission, c.1953. and by the time she had begun painting in 1990 she was living in the Eastern Desert region surrounding Utopia.
Based on the native plants of her homeland and her favorite bush tucker species at various stages of their growth, her paintings intimately associated with Women’s Awelye (ceremony/dancing) and Women’s Dreamings are rendered in two quite distinctively different styles. Her aerial depictions of bush tucker Dreamings featuring overlapping dot work entail only a semblance of Aboriginal iconography, while in her Women’s Dreaming’s each row of dots is rendered in a different colour with the inclusion of iconic womens symbols.
Visit Us: http://www.aboriginalartcoop.com.au/aboriginal-art/top-200-artists/josie-petrick-kemarre.php
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SEO work on Lauraine Diggins Fine Art
Metis Internet Partners has finished working with Lauraine Diggins Fine Art on their search engine optimisation.
Visit Us: http://www.diggins.com.au/
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Launch of the James Home Ratings website
James Buyer Advocates have launched a new website, James Home Ratings.
Read about it on Property Network News.
Visit Us: http://www.propertynetworknews.com.au/2008/10/launch-of-the-james-home-ratings-free-website.php
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What's >on in Singapore
New Project: Honeycombers
Metis is exciting to be launching a new project in December 2008, Honeycombers. We will provide more information closer to December.
Visit Us: http://www.thehoneycombers.com/
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