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Apr 7Liked by Stella Kalaw

Well done you amazing creative soul. I didn’t understand the vast majority of the technical stuff in there but it really didn’t matter. Your enthusiasm and enjoyment made this such a wonderful read. Well done. Sending heaps of hugs and best wishes across the world. 🤗🤗😘

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Loved the video! Also enjoyed going through the process with you. You describe everything so vividly the side stories and the darkroom part that I can imagine it. The last bit where you talk about abstract art was really interesting. I felt the same for many years it’s only now that I have come to appreciate it for what it is.

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Awesome! I just made a few Photogramms myself two weeks ago. I love that you turned you collages into some. That is just brilliant! Love them. I hope you will experiment a bit more.

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Apr 7Liked by Stella Kalaw

It’s been 20 years! Your video brought back so many wonderful memories of being in the darkroom at Brooks, brought me to tears. Sean’s darkroom is great. What a gift. Your collage work took on a nostalgic look when printed. I really love it.

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So cool! I too haven’t been in a darkroom in decades, I think I would be worried about the chemicals at this point. 😅 Anyway, I love the outcome! Also love how you work in plant-based eating ideas — very clever.

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I love these. It probably helps that I also love abstracts and typography, and photographic work that has a unique one-off nature to it - so this work is right up my street. Haven’t watched your video yet but will do so later…

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Apr 8Liked by Stella Kalaw

Fantastic! I too am working to be comfortable in the uncomfortable. Keep it up! 👏👏

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Apr 8Liked by Stella Kalaw

So nice to hear your voice and see your face! Thanks for sharing. And oh so jealous of being in that darkroom.

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I loved every word and picture of this post, Stella - what an absolutely fascinating process for creating art! Awesome.

I'm so behind on my reading and I'm really glad to be spending some time this afternoon catching up - this post was a wonderful find in my inbox. Thank you!

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