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Same Place Different Face
(03 January 2007) - Melbourne's St. Kilda is one of those iconic places that attracts an eclectic bunch of people, many of whom liberally skirt the conventional parameters of life. The beachside community is renowned for its diversity—be it in the music and art that out of the pubs and studios or the cakes that tempt from the windows of the cafes. It's a fascinating little part of...
(03 January 2007) - Melbourne's St. Kilda is one of those iconic places that attracts an eclectic bunch of people, many of whom liberally skirt the conventional parameters of life. The beachside community is renowned for its diversity—be it in the music and art that out of the pubs and studios or the cakes that tempt from the windows of the cafes. It's a fascinating little part of...
Art Hotels
(01 December 2006) - One-upping the generic prints that often hang inoffensively in hotel rooms and lobbies, more and more hotels add work by big name contemporary artists to their lists of amenities. These three destinations feature art by less flashy names, which makes them a good place to discover new artists and the presentation—graffiti-style murals that cover the walls of a room and doors with photographic overlays—makes for...
(01 December 2006) - One-upping the generic prints that often hang inoffensively in hotel rooms and lobbies, more and more hotels add work by big name contemporary artists to their lists of amenities. These three destinations feature art by less flashy names, which makes them a good place to discover new artists and the presentation—graffiti-style murals that cover the walls of a room and doors with photographic overlays—makes for...
Timothy Neve
(27 November 2006) - A National Institude of Dramatic Arts graduate, renowned for theatre set and costume design, Timothy Neve creates identity with flair. Taking branding from "inception to unique advertising aesthetics," the Newcastle-based designer channels his creative graphic design concepts through to feature advertisements, chic interiors and tailored costumes, creating a flourishing identity throughout all aspects of branding. With artwork featured in Australia's Vogue and Hong Kong's...
(27 November 2006) - A National Institude of Dramatic Arts graduate, renowned for theatre set and costume design, Timothy Neve creates identity with flair. Taking branding from "inception to unique advertising aesthetics," the Newcastle-based designer channels his creative graphic design concepts through to feature advertisements, chic interiors and tailored costumes, creating a flourishing identity throughout all aspects of branding. With artwork featured in Australia's Vogue and Hong Kong's...
Anthony Newman
(22 November 2006) - Australian photographer Anthony Newman has a real eye for colour and an ability to find a perfect sense of balance in his shots. You kinda want to just dive in there and be a part of the action....
(22 November 2006) - Australian photographer Anthony Newman has a real eye for colour and an ability to find a perfect sense of balance in his shots. You kinda want to just dive in there and be a part of the action....
Heiko
(20 November 2006) - Slightly macabre and Gorey-esque, Heiko is a freelance illustrator and graphic artist living and working in Heidelberg, Germany. He recently collaborated on a beautiful limited edition illustration zine called Silent Water with Australian artist, Lilly Piri. Copies are $5 and available through his website, The State of Things....
(20 November 2006) - Slightly macabre and Gorey-esque, Heiko is a freelance illustrator and graphic artist living and working in Heidelberg, Germany. He recently collaborated on a beautiful limited edition illustration zine called Silent Water with Australian artist, Lilly Piri. Copies are $5 and available through his website, The State of Things....
Amanda Gilligan
(14 November 2006) - Sydney-based photographer Amanda Gilligan takes brilliant live shots that make you feel as though you're in the front row, being drowned in a bucket of sweat and copping a backful of shoves from the frenetic crowd behind—as these shots of Brisbane band The Grates and, um, Fiest's legs attest. Of her work she says: "When I'm old and deaf from standing next to speakers...
(14 November 2006) - Sydney-based photographer Amanda Gilligan takes brilliant live shots that make you feel as though you're in the front row, being drowned in a bucket of sweat and copping a backful of shoves from the frenetic crowd behind—as these shots of Brisbane band The Grates and, um, Fiest's legs attest. Of her work she says: "When I'm old and deaf from standing next to speakers...
Damien Kamholtz
(25 October 2006) - Australian artist Damien Kamholtz spent the first few years of his life in the Northern Territory before moving to Queensland where he now lives in Toowoomba working as an art teacher and tutor. He is a "prolific painter with a strong interest and focus on art and its relationship to the landscape. Through travel around the country, he has discovered and sought to express...
