And to another (completely different) subject...

I have been reading an awesome book called 'Seven Days in the Art World' by Sarah Thornton.

I am trying not to devour it whole in 2 days, but already I have many pages dogeared so I can write down some quotes, and that place is here. So... just in case I ever get round to attempting an MFA... or is writing down quotes an old habit, or...?

'Mary Kelly used to think it was depressing that so few students could sustain themselves as full time artists, but then she realized 'it is not sad at all. I believe in education for its own sake, because it is deeply humanizing. It is about being a fulfilled human being.'

'Criticality is a strategy for the production of knowledge, our view is that art should interrogate the social and cultural ideas of its time. Other places might want a work to produce pleasure or feelings. Criticality is the code word for a modelof art-making that foregrounds research and analysis rather than instincts and intuition.'

Visit Potts Point!

This is pretty much the view from my lounge room window. yes, this is my moment to brag!

I thought I should get together some information about my local area... it wouldn't take a whole day to get around Potts Point, but there sure are some interesting places to see, eat and stay! Here are a few things to get started:

PLACES TO VISIT

I was going to do this myself but there is an awesome website called Urban Walkabout with local shops and nice things to see! Here is the link to Potts Point:
http://urbanwalkabout.com/pottspoint/

PLACE TO STAY - Budget

The Maisonette Hotel


This is clean looking, quiet and accessible hotel on the trendiest street in Potts Point! Lately they have been selling rooms from just A$85, which is actually cheaper than Formulae1... I think some of their rooms have a kitchen too.

PLACE TO STAY - Luxury

That would be Simpsons of Potts Point!



I haven't stayed here because I live across the street. What I do know is that it is quiet and the architecture is beautiful! I often see people eating their breakfast through the window as I walk past and I drift off into holiday mode!

FREE ACCOMMODATION



Yes, true! There is a very trendy little hotel up the street called Regents Court. They offer residencies to artists and writers for 3-5 weeks each... and you get to stay in the hotel for free! I keep bothering my friends who think they are 'not good enough' but I would just go for it and not worry about it. A free holiday in Sydney, the only rule being some creative output!

For details go to: http://regentscourt.com.au/residency/information/

Finally, a special mention to a very special shop - it's out of the way off Macleay Street, but it's up there with the best, especially for ogling and inspiration. Today I walked in and they were trying to work out the way to display stuffed peacocks! It's called Becker Minty.
http://www.beckerminty.com/