3000

So I thought maybe the title to the new Self-Help winter collection, 3000, was kind of apocalyptic and slightly sci-fi (perhaps because numerals are involved?) 'Tis the season of sartorial change so it's hard not to think about the future of fashion; always forward thinking: where are we headed next? But it's actually referencing something slightly more patriotic - the postcode of Melbourne

Posted in Fashion by Canvas Magazine
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Vexta

Vexta

So this is what happens when you make things with paintbrushes, spraycans, acrylics and pens. If only it were that easy. Melbourne artist Vexta has been working on her self-taught stencils and paste ups since the early 2000s. Her work often conveys social and political messages but, at least from my own perspective, they’re not obvious at first. Perhaps it’s because of the way in which she uses bold colours, textures and pattern.

Posted in Artist by Canvas Magazine
Thursday, October 1st, 2009