Lucy Barker

The doing of drawing is such a peaceful yet powerful act, akin to meditation. I try to draw everyday and wil add some more examples to this odd selection shortly.

5 Lands Walk, Avoca Beach, June 2009
Suitcases, beach sand, PVA and Terry Towelling
approx 2m w x 3 m d x 1.5m h

Living at the beach sand is ubiquitous.
It is synonymous with the feeling of home as well as the ocean.
Heading home, whether it be from a long commute or an trip away, time accelerates and you start to feel the sand creeping in again; Between your toes, in your hair, under your nails, in the cuffs of your pants, in your shoes, in the shower and always surprises in children’s pockets.

Vogue Living, July / August 2009
“Toy Story” p28

also appeared in Sept/Oct issue p123, a Redhead (Roxanne) popped up to show us she is still the lady of the moment.

The Sydney Morning Herald, The Spectrum, The Planner, Out of Town

Central Coast Express Advocate editorial 11/03/2009

BRAIN CHILD
This deceptively light-hearted body of work centers on the concept of memories and the critical affect early childhood experience has on brain development and future personalities. “Memories are building blocks forming the architecture of our lives,” says Barker of the inspiration behind the work. The 35 Brain Child sculptures have been painstakingly constructed using thousands of Cuisenaire Rods: brightly coloured wooden counting blocks that hark back to Barker’s own childhood in 70s Australia.

The iconic counting rods are engaged in complicated structures and manipulated in eye-popping proportion. From large balustrades to tiny counting cubes, the blocks represent neural connections and DNA formations, once again imbuing a serious concept with her characteristic air of playfulness and intrigue. Brain Child demonstrates that childhood is never history; that it is always with us.

Karina Barker

is a NAVA initiative to assist with the financial aspect of presenting artwork. It was awarded in December 2008 for an up and coming exhibition titled “Brain Child” to take place at the Gosford Regional Gallery in March 2009.

Central Coast Express Advocate editorial p16

Defiance Gallery

47 Enmore Road, Newtown. NSW 204

Opening 8th October - 8 November 2008

All works less than 6in x 6in x 6in

Judged by Edmund Capon, director of AGNSW

2008 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize exhibition of finalists. Free entry.

Saturday 25 October - Sunday 2 November

9am - 5pm weekdays, 10am - 4pm weekends.

See the finalists and vote for the “people’s choice” award at….

http://sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/2008_prize/2008_finalists

PlaySchool (Brain Child) 2007