I am totally fascinated by Michael Johannson’s work at the moment, it totally appeals to the OCD organisational monster that is lurking within me.
In his own words:
I am fascinated by flea markets. Walking around to find doubles of seemingly unique, though often useless objects I have already purchased at another flea market, is not only an inquisitive activity for me but part of my working process. Despite the fact that I did not have any use for most of these objects in the first place, the unlikely ness of discovering them twice in two different places makes the desire for their possession irresistible. The unique and the unknown origin of the object increases my wish to own its double. The rules compelling me in selecting things at flea markets are also central to my art practise.
Christmas is just around the corner but before you let that constricting feeling in your chest take hold and start to reach for your inhalers, take a deep breath and use our handy gift guide as, well, a guide.
For the Somewhat Quiet Niece Who is Sort of Adorably Awkward at Family Get-Togethers and Social Events:
Kearnsie Knitwear Bangles ($35)
For the Rambunctious Nephew Who Needs Something to Pass Out on After His Overload of Pavlova:
Lisa Max Kitty Cushion ($38)
For That Cousin Who is Studying Something Arts-Related at Uni But You Forgot What Exactly:
Portfoli-Oh! Grey A4 Portfolio ($48)
For Your Girlfriend’s Mum Who’s Good Books You Are Desperately Trying to Get Back Into Since She Walked in on You Kissing her Daughter:
Andrea Smith “The Bird is the Word” Print ($50)
For The Husband Who Never Takes a Relaxing Tropical Holiday but Might Sort of Need a Gentle Reminder That There are Some People That Might Quite Enjoy That:
Flatland & Flagship Palm Tree Figure ($32)
Stay tuned for volume two in our helpful gift guide for this holiday season, and remember if the idea of wrapping all these great gifts makes yo feel squeamish, Moose has it covered! Just send us a little email with your purchase and we can wrap everything up so all you have to do is grab a delicious mug of eggnog and sit back and wait for the postie!
I know it was nearly two months ago but I love love love what Eric Testroete made for his Halloween costume.
How amazing is this?! In his own words: “I made this as my costume for Halloween 2009. It was kind of inspired by big-head mode seen in videogames. I really wanted to get the faceted geosphere look with wireframe.”
I wish I had the time and patience to pull this off and also the guts to just wear it on an every day basis.
Summer in Perth is wonderful time of year. Our fair city seems to be at it’s most appealing and functional when the barometer is cracking 28 celcius before 10am (in my opinion anyway.) To kick off the Summer celebration, and snap up some great local artwork just in time for Christmas, head down to Little Creatures for: SUMMER!
Ten emerging Australian artists and designers interpret the theme ‘Summer’ at an exhibition opening 6pm on Tuesday 22nd December at Little Creatures Brewery in Fremantle.
The artists cross multiple disciplines including digital painting, photography and illustration.
Collaborations from Forks Open Doors, and Mitchell & Dent will be showcased alongside new works from individual artists, photographers and designers including Simon Boxer, Rebecca Lee, Jessica Singh, Nick Lowe, Luci Everett and Yolanda Stapleton.
All artworks are available for sale.
The exhibition is sponsored by Little Creatures and Fitzgerald Photo Imaging.
More details at http://facepocalypse.com/summer
Location: Little Creatures Brewery, 40 Mews Rd, Fremantle
Opening Night: 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday 22nd December 2009
Exhibition Dates: 22nd December 2009 – 1st February 2010
Price: Free
If there is one thing I am addicted to, aside from great artwork and products, it’s home renovation and design blogs and websites. I think if I didn’t have outside, real world responsibilities I could quite easily while away hours and hours perving on new wall colours (dark, charcoal grey is numero uno right now), garden planters made out of cinder blocks and how many rolls of personalised wallpaper I have to order before it is counted as free shipping. Does anyone else have this problem? If you do here are my favourite places to go at this current moment in time, but be warned, this may cost you hours, possibly days, in internet reading time!
The Brick House
Apartment Therapy
Style Files
Desire to Inspire
Get to Fixin!
Door Sixteen