(25 October 2006) - Australian artist Damien Kamholtz spent the first few years of his life in the Northern Territory before moving to Queensland where he now lives in Toowoomba working as an art teacher and tutor. He is a "prolific painter with a strong interest and focus on art and its relationship to the landscape. Through travel around the country, he has discovered and sought to express...
Fleur Childs
(23 October 2006) - Young Australian artist Fleur Childs was "staying at Arugam Bay, a remote beach community on the east coast of Sri Lanka, when the Indian ocean tsunami struck. With the works that make up Boxing Day, Childs relives and reimagines her experience of riding the wave that killed over 200,000 people." Childs is a graduate of the College of Fine Arts. Her exhibition, "Boxing Day,"...
(23 October 2006) - Young Australian artist Fleur Childs was "staying at Arugam Bay, a remote beach community on the east coast of Sri Lanka, when the Indian ocean tsunami struck. With the works that make up Boxing Day, Childs relives and reimagines her experience of riding the wave that killed over 200,000 people." Childs is a graduate of the College of Fine Arts. Her exhibition, "Boxing Day,"...
Bird
(19 October 2006) - One of our favourite new discoveries, Byron Bay fashion label, Bird, is the creation of designer Rachel Bending whose "work pioneering sustainability in design started with Slingfings, a brand widely recognised for its environmental consciousness." Bending, who originally hails from the UK, studied textile design at the renowned Glasgow School of Art in the early 90's and then spent several years working as an...
(19 October 2006) - One of our favourite new discoveries, Byron Bay fashion label, Bird, is the creation of designer Rachel Bending whose "work pioneering sustainability in design started with Slingfings, a brand widely recognised for its environmental consciousness." Bending, who originally hails from the UK, studied textile design at the renowned Glasgow School of Art in the early 90's and then spent several years working as an...
Lost at E Minor Newsletter
(11 October 2006) - If you've ever noticed a visually arresting Australian photographer, illustrator, or artist on Cool Hunting, chances are it's a contribution from Lost at E Minor, a site and weekly newsletter published by brothers Zolton and Zac Zavos. But, what you see on CH is only a select sampling of the rich finds the two come up with from the smallest continent and beyond. For...
(11 October 2006) - If you've ever noticed a visually arresting Australian photographer, illustrator, or artist on Cool Hunting, chances are it's a contribution from Lost at E Minor, a site and weekly newsletter published by brothers Zolton and Zac Zavos. But, what you see on CH is only a select sampling of the rich finds the two come up with from the smallest continent and beyond. For...
Beck Wheeler
(06 October 2006) - Melbourne-based freelance illustrator and toy maker Beck Wheeler "combines painting, sculpture and toy making to explore narrative and the art of story telling." Beck's handmade toys, which also reflect an interest in comic book art, are stocked at Georgie Love—an online store that features all kinds of Melbourne artist handmade goods. ...
(06 October 2006) - Melbourne-based freelance illustrator and toy maker Beck Wheeler "combines painting, sculpture and toy making to explore narrative and the art of story telling." Beck's handmade toys, which also reflect an interest in comic book art, are stocked at Georgie Love—an online store that features all kinds of Melbourne artist handmade goods. ...
Jonah Cacioppe
(29 September 2006) - One of our favourite Australian artists Jonah Cacioppe (now London-based) has recently launched his website. It's bursting with his highly original artworks which cover a variety of slightly esoteric themes from "The Openess Of Being" to "The World In A Grain Of Salt." ...
(29 September 2006) - One of our favourite Australian artists Jonah Cacioppe (now London-based) has recently launched his website. It's bursting with his highly original artworks which cover a variety of slightly esoteric themes from "The Openess Of Being" to "The World In A Grain Of Salt." ...
Amanda Upton
(25 September 2006) - Recently named by Dutch magazine, Archive, as being amongst the world's best 200 illustrators, Sydney-based artist, Amanda Upton, creates lush and somewhat surreal works that conjure up storybook symbolism with their thick colour palette....
