MCA, Gaffa Gallery & The Sydney High Lock

When heading out and running late the quickest way for me to get into the city is to cycle over to Sydenham Station, lock up my bike and catch the train. Last Thursday on my way to the new Gaffa Gallery in Sydney that is exactly what I did but imagine my complete surprise when arriving at the lock-up-spot at the station I saw my first 'High Locked' bike in Sydney. Apparently this is an imported idea from the NYC cycling scene. Whilst I was delighted in how the bike framed a curious composition with the city in the background; I was at the same time rather bemused as to why someone had taken so much trouble locking up such a basic commuter bike. We shall most likely never know.

The new Gaffa Gallery is a multi storied wonder and the MCA Staff Show was a great way for me to experience Gaffa's new gallery spaces. After photographing artist Mark Booth downstairs (The B&W Portrait) we able to head upstairs and cavort with the artists and friends on the roof top.








Portrait of Mark Booth









Gaffa Gallery, THE MCA STAFF SHOW
25 February - 9 March 2010

ime Launch 'At Perry Lane'

I have attended a few launches and shows at 'At Perry Lane' now. Its a rather sweet courtyard cafe on the weekend and a funky public/private gallery space during the week. On Wednesday the 17th it was Daniele Blaauw's and her new ime jewellery ranges turn to bask in the spotlight. Of course as usual I was doing a fair bit of people watching in between knocking over a few Coopers beers.















Strangely I seemed to find the men winning in style stakes on this night; or maybe it was just that the men had some unique Aussie style (no, mens Aussie style is not an oxymoron) at this launch that got the better of my cameras attention.

Of course the jewellery got plenty of attention as well and after sending a phone camera pic to stylist Rhiannon Bulley I was instructed to secure a couple of pieces for our 'Le Magazine' photoshoot this weekend.

You can see the ime jewellery range for yourself at Akwa Avenue, 78 Enmore Rd Newtown or call 9565 5803.

Crosses in the X with Anthony Bartok!

Christan neck wear was thick on the ground, or is that loosely displayed around many necks! A lovely warm evening sipping sparkling white wine at World Bar Kings Cross for Anthony Bartok's 'New & Old Work' exhibition. Some great art at bargain prices.




Anthony Bartok and friends at World Bar Kings Cross.





Sydney's best balcony. Paris in Kings Cross! I love it.

Anthony Bartok Website

The Psychic Photobooth 2009 - Mixed Dozen

Friday night Opening of Mixed Dozen, Nov 27 to Dec 8 at Gaffa Gallery. I loved Malcolm's Photobooth piece which was clearly the hit of the show. Art can be fun too! There's some great photography work by Torunn Momtazi, Emma Furno and Diego Ibanez amongst others, well worth a look.

Portrait of Malcolm Smith, curator of 'The Psychic Photobooth 2009'



'Psychic Photobooth' portraits.

Portrait punters!

Gaffa Gallery.

"The Psychic Photobooth 2009
A breakthrough in advanced supernatural technology...
Enter if you dare. If you can't handle the truth, don't bother".

Gaffa Gallery

Serpent and the Swan : Label Launch

Serpent and the Swan launch at Blender Gallery in Paddington Sydney. A nice line of knit and jersey tops for boys and girls. My little PR pack had the double headed wolf brooch which; as I went with lovely company I actually got to keep! (Some friends just have to raid everyones goodie bags).











I loved the instillation in the window; the 'product' photography on the walls was certainly edgy enough to fit in with the current rock photography show on at Blender. Another successful art gallery fashion launch!

Serpent and the Swan

2 Cynics, Movember Madness

Checked out the Cynics Jewelry launch in Paddington last Thursday. Designer Amanda and Cynic helper Rhiannon do 'Chicks' into Movember! Go girls.
And... if you think it looks like they are wearing zips around their neck you are for the most part right, works rather well and reminds me of the good-old days of Punk.






Cynics Accessories Blog

Bank Hotel Newtown

Late Friday Night.