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Kim Tairi

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librarian. teacher. lover of brevity. crochet diva. writer of haiku and flash fiction.
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Left overs

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One of the few Banky's left in Melbourne was inadvertently destroyed yesterday by workman installing pipes.

I walked passed the parachuting rat regularly and assumed it was a homage to the artist and I did witness the destruction.

As a sometime street artist I know that you need to consider work placed in the street as ephemeral. It could be removed or painted over at any time. Although sad it is the nature of street art. I will miss the cheeky rat however Melbourne is so lucky that it is a Mecca for amazing street artist and the lane ways of Melbourne a treasure trove.

Barek

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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.

Yarn Bombing

Those of you who live in Melbourne will know of its' laneways and vibrant street art. Recently I went along to an event run by Yarn Corner. They are a stitch'n'bitch group for people interested in yarn bombing, which is a form of creative street art using yarn, usually knitting or crochet. I have been interested in yarn bombing for a while and although amigurumi are my first love, wanted to give it a go.

Yarn corner gave workshops on learning to knit and crochet as well as the basics of making a yarn bomb. In the background of the workshops were the wonderful yarn corner, cosy covered the trees. They meet regularly on a Sunday in the city. If you are interested check out their website. I have and I am thinking about joining.

Here are a few pics of the City Square installation:

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They inspired me to create my first yarn tags which magically appeared around Prahran:

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Thriving street art

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.  

 

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A big thank you. Peace.

Perth

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I am in Perth for the following:

ALIA Library Technician's conference
New Librarians Symposium
Library Camp Australia

The weather is fantastic the people are friendly. Yesterday's workshop by Dr Lisa Cluett on presenting was excellent.

I am off on library tours today. Expect photos.