Join us as we recap the success of our recent Creative Retreat at Gunben, held on 18 May in the serene countryside of New South Wales. This unique art retreat combined mindfulness, creativity, and community, offering participants a rejuvenating escape from everyday life.

In a world that seems to whirl faster with each passing day, the concept of 'slow' emerges as a quiet revolution—a gentle rebellion against the frenetic pace of modern life. At the heart of this movement lies Slow Art, a profound expression of mindfulness, intentionality, and sustainability that echoes the ethos of its kindred spirits: Slow Food, Slow Travel, and a host of other 'slow' movements.

In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and mindfulness can feel like a luxury. Yet, amidst the chaos, there exists a gentle antidote—Slow Art. Deliberate, intentional, and deeply immersive, Slow Art not only assists in cultivating mindfulness but also offers a myriad of benefits that contribute to our overall well-being.

At Sturt Summer School we printed, stitched and celebrated the collective.

Photo credit: Sturt Gallery & Studios and photographer Stephen Foster

I was commissioned to create a birthday work for Sophia. The brief was to combine her Russo/Jewish heritage with her family’s migration to Australia.

Sitting and knitting in Melbourne becomes a celebratory tote bag.

I was recently invited to present at the Be:longing farewell event. Be:longing is ‘an online publication exploring personal experiences of migration, cross-cultural interactions, nostalgia and feelings of divided (or shared) cultural belonging.’

We celebrated our second PixelARTed exhibition - ‘The world around’ - with friends and family at The Front, Canberra.

Sturt Summer (or Winter) School is a serene and inspiring experience. Filled with art and classes for every interest.

In July 2016 I travelled to Belgrade and Montenegro on my own. I took a sketchbook to amuse myself. I thought drawing would alleviate the boredom of airport layovers.

I launched my first art exhibition on Thursday, 8 April 2021. The ‘Up Front’ pieces are a mixture of digital and ink on paper works. I drew people and places from the National Library of Australia, the Canberra Light Rail and cafés of Canberra.

In May 2022, I joined a group of 10 artists visiting remote Australia. We drew, tramped through bushland, boated up the glorious creek and saw amazing rock art.

On 2 November 2022, the PlusPix Collective launched our first digital art exhibition. We held this at The Front, a cafe gallery in Lyneham, Canberra. It was an enjoyable event, attended by about 60 people. We hosted friends, family, colleagues and the Serbian Ambassador and Mrs Stefanović.

Art has a unique power—a capacity to touch our souls, ignite our imaginations, and mirror the complexity of human emotions. Alain de Botton, in his enlightening work, The Architecture of Happiness, identified 7 functions of art, each reflecting a facet of our humanity. In this blog post, we’ll explore how the practice of Slow Art, specifically through simple drawing and mindful observation, serves as a powerful vehicle for experiencing and exemplifying these functions.

When I first ventured into the world of art therapy, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. The idea of delving into the intricacies of my own mind through creative exercises felt both exciting and daunting. Little did I know that this journey would lead me to astonishing revelations about the profound impact of art on mental well-being.

In our fast-paced world, where the hustle and bustle often takes centre stage, a quiet revolution has been quietly unfolding—one that invites us to pause, breathe, and savour life’s simple joys. This revolution is the world of ‘slow movements’, a diverse tapestry of lifestyle philosophies that encourage us to embrace a more intentional, meaningful, and harmonious way of living.

In a world that often races against the clock, where every moment seems to demand our hurried attention, there exists a beautiful counterpoint—an oasis of creativity known as Slow Art.

In a world that often rushes from one task to the next, where the minutes seem to slip through our fingers, there exists a profound and transformative concept - the art of Slow Art.