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On the set of (on)WHATIPU
Posted by Bonnie Warner Blackburn on
For the last few months I have taken part in helping Navi Collaborative bring to life a beautiful, original and moving mixed media theatre piece that we performed as part of Auckland Fringe Festival. I got loads of experience taking part in the devising rehearsals, producing marketing material, co-coordinating live music gigs (one facet of the project) and helping design and construct key elements for the stage. It was a huge few months! Navi is an Auckland based theatre company with a passion for creating, collaborating and telling original, authentic stories. Whatipu is a wild, rugged, gorgeous windswept west Auckland...
Frame it 🖼
Posted by Bonnie Warner Blackburn on
I decided to see how some of the little hand painted wooden circle art pieces would look like printed and framed. Much investigative work ensued... where/how to print, where to source frames, what size worked best, did coloured board work? Oh the struggles. I wanted to make them as 'accessible' (affordable) as possible while keeping them quality and classy. They're not lithograph limited edition, HOWEVER I think they've translated well as framed prints and definitely will bring a pop of colour and personality (in a cute and stylish way) to that room! I have my first batch up and ready...
Kiwi Summer 💛
Posted by Bonnie Warner Blackburn on
OK I'm sorry for the Northern Hemisphere folk (although I do acknowledge winter-lovers exist) but YAY, we are on the precipice of SUMMER Down Under and it warms my heart and soul. Pohutukawas in bloom, sea salt air, flip flops, strawberries and summer tunes. The beach is my happy place. I've been inspired by the Spring colours, the longer days, the long awaited Vitamin D being happily lapped up by my skin (sensibly of course) and the buzzy lead up to Christmas, New Years (new beginnngs) and holidaze. I have created some little gift tags with an image taken from...
I hate self promotion 🙈
Posted by Bonnie Warner Blackburn on
Backing what I do. Comparing and falling short and backing what I do anyway. Continuing to try and improve. Doubting myself. Showing up anyway. Finding the time. Failing. Learning. Fear of rejection AND success. (?!) It's a work in progress. #life
Mid Winter Recharge
Posted by Bonnie Warner Blackburn on
I am so not a winter person. The year is half done and it's hard to re-set and recharge and not feel overwhelmed by all that I have not yet done that I set out to do. It is so important to fill your tank. I was really lucky to go to Queenstown recently (NZ's South Island) and despite the frigid temps, I found it restorative. The epic landscape was humbling and inspiring, helping perspective flow- and the simple, elegant nature-inspired touches at the place we stayed were calming and soul-satisfying. Having majored in photography at Art School I lament...