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14 September - 30 October 2026
Artemis Jones: don't think twice, it's alright
don't think twice, it's alright is a collection of collages by mixed-media artist Artemis Jones, inspired by the lyrics of Bob Dylan and the stories behind them, with each one handcrafted from paper and other materials like paint, needle-felting, and gelli-print.
A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall was the first piece created, at the start of 2025, inspired by the scenes described in the song, like misty mountains, and crooked desert highways, and of course a little nod to the Bob Dylan album, Highway 61.
Mr Tambourine Man was inspired by the popular song, and represents a half-asleep state between waking and dreaming, where the mind can wander to any place, and whimsical visions can appear. It doesn't quite make sense, and that's the beauty of the song!
Oh Sister, the rectangular piece in the middle is the latest of the series, inspired by the line 'Time is an ocean, but it ends at the shore'. This was created with paper collage on top, and layers of painted paper for the blue sea texture.
Maggie's Farm, one of Artemis Jones' favourite Bob Dylan songs, inspired by the rich storytelling of the song, the spirit of rebellion, and the idea of this intriguing character of Maggie.
Stuck Inside Of Mobile uses a mostly monochrome palette to reflect it's story of being stuck in a place you don't want to be. Mobile, Alabama was also a place of racial segregation at the time, so the black/white colours also reflect that. Look for the '1962' detail...a nod to the release of Bob Dylans first album!
And last, but not least, the intriguing The Times They Are A'Changin piece. This detailed collage was inspired by the Drowning Dog painting by Goya. The lyrics talk about society changing, the first paragraph talks about the need to keep swimming to avoid drowning when things are getting tougher, which drew to mind Goya's painting. The song is as relevant now as it was in the 60s.
See more of Artemis Jones' work here: www.artemisjones.co.nz
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