Offbeat Sari

A bit of a treat to see so many beautiful and interesting saris (both in the exhibition and on the guests) at the opening of Offbeat Sari. The event was helped along by a generous spread of the best samosas and chai tea! A speech by someone associated with the show and the Mayor of Casey council lent some importance to the afternoon. Unfortunately, the London-based curator of the show wasn't able to be there in person due to the Middle East war so she did her welcome speech via tele conferencing. 

I took my tiny sketchbook, some Tombow markers and a Sailor Fude Pen. The sketch shows women in their finery lining up for the photographer. 

The extensive exhibition features the history of the sari and its relevance in India today. It's a touring exhibition by the Design Museum, London. Bunjil Place Gallery, located in the Casey council area of  Melbourne, was chosen as the venue due to the large numbers of the Indian diaspora living there. After Bunjil Place Gallery, the show moves to Sydney.  

Dress code was sari inspired vibrant colours! I wore a colourful Indian inspired tunic.

Bunjil Place Gallery. Exhibition runs till 30 August 2026. Free entry. 

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A Love of Tombow Pens

I'm just loving drawing with dual tip Tombow Pens! 

Here's one done while out sketching with some friends for the one-week-100-people-2026 sketchers' challenge. 

I couldn't help including my friend’s orange nails! It was done over some good food at Shack Di Fratello cafe. 

This second sketch of my spouse was done at a different occasion at Row Your Boat, a fish restaurant. This time with Tombow pens and my Fude ink pen. 

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