Broadsheet Pop Up Cafe

I am so slack - I keep meaning to post about all sorts of things and then forget.  One of the things was the Broadsheet Pop Up Cafe which was part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival on recently.  I was going to say you should go check it out if your in Melbourne! The Broadsheet Pop Up Cafe was a collaborative project featuring some of Melbourne's best coffee businesses. (The image above is one of the coasters they had printed that you could pick up at the cafe.)

But since I didn't post this in time I have instead made a list of my top 5 favourite good coffee places in Melbourne . Please let me know any of your favourites that you would like to share in Melbourne or anywhere! They are all linked to reviews from Broadsheet with images, location and a bit of history on each which is interesting.

• North Island
• Dead Man Espresso
• Proud Mary
• Seven Seeds
• Brother Bubba Budan

Juxtapoz Handmade

Something else i have been meaning to post about which i'm sure i'm behind on the eightball on this one but i recently bought the Juxtapoz Handmade book and it's amazing! Below are a few of my favourites but the whole book is great.

A.J Fosik

Diem Chau

Gregory Euclide

Stephanie Anderson

Exhibition - Gustave Moreau

(image source: NGV)
Gustave Moreau
"Venice"

I went to the NGV to see the Gustave Moreau exhibition the other day which was small but good.  It was interesting to see his studies/sketches for paintings and then the actual painting.  Completely different.  I like the dreamlike quality and imagery of the Symbolists - although I think he might be prior to movement he definitely was an influence.

(image source: NGV)

Gustave Moreau
"Jupiter and Europa"
 1868

It reminded me about another Symbolist painter Odilon Redon who I like and found an old calendar in one of my boxes so wanted to share some paintings by him also.



(image source: scanned from 2008 calendar)

Odilon Redon
"Silence"
1911



(image source: scanned from 2008 calendar)

Odilon Redon
"The Chariot of Apollo"
1912

Exhibitions: Ballet Russes and Space Invaders

(image source: NGA)

I went to see the Ballet Russes and Space Invaders exhibitions at the NGA when I was back in Canberra over Xmas. Both were really inspiring and it was great to go back to the gallery. It has completely changed since last time I was there - was really strange considering we used to be there everyweek at art school. Definitely both worth a visit.  

(Image Source: scanned flyer from exhibition)

Here are two images from postcards I bought for the Ballet Russes exhibition - they are both sketches of costumes which I think was my favourite part of the exhibition.



(image source: scanned postcard from exhibition)

Leon Bakst

"Dione" plate 73

1913

(Image Source: uploaded by myself from postcard)

George Barbier

"Nijinsky as the Golden Slave and Rubenstein as Zoebeide in Scheherazade"

1913

Crochet Owl

One of the many things I have been meaning to post about but haven't had a chance lately.  My sister Emma has started doing crochet and i know this technique has a name but i can't remember it!  I love this owl it's gorgeous and wanted to share it with everyone - she is so clever we are complete opposites artistically - she can follow patterns and learn things like this so easily i would never be able to have the patience to figure it out!

Inspiration - Roald Dahl & Mary Shelley

This year I am going to try and read more books - especially for inspiration and ideas and this is what I am starting with!

I used to love Roald Dahl when I was a kid - from memory it was so bizarre and magical. I have never read Frankenstein but have always wanted too. I have decided to go through all the Penguin classics as well as a starting point to expand my library. Mainly I would just like to get my hands on a set of these hardcover editions with the covers designed by 

Image Source

Coralie Bickford-Smith!



Inspiration - Art & Coffee

I love the design above done for Dead Man Espresso a newish cafe (probably not that new!) located in South Melbourne. Their coffee is fantastic and the people that work there are lovely!

The guys who designed the image above are Webuyyourkids a collaboaration between Sonny Day & Biddy Maroney. They design T-shirts, websites, logo's, packaging and band posters.

I also love the film Dead Man - which must have been of some influence to the artwork and name?!

Artist Inspiration - John Dyer Baizley

Image Source: John Dyer Baizley

I'm loving the artwork (and music) of John Baizley at the moment! - he is the singer and guitarist from Baroness (who I saw with Metallica the other week) and he is also the artist who did their album covers.

