The Kites.
‘The Nameless Girl’ – Shaun Tan – bid at $850
Artist: Shaun TanShaun has had his work translated into an abundance of languages, adapted into plays and orchestral scores. He has a subtle knack for subverting the familiar and through […]
‘Song of my Ancestor’ – Sally Rasmussen – bid is at $110
Artist: Sally RasmussenSal was born in Worimi country, Forster, where many lakes merge back into the sea. Although she now lives in and adores the country and vibrant art […]
‘Hope’ – Gus Gordon – bid is at $200
Artist: Gus Gordon‘Growing up on a farm was wonderful,’ he said. ‘I learned about work ethic, teamwork, and how valuable a healthy imagination is.’ At school he was a […]
‘The Night Fox’ – Isobelle Carmody – bid is at $440
Artist: Isobelle CarmodyIsobelle is a passionate believer in the eternal importance of art and its ability to propagate the best of human nature. Born in Wangaratta she could have scarcely […]
‘Freedom’ – Bronwyn Bancroft – the bid is at $250
Artist: Dr Bronwyn BancroftBronwyn grew up the youngest of seven children, in a small town and with little external distraction. She often spent her time immersed in the natural landscape. ‘I […]
‘Flight of Fantasy’ – Paul Summerfield – the bid is at $100
Artist: Paul Summerfield‘I often think of my somewhat free childhood in Mt Barker. Bike riding adventures, friends houses on the same street, climbing high trees, cubby houses, visiting friends’ country […]
‘The Strange Truth’ – Cat Sparks – bid is at $80
Artist: Cat SparksCat’s curiosity and creative breadth has led her down a multitude of diverse paths. Aside from writing, she has traversed the world as an archeological photographer, supported fellow […]
‘The Resilience of Poppies’ – Inda Binda – bidding is at $400
Artist: Inda Ahmad Zahri‘The best thing about where I live now in Riyadh is the kindness and generosity of its people,’ Inda says warmly. ‘Back at home in Meanjin/Brisbane, I most […]
‘The Wish Cat’ – Cathy Larsen – the bid is at $320
Artist: Cathy LarsenOne might picture this pursuit filled with well-meaning, possibly uncanny valley attempts, politely smiled at by somewhat put-upon mall-goers, however Cathy was already a surprisingly developed realistic portrait […]
‘What Would You Stand For?’ – Sara Phemister – the bid is at $120
Artist: Sara PhemisterSara has raised children, become an essential part of the ACT community, and preserved hundreds of every-day moments in oils. Most recently she completed the accompanying illustrations for […]
‘Flying Gecko’ – Lucia Masciullo – the bid is at $160
Artist: Lucia MasciulloFor their daughter’s fourth birthday, Lucia Masciullo and her husband presented their daughter with a handsome owl-printed kite. Later, on a very windy day, Lucia found herself running […]
‘Plan B’ – Daniel Reed – bid is at $150
Artist: Daniel ReedDan grew up in Melbourne’s outer east, in Boronia. ‘It is a suburb that tourists drive through on the way up to the spectacular Dandenong Ranges,’ Dan said. […]
‘Hope is the thing with Feathers and Wings’ – Erica Wagner – bid is at $300
Artist: Erica WagnerFor over three decades, Erica edited and published many ground-breaking and award-winning books for children and young adults, working for Penguin Books Australia, Allen & Unwin and co-founding […]
‘Mermaid’ – Kathleen Jennings – the bid is at $150
Artist: Kathleen JenningsI draw in everyone else’s books, where I can, and when I can’t, I tell my own stories, stacking as many little enchantments together as I can — […]
‘Artefact’ – Jess Racklyeft – the bid is at $60
Artist: Jess RacklyeftJess’s studio is currently located in a peaceful old convent just off the bustling Merri Creek waterway in Naarm/Melbourne. A little way down the street there is a […]
‘Fidel’ – Judith Rossell – the bid is at $300
