night riding

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Sometimes when sad, I try to learn something
whether it is something large or something small;
but sometimes I know that there is no space left,
my mind cluttered as my house, all the sentimental bric-a-brac
gathering dust -
so, in those moments of mute indecision
I ride.

The air is clean and light, streets devoid of cars,
sometimes the lone blue glow of televisions
illuminating the other lives that I pass by.
I watch the sequencing of lights
along the empty street in front of me
indicating nothing more than, “there is the road
I ride”.

Live air

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You always kind of wonder what community looks like. Sometimes I think we labour over complex explanations and forget the simplicity of people do things, they aren’t afraid to talk to each other, they give without expectation of return because they are willing to share and we take it from there.

And get 500+ pieces of paper based art, installed for one fabulous evening at White Canvas gallery then distributed by a team of ride on art distributors.

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Some are super cute like Margo, rocking a city cycle with her art-loving family.

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It might look simple in the hand but it’s a real nice feeling.

Do you like community riding things? Do you want to go on another one? I’d be up for a riding pretty to the next Pushies Galore. Maybe a tweed run?

the art of giving

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Papergirl Brisbane

1. Collect artwork and writing.

2. Exhibit all the submitted pieces of work.

3. Deliver all the work to random people via bicycle.

Above is the beautifully simple premise of Paper Girl BNE.

And I would love you to get involved.

It is rare that there are projects/events that bridge the divide between Helmet Lady and Poetry Lady. But this is one such project.

Now, the likelihood of me getting to the drop off point by 3pm to submit my poetry is slim, however, that I am unable to particpate as a poet makes not one whit of difference to me because I can still participate as a rider. That process will feel a little like this, only with a helmet on.

So, if you’re not arty or just unable to work with my teeny teeny amount of notice that I have given you, why not come along for the community ride on art distribution TOMORROW!

Here’s how it works!



Papergirl Artwork Distribution + Community Ride


Date: 4th February 2012

Time: Meeting at 12:00pm for a 12:30 Ride.

Location: Meeting at White Canvas Gallery, 26 Church St, Fortitude Valley.


Come along and get involved in the distribution of all the artworks to the passer-bys in Brisbane’s CBD. We will be leaving from White Canvas Gallery, heading through the Valley, City and ending in West End.


    

  • Bring a bike
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  • Bring a bag to carry rolls
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  • Bring your family and friends
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Community Ride and Delivery Map