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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Johnnie Walker - Black Label..
Searching the shadows and the Streets of Sydney..
Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch Whisky, Top Shelf, Keep Walking till you find some.
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Saturday, July 26, 2014
Art, The Universe, The Meaning of Everything - Not Too Bad!
It's always interesting how not-quite-random events coupled with a little free association can deliver a whole new interpretation of something that was not, one supposes curated in that way, or to be more specific with that interpretation in mind. But these things happen and on Thursday evening what was happening at Martin Browne Contemporary was two artists; McLean Edwards for "Local Heroes", fictitious Character portraits (or are they) and Lucas Grogan with "Wizdom". Make what you will of Grogan's Mandala-esque PENIS and Tantric meditation and dream sequences around the PENIS all done in white on blue, blue balls anyone.. there was a regular stream of viewers being drawn deeply into into his artwork "A Pale Blue Dot" which invisible micro penises aside (I didn't see any here) truly is a beautiful work that stands, or seems/seemed to stand out as a window to a mediation on the universe.
And this is where a little free association becomes interesting as the partnered exhibition is by an artist who has chosen to date his artworks by his age rather than In The Year Of Our Saviour XXXX AD.. and that year this year so it would seem, is 42.
It was certainly a magic night; it seemed even Santa and the elves were there for the ride!
www.martinbrownecontemporary.com/
And this is where a little free association becomes interesting as the partnered exhibition is by an artist who has chosen to date his artworks by his age rather than In The Year Of Our Saviour XXXX AD.. and that year this year so it would seem, is 42.
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| A message from the universe iPhone therefore iAm. |
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| Artist Portrait of Lucas Grogan with painting A Pale Blue Dot. |
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| Portrait of the artist McLean Edwards with his painting 'The Girlfriend'. |
www.martinbrownecontemporary.com/
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Never too much Print Leopard or Otherwise - Gary Bigeni.
Fashion Designer Gary Bigeni showing his true colours and his own leopard print pints. Spotted, no-pun-intended at the Olsen Irwin Gallery for the launch of the Matthew Johnson's Selected Works 2014 show. Stunning print and colour combinations; shirt by Romance Was Born, painting in window by Matthew Johnson.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Climbing Montblanc - Writing a New-Look of Life's Essential Accessories.
Montblanc 'Black and White' Launch Sydney 2014.
I always wanted one of those beautiful fountain pens and for a while it did look like I just might get one. I would take my 21st Birthday money and splash out on a timeless writing instrument, something nicer than the gold metal pen with four colours I chose for my 10th birthday. But it was not to be; after all it was the 80s! First came an AIWA Walkman (a mobile cassette player (cassette, a funny plastic things with string inside to play music)) and after that.. who knows what happened to the rest of that big influx of cashhhh.. Maybe I should have gone with the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 Fountain Pen after all; the AIWA never lasted.. and you can now do everything on your mobile phone including listening to all your music - but you still can't sign your name with a mobile phone handset! Not really, although I am pretty sure they are working on it.This year Montblanc is celebrating the 90th anniversary of this German companies, yes German companies most iconic item, and they are celebrating with a special anniversary edition of the Meisterstück 149 Fountain Pen, 90 years and still going strong. Even more remarkable when you consider we now live in an electronic world, a world where Australia Post is trying to spin off the loss making letters department (hello email) and make money with parcel delivery (thank you e-commerce). When your greatest claim to fame is the Mighty Pen - how do you remain relevant? Well you don't throw in the towel and you don't give up that's for sure. You look at what is special about writing, the whole process not just he end result. Then you look out for those other special items that people keep close to their heart, intimate accessories, the things you touch, things that touch you and say something about you - and then you go for it; and you keep your heritage but you're not silly, you innovate too. And if you are Australian GM Randall Foote you even get to light the torch for Montblanc's innovation (literally - picture below) and show off your latest accessories in treated REAL leather that can withstand more than a few bumps, scratches, even a blowtorch! BTW Randall I may have misheard you but that torch is not 500c more like 2000c, that is impressive and one hot tip to beat!
