Recently I was lucky to receive a wonderful package in the mail. In return for one of my amigurumi Barek sent me a collection of stickers (slaps). They are fabulous. Swaps are common in the street art community. I hope to arrange more.

As you know I am a big fan of Melbourne's street art. Found objects are one of my favourite kinds of street art. These are on the north bank of the Yarra River.

When I walked down the laneway at the end of Bowling Green Street I was delighted to see new street art. It made my day... I love Melbourne. 

 

Today I am grateful for the stealthful street artists of Melbourne. Nearly everyday I discover a new piece that has magically appeared in a laneway or street. I am partial to paste-ups and sticker bombs. Although I saw a council worker cleaning stickers off a lamp post the other day and did feel really sorry for them. It would be a thankless task.

Recently I had a chat with a crew who is responsible for some great art in Footscray. They ask permission of local store owners to put art on the side of their buildings and most are supportive. Places like Hosier Lane are incredible and for an iphonograher like me heaven. 

Take a walk around Melbourne and you will see numerous examples of awesome street art. I have also noticed more yarn bombing appearing on the streets, as a crafter I must say I am a big fan.

Whatever your views are on graffiti are, one of the things that makes Melbourne such a vibrant and livable city is street art. I am fortunate to work close to a new gallery in Prahran called Rtist which specialises in street art. Every few weeks when their exhibitions change I get to see some incredible street art.  

 

A big thank you. Peace.

Not sure who it is but I like it...

Lovely cup and saucer from Mary who will be much missed. Her last day of work was yesterday. After nearly 25 years she has retired. She is coming back for an official farewell in 2011. A fantastic liaison librarian and a wonderful woman.

Making licorice allsorts for two hats. I don't knit so my friend Kate is making the hat bit and I am crocheting the allsorts. We are using the pattern provided by NZMS. The hats were the hit of the #lianza10 conference recently held in NZ. Papers from the conference are now available online here. I do get a special mention on the NZMS site. Again thank you lianza for another great conference.  

 

A small collection of stencil art found in Dunedin. My favourite "safety off girls"!

Graffiti in academic libraries is usually confined to the toilets but with art and design students on campus some times they get creative. I actually like this. Please note the image has been digitally altered to keep it "G-rated". It was left on one of the sign holders outside a discussion room. It will be cleaned off and replaced. A shame. But I thought I would share it with you first.