What
does 'making space' mean to you?
Making
Space to me means just that; making some space in my increasingly busy year to
make art, explore, wander, slow down, and reconnect. King Billy is just that
too; a Making Space (that is, a space for making). Les and Louise have nurtured
their property and built inspiring spaces, creating the most wonderful,
stimulating and yet relaxing environment.
What did you make/do at King Billy?
I took
lots of photos of my contemporaries going about their artful business and I
experimented with some natural dyeing. The silk scarves I plaited together and
tied worked beautifully, but the balls of wool were an epic disaster. (Note to
self: Don’t attempt to dye wool that you have purchased from the op shop that
has been treated to repel moths!) The following day I tried some different
balls of (untreated) wool and they worked nicely. I now have plans to dye some
more in a different colour and do a collaborative project with my Mum who can
knit (I can’t!). I also wandered the bush with Esther and we talked about
poetry, and I shared delicious food and conversation with everyone.
What was your favourite part of the day?
Simply
being at King Billy. The space is amazing and Louise makes you feel so welcome
and instantly at home. I also really enjoyed seeing everyone finding their own
spot and becoming absorbed by their practice. Seeing the procession of tractors
was also a lovely incidental highlight that brought smiles to both groups.
Photographs courtesy of Lynne Hume and Meg Doller
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