‘Artworking, honouring tremendous loss’
by Annie Bolitho
I’m thrilled to be launching my new book Artworking, honouring tremendous loss on 22nd June from 3-5pm, at NECCHI’s Nicholson Street Community House, 32 Nicholson Street Coburg. Tram no. 1, stop 130.
Can you join me? I chose the winter solstice weekend for the launch thinking that the symbolism of the dark and the light coming in would be good.
I chose the venue because I love collaborating with this organisation! It has a Sun Room, a garden and space for children.
Artworking has come to fruition after four years, and thanks to the encouragement of many people, especially my first readers, my fabulous editor and my family. So as I post this I'm feeling great book joy.
Pre-orders available!
Click on the image of the cover.
I’m enjoying the golden motif :) isn’t that good since I’m going to see a lot of it over the coming years?
Advance praise for Artworking.
Firstly, each reviewer said what a good read it was, and that they were soon absorbed … they also say:
‘Rich and a pleasure to read, a tender celebration of the power of creativity to provide nourishment in even the bleakest moments.’ Enza Gandolfo, textile artist and writer
‘In this book it as if a friend materialises. Annie affirms that love doesn’t end with death—it shifts. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and the relationship can continue in powerful, unseen ways. Kelly Manning, artist
‘The intimate vignettes in this book feel like whispered stories on an afternoon walk, transforming the lonely terrain of loss into wildflower bouquets of possibility we can pause with now or press between pages for later. Annie illuminates how we might bloom even when no path forward is evident.’ Maya Haviland, Senior Research Fellow, Australian National University, co-creative and parent
‘Annie Bolitho's book navigates the complex territories of grief with sensitivity toward the historical and current landscapes of colonisation, political violence, climate change, diversity, marginalisation and migration. She locates her personal and family narratives of loss, isolation and connection in ways that honour the specificity of her ancestry and culture. Annie weaves the fabric of this account from friendships, art, writing, and everyday interactions with the humans and 'earth others' she loves and re-members.’ Sheridan Linnell, Assoc Prof Art Therapy, University of Western Sydney