Here's a few pics of tattoos, paintings, etc. that have been floating around the shop... Enjoy!Ben SiebertHeath LeffelSteve TurnerSteve TurnerBen SiebertAnd here's Jordon in his new hat Steve made for him. If only that sweet face tattoo was real...
Ann Van Hoey in four dimensions
Ann van Hoey; Ceramic Bowl (photograph Eugene Hon)Living at the tip of the African continent has it's advantages, especially when your country was the flavour of the month; hosts of the successful soccer football world-cup. We have arguably one of the best climates in the world (sunny-blue skies), lots of space, the game farms (big five) and the famous Table mountain. But if there is one thing that is a huge disadvantage, it's our isolation from the international art, craft and design community. Exposure is not necessarily a problem for us (thanks to the Internet), but seeing it in the flesh, is out of reach for most South...
Ann Van Hoey in four dimensions
Ann van Hoey; Ceramic Bowl (photograph Eugene Hon)Living at the tip of the African continent has it's advantages, especially when your country was the flavour of the month; hosts of the successful soccer football world-cup. We have arguably one of the best climates in the world (sunny-blue skies), lots of space, the game farms (big five) and the famous Table mountain. But if there is one thing that is a huge disadvantage, it's our isolation from the international art, craft and design community. Exposure is not necessarily a problem for us (thanks to the Internet), but seeing it in the flesh, is out of reach for most South...
BBC questions do it yourself tattoos
Would you tattoo yourself using a DIY kit? This is the headline of the story unveiled by the BBC today in this article http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10713587.The BBC has revealed that more and more young people are using DIY kits to create their own tattoos...with no protection and no experience.Tattoos are more popular than ever and there is increase pressure to have one, especially among young people. One surveys says that 1 in 3 has a tattoo in the UK.More people are taking things into their own hands and tattooing themselves using various cheap methods. This was confirmed by tattoo artists who say they see more and more people walking in asking for a cover up of a really bad home made design. Many have been done with kits bought over the Internet for as little £60, mainly from China....
Homage to Lee Alexander McQueen.
Inez van Lamsweerde/Art+ commerce / H&KAs cited in L'Officiel Hors-Serie McQueen.One of the most influential designers in my creative development has been Lee Alexander McQueen (follow link to his website). He passed away recently and I therefore thought it necessary to pay homage to this provocative genius - a truly remarkable fashion designer. This quote by the artist in 2002 provides the necessary connection between our creative thinking."I use things that people want to hide in their heads. War, religion, sex: things we all think about but don't bring to the forefront. But I do and I force them to watch it" text and image...
Homage to Lee Alexander McQueen.
Inez van Lamsweerde/Art+ commerce / H&KAs cited in L'Officiel Hors-Serie McQueen.One of the most influential designers in my creative development has been Lee Alexander McQueen (follow link to his website). He passed away recently and I therefore thought it necessary to pay homage to this provocative genius - a truly remarkable fashion designer. This quote by the artist in 2002 provides the necessary connection between our creative thinking."I use things that people want to hide in their heads. War, religion, sex: things we all think about but don't bring to the forefront. But I do and I force them to watch it" text and image...
