Professor Hyatt's Tarot

26/08/2024

Got a nice surprise package in the mail today... Head & Neck Cancer Australia, who I'm fundraising for in November Canberra 5k in memory of my friend John Hyatt, sent me a goody bag of running shirt (which fits!), water bottle etc.

A nice gesture and an excuse to post my fundraising link once more (I won't let it lie! 😄). Cheers to all who have donated so far, nearly 1/2 way to target, you're stars - well, obviously ALL my friends & family are stars, it's just that the donors shine a bit brighter (joke!) 😉

https://canberrafunrun24.grassrootz.com/head-and-neck-cancer-australia/one-last-lap-from-one-john-to-another

21/06/2024

Remaining 'Professor Hyatt's Tarot' decks settled into their new home at Trove Canberra, if you live locally you can liberate one for a bargain $65! Or contact me and I can sort mailings.... I hope the true Professor, John (Hyatt), would have been chuffed ❤

04/06/2024

'Professor Hyatt's Tarot' rides again! Canberry Arts are pleased to announce the Tarot deck first launched at Smith's Alternative Gallery last year, has now found a new home at the Trove Canberra Crafts Store in Dickson.

Deluxe sets are strictly limited edition and a bargain at $65; so pop in and get a unique gift (and there's plenty more by local artists at the shop). After all, there's only 6 months to go until Christmas 😉☯️🧿🔮 More here: www.hyattstarot.weebly.com

03/05/2024

Exciting times in Canberryland!

Canberry Communications is no more… but before you start to panic, fear not! It has risen, phoenix-like from the ashes in its new incarnation as CANBERRY ARTS.

Which is basically my rambling way of saying I’ve done a brand refresh and web overhaul. But the differences lie deeper; Canberry Communications always felt a bit vague to be – and worse, corporate… we could just as easily been a call centre, or selling ad space. Canberra Ats does what it says on the tin – arts projects and representation of diverse communities through art, especially p***c exhibitions. Simple as that.

A brand overhaul is no small project – especially the website (I now know more about Rerouting DNS Hosting for websites than I ever wanted to know) – so you will see Canberry Communications hanging around for a while as I upgrade. Web and promo items being the priority. If you DO see any glaring errors please do let me know.

For now, we have some exciting arts projects to go with our shiny new brand and REMEMBER! The new website from now on is www.canberryarts.com .
www.canberrycommunications.com – like calling the Weebly web support number – will get you nowhere...

20/04/2024

A bittersweet day for the art world today - the overprint of "Professor Hyatt's Tarot" cards, which were being given away in a tiny community gallery in the local park, have had the last of the stock put out to share for free with anyone passing by.

The final cards will no doubt go quickly as they always do, especially with Farmer's market tomorrow, and I like to think John Hyatt would have got a kick out of knowing his mini art pieces have reached hundreds, maybe thousands, of people of all ages and backgrounds - more than a limited Gallery viewing. I feel priveleged to have been part of the project and it's a testament to John that whilst he has passed on, his artwork remains alive and kicking - relevant, popular and loved.

And fear not, you haven't seen the last of the Professor's Tarot in all its glory yet! Plans are afoot... more soon ;)

06/04/2024

Lovely arvo at Strathnairn Arts Members' Exhibition - which I managed to squeeze one of my own pieces into ("Janey and Russo")

Lovely venue (and curry in the cafe!) recommend a visit... there's a bittersweet story to the pic... I encountered Janey and her dog Russo in the “pooch play” area of Haig Park, Braddon, and she kindly allowed me to take their image, which I used as basis for paint onto cotton rag cavas.

We chatted about Janey's past and present life, and how Russo sustains her with his unconditional and non-judgemental affection.
She was keen to talk about how animals provide companionship when all you can do is isolate, and she was happy to share her image and story.

Janey is unemployed and often homeless due to bi-polar and described Russo as "my knight in furry armour, he keeps me going."

If you're after a (very) early Chrimbo pressie you can follow link - my details are #26 ;)

https://strathnairn-arts-shop.square.site/shop/55

30/03/2024

27/03/2024

Taking it easy after last solo show "DISCRIMINATE" (and various other palaver in 2024) - just the one piece in a group exhibition here (Opening Event pics to follow) but watch out for my next solo show: 'unconditional' coming up in October ...

06/02/2024

Other lives: Artist and university professor who had a separate musical career in the post-punk band the Three Johns

22/11/2023

https://canberradaily.com.au/canberra-artist-challenges-perceptions-of-disability-in-bold-exhibition-discriminate/

A blonde young woman in a wheelchair wields a tennis racquet: ‘She’s reaching for the Stars… so why aren’t you?’ asks the poster, purportedly from the Ministry of Greater Efficiency for Disabled People.