Photograph by Zoe Georgiou.
In January I flew over to Wellington, NZ for the ICTMD (International Conference for Traditional Music and Dance) conference to present a paper on Conduit Bodies. The conference was a whole different experience which has lead me to new contacts and I was able to explore ideas I had never considered before. My highlight was connecting with the Indigenous Australian people, where I learnt more about their traditional songs and dances.
While there I met Alice, and fell in love with the painting she is holding in the above photo. I purchased it the same day. I loved the story behind the painting, which you can read below.
Melinda Smith 