People Trafficking

The illegal trafficking of women for the sex trade industry is a global phenomenon that exists in every country and quite likely in places not to far from where you live. A recent Australian film called THE JAMMED is a shocking and truly essential film about this industry in the city of Melbourne. Based on real life court transcripts THE JAMMED tells the story of three young girls trafficked to Melbourne where they are imprisoned and forced to work in a sleazy brothel. A film that is hugely depressing, it is also a must see for anyone who is unaware of how real and prolific the trafficking industry is, and the unfair way in which trafficked women are treated by national authorities should they manage to escape their captors. If anyone interested in reading more about this topic they should also check out a book by Louise Brown, titled simply SEX SLAVES.

Dreaming Lhasa Fundraiser

Last night CC Supporters of Tibet had their screening of the amazing Tibetan film Dreaming Lhasa as a fundraising event for the Australia Tibet Council. The night was a huge success with over 100 people attending and much funding and awareness being raised. The film itself was excellent and Avoca Beach Picture Theatre provided us with exceptional support. For me personally, the film showed me that with enough work we really can make a difference. All of you out there stay motivated and keep working, my achievement was small, but it was an achievement. We can do this, we can bring Tibet its freedom!

Bomb Harvest

Over 35 years ago, during the Vietnam War, American bombs rained down on Laos in the 'Secret War', leaving it the most bombed country in history. The deadly legacy of this destruction continues today, with the country still scattered with unexploded ordinance. Bomb Harvest is a documentary film about one volunteer Australian and a team of Lao Trainees working to disarm and destroy the endless bombs still embedded in Laos soil. A film that transports the viewer to another place, a place of both hardship and joy, Bomb Harvest is a highly emotional film that is a must see. I checked it out today and was left feeling touched by the lives of the Lao people, and the children who unwantingly uncover dangerous bombs while "digging for crickets to eat".

Bob Dylan Completed

Just finished the next in my recent collection of musicians. Bob Dylan has just been finished and (hopefully) sold to a buyer of one of the Hendrix works. Not sure what i will work on now, possibly have to do another Hendris for a lady but if not i'd like to do something different... you will just have to wait and see I guess

A Night of Burlesque

Going for a night out at Sydney's 34B burlesque club has been on my 'things i should probably check out one day' list for quite a long time now, and I finally managed to make it down on Saturday for the Belladonnas de lux performance. A mix of acting and striptease, the night was far more humorous than erotic, but that was what we had in mind anyway. I wouldn't say that the show was amazing, but it was definitely entertaining and well worth the measly $15 entry fee. I'm not sure that i will be returning for another night of burlesque anytime soon, but I think i'll have to stick around at the Great Escape music festival next year and catch some of the performers on there...

PARKLIFE

10:am- Crack first beer - drive to train station
11:am- Crack first bourbon- get on train
12:30am- Finish last bourbon- hit first pub on the way to centennial
1:30pm- Settle into last pub to hit up some more drinks and form the full sized crew
2:30pm- Head in to centennial, get loose. lose mates, find mates, lose them again.
3:30- Scratch Perverts, jump around, lose some mates and find some others.
5:00- The Herd. watch half the show then head to MSTRKRFT half way through, running into mate who jumped the fence on the way.
7:00- Digitalism. show of the day.
7:50- Busy P. - pretty average so leave to check out Derrick Carter. slightly better but down to 2 mates. good mates tho.
8:45- Justice. - Could have been alot better, too many people pushing in and out.
10:45 leave. head to pub for schooner before train, meet up with mates at pub...
Day Over. No photos sorry, didn't feel like posing or snapping so it will all have to remain as fuzzy memories. Damn good fuzzy memories.

Hendrix Reborn

My Second Hendrix piece has just been completed and sold. And all in time for extra Parklife spending money. I've been commisioned now to do a Bob Dylan portrait in similar style to the Hendrix work so stay tuned for images of that piece...