Perth-based artist duo Pip & Pop (Nicole Andrijevic and Tanya Schultz) will create an immersive and vibrant environment for children and families to explore in this major Children’s Art Centre installation as part of GoMA’s fifth anniversary celebrations.

Drawing on children’s stories, creation myths, Buddhist cosmologies, video games and folktales, Pip & Pop create large-scale fantasy worlds coloured with a bright, often fluorescent palette, using cake-decorating tools, intricate layers of sugar, glitter, modelling clay and mirrors.

Pathways and peepholes will lead visitors to different worlds: a magical forest filled with strange flowers, vines, mushrooms and animals; a cosmic universe condensed into a darkened room with twinkly stars; and a volcanic lake with crystals, mist and liquid pools are just some of the creations waiting to be discovered … releasing your inner child, of course!

Pip & Pop’s installation will only be at the Gallery of Modern Art until March 4, 2012 - so make sure you drop by for a visit!

While you’re there, why not also take a detour over to Yayoi Kusama’s exhibition, ‘Look Now, See Forever’. More information here.

For more information on ‘We Miss You Magic Land‘ + opening hours, visit > www.qag.qld.gov.au/magicland

Featuring at the Ryan Renshaw Gallery in Fortitude Valley from 12th October until 14th November is an exhibition from Brisbane’s award winning photographer, Martin Smith.

The exhibit, entitled ‘A Perfect Price for Donny‘ will feature honest and funny photographic stories that reflect moments and memories in his life.

In past Martin Smith exhibitions, you could find people laughing at the stories he has inscribed on his photographs. Come along and be part of some of the more intimate moments in his life!

The opening reception with the Brisbane artist will take place on Friday 14th October from 6-8pm. Come along to meet the talented artist himself, but be quick because RSVPs are essential!

>Check out the gallery’s website: http://ryanrenshaw.com.au/

> Or email Ryan Renshaw Gallery for further details: gallery@ryanrenshaw.com.au

- Despina Papamanolis, QH Guest Blogger

Made With Love is an exhibition of hand made furniture and art and follows on from its widely successful predecessor Meet Your Maker.  MADE (Makers and Designers) are the brains behind the exhibition, and are a group of artists with shared ideals working to establish new pathways for Australian furniture designers and makers.

The exhibition profiles eight of Queensland’s most inspiring and unique studio furniture makers and designers including, Nick Bailey www.nicholasbailey.com.au, Hiroaki Ebaand www.hanasho.com.au, and Moo Design www.moodesign.com.au. This year’s makers and designers are an interesting bunch with hugely diverse backgrounds, guaranteeing an impressive array of artefacts.

This year, the exhibition will be held at Graydon Gallery www.graydongallery.com.au in New Farm from June 22 to July 4. For more information visit the MADE website: www.makersanddesigners.com.au

We cannot wait to check this out!

- QH guest blogger Michaela Tam