Artist: Judith RossellJudith has produced books for a range of ages, from toddlers with the tactile pages of ‘Play with Your Plate’ to the page-turners of the ‘Stella Montgomery’ series. […]
‘Carpet Python: connector and healer’ – Matt Ottley – the bid is at $275
Artist: Matt OttleyAfter living numerous tumultuous lives with a good mix of pain and ecstasy in each, multimodal artist Matt Ottley has found himself living and creating, alongside his artist […]
‘Windy Day’ – Ken Searle – bid is at $100
Artist: Ken SearleKen Searle’s life has been devoted to painting the area where he had always lived — its industrial zones and suburban housing, and the waterways that link the […]
‘Bird’ – Frané Lessac – the bid is at $180
Artist: Frané LessacFrané Lessac grew up immersed in a diverse array of cultures, from the museums of New York to the tropical rainforests of the Caribbean. Between caring for […]
‘Electric Mouse’ – Graeme Base – bid is at $600
Artist: Graeme BaseBorn in England Graeme moved to Australia when he was eight. Having spent his early childhood in England, Graeme was brought up on such definitive children’s literature as […]
‘The Gift of Flight’ – Anne Spudvillas – the bid is at $350
Artist: Anne SpudvilasEvery morning Anne rises with the sun and makes her way down to the foreshore.There, she joins 10-20 other women, and some men, all gathered for an […]
‘Sumood’ – Safdar Ahmed – bid is at $150
Artist: Safdar AhmedSafdar’s creative work finds inspiration in romantic art, fantasy literature, underground comix, zine-making and the DIY ethos, horror films, heavy metal music, and is connected to a powerful […]
‘Flight of the Dragon’ – Tony Flowers – the bid is at $400
Artist: Tony FlowersTony has a great love for travel and story telling, however he has never thought of himself as a writer and instead processes the world around him through […]
‘Kite Cat’ – Ann James – the bid is at $250
Artist: Ann JamesAnn James lives in Naarm/Melbourne, and has an astonishing 70+ titles, including ‘Goodbye House, Hello House’ and ‘Lucy Goosey’ by Margaret Wild and ‘I’m A Dirty Dinosaur’ by […]
‘With the Brightest Stars’ – Anna Walker – the bid is at $220
Artist: Anna WalkerAn award winning illustrator, author and multimedia artist, Anna is currently creating in Naarm/Melbourne. She has illustrated and written books such as ‘Mr Huff’, ‘Peggy’, ‘Snap’, ‘Florette’ […]
‘Dragon Face’ – David Miller – the bid is at $120
Artist: David MillerDavid Miller is a wonderful multi-faceted artist and author, with a several children’s books, such as ‘Rufus The Numbat’ and ‘Big and Me’ to his name. He has […]
‘We, Australians – dream catchers’ – Sadami Konchi – bid is at $180
Artist: Sadami KonchiSadami’s profound affection for people has lead her to place an emphasis on working with non-profit organisations to assist and advocate for marginalised parts of the community. As […]
‘Story-spark’ – Andy Geppert – bid is at $115
Artist: Andy GeppertAndy has not strayed far from his childhood home on the Sunshine Coast and it seems as if he has taken on the character of the state. His […]
‘Big Bird’ – Liliana Stafford – the bid is at $100
Artist: Liliana StaffordLiliana lives just outside Fremantle. She does not tell people she lives in WA or even Australia. ‘Fremantle is where I live,’ she said firmly. ‘It has the […]
‘Amongst The Stars’ – Trace Balla – bid is at $100
Artist: Trace BallaTrace believes that art is an innate part of our humanity and acts to bring people together, as a result her community involvement reaches further than these titles […]
‘The Red Kite’ – Al Phemister – bid is at $100
Artist: Al PhemisterAl Phemister is an international sculptor who lives in the vibrant little town of Yass in NSW close to the ACT border and exhibits regularly all over Australia.