Showing posts with label Wellington. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wellington. Show all posts

Tuesday, 4 August 2020

Covid 19 Lock down - life and sketching


A four-level alert level system was introduced on 21 March to manage the outbreak within New Zealand. The Alert Level was initially set at Level 2, but was subsequently raised to Level 3 on the afternoon of 23 March. Beginning at 11:59 pm on 25 March, the Alert Level was moved to Level 4, putting the country into a nationwide lockdown. The Alert Level was moved back down to Level 3 at 11:59 pm on 27 April, partially lifting some lockdown restrictions, and down to Level 2 at 11:59 pm on 13 May, lifting the rest of the lockdown restrictions while maintaining physical distancing and gathering size limits. The country moved down to Level 1 at 11:59 pm on 8 June, removing all remaining restrictions except border controls.

A week prior to the Lock down, our office had decided that everyone would work from home.
So, my drawing desk/studio became my office. Actually quite comfortable, and a far sight better than some 'home offices' that colleagues had to deal with. e.g. dining table, basement, wobbly desk, kids running around...






First week or so of Lock down I rearranged furniture to create a 'library' nook

Capturing the Covid 19 queue at the supermarket
Queues at the supermarket became a new thing to contend with.


The view out my 'home office' window


After Lock down, we took a much needed road trip to Wellington

Sunday, 14 April 2019

Cape Palliser January 2019


The family gathered for Gor's 50th surprise birthday.
We had Yum Char, then went over to Cape Palliser as stayed in a DOC hut.





Thursday, 25 October 2018

Asian Aotearoa Arts Hui 2018

The Asian Aotearoa Arts Hui 2018
I had a great time at the biggest and most ambitious Hui to date.
Sitting on the balcony of Te Papa's Icon restaurant, I recall ten years ago, Kelly and I being alone here and watching the fireworks for Te Papa's 10th birthday celebrations in 2008 [my last event here].
I assisted the Hui with Comms strategy and also participated as a guest speakers.
Twenty years ago, 1998, I recall submitting an application for funding to Creative NZ for a Chinese Artist Symposium - ultimately unsuccessful then - but really happy that a new crowd of creatives is pushing the envelope!

Churr - presentation in Big Thumb Restaurant.
Facilitated by Lynda Chanwai Earle and  featuring Alison Wong and Tame Iti.


Panel discussion - showing a group of the most creatively superb women that I have the privelege of knowing.
L-R ; Lynda Chanwai Earle, Renee Liang, Alice Canton, Julie Zhu.


While in Wellington I sketched a derelict corner shop in Lyall Bay.
An old Chinese lady used to run this shop and her opening hours were whenever she liked!


Passing through the town of Waikanae, we stopped into the Eastern Egret Restaurant.
My sister was a co-owner when it opened and I created their branding back in 1989!


Thursday, 14 June 2018

Tuesday, 27 December 2016

Friday, 29 January 2016

Christmas 2015

Staff function at the Zoo

Staff function at the Zoo

Family BBQ in Wellington

House sitting and capturing their objects