The works of Florence Broadhurst brought to life

I've just had the most wonderful Sunday firstly spent on the waterways of Sydney up by Palm Beach, the Hawkesbury and some lovely little beaches isolated from the world and only accessible by boat. A lovely day was had in the sunshine topped off with visit to our son's favourite spot where he can catch up with other kids on the more populated beaches and the parents enjoy boat hopping parties on a Late Sunday Afternoon.

Once home and putting my feet up before the week's busy schedule, I came across an artist by the name of Emma Hack, who's interest in body art has taken her on exhibition all over the world. With a deft hand and accurate flicks of sable, her brushstrokes conjure up representations of Australia's most reknowned wallpaper designer of the 60's and 70's, Florence Broadhurst.

Florence Broadhurst lead a flamboyant lifestyle and travelled widely, at the age of 60 after returning to Sydney from London, where she had a fashion boutique in Bond Street, she burst onto the scene with over 500 incredibly bold and vibrant wallpaper designs that are, to this day, current and cutting edge.

Here are images, courtesy of Frances Keevil Gallery, of Emma Hack's interpretations of Florence Broadhurst wallpaper designs. Emma paints, photographs and exhibits the photographic pieces throughout Australian and internationally.
If you'd like to see her work, you can find her currently exhibiting New works at AP BOND, Magill, SA between 11th and 29th November 2011. 

See her at work at emmahackartist.com:

More can be seen of her processes on Youtube, just look for Emma Hack. I am now on the prowl for Florence Broadhurst influenced pieces to add to my collection.

Happy weekend:) 

SoHo Beach House Love Miami

I'm keen to share with you another video clip from crane.tv which shows the SoHo Beach House in Miami. With a video clip you can see so much more than with individual images. There's heaps of inspiration in this fabulous hotel.

Take a look.

Searching for beauty in imperfection at Rough Luxe Hotel, London

I wanted to bring to you something themed a little spooky, old and inhabited by ghosts tonight as we are celebrating Halloween already in the Southern hemisphere and I came across a fabulous video clip about a hotel in London.

The London hotel is called Rough Luxe in WC1, it's a beautiful curiosity, part art, part history, part part..

The architect/designer Rabih Hage explains that his achievements are deliberate, all planned and that what you see is his vision.  Artists and interior designers have collaborated to great effect. The result is a hotel where you may feel you've booked into an art installation.

Take a look...

Enjoy your Halloween...

  

Shadow Art and Puppetry with Lior

I discovered a delightful example of shadow art and puppetry with this song by Lior.

Enjoy

Halloween fast approaching

With Halloween the next big date on the calendar I've seen lots of festive pumpkins displayed everywhere I go. Young master Finley is really excited about this scary date on Monday and is looking forward to trick or treating. So to get us in the mood but of course, with a nautical nod, I've found an image or two that celebrate ghosts on board.

This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Wakesetter 21 is sitting in Tim McHales driveway for their 9th annual Halloween Party. The last 3 years they used their Wakesetter as a prop. Tim writes, "What you miss in the photo is the captain of the boat talking to you, the cannon fires with lights and smoke, and the constant smoke to set the fog on the seas"

Thank you Tim for sharing this cool and spooky photo of your Wakesetter.

And Jack the pirate pumpkin appears courtesy of Greenboats.blogspot.com 

What many of you won't know is that immediately following Halloween on 31st is Melbourne Cup day, when the race that stops a nation will be taking place on the 1st Tuesday in November.

All of Australia will break at race time and sit glued to a telly screen with a betting slip or sweepstake stub in their hand, wishing their nag across the 1500metre finish line. This year I'll be at the office get-together, a glass of bubbly in one hand and morsel of sushi in the other. Hopefully with the winning ticket too.

In the meantime I'm getting into the Halloween spirit and shall add a new piece to my art arsenal tomorrow featuring my favourite of the moment, skulls. Talking of which I shall finish with my wishlist piece... this magnificent Alexander McQueen clutch, one of many clutch bag variations at the haut couture label. Love Love Love it...

Memories are made of this

I'm so happy with the way this video clip of ours turned out. Hubby did a great job of laying down the tracks to the video. It captures all the preparation for a lovely relaxing day on the water.



I hope you all enjoy it too.

Chevrons and geometric

I'm giving pinterest and houzz a go today and shall share a few of my favourite chevron inspired designs here.

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