In my mothers' gardens and other stories: St Vincents Hospital, Darlinghurst, Sydney

A small selection of images in my new show at St Vincents Hospital: 'In my mothers' gardens and other stories'.  There is a catalogue here. 

The show runs until sometime in January 2016.  The best bit is you can pretty much view it day or night, 7 days a week.

leaping rabbit, hidden butterfly - styling shots

Dear Frooters

I've neglected the blog lately but it's not for lack of projects.

Platform72 are now starting to promote my forthcoming show: 'leaping rabbit, hidden butterfly' which is due to open on 20th August.

Some gorgeous styling shots were taken over the weekend of the large two canvases.

Photography and styling by Meredith & Pablo

Exhibition images: Breathing colours 19-31 May 2015

It was  fabulous afternoon and I was honored to have so many guests for afternoon tea.  I was particularly thrilled to meet some fellow adult adopted persons for the first time.

The catalogue is online here and prints are also now available of my work here.

Gabby Malpas exhibition at Breathing Colours Gallery, Balmain

Dear Frooters

As a client once said: I've been busier than a one-legged man in a butt kicking competition...

But I'm delighted to announce the first of my 3 shows for 2015 at:

Breathing Colours Art Gallery, 446 Darling St,Balmain, NSW 2041

There is a catalogue for my works online here: all enquiries to the gallery:robin@breathingcolours.com
or

Phone: 02 9555 8543

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm
(and by appointment)

I would love you to come to the opening on Saturday 23rd May from 4pm - 7pm.  I will be baking for the occaison: the world-famous Malpas sausage rolls will be in attendance.

Here are the four gorgeous invitations by design guru and my brand guardian: Miss Emma Harris, now of Auckland town...

Gabby

Peranakan ceramics

A selection of Peranakan and Chinese ceramics for forthcoming shows and projects.  I am enamoured by the beautiful colours of Peranakan ware, made especially for the Straits Chinese communities of SE Asia.

I reference the patterns and shapes through books and google - seriously, if I had these at home I'd be worth a fortune!

CoSydney: Artshine's new art space

Vinh Van Lam is an art mentor of  mine and is currently training me in art licensing.  He is a true supporter of artists - he and his partner have put their money where their mouths are and have opened a beautiful new artists' space in Chippendale, Sydney.

The opening night is Next Thursday, 6th November.  All welcome

The Artshine website is here - it's a fabulous resource for artists and buyers alike

Photos from the show: Where are you from? at Platform72

It was a wonderful night and I was overwhelmed with the support of friends, family and complete strangers who came.
Adoption agencies took an interest and there were representatives from AdoptChange, the Benevolent Society and others.  Helen McCabe, who is on the board of directors at AdoptChange opened the show and was so generous with her time.

Platform72 were just wonderful as always

Gabby Malpas: 'where are you from?' show details

Well the big night is nearly here. 

Full details are on Platform72's website  - please also get in touch if your would like to see a catalogue as a number have already been sold.

Gabby Malpas at the Kariong Plant fair Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 September

If you're in the Gosford area this weekend, please come and visit me at the Plant lovers fair at Kariong Mountains High School, Festival Drive, Kariong - we will be there rain or shine from 9am - 4pm every day.

There are a fabulous selection of subtropical plants at this fair - I'm looking to stock up on bromeliads and orchids.

The Australian Garden Show - in pictures

Well unfortunately, Sydney did not play nice for the 4 days of the Australian garden show.  The persistent rain meant a very wet weekend and much of the show was very muddy underfoot.  However, the gardeners were not deterred and when the sun finally came out on Sunday afternoon, the show gardens were beautiful to behold.  Here are some random shots of the weekend.

Graham Ross came by for a special introduction of Sarah and her work at Hillandale Gardens & Nursery to his guest audience.