Arty And Crafty …

Artistic

converted spaces

for art and craft.

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Large bright courtyard

music concerts

harpist

guitarist

violinist

play at regular intervals.

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Local craftsmen

colourful textiles

woollen

cotton

knitwear.

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Leatherware

handmade

beautifully crafted

bags, belts, boots.

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Portrait artists

skilfully sketch

using crayon

pencil.

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This unique space

city fringe

attracts many

to visit

enjoy

experience

the Old Meat Market

creatively redeveloped.

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City of trams

gardens

theatre

art and craft

bookshops

dinner on the tramcar

perhaps?

 

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Moon Dreamer

Midnight

not a sound

at that moment

Moonlight luminescence

Heaven of diamonds

A magical glow

The magical glow

Let the memories linger on …

Rainbow Over The Lake

Sun’s rays

in misty rain

multi-coloured rainbow

paints the sky

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Above the blue lake

birds gliding

waltzing in the breeze

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Verdant pastures

wildflowers and haystacks

never ending stretches

of undulating

green hills

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Over and beyond

a quaint thatched cottage

still stands

An Unspoken Language

Daybreak

Beauty lies on an unknown beach

Rhythm and echo

A jetty from a distance

The depth of

a dreamy dawn

In your solitude

seeing silence speaking

Beauty In Subtlety

Under the bright moonlight

cascades reflecting off

the white snow

nocturnal magical

wonderland

For Better, For Worse?

Concrete, steel, glass

Do they inspire?

A greengrocer …

gobbled by modernity

Tall skyscrapers

multi-storied complexes

super megastores

bear testimony

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A blade of grass

a wildflower

things that pulse

with life

give way

to hearts of mortar

Dreamy …

Dawn in your solitude

Beauty so incredible

Let your beauty

linger on

Let your beauty

linger on

Wait …

for the sunrise

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The falling snow

drifts by the window

A little bird

chirps winter’s song

A little bird

chirps winter’s song

Love’s sweet symphony

Morning has risen

A Sense Of Mystery

I see

calm waters

silence in

the air

a boat

in the middle

of nowhere

Contemporary Stage

Today’s world

ideas of expression

fashion

music

movies

other media

all clamouring

for self gratification

stardom

riches.

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People seeking

meaning of conformity

thoughtful questions

idealistic forms of

consumerism

materialism

reality and talent shows

fame and fortune.

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Power and control

versus

passion and enthusiasm

talent, creativity

individuality

versus

conformity?

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Such are realistic

mind provoking thoughts

cognitive skills

working out

critical issues

faced by

both the individual

and wider world.

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The search

for answers

challenges

confronts

time to consider

these perspectives

aptly portrayed

this contemporary stage

drawing on the audience

senses and thoughts

to connect

to relate

meaningful changes

for a breakthrough?

Thinking Beyond The Box

Innovative

                Futuristic

                                Creative

Sunburst

Scaling lofty mountains

challenges

from greater heights

persevere

a burst of sunshine

through the silver lining

inspiring hope

Awakening The Charm

Finally

when rain begins to fall

pitter patter

pitter patter

 the wind

that stirs the trees

wind that sets

the blue gum leaves

swaying violins

playing winter’s song

the warmth of crackling wood

awakening the charm

of winter’s beauty

Southern Lights

The shore was kissed

by sea and mist

glowing allure across the sky

ethereally brilliant colours

The night is an open book

but the world beyond it

remains a mystery …

An Inspiration Of Two Guitars

Poetic waltzes

to strings

of guitar duo

Melodic harmony

Classical pieces

European compositions

Chopin, Brahms

Spanish, Italian

Versatile, enthralling

music lovers.

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Husband and wife

Classical guitarists

Virtuosos

Accomplished, talented

thrilling, inspiring

delighting, exciting

evoking emotions

Concert recital

Moving enthusiasts

to applaud

Oui bravo!!

Dobra robota!!

Tranquil Gaze

The distant sails

on blue mountain lake

reflections of calm

A Star Tonight

It was fascination

the moon grows bright

Stars will stop

where they are

The sky is light

Tonight, tonight

Here you are

what was just

the world is

A star tonight

Changing Perceptions

Moment by moment

Flashback in time

Will we think differently

Now?

Under Tropical Skies

In the hazy moonlight

down by the seashore

magic is the moonlight

shining in your eyes

there we’ll meet

on the isle of dreams.

From Far And Wide

Celebrating the Arts

as artistes gather

together

bringing dance, music, drama

in this creative

festival

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Indigenous group

Aboriginal

the haunting

sounds of the

didgeridoo echoing

their tribal dance.

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Street opera

soprano, tenor

Japanese interpretation

Romeo and Juliet

ethnic setting

duet song and dance

contemporary concept.

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Puppetry

clever manipulation

“wayang kulit”

shadow play

Malaysian artistes

Cultural story-telling

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Modern comedy drama

young people

Actors studio

performing

experimental theatre

three act play

“Bitter Sweet”

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The creative arts

in performing or expressive

art shows

poetry readings

ballet dancing

continue to impress

boundless creativity

breaking cultural barriers

for living arts!

Soul Of The Eyes

Matter and memory

play of fantasy

creative imagination.