(25 September 2006) - Recently named by Dutch magazine, Archive, as being amongst the world's best 200 illustrators, Sydney-based artist, Amanda Upton, creates lush and somewhat surreal works that conjure up storybook symbolism with their thick colour palette....
Cybele Malinowski
(22 September 2006) - With an eye for capturing those dynamic moments when the stars (in this case, musicians) align, Cybele Malinowski is simply one of the hottest young photographers in Australia right now. Her work is full of life, spontaneous and exciting—making her one to keep a close watch on. ...
(22 September 2006) - With an eye for capturing those dynamic moments when the stars (in this case, musicians) align, Cybele Malinowski is simply one of the hottest young photographers in Australia right now. Her work is full of life, spontaneous and exciting—making her one to keep a close watch on. ...
Velco Dojcinovski
(25 August 2006) - Some nice photographic work from Velco Dojcinovski, a member of the Melbourne-based design studio called Maybe, which is "situated somewhere between yes and no; ticking away quietly, holding the key to every door." ...
(25 August 2006) - Some nice photographic work from Velco Dojcinovski, a member of the Melbourne-based design studio called Maybe, which is "situated somewhere between yes and no; ticking away quietly, holding the key to every door." ...
Caryn Gillespie
(17 August 2006) - Caryn Gillespie who is based in the hedonistic mecca of Byron Bay, Australia. Her first range is a "collection of singlet and hipster combos designed for comfort to be worn as underwear, sleepwear or daywear." Caryn says that her motivation is "to provide a range of quality products that will make women feel beautiful, sexy and empowered." And that sounds like a mighty fine motivation...
(17 August 2006) - Caryn Gillespie who is based in the hedonistic mecca of Byron Bay, Australia. Her first range is a "collection of singlet and hipster combos designed for comfort to be worn as underwear, sleepwear or daywear." Caryn says that her motivation is "to provide a range of quality products that will make women feel beautiful, sexy and empowered." And that sounds like a mighty fine motivation...
James Hancock
(10 August 2006) - We're loving the work of Sydney-based artist James Hancock who has done the CD artwork for local singer/songwriter Josh Pyke among a handful of other equally creative projects. He works across "all types of media in both art and design practices, drawing together heterogeneous elements taken from found objects, hand-generated content in drawing, printmaking, painting, photographic experiments, and other playful sources." He says that...
(10 August 2006) - We're loving the work of Sydney-based artist James Hancock who has done the CD artwork for local singer/songwriter Josh Pyke among a handful of other equally creative projects. He works across "all types of media in both art and design practices, drawing together heterogeneous elements taken from found objects, hand-generated content in drawing, printmaking, painting, photographic experiments, and other playful sources." He says that...
Hungry 'Zine
(21 July 2006) - Hungry, is out now and it looks hot. Assembled and hand-drawn by its six Melbourne-based creators, this issue ‘rambles through the wilderness of their memories and revisits unforgettable songs, people, stories and events from their lives. You can buy a copy through the Hungry website for AUD$6.Editor's note: The contributors behind this post and many others on Cool Hunting also publish a newly-revamped website, Lost...
(21 July 2006) - Hungry, is out now and it looks hot. Assembled and hand-drawn by its six Melbourne-based creators, this issue ‘rambles through the wilderness of their memories and revisits unforgettable songs, people, stories and events from their lives. You can buy a copy through the Hungry website for AUD$6.Editor's note: The contributors behind this post and many others on Cool Hunting also publish a newly-revamped website, Lost...
Kelly Boulton
(03 July 2006) - Australian illustrator Kelly Boulton has worked across a variety of creative mediums, from guest art directing street press magazine Stu, to creating t-shirt designs for Jeremyville, to designing a russian nesting doll for Buzz products. The prolific artist was featured in Curvy 2005, a collection of works from the world's finest female illustrators and artists that's presented annually in conjunction with Semi-Permanent. Check out...
(03 July 2006) - Australian illustrator Kelly Boulton has worked across a variety of creative mediums, from guest art directing street press magazine Stu, to creating t-shirt designs for Jeremyville, to designing a russian nesting doll for Buzz products. The prolific artist was featured in Curvy 2005, a collection of works from the world's finest female illustrators and artists that's presented annually in conjunction with Semi-Permanent. Check out...