Can see the Mucha inspiration - and I love the modern take on the Art Nouveau style.

Now I am off to see if I can buy a print!




Image Source: John Dyer Baizley



Image Source: John Dyer Baizley

Image Source: John Dyer Baizley

Inspiration - Anna Wili Highfield

Wow - all i can say is wow (made from PAPER!) Anna Wili Highfield found via Creature Comforts

Artist Inspiration - Milly Neimanis

I have finally hung up Loud Mouth Lemmy and Hot Pants Holly!

These guys were made by my mate Milly for her Honours final project when we were at uni together and I just love them. I still haven't convinced her to start a blog yet but maybe one day (just maybe) she will share her work with us!

From memory these guys were first machine knitted, felted then stitched together. Exploring ideas of relationships and love (well there was more to it then that but it's all I can remember).

Exhibition - Ben Guy - Helm

(image source: Funbeard Studios)

My mate Benny is having a solo exhibition at Collingwood Gallery, which will be awesome - can't wait to see it. Unfortunately we are going to miss the opening but if you are free Friday the 22nd October please get along to see it will be a great show!

Below is a sneak peak of some of the paintings, there are heaps more process images over at his blog Funbeard Studios.

Inspiration - Antonello Fusè

(image source: Resign)

Check out these amazing coat hangers seen over at sfgirlbybay. Designed by Antonello Fusè, made from re-purposed chair backs!

Exhibition - Romance was born & Kate Rohde - Renaissance Dinosaur

(all images via the Karen Woodbury Gallery Website)

I can't believe I forgot all about this exhibition and just found out it ended! I was very curious to see how Romance was Born had collaborated with Kate Rohde after Del Kathryn Barton.

Here are some images from the show at the Karen Woodbury Gallery. I didn't realise that the pieces on the mantel were headpieces till i read the fine print (the title of the piece "green headpiece"!) - probably would have looked better on an actual head as they look amazing and would look totally different in that context.

Artist Inspiration - Heston Blumenthal

I have truly become obsessed with Heston Blumenthal. This guy is amazing, he makes the most creative food from almost anything into anything! He's more of an artist then a chef, with amazing experimentation and concepts going into his feasts.

His show is currently on SBS on a Thursday night Heston's Feasts and i think this week his theme is 1980's! I found this clip on Youtube which will give you an idea of the sort of thing he does - it's awesome. Would love to go to his restaurant one day but i believe there is a huge waiting list.

Romeo & Juliet

This is one of my most favourite images from the Tim Burton exhibition. Had an amazing week when it opened going to both his talks, the book signing and then actually checking out the exhibition. A definite overdose but well worth it!

A Week of Burton

I haven't been making much lately but there is plenty of inspiration happening this week. I am sooooo excited the Tim Burton exhibition is opening in Melbourne this week and have managed to score tix to both his talks - can't wait. ACMI have put so much into making this an awesome experience for fan's - i saw the below article in the saturday age a couple weeks back and forgot to post it but click on the image to read about some of the cool things coming!

Also can't forget that the Melbourne International Animation Festival has already kicked off which should be awesome and the European Masters Exhibition at the NGV - whoa it is gonna be a busy week!

The Dead Weather

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Check out the awesome new ablum cover for the Dead Weather AND the video clip to their new single "Die by the Drop" - love the look of it.

Micmacs is Fantastic!

If you get a chance go check it out. Maybe one of Jeunet's best! - very creative and loved the look of it - super quirky.

MaricorMaricar - Architecture in Helsinki video clip

Check out this aweseom video clip by Sydney animator's MaricorMaricar for Architecture in Helsinki - 'Like it or Not'.

Sewn then animated!

Inspiration - Massive Attack

Last night I saw Massive Attack and they were fantastic! Which inspired me to post about the artwork of 3D the founder of Massive Attack. He has previously done the artwork for Unkle on their boxset for Warstories - also fantastic.

If you get a chance to see them live in Australia go!