Flipbook Gallery curates an exhibition by emerging artists. Canvassing the QCA campus, Flipbook has secured the works of 18 artists. Through the discipline of photography each artist explores image making in the third dimension, considering the physical interaction between viewer and the space of their work. In doing so, shape, form, sound and space becomes the common chord that binds these artists together.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Central St Martin's BA (Hons) Fashion Students ended their studies with gusto as the final collections of 40 students were shown, with each one eyeing off the covetable prize of the L'Oréal Professionnel Award 2008.
Domestic is introducing collections of objects designed by designers, graphic designers and artists who are driven by innovative and original concepts. Each object has a distinctive feature and allows for freedom in the creative process and their end use. Vynil is akin to a "wall space" and becomes, for each artist, a field for a game of composition. The collection encourages one to think of the role of ornaments and their use in our interior space.
Saison is an exclusive distributer of some of the most exclusive fragrances and bath and luxury lifestyle collections, including Mathias Paris, Voluspa, Geodesis and Designers Guild.
As Australia's first climate neutral business, Bird is a young brand built on a plaform of consumer awareness. Creating a range of eco luxury products, at the core is a collection of beautifully designed fabrics, hand painted using water dye paints and hand made by solar power. A range of garments, homewares and stationery have been developed to compliment the fabrics.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Humble Voice have a new list featured artists for the week including Sea (music), Mikolaj (photography) and Sophie Varela (art).
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
BARI is now accepting applications for inclusion in the inaugural Brisbane Artist Run Initiatives festival.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Daniel Blanshard's new body of work is a series of organic, light-activated tapestries. His signature stainless steel works have been engraved, tarred and polished creating a series of luminous shape shifters. His work will show at The Lane Gallery until June 14.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Grey Ant is an LA-based clothing label. Starting in '98, the label has a very relaxed, minimal aesthetic, using light fabrics and neutral colour tones to set its agenda.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
June 11 & 12 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Royal College of Art. To celebrate, students from postgraduate courses in menswear, womenswear, knitwear, accessories, footwear and millinery will showcase their garments in both a static exhibition and on the catwalk.
Humble Voice has partnered with Zune Arts to present Mother Like No Other. A collaboration between Parisian artist Yves Geleyn and indie pop duo the bird and the bee, the film explores the relationship between mother and offspring, in homage to Mother's Day, using quirky cartoon characters.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Diego Dolcini has worked with a number of luxury-label luminaries, including Bruno Magli, Pucci, Tom Ford and most recently Dolce and Gabbana. Now, he has taken on the role of protagonist with historical footwear brand Scholl.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
The team at SHOWStudio never stop. They're about to finalise submissions for the Art Of Football competition which challenges creatives to sumbit artworks based on their love for the game. Nick Knight and SHOWstudio will review the submissions to select 11 winners who will have their artwork exhibited at Basel during the city's prestigious art fair. Who thought sport could be so creative?
Friday, May 16, 2008
Index Book are working on a new typography book, A Homage To Typography, and are looking for designers to participate by creating a complete alphabet. To see if your work can be included log on to the website and complete the authorisation forms.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Swedish label NAKKNA have produced a minimalist S/S collection that is inspired by the reflection of light. Referencing refraction's geometric shapes, it's a strong story filled with eclectic pieces that focus on shape and cut.
Rebecca Hossack Gallery will feature the international debut of Aboriginal artist Lloyd Kwila in Undiscovered. The son of senior Wangkajunga law-man and prize-winning painter Billy Thomas, Kwila is steeped in both the traditions and art of ancestral lands.
Flipbook Gallery's latest exhibition is now online. Clouds & Wonderwheels is an exhibition shamelessly steeped in escapism and features the works of Chris Southwell and Jan Van Dijk.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Photographer Catherine Harbour has shot the recent cover for fashion156.com. Her fashion folio has a great balance of edgy editorials mixed with strong commercial ideas, showing a great understanding of how clothes need to be photographed.
fashion156.com is a great resource for any fashion aficionado. The site's designer Guy Hipwell launched fashion156.com as a platform for new and existing talent. The current issue features regular contributor Susie Bubble as cover model.
SHOWstudio are still continuing with their political fashion films. Their recent offering comes from fashion maverick Vivienne Westwood with model Agness Deyn and photographer Sølve Sundsbø to follow.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Vivienne Westwood has been chosen to design the cover of Le Book's London 2008 edition. Westwood has taken inspiration from her own personal cultural manifesto, an Active Resistance to Propoganda.
Australian label Ksubi will join forces with Kanye West's Pastelle fashion brand and create a new range of specs. The range of limited edition gold frames will be designed by Ksubi's George Gorrow and will hit stores globally this October.
Danielle Scutt is yet another designer to collaborate with high-street retailer TopShop. The capsule collection will find its way in-store next month and will feature key denim pieces mixed with animal prints.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Yet another photographer worth more than words. There is a dark theme running through Konrad Jakubowski's editorial work that channels itself into the creation of an urban landscape. His work is strong and mysterious, as are his women. There is a maturity to Konrad's work that is typical of a photographer far beyond his years.
A creative existence was almost a certainty for Sergio Kurhajec, given his parents both have a strong appreciation for the arts. His early life led to exhibitions in fine art galleries but was perhaps not enough to fuel his creative desires - he returned to his NY roots to change his path to follow photography. With a portfolio of strong commercial clients, Sergio creates the kind of work that flows seamlessly between the fashion, beauty and advertising worlds.
Karl Rothenberger is a fashion photographer hailing from New York, via Chicago. Gaining experience assisting iconic creator Bruce Weber, Rothenberger has developed a body of work that is both dramatic and intriguing.