The Christmas Vintage Bazaar
Saturday 15th December at The Cheese and Grain
Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE.
For more details, please click HERE
Friday, 7 December 2012
Sunday, 14 October 2012
THRIFTY SYLE
'Thrifty Style' is a new book by Janine Chrisholm which focuses on thrity five projects on how to rework your wardrobe with the ethos of recycling and sustainability with style thrown in! She has created three patterns which are included in the back of the book and a section on how to sew. The projects have sewing levels one to four and even if you dont sew it makes the perfect coffee table book!
Janine Chisholm started out six years ago. She trained at Central St Martins and also studied Theatre Design specialising in Costume Design. She then worked in Theatre and Television for ten years working on productions such as Chicken Run (Aardman Animations) and Larkrise to Candleford (BBC). Janine has always been obsessed with clothes and chose to do a one off market stall at St Nicholas Market with the sole aim of getting rid of some of her clothes (on the advice of her friends) and found that she really enjoyed it. She then set up a shop in St Niks which has since closed due to the amount of sewing required for her in her studio.
Janine's studio overlooks the Bristol Harbourside and she classes herself as an Ecodesigner. She offers professional alterations and customising service and helps with the transgender community who need help with their clothes and styling. She also offers a styling and personal shopping service for people who need a working capsule wardobe.
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
KIRSTY ELSON DESIGNS
Kirsty Elson Designs lives in Cornwall and she thinks she has "the best job in the world". She spends her time combing the beaches for driftwood and other objects, in order to create unique pieces of art.
"I love the fact that it dictates the way I work, through its shape and form. I tend to leave bits in the same state as I found them whenever possible: perhaps with layers of peeling paint or incorporating jutting-out nails into the design. I often find myself wondering about its history: what was it part of? or where did it come from? "
"I am fascinated by the process of turning found objects into something beautiful, and I love the idea that a hundred people will walk past a piece of wood on the beach without giving it a second glance, but that I can use it to create something that is charming and one of a kind".
Please find all Kirsty's details at the end of this post.
To see Kirsty's website, please click HERE.
To join Kirsty's Facebook page, please click HERE.
Saturday, 8 September 2012
WEARABLE FOODS
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| SPRING ONION DRESS |
Korean artist Sung Yeon Ju has made these amazing dresses out of real fruits and vegetables. Wearable Foods, an exhibition was Sung Yeon Ju's first long term project, as she only started out two years ago.
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| AUBERGINE DRESS |
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| TOMATO DRESS |
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| BANANA SKIN DRESS |
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| WHITE RADISH DRESS |
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| WINTER MUSHROOM DRESS |
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| WINTER MUSHROOM 2 DRESS |
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| LOTUS ROOT DRESS |
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| image: Art-Merge Art Consulting & Marketing |
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| ARTIST: YEONJU SUNG |
Website: HERE.
Facebook page: HERE.
Images from http://trendland.com
Friday, 31 August 2012
EGG SHELL
Kyle Bean is a designer specialising in hand crafted models, set design and art direction. Since graduating in 2009, Kyle has worked for a variety of international clients for a diverse range of projects including installations, window displays, editorial illustration and advertising. Kyle’s work has been recognised by the prestigious Art Directors Club in New York and the International Design Biennial held throughout Europe. His work has been featured in a range of international art and design publications, praising him for both his conceptual thinking and craftsmanship. Kyle splits his time between working from his studio by the sea in Brighton and London where he often collaborates with photographers and directors. Kyle is represented by Blinkart.
“Whatever the project and whatever the medium, Kyle always gives you that little bit of magic” – Meirion Pritchard, Art Director at Wallpaper*
Kyle Brean
Website: http://www.kylebean.co.uk
Twitter: @kylebean
ECO WEDDING FAIR
The South West’s first ‘Eco Wedding Fair’ is being held at riverstation, Bristol on Saturday November 3rd 2012. The fair is being organised by riverstation’s *award winning Wedding Co-ordinator, Michele Jetzer and Sally, our lovely events assistant. riverstation’s eco-friendly credentials make it the perfect venue for bringing together an exciting range of like-minded wedding companies; from on-line wedding invites and organic made cakes to alternative transport providers. There will be fashion shows and handmade workshops for brides to create items from flower buttons to favours.
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Eco Fair venue: Riverstation, Bristol
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The Eco Wedding Fair is being organised in response to the many requests Michele receives from future brides and grooms wanting to use local suppliers and seasonal food and flowers. Most couples are conscious of their carbon footprint and don’t want to forget about this on their wedding day. The fair is open to all getting married here in the UK or abroad, married couples, industry folk and anyone that is curious about the coolest eco things happening in weddings and events.
some of the exhibitors to date are:
Rachel Goodchild Designs (On-line E-Card invites)
Arch House Deli (award winning Deli, selling Wedding Cheese Cakes)
Red Bird Makes (Eco wedding props and accessories)
Copoazu (Locally made Ice cream, served by bike and cart)
Approved and to be featured by - The Natural Wedding Company
The venue: http://www.riverstation.co.uk/home
Eco Wedding Fair blog: http://ecoweddingfair.wordpress.com
*Winner of the UK’s Best Wedding Coordinator @ The 2012 Wedding Industry Awards
about riverstation
riverstation has always been environmentally conscious, making it the perfect venue for this wedding fair. Our steps include… having our own bee hive on our ‘green roof’, bottling our own filtered water, using seasonal produce, biodegradable bar sundries, flowers and local suppliers, planting trees in the restaurant’s orchard and making apple juice and elderflower syrup from these, recycling our cooking oil, cardboard, paper and glass, installing a heating exchange provision and encouraging customers to use our bike parking and boat mooring.
