Studio Visit with Nicole Chaffey

Nicole in her studio

Here at the Corner Store Gallery, we like our audience to have a little context when viewing our exhibitions.  Recently I visited our very first solo exhibitor, Nicole Chaffey, in her gorgeous studio in Newcastle, located in the industrial suburb of Georgetown. I was led down a driveway out the back of a framing shop to an artist oasis.  Brick walls covered in street art and an overgrown succulent garden preceded a small door opening into a large shed.  Surrounding the shared kitchen and common area were five artists' individual studios.  Initially the shed was a hollow shell, but these artists have tailored the space to suit their practices.  Take a look for yourself......

Artwork on the wall outside the studio

Entrance to the studio

From the common area into Nicole's studio

Custom made storage

Art making tools

Nicole working on pieces for her Masters degree

Nicole Chaffey in her studio