Welcome.
My name is Renee Bell.
I am 22, married, a student at Australian Catholic University studying a Bachelor of Teaching/ Bachelor of Arts, and I have a big task ahead of me.
Back Story:
On Sunday the 22nd of February 2015 at 3:30pm my husband and I arrived in the enigmatic city of Melbourne (our new home) after a very long drive. I originate from Brisbane, him from England. Previously I thought Brisbane was a major city, the past few days have made me feel as though it's a country town. One of my units this Semester is "Self-Directed Arts", we students call it ARTS332. About 20mins into the first session I noticed that this class has a strong focus on local Melbourne Artists.
The Problem:
I don't know of any Melbourne Artists. For the main portion of this class I was feeling entirely stressed and overwhelmed. I can now recognise that this was mostly the product of sleep-deprivation and coffee-deprivation; a deadly combination in Australia. After a caffeine fix at my new local De Clieu I was suddenly much more optimistic.
The Task:
I am going to publish my journey, my transition, whatever you'd like to call it, into this grand city full of Artists. I will visit as many galleries as possible researching and discovering for myself the Artists of Melbourne, and documenting my adventure via LeaderFollower.
The Goal:
To find a Melbourne Artist who has genuinely affected and influenced the art world beyond the borders of the Great South Land.
Wish me luck!
Signing off, full of coffee and optimism,
Renee Bell
