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Bemodern: Interview with Paul Darragh
(08 July 2009) - He may well have worked for some huge commercial names, but for New Zealand-born, New Yorker Bemodern (aka Paul Darragh) success results from freely creating art for yourself. Graphic designer by day and artist by night this 20-something is making heads turn at galleries from Melbourne to Manhattan. CH caught up with the man behind the name to talk art, design and all that...
(08 July 2009) - He may well have worked for some huge commercial names, but for New Zealand-born, New Yorker Bemodern (aka Paul Darragh) success results from freely creating art for yourself. Graphic designer by day and artist by night this 20-something is making heads turn at galleries from Melbourne to Manhattan. CH caught up with the man behind the name to talk art, design and all that...
Karen Walker Eyewear 2009
(11 May 2009) - Sucking the seriousness from fashion, Karen Walker's 2009 eyewear, dubbed "celebrate the sun," is a playful collection of both thoroughly modern and vintage-inspired specs. The New Zealand-based designer's unpretentious attitude is a common thread in all of her designs, since they began gracing the major runways a few years ago. An astute mix of nostalgia, luxury and street, her stylized but casual clothing is...
(11 May 2009) - Sucking the seriousness from fashion, Karen Walker's 2009 eyewear, dubbed "celebrate the sun," is a playful collection of both thoroughly modern and vintage-inspired specs. The New Zealand-based designer's unpretentious attitude is a common thread in all of her designs, since they began gracing the major runways a few years ago. An astute mix of nostalgia, luxury and street, her stylized but casual clothing is...
F3 Design: Guywire Jewelry Collection
(08 July 2008) - F3 Design's Guywire collection proves that most any material can be manipulated in the service of creative expression. Combining industrial stainless steel wire of varying thicknesses and copper sleeves, the design studio makes unisex jewelry befitting both boutique and hardware store alike. Currently the collection consists of a series of bracelets and earrings (pictured), though there's clearly opportunity to expand into necklaces, rings and...
(08 July 2008) - F3 Design's Guywire collection proves that most any material can be manipulated in the service of creative expression. Combining industrial stainless steel wire of varying thicknesses and copper sleeves, the design studio makes unisex jewelry befitting both boutique and hardware store alike. Currently the collection consists of a series of bracelets and earrings (pictured), though there's clearly opportunity to expand into necklaces, rings and...
Angela Singer
(24 July 2007) - Those not acquainted with New Zealand-based artist and animal rights activist Angela Singer will soon, after a few glances, see what they've been missing. While a strident activist against all forms of animal cruelty—including vivisection—much of her recent artwork is made from discarded hunting trophies and other taxidermy that strives to illuminate human exploitive tendencies of the rest of the animal kingdom. It's a chilling...
(24 July 2007) - Those not acquainted with New Zealand-based artist and animal rights activist Angela Singer will soon, after a few glances, see what they've been missing. While a strident activist against all forms of animal cruelty—including vivisection—much of her recent artwork is made from discarded hunting trophies and other taxidermy that strives to illuminate human exploitive tendencies of the rest of the animal kingdom. It's a chilling...
Batrider
(26 June 2007) - "We started the band because we were 20, we wanted hot boyfriends/girlfriends, we weren't doing anything and we wanted people to think we were cool," starts New Zealand native and Batrider front woman, Sarah Chadwick, "And also because we aren't really very good at anything else." After almost five years together Batrider have established themselves as one of the most successful and outrageously eclectic...
(26 June 2007) - "We started the band because we were 20, we wanted hot boyfriends/girlfriends, we weren't doing anything and we wanted people to think we were cool," starts New Zealand native and Batrider front woman, Sarah Chadwick, "And also because we aren't really very good at anything else." After almost five years together Batrider have established themselves as one of the most successful and outrageously eclectic...
Sofia Minson
(18 April 2007) - As her bio suggests, New Zealand artist Sofia Minson's "massive, emotionally charged oil paintings of faces, bodies and landscapes are inspired by her Maori ancestry and her respect for the land and mythology of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Having lived in Samoa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and China, her bold, yet soft and finely detailed work also celebrates the richness of cultural diversity. Graduating with...
