June 14, 2009

A spring of seals and other details.

Gracia_c_weasel
{A sneak of weasels and a bed of flowers. Collage, Gracia Haby.}

Thank you one and all for your interest in my recent zine inspired by the oft-whimsical nature of collective nouns. Postal orders for copies of A vagary of impediments and a sneak of weasels have been sent to destinations I myself have yet to visit in person. To Simons Town, South Africa, to Bristol, UK, and to Pittsburgh, USA, I have sent a configuration of natural objects and a catch of fish whilst strings of horses and crowds of onlookers snaked pathway to Prairieville, Helensvale, and Belmont. I very much hope you enjoyed this zine and my fingers remain crossed in hope that the troop of monkeys behaved themselves for such rabble-rousers they can be.

Here, before Elaine, Louise and I resume our regular posting in this space, accompanied by special guests from time to time, is a look at a few more of the collages that feature in this zine.

Gracia_c_cats
{A clutter of cats. Collage, Gracia Haby. (Please click to see a little larger.)}

Gracia_c_seals
{A spring of seals. Collage, Gracia Haby.}

Gracia_c_men
{A band of men. Collage, Gracia Haby.}

Gracia_c_gems
{A cache of jewels and an embarrassment of riches. Collage, Gracia Haby.}

Gracia_c_bird
{A colony of auks and a parcel of penguins. Collage, Gracia Haby.}

A vagary of impediments and a sneak of weasels can be purchased through our online store, or, for those in Melbourne, head to Hand Held Gallery and Sticky Institute and pick up a copy in person.

Should you harbour a desire for us to explore a favourite collective noun, now would be the time to sing out. A rope of onions, a streak of tigers, or perhaps a nest of rumours, a disguising of tailors or a leash of greyhounds, we shall consider them all.

Returning soon with a grove of trees and a quiver of arrows.

Until then, my friends, be well.
G

A tiny introduction

  • Dear you, I find collective nouns beautiful and evocative both, and I hope to gather and assemble here, especially for you, responses to such. I have invited Elaine Haby and Louise Jennison to join me, and together we will respond to such delights as 'a skulk of foxes' and 'a husk of hares'. From time to time, invited guests will also, with luck, offer forward their own distinct responses. Yours Affectionately, Gracia Haby

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