It's been a while

As the title says, it's been a while...!
Unfortunately uni work gets the better of me during the semester, but never fear, I am now on mid-semester break! So hopefully I can post more regularly here and make up for the 'non-posting' the last couple of months... Works in theory, right?

So, big news... "Almost" has been released! Yes, that's right! My second publication has been printed... I can't explain how excited I am about it !

I am going to be having a book launch on Saturday, the 1st of October, combined with an opening for artist Rachel Carroll, so stay tuned for more details ! Come and say hi!

I hope you are all well and I look forward to seeing you sometime soon!

xx

HATTAH – The Murray River In Flood

Underfoot,

crusts of dust shiver

as day breaks.

Breath.

In,

out.

Colour emerges: the sun is lifted by

sulphur crested cockatoos

across a kaleidoscope

of movement;

soaring through the blue wash sky.

Below,

a mirror rich in reflection

shimmers pigments as they swirl.

Beady eyes watch fish dance

under their translucent

coloured blanket.

Breathe.

In,

out.

The landscape sighs

as roots bathe in nutrient soil,

spreading as the gum tree unfurls

drought-stricken leaves.

This is the land

of dreams.

Breath.

In,

out;

alive,

in sweeping

brush strokes.

By Emily McIntyre

www.emilymcintyre.com.au

Rachel Carroll's Upcoming Exhibition: "HATTAH - The Murray River in Flood"

Floodlands - Rachel Carroll 

One of my great friends and inspirations is holding an upcoming solo exhibition at Depot II Gallery! Rachel's artwork captures the joy of the creation new life through exuberant colours and highlights the fragile beauty contained in the Murray Darling Basin River. Her use of rich colours brings to life the often drought stricken area, offering hope for the conservation and re-education on such an unique part of the world.

The details:

 "HATTAH - The Murray River in Flood"
Dates: August 2nd - 13th

Location: Depot II Gallery, 2 Danks Street, Waterloo

Open: 10-6pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

OPENING NIGHT: Thursday, August 4th, 6-8pm

Meet the Artist: Saturday 6th and 13th of August.

Contact: Rachel 0423982349

www.rachelcarroll.com.au

rc_artist@hotmail.com

This event is also a fundraiser for ACF

Reflection II - Rachel Carroll

Official statement about the exhibition:

"This new exhibition by Rachel Carroll is a continuation of a journey which began at the Coorong in 2006. Rachel has since visited a new location in the Murray Darling River Basin each year to encounter its beauty and its presence at the waters edge.

Often meeting local scientists, indigenous, journalists and even MP’s at the River side, Rachel has delighted in the stories and the experiences of others which in turn, inspired the large scale landscapes painted for this show.

This new series of the Hattah National Park, Victoria celebrates the beauty of the newly flooded wetland, a first in 15 years.

"The river has a life of its own… one that I have sought in paint. The colours of sunrise and sunset inspire this series and the reflections within the water. I have taken inspiration from the colours of the masters for this series, Monet and Vermeer. "  

Hello!

Greetings blog! It has been too long!

Life has been crazy, but good, as always... To fill you in. I'm taking a gap year and I have been working full time for the last three weeks... COMPLETELY different lifestyle, but i'm getting used to it. So now I am a pharmacy assistant for two pharmacies and I am an employed youth leader. Wooot.  Once again, crazy, but good.

I'm also working on my next book- soooo excited! It's working title is called "Sticks & Stones" with illustrations by the wonderful Rachel Carroll. Stay tuned for more info! I've also had two exhibitions in the last few weeks that I have spoken at - well opened- with a poetry reading. You should definitely check out Cheralyn Darcey's exhibition while it is still open- just google her name! And also, "Reflections" at Dank St, Waterloo... by the amazing Rachel Carroll, Matt Weatherstone, Cade Turner and Meredith Woolnough. Incredible.

At "Reflections" I actually read aloud my first sonnet... It was a strange experience because I used the "Shakespearian" form- and to read out a sonnet based on the writer I admire was a tricky thing. I hope I did it justice! I chose to read my first sonnet because it seemed to capture the essence of the exhibition- "reflections"- because it was exactly that.  A reflection. (s). xx