Therese Flynn-Clarke

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Therese Flynn-Clarke works in a number of mediums all of which reflect her deep connection to the natural world from where her inspiration is drawn. Therese’s connection to “place” earned her a position in the 2012 Double Vision Artist Exchange programme between Logan City Council and Onkaparinga Council, S.A . In 2011 she won first prize for her large installation Moths of the Caldera in the Caldera Art Prize at the Tweed River Gallery. She has exhibited widely within Australia and is a prolific and committed artist involved in her own art practise, as a tutor and teacher, and as a respected member and participant of many community arts groups and events.

Journal

Week 2 at FIRST - Beginning Printmaking

09 Aug 2014, 12:32pm

An aspect of our project is to teach our skills as artists. Nicola began by teaching a printmking, drawing activity which produced some amazing results with the more able. I did some simpler mono printing of homes and using recycled objects for printamking with others. Everyone was busy and engaged!

Draw your home

09 Aug 2014, 12:23pm

Drawing your actual home...our first activity...

Homesickness Questions...

09 Aug 2014, 12:17pm

What makes a home? How do you feel when you are away from home? What are some other types of homes? Where is home for you? Who lives at your home?

The responses given by the group at FIRST were both familiar and unexpected.

The Cocoon Project Begins

09 Aug 2014, 11:54am

28.7.2014

Nicola and I began our project at FIRST (Foundation for Independence Recreation and Social Training Inc) - a provider of disability support services.

We began by asking lots of questions of the young people, and collating anwers - this gave us a feel for our participants; where they're at and a possible direction for the content of the Cocoon Project. We thoroughly enjoyed our welcome and the enthusiasm of all at FIRST.