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29 Jun, 2001


Sculptor's Sanctuary Soothes the Soul

I have been back to the William Ricketts Sanctuary a couple of times since writing this review of it, and it is just as powerful every time. With photos by David Zerk.

Posted by mattymcg at 15:17 /writing #

Daily Ablutions

Here are a few pieces that I put together soon after I first moved to Melbourne and didn't have any friends. It's amazing what a bit of spare time on your hands encourages you to come up with.

The Morning Jog | The Evening Swim | Mutiny | Day One | Madness Called Art

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25 Jun, 2001


Disenchanted

I had a great job in Melbourne and lasted three years there. Sure, the long hours sitting in front of a screen got to me in the end, but it definitely had plenty of positives about it.

You wouldn't think so after reading these thoughts that I penned soon after starting. I had been travelling for six months before settling into a 9 to 5, and really struggled adjusting to the routine...

The Real World | Just Jargon | Distributed Sleeping Patterns

Posted by mattymcg at 15:17 /writing #

22 Jun, 2001


No Strings Attached

Even my father has contributed to opinios! This is the impressionist sculpture of the Adelaide String Quartet that took him the better part of a year to complete and has been featured in several touring exhibitions around Australia, including Artelaide.

Posted by mattymcg at 15:13 /artwork #

21 Jun, 2001


Hot And Cold

A selection of poems inspired by various things - a friend who seems to float when he dances, the weather, and a graceful tabby named Talc.

The Machine | The Back Scratch | Fire | The Cold

Posted by mattymcg at 15:17 /writing #

18 Jun, 2001


Laos

opinios's first ever submission (that wasn't from me), four beautiful black and white photos taken by Jodie of some monks in Laos.

Posted by mattymcg at 15:57 /photography #

14 Jun, 2001


White And Black

Four introspective ink drawings that touch on themes of freedom, disrespect, homesickness, ambition, and whatever else you can read into them.

Posted by mattymcg at 15:12 /artwork #