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Liz McAuliffe . Carver and painter of Natures' Exquisite Objects is invited to Denmark !

  • Follow the Blog and catch up on details

      21 August 2016
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    I now have a Blog up and running for you to follow and keep you updated. http://www.lizmcauliffe.com/category/blog/

    Although I am on my journey home I am continuing to work with how this experience has changed some of my processess and ideas. An item I am going to resurrect is the Kawakawa jewellery, as seen here with Aimee. Looking forward to getting more of these made.

    I am also continually thinking of new large sculptures ... exciting things to come and to share.

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  • Time sure does fly when you're having fun..

      19 June 2016
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    It's hard to believe we have been here over a week already. Time sure does fly when you're having fun.

    I have enjoyed being in the workshop and touching up all of my pieces in time for the exhibition opening on the 25th June. I've been fixing a few breakages in art works that I brought over, surprisingly not too bad though, finishing some pieces that were started in NZ and of course can't help but feel inspired to explore new ideas for works. I can't help but feel influenced by Odd's love of the Cherry trees lining his driveway.

    I have also had my first bike ride within the national park and my first swim in the pool that is on site, I am hoping to make this a regular event. In the weekend we met with Odd's family and visited his cabin down by the ocean, it was a lovely afternoon at the beach. We have also been to see his beach house in another location, it was incredibly calm and had a lovely feel to it. We are still feeling very lucky to be here and are greeted with such a warm welcome by everyone we meet. It is an inspiring environment to be in. Time to get some rest, ready for another day in the workshop tomorrow. Until next time ....

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  • We made it to Mols Bjerge, Denmark!

      7 June 2016
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    After a long 40 hours, we made it to Mols Bjerge, Denmark!

    The last few days have been spent settling in, surprisingly jet lag didn’t hit us too bad, however adjusting to a different language and culture, mixed with constant thoughts of reworking sculptures as well as creating new pieces has left me rather overwhelmed.

    We arrived at the complex where we are residing, Bogensholm Hovedgaard, and our jaws hit the floor. It is so beautiful here and exceeds any expectations I had before arriving. I am not sure photos can even do the beauty of Bogensholm justice however we will do our best to share it with you during our time here.

    We have been welcomed with open arms here by Odd and his many friendly staff members. They speak very good English and everyone has gone the extra mile to make sure we feel comfortable and settled. We have already met a few very lovely local artists and we are being given the opportunity to experience the true Danish culture.

    I will be working in a barn that was built in 1847, it is an incredible thatched roof structure with the original large supporting timbers. The workshop is currently empty, giving me opportunity to make it my own space, which I am very excited about. We have been to the local hardware store and bought the essential tools needed for me to begin working … On that note I am very eager to get started in my new workshop right away .. Watch this space.

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