Monday, August 16, 2010

VICENTE WOLF













I just love the books that Vincent Wolf produces.... But most of all I love the feelings that his design sturs within. Vincent is about using simple elegant items mixed in with old and new pieces and the end result speaks for itself. Stuning apartments to modern homes in Manhattan this designer has seen them all and decorated them immaculately.

The good news.....Vincent has produced a number of books so we can all attempt to reproduce this amazing look in our own home.

"Vicente Wolf’s aesthetic is about serenity, elegance, and light. His impeccable eye is drawn to the diverse beauty of the worlds he travels. He knows that great design is something you can’t quite put your finger on; there is always an element of mystery."
— Wendy Goodman, New York magazine

Thursday, August 5, 2010

THOMAS O'BRIAN












Thomas O'Brien is an amazing interior designer based in New York City.
He is the founder of AERO an inspirational store located in Broom Street SoHo where O'Brian can promote his influential design concept.

O'Brian is also know for his affordable brands sold through the chain store Target and his new book American Modern sold through Abrams Books.

O'Brien's style is classic interios mixed with Vintage collectables and the style simply speaks for itself.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Joe Scoppa








Joe Scoppa is an amazing artist that has been craeting works for over 35 years.

Rich oils on recycled paper from the glossy mag's such as Vogue and Elle are used to create his visually stuning works.Many of Joe's paintings incorporate the underlying images and text to creat the finished product.

Joe Scoppa's works are currently available through www.bengowing.com


This Is As Blue As It Gets - Copyright © Joe Scoppa 2010
Just Jilted - Copyright © Joe Scoppa 2010
Young Man With One Good And One Bad Eye - Copyright © Joe Scoppa 2010

Monday, July 5, 2010

Kelly Wrestler



Kelly Wrestler style guru and designer of high end luxury homes & hotels.
Bold structural strong design is Kelly's signature style. The use of vibrant colours and unique stand out pieces throughout Kelly's work make her style instantly recognisable. To view Kelly's work please visit Kelly Wrestler

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Yayoi Kusama



Yayoi Kusama
Born in Nagano Prefecture.
Avant-garde sculptor, painter and novelist.

Started to paint using polka dots and nets as motifs at around age ten ,and created fantastic paintings in watercolors, pastels and oils.

Went to the United States in 1957. Showed large paintings, soft sculptures, and environmental sculptures using mirrors and electric lights. In the latter 1960s, staged many happenings such as body painting festivals, fashion shows and anti-war demonstrations. Launched media-related activities such as film production and newspaper publication. In 1968, the film “Kusama’s Self-Obliteration”which Kusama produced and starred in won a prize at the Fourth International Experimental Film Competition in Belgium and the Second Maryland Film Festival and the second prize at the Ann Arbor Film Festival. Held exhibitions and staged happenings also in various countries in Europe. For further information go to Yayoi Kusama's web page.

17th Biennale of Sydney
If you live in Sydney Yayoi Kusama's work can be seen when visiting Cockatoo Island. Yayoi is one of 56 artists supporting the Biennale for 2010. Located just ten minutes by ferry on one of Sydneys largest islands Many of the works showcased are housed in amazing buildings,and industrial sheds. Surrounded by stunning views of Sydney Harbour, this is a must see for any art enthusiast. For further information go to 17 Biennale of Sydney.

Aboriginal Art






Amazing new works by Raelene Stevens, stuning bold colours creating a modern new way to tell an ancient story. Now available through www.bengowing.com

Boazz Rottem

Surma Boy-Copyright © Boaz Rottem 2010




Surma Girl-Copyright © Boaz Rottem 2010



Young Surma Lip-Copyright © Boaz Rottem 2010



Boaz uses his camera as a medium, not only to capture and interact with his surroundings, but to transcend the borders of language, time, space and political boundaries. If everyday life is covered with the thick gauze of formalities- the cumbersomeness of communicating in a foreign language, the separating walls of gender, cultural norms and taboos- the camera has become instrumental for Boaz in lifting the veil of superficialities and showcase the spirit of the person standing behind it. Boaz Rottem - 2009

Boaz worlks are currently available through www.bengowing.com

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Home Collections

August saw the launch of Home Collections an exhibition organised to showcase new and established artists, local and international. Many exciting works were put forward and the night was a success. This year saw new works by Pablo Pino, Boaz Rottem and the talented Amanda Talley.







Saturday, June 13, 2009

Hans Silvester


Natural Fashion Tribal Decoration from Africa By Hans Silver.
Translated from French Les habits de la nature by David H. Wilson
First published in the United Kingdom in 2008 by Thames and Hudson Ltd. www.thamesandhudson.com/






Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Copy Nature


Design taken from the images collected in New Zealand.
Using nature to construct interior design settings can be quite rewarding.


Nature Leads The Way


Images collected while on holiday in New Zealand have been a useful source for interior design.




Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Creative Art




Art has the ability to make us have many different emotions depending on what we see or feel when looking at a work. Some of my favorite pieces collected over the years have been very different in style, some quite simple and others very busy.
Finding a home for a new work has never ben difficult though.....
The Black and white work is one of my creations titled "Crowded Spaced"
Another of my favorite works created by Conchita Carambano titeld "Village"

Country Garden








Black and White


Images taken on a walk through Centennial Park Sydney



Monday, May 11, 2009

Cloth


Another of Sydneys well known designers showcasing some of the best fabric's Australia has to offer is Julie Patterson.
Julie is the Director and creator of Cloth Fabric and has been the inspirational brains behind pushing this company forward.
Located in Sydneys Surry Hills district this store offers furniture upholstered in stunning vibrant fabric along with many interior accessories. Many of Julies fabrics are made from environmentally sustainable products such as hemp.
Also recently introduced to the collection are new art works that carry the Julie Patterson theme using bold and vibrant colours.





Sunday, May 10, 2009

Home Sweet Home


Collections from around the home include a buddahs hand purchased from The Orient House drapped with a hand calved stone necklace collected on a overseas trip in Thailand.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Alive


Painted in 2007 and titled Alive this painting was crerated using Acrylic's on canvas and is from the exhibition titled “The world Beneath”
Many of the works created for this exhibition were based on a plant’s cellular structure as seen under the microscope.