All enquiries to
Michele Jetzer at relax@riverstation.co.uk
Friday, 13 July 2012
LUCY ANNE HARDING
I recently came across Lucy Anne Harding on twitter and was drawn into her story of being a modern day milk maid (three generations in). I then noticed her work and loved her unique style. Apart from being inspired by images on her early morning milk round for artwork, she also uses the same designs to revamp old pieces of china, giving them a new and individual look. Lucy is a recent graduate of Contemporary Crafts BA Hons course, specialising in Ceramics and Textiles. Like she says, she was the only student, whilst studying to awake at 4am each morning! Take a look at a few of her upcycled pieces below.
Lucy Anne Harding says,
"Since I was 9 I have delivered milk in my local area as a part of my father's milk round; I am a modern day milk girl and have become very passionate about the decline of the British milkmen and British trades.
The upcycled ceramics came about when I was discussing with one of my favourite milk customers that I was finding it very hard to create ceramics that could be used functionally, but I didn’t really care about the shape of the object, just as long as it had a surface for me to doodle on. Strangely the customer was taking a full box of vintage cups and saucers to the charity shop and gave me the box to doodle on and bring a new lease of life too. Upcycling relates well to the British milkman as milkmen are often known as the first recyclers reusing the glass milk bottles.
I also create using digital and screen print, applique and free motion stitch nostalgic textile illustrations based on the customers I meet on my rounds and the doorsteps which I deliver to; these include wall pieces and cup cosies accompanied by illustrated tableware."
LUCY ANNE HARDING
To see more of her work, please click HERE.
To see Lucy's blog, please click HERE.
To follow Lucy on Twitter, Please click HERE.
Thursday, 28 June 2012
WINE BOTTLE CORK CHAIR
Introducing artist Aaron Kramer of URBAN OBJECTS
Featuring his chair made of corks from wine bottles.
"By exploring the intersection between the found and fabricated in my sculptural work I seek a deeper understanding of the transcendent nature of ordinary objects". Aaron Kramer, Artist
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. In kindergarten I drew a chickadee that my teacher did not believe I drew. In 2nd grade I drew a bald eagle that won a prize. By 4th grade I was selling posters I drew for a nickel to friends. By the time I left high school I had done animation, metal working, welding, woodworking and mixed media sculpture. I went to college at NIU outside of Chicago. My BFA was in Visual Communications. Design is really at the root of my work. After a brief career as a Graphic Designer working for a small firm in Chicago, I started my own company. Training on Macs, design of print collateral, logos, advertising and collage/illustrations. In 1988 I left my Design career and circumnavigated the USA on a bicycle returning a year later as an artist. It took me another 2 years after my return to go full time into art making. My career as a working artist took off after I did my first wholesale craft show in Baltimore. A line of objects that were a blend of quirky found object related sculptures and jewelry created a stir. In the first hours of that show I had 70K in orders and struggled with growing a business. The traditional Gallery relationships I had started to develop went by the wayside in exchange for American Craft Galleries, stores and Museum gift shops. I found a real community doing retail and wholesale shows around the country.
My process is akin to my curiosity. I often let it take me where it will. "How does that work?", "what is the process behind that?", "why do I love that?" I like figuring out a problem and solving something in a unique way. I love being in the flow. I present challenges to myself that pit my skill set against a challenge. I sketch. I have always kept a sketchbook. I'm into moleskins these days. I have my sketchbooks from when I was very young. I use this aspect of the process to get it out of my head. I sketch ideas post-facto. Or looking back I have had ideas and inventions that I finally get to at some point. I do work these days for myself. I truly believe you have to have an eye on commerce if you want to survive. I am never afraid to make a piece that I think will sell. But I still have fun. I think the sale for me is very important. I get a bunch of mojo from the client when they love it.
The traditional gallery-artist relationship is just one of many ways in which an artist can make it. For me it was not happening fast enough. That is why I took off in the "Craft" direction. I had a line of 30 objects I produced along with 7 employees at one point. I have shifted my approach in the last 20 years. Now I sell to Architects, Interior and Landscape Designers, Hotels and private individuals. Commissions come in via the internet, retail shows and word of mouth.
My advice to young artists, "Do not expect to be rich. Think in the long view not the meteoric rise (but be ready just in case)."
I was born in 1963 in Park Forest Illinois. I graduated from high school in 1981. College in 1985. I live with my wife and 2 children, 2 dogs, 8 birds, i hamster and 1 fish in Santa Monica, CA.
Visit his website: URBAN OBJECTS
Visit his FACEBOOK page
Saturday, 16 June 2012
BRA DRESS
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| Photo by Mecifi | Photography |
Bra dress and hat will be up for auction from 22nd June until 22nd July. Bids can be placed via Lyndsey_clark@hotmail.co.uk. The winning sealed bid will be announced on 23rd July. All money raised by the sale of the dress and headpiece will go to Against breast cancer
Bra Dress made by Lyndsey Clark
Final image Mecifi | Photography
Pink ribbon headpiece by Adrienne Henry Millinery
Make up and Hair by Brides and Beauty
Model Victoria Peachey.
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| Photo by Mecifi | Photography |
Below are the dress sketches and photos of the creative process and preparation for the photoshoot from the dress designer Lyndsey Clark.
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