Creative Lane Artist: Joyjoie

OMG! Look at all these handmade teepees by Joyjoie! They are way too cute!! If I have a child I definitely get one! Well in fact I think I will try to get Iain to buy myself one later... but look at them! How can you not want one for yourself? 

 I have designed a modern twist on the traditional teepee to suit apartment living. The joyjoie teepee allows children to develop independence and imagination in their own nurturing space. It islike no other, with removable decorations including print doorsand 26 individual wall art decorations, the look can be changed with a families changing interests. The teepee can even be dressed up for a special events such as Christmas.

I have a large range of decoration packs that I will sell with the teepee’s so plenty of variety for people to choose from.

Enjoy the Joyjoie website and its evolution blog!

Creative Lane artist: Plushka

 

 

 Oh look at all these cute little felt foxes! They are all handmade by one of our Creative Lane artist Plushka ! When I saw them on Plushka's madeit shop I just want to buy them all and cuddle them when I am watching Master Chef... 

Well of course, Iain (my boyfriend) won't be very happy about that....

Anyway, come to say hello to Katia, the creative mind behind Plushka on the 2 June at TAP Gallery at Darlinghurst. And don't forget to visit Plushka's inspirational blog! You'll find lots of beautiful photos and cool ideas on her blog too!

Iain and I

Iain.....

and I.....

We've been looking at the motor home for awhile now coz we were planning to have a driving holiday in Tasmania. Iain has been showing me all these different features of the camper and how big they are, etc etc... but all I want is a teardrop camper....

Creative Lane Artists: Trinderella

           

Tracey is the creative minds behind Trinderella! She has a passion for transforming ties into beautiful fashion statement! 

Like the ties I keep finding in op shops: sleek, beautiful and very individual - but all

discarded. I love beautiful things but I hate waste. I’m dismayed by our disposable

society and the problems it poses for the future. This is my opportunity to play fairy

godmother: To give new life to the forgotten.

Ties seem to have very individual personalities (like the men that have worn them no

doubt.) Some are coarse, others smooth; some are bold, others muted; some are trendy

others traditional. To give my pieces synchronicity the chosen ties have to “sit well”

together and compliment each other. I have to cast the final group from hundreds of

very different “personalities” and then stitch them into a shape that makes them, in all

their individuality, “compatible.” I have discovered through the process      that a sleek,

shiny tie and a heavy, coarse tie will often refuse to sit well together. However, an

overt, silky tie can often compliment a muted, understated one. Like people I suppose.

It was fun wondering how the original owners would have perceived each other if

forced to work so closely together. And how they’d feel about their ties, so symbolic

of “maleness”, being used to create something so delicate and feminine.

You will meet Tracey at Creative Lane on the 2 June at the TAP Gallery! Don't forget you can see her works at her website too! 

Mimi Leung - an artist that I am proud of

Mimi Leung, Hong Kong based UK artist is having her solo show in Australia! As a Hong Kong born Sydney based artists. I am so proud to see her beautiful illustrations showcase in Australia. Her illustrations are fully of colour and happiness. Watching her video will put a smile on your face.

How to use your scarves..

What a smart and beautiful idea! The thing is you can always rearrange and rematch all the colours and style! Find out more tips at the Babble website!

The truth is

I really want to make this works. I mean Creative Lane.

I truly believe Sydney artists deserved a better and affordable opportunity. Compare to Melbourne, Sydney is way too commercial and the word "market" seems to be labeled as cheap, mass produce and bargain shopping. There are many great artists here just need a fair chance to let their names out. 

Watching Master Chef every night, I believe some people do live with their dreams.  It's nice to have something that you can hold on to. It's nice to have something that you can define yourself with.

Today I received an email from Art and About and said Creative Lane will be part of the program in 2012. I am extremely excited but also very nervous. I am so glad that we are given this opportunity but I am also scared that things doesn't work out the way that we want. 

I cannot promise anything but I will work my very best to make this works.