Outback Connections

Curtin Springs Residency and travelling exhibition

Curtin Springs - Residency NT
Ruby Purple in Curtin Springs Residency program 19 May - 5 June 2018
Onsite shopping at the Curtin Springs outback supermarket of treasures!
While in the NT I created 'Outback Connections'
an exhibition of works using handmade papers, mixed media and items from Curtin Springs outback supermarket of treasures!
I also had the opportunity to show what I do and involve locals, visitors, staff and students!
Managed a creative project with 60+ students and teachers including 'School of the Air'
So grateful to the Severin family for sharing the wonders of their home!

Thanks to my donors and Australian Cultural Fund 'Outback Connections' is travelling to regional galleries 2018/19!
Where to next...….

Curtin Springs AiR collective exhibition
Alice Springs - Araluen Arts Centre Gallery
27/06/2019 - 21/7/2019

Outback Connections visits Dogwood Crossing Gallery Miles
24/08/2019 to 15/10/2019
Contact Gallery for workshop details

Outback Connections + Survival Way
visits Redcliffe Cultural Centre
19/11/2019 to 15/12/2019

Where has OC visited so far? The Line up!

Outback Connections visits Redcliffe Art Gallery - Foyer www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/
6/12/2018 - 5/01/2019
Stop by to view a selection of the Outback Connections collection.

Hanasho Gallery exhibition 9 August - 8 September 2018
Artworks created from the Curtin Springs outback supermarket
Opening night Thursday 9 August 6.30 - 8.30pm 235 Boundary Road West End
Artist Talk Monday 20 Aug 11am, Wednesday 29 Aug 11am

Lapunyah Art Gallery - Chinchilla 28 September to 25 October 2018 Opening 5 October 5.30pm
Artworks on paper and wearable art pieces created from the natural grasses and Curtin Springs paper.
Thank you Lapunya Art Gallery for the opportunity to exhibit and share what I know.
All had fun at the kids & adults mixed media workshops

Redcliffe Art Gallery 6 December 2018 to 5 January 2019
Artworks on paper and wearable art pieces created from the natural grasses and Curtin Springs paper.
Thank you Redcliffe Art Gallery for the opportunity to exhibit.

Thank you to my donors & Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund for supporting ‘Outback Connections’ take art to the regions project!

The Goss on Ruby Purple!

A few friends and I spent a couple of hours doing a creative textural art workshop with Ruby Purple at my home last week. It was such fun, every one loved it. We loved the creative freedom of expressive flow. With no experience in any of these mediums I gained a wealth of knowledge and new skills. It was fun too! Jeannine

"Your work is beautifully honest, gritty and real! Keep pushing and breaking through boundaries" Chantel - Paper Bou

"Most impressed with your work, I love your latest designs they are beautiful" Julie

"I like the way she creates with space and that she has a message, Preservation of our Environment" Rob

"She comes up with a concept and then creates an emotional response" Michelle

"My painting is lovely! Just arrived and done by the very talented and beautiful hearted Ruby Purple. She has some amazing pieces and does wearable art as well. I have one of her lovely scarves too." Miriam

"Ruby Purple's art allows you to participate, it's simple but meaningful" Dave

"Her work is engaging, alluring, different, I like that, it's a bit like her" Ruth

"I find her works slightly meditative, I can look and just drift" Sandy

"Ruby Purple really likes sharing what she knows. She's happy to explain things so that I can understand easily" Doris

"She's such an inspiration!" Tricia

"Love how you say you're on an adventure, looks exciting, all looks great!" Val

"I love your work Ruby and you're such a beautiful lady' Miranda