(18 April 2007) - As her bio suggests, New Zealand artist Sofia Minson's "massive, emotionally charged oil paintings of faces, bodies and landscapes are inspired by her Maori ancestry and her respect for the land and mythology of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Having lived in Samoa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and China, her bold, yet soft and finely detailed work also celebrates the richness of cultural diversity. Graduating with...
Dennis Juan Ma
(30 January 2007) - Dennis Juan Ma was born in China but moved to Auckland, New Zealand eight years ago where he studied graphic design. Now he works as a freelance illustrator. "I like to collect interesting bits and pieces from daily life and put them into my work. Any funny conversation or jokes or silly ideas all can be my material. I'm a fan of historical fashion,...
(30 January 2007) - Dennis Juan Ma was born in China but moved to Auckland, New Zealand eight years ago where he studied graphic design. Now he works as a freelance illustrator. "I like to collect interesting bits and pieces from daily life and put them into my work. Any funny conversation or jokes or silly ideas all can be my material. I'm a fan of historical fashion,...
Thunderpants
(15 November 2006) - "They won’t go up your bum!" claims the New Zealand comfy-yet-cute underwear company Thunderpants. Started in 1995 by a couple of girls who were—in their own words—"frustrated by an undie market which either had us squirming all day in wee lace numbers or flopping about in sexless granny bloomers," they designed what they term their "ideal undie." These colorful, well-cut knickers, made from a...
(15 November 2006) - "They won’t go up your bum!" claims the New Zealand comfy-yet-cute underwear company Thunderpants. Started in 1995 by a couple of girls who were—in their own words—"frustrated by an undie market which either had us squirming all day in wee lace numbers or flopping about in sexless granny bloomers," they designed what they term their "ideal undie." These colorful, well-cut knickers, made from a...
Catherine David Designs
(25 September 2006) - Auckland-based designer Catherine David's shower curtains are just one item that are making a splash in the world of designer houseware. A winner of New Zealand's Home and Entertaining Design awards in 2005, these high-quality soap and mold resistant nylon curtains are an artistic canvas for an assortment of David's designs. And yes, you can get your choice of colors. We're also into the...
(25 September 2006) - Auckland-based designer Catherine David's shower curtains are just one item that are making a splash in the world of designer houseware. A winner of New Zealand's Home and Entertaining Design awards in 2005, these high-quality soap and mold resistant nylon curtains are an artistic canvas for an assortment of David's designs. And yes, you can get your choice of colors. We're also into the...
Fat Freddy's Drop: Based On A True Story
(19 December 2005) - I first heard Fat Freddy's Drop, a New Zealand sextet, by chance live at the Big Chill festival this past summer and was immediately hooked on their smooth dubbed out blend of jazzy improvisation, funky song craft and authentic stage presence. Though a few thousand miles removed from reggae's native sands, Fat Freddy's Drop is still as genuine and jammin' as island music gets....
(19 December 2005) - I first heard Fat Freddy's Drop, a New Zealand sextet, by chance live at the Big Chill festival this past summer and was immediately hooked on their smooth dubbed out blend of jazzy improvisation, funky song craft and authentic stage presence. Though a few thousand miles removed from reggae's native sands, Fat Freddy's Drop is still as genuine and jammin' as island music gets....
Peering into the Urinal
(02 November 2005) - Knowing our obsession with toilet themes (Sofitel in Queenstown, New Zealand. Apparently the life sized images of girls peering in to the urinals are creating quite a buzz down under. ...
(02 November 2005) - Knowing our obsession with toilet themes (Sofitel in Queenstown, New Zealand. Apparently the life sized images of girls peering in to the urinals are creating quite a buzz down under. ...
Icebreaker
(24 June 2004) - It's Summertime here in NYC so it's a little hard to think about cold weather fashion. But down in New Zealand they're coming upon Winter. Fortunately for them, there's Icebreaker, an NZ based company that designs and manufacturers high tech and stylish Merino wool sport clothing. Their lines include under layers, mid layers and outer wear-- all warm, good looking and easy to care...
(24 June 2004) - It's Summertime here in NYC so it's a little hard to think about cold weather fashion. But down in New Zealand they're coming upon Winter. Fortunately for them, there's Icebreaker, an NZ based company that designs and manufacturers high tech and stylish Merino wool sport clothing. Their lines include under layers, mid layers and outer wear-- all warm, good looking and easy to care...
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