The Paper Scissors
(28 June 2006) - Young Sydney group The Paper Scissors create a hybrid of sounds. It's a little funk, a little soul, roots and pop. James Brown in tight jeans? Yet despite their hyperactive approach, they've quickly developed a cult following amongst the Converse-wearing set across Australia. They've just released their debut self-titled EP and bigger things await. Check out their MySpace site for musical inspiration. ...
(28 June 2006) - Young Sydney group The Paper Scissors create a hybrid of sounds. It's a little funk, a little soul, roots and pop. James Brown in tight jeans? Yet despite their hyperactive approach, they've quickly developed a cult following amongst the Converse-wearing set across Australia. They've just released their debut self-titled EP and bigger things await. Check out their MySpace site for musical inspiration. ...
Eleanor Voterakis
(27 June 2006) - Melbourne-based artist Eleanor Voterakis works predominantly with a 2B mechanical pencil [Pacer]. "My drawings are quite stark and delicate," she says. "The drawn objects tend to be situated in a blank space, and I play around with form by leaving parts of objects unfinished or filled in as silhouettes." The detail and texture in her work is stunning, stamping her as one of the...
(27 June 2006) - Melbourne-based artist Eleanor Voterakis works predominantly with a 2B mechanical pencil [Pacer]. "My drawings are quite stark and delicate," she says. "The drawn objects tend to be situated in a blank space, and I play around with form by leaving parts of objects unfinished or filled in as silhouettes." The detail and texture in her work is stunning, stamping her as one of the...
AH Tennis
(14 June 2006) - These punchy, bubble wrap-inspired kicks by Sao Paulo-based designer Alexandre Herchcovitch are the latest from fellow Brazilians Melissa's series of successful collaborations with other designers. Available in green (shown), purple, and brown, you can score a pair from Order and Progress in Australia for AU$149. via Three Thousand ...
(14 June 2006) - These punchy, bubble wrap-inspired kicks by Sao Paulo-based designer Alexandre Herchcovitch are the latest from fellow Brazilians Melissa's series of successful collaborations with other designers. Available in green (shown), purple, and brown, you can score a pair from Order and Progress in Australia for AU$149. via Three Thousand ...
Matthew Sleeth
(14 June 2006) - Melbourne-based photographer Matthew Sleeth, has documented everyday occurrences in all corners of the world. His photos capture real moments of expression, the bold colours and compositional contrasts relaying the very essence of life in motion. ...
(14 June 2006) - Melbourne-based photographer Matthew Sleeth, has documented everyday occurrences in all corners of the world. His photos capture real moments of expression, the bold colours and compositional contrasts relaying the very essence of life in motion. ...
Mia Mala McDonald
(26 May 2006) - Mia Mala McDonald is one of Melbourne’s hottest young photographers. She has a solid portfolio of live music shots but is increasingly moving towards insightful, thematic photo essays. She believes the secret to taking a good shot lies in 'patience, spontaneity and taking a hell of a lot of photos!’ ...
(26 May 2006) - Mia Mala McDonald is one of Melbourne’s hottest young photographers. She has a solid portfolio of live music shots but is increasingly moving towards insightful, thematic photo essays. She believes the secret to taking a good shot lies in 'patience, spontaneity and taking a hell of a lot of photos!’ ...
Lost at E Minor x Jeremyville T-Shirt
(25 May 2006) - Lost at E Minor, the fresh Australia-based art, music, and design newsletter by brothers Zolton and Zac Zavos who regularly contribute to Cool Hunting, has teamed up with Jeremyville to create this black and silver foil limited edition t-shirt that comes with 1" metal badges that you can use to customize your shirt. It's $35 from Jeremyville. ...
(25 May 2006) - Lost at E Minor, the fresh Australia-based art, music, and design newsletter by brothers Zolton and Zac Zavos who regularly contribute to Cool Hunting, has teamed up with Jeremyville to create this black and silver foil limited edition t-shirt that comes with 1" metal badges that you can use to customize your shirt. It's $35 from Jeremyville. ...
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