Never would I ever have imagined the choas that would surround the launch of my third children’s book “Midnight Raider”. You just can’t dream this madness up. But it all started from a dream. So it’s the night before the big launch. My books are all boxed and ready to take to the festival in… Continue reading The Mice that Crashed the Launch
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Racing the Clock
The clock is ticking and with each fragmented thought I wondered, am I ready? From the moment the exhibition dates were locked in, my mind has been in a loop of nervous noise. I am the black and white static scrabblings across the tv screen, racing choatically as it interrupts the broadcasting. The confident, joyful… Continue reading Racing the Clock
NEW EXHIBITION
It’s officially August and I am on the count down to this new exhibition. If you’re in the area, please drop into the gallery and say hi. It is a deeply moving experience when an artwork resonates and stirs something inside you. From an artist’s perspective, well mine anyway, it’s an absolute priviledge to have… Continue reading NEW EXHIBITION
Delicate Lines
LATE NIGHT PONDERING ABOUT THE UPCOMING EXHIBITION taking a closer look at the themes and prior experiences that led to its creation. DELICATE LINES solo exhibition at Wabi Sabi Gallery, Adamstown NSW Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th August 2026 Looking forward to my 3rd solo exhibition and feeling very fortunate to share this collection with… Continue reading Delicate Lines
On the Verge
As the pre exhibition jitters hijack my nervous system, negative thoughts fill my head. Once again fear makes a last ditch effort to sabotage the work. This is a repeated pattern every time I’ve embarked on a creative project intended for the public arena. Whether it was a book or a new series of paintings,… Continue reading On the Verge
Why ART?
The narrow margin of the artist life in this consummerist feed society is not for the faint hearted. It is not the conventional road. It is the path of most resistance! It is why despite many people’s creative inclinations, they sideline it as a “hobby”. How many people wait until their “sensible” careers or family… Continue reading Why ART?
Creative Waves…
I’ve had a long history with the creative arts, as it’s ebbed and flowed throughout the years. There have been prolific periods of high energy, creative production and long periods where the most creative expression was how I decorated my children’s birthday cakes. Consistency has been my issue. There are so many reasons I used… Continue reading Creative Waves…
Thank you Miss Piggy
It’s funny how you can trace back your entire creative journey to one special moment. Let’s set the scene. I’m about six, it’s the early 80’s and I’m still young enough to be free and confident (hadn’t been at school too long). The Muppet show was a huge hit in our house and each week… Continue reading Thank you Miss Piggy
Echoes of My Childhood
I grew up on a farm on the outskirts of a small country town in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Our house, built around 1900 was in stark contrast to the bold interior decoration. The orange and green patterned wallpaper and black vinyl couches with bright floral cushions still burn in my retina. The… Continue reading Echoes of My Childhood
Midnight Raider
When I first started The midnight Raider, I thought it was going to be a light hearted, story. A playful portrayal of the nocturnal adventures of a mouse raiding a house. But true to form, I always find myself writing with a social message. As I wrote, the idea of the house belonging to an… Continue reading Midnight Raider
Susie Sotiropoulos 