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| It's true, the Boss does get the most fun jobs! |
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| Montblanc TimeWalker Extreme |
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| Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec |
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| Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Automatic Date |
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| Vivienne signing the guest book with the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 Fountain Pen. |
Vivienne and I had a wonderful time at the launch, Australian GM Randall Foote's talk about the Brand, it's history and future was thoroughly engaging and informative and seeing the video of Hugh Jackman, Montblanc's brand ambassador on the big screen was fabulous too, great video guys! It's always and I do mean always great to see beautifully crafted and designed objects, that something special at which Montblanc excels.
http://www.montblanc.com/
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Is it Art? Or is it an Art Handbag Abstraction?
Friday night I popped into Sarah Cottier Gallery in Paddington for the current double header show, John Spiteri in gallery 1 and Huseyin Sami showing in gallery 2. As much as I enjoyed the abstract canvases in gallery 1; it was the thick and colourful slumped-vinyl-paint 'canvases' of Huseyin's works that really caught my eye. Why? Well initially I liked the idea that there were these handbag-like artworks on the wall in rather nice colour schemes (or colorways as they now say in the design/fashion trade (I have so have never liked that term))... And, after I had been introduced to Husyin I asked him if he would mind if I referred to the works as 'Art Handbags', he sort of laughed and smiled. Thank you Husyin for humouring me and thank you for your show 'The art of ending a conversation'. Well I wonder what that's about! Anyway, I loved the show and our man was charming and there's my portrait below too; it's on now until the 2nd of August.
www.huseyinsami.com/
www.sarahcottiergallery.com/Huseyin_Sami/The_art_of_ending_a_conversation.htm
www.huseyinsami.com/
www.sarahcottiergallery.com/Huseyin_Sami/The_art_of_ending_a_conversation.htm
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Menswear Magic, Checks for Young Men and Younger too.
Its never too soon and as it's now getting pretty cool in Sydney, it's certainly not too late to start sporting some bold winter checks. Three young men splendidly dressed for a Saturday afternoon checking out the art at Olsen Irwin gallery in Paddington Sydney. And checks are of course great for all ages, style them your way.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Australian Men's Style - The 'Patchwork' Flannelette Shirt.
International readers of Street Fashion Sydney may not be aware that there is a traditional national dress for Australian men; this typically consists of a Flannelette shirt, blue 'wife beater' singlet, a pair of shorts (it's hot down under) and a pair of thongs aka flip flops or Havaianas - expensive thongs; and of course thongs are footwear not underwear, which for men can be optional. I still recall my friend David Gofton opining that every Australian suburb or region ought to have its own distinctive Flannel pattern not unlike the Scott's and their Tartans for different clans. I'm still inclined to think this is a pretty good idea and a bit classier than people running amuck in 'local' Rugby League footie jerseys..
Last night at Sarah Cottier Gallery I spied this young man sporting what I took to be an arty interpretation on the Flannelette shirt redone in a quilted check pattern; Check, one two! Nicely teamed with deep blue black pants with some blue plimsolls. Love it, great personal style and as Aussie as it comes.
Last night at Sarah Cottier Gallery I spied this young man sporting what I took to be an arty interpretation on the Flannelette shirt redone in a quilted check pattern; Check, one two! Nicely teamed with deep blue black pants with some blue plimsolls. Love it, great personal style and as Aussie as it comes.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Layer-it-on for Winter - Art Student Style.
Well its still stunning sunny winter days in Sydney at the moment but once that sun goes down, or you step out of the light; it can get mighty cold indeed. What's the answer to temperature variables.. layering of course! And while you are at it have some fun with patterns, textures, fabrics and styles and don't forget to coordinate too. Love Georgia's style spotted last week at Gallery 9 for Suzie Idens - All Things Being Equal; they never are of course but what can you do; just go your own way.
http://www.gallery9.com.au/
http://www.gallery9.com.au/
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