Friday, September 26, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Stevie Nicks: Self Portraits
Who knew Stevie Nicks was Queen of the selfie, before the term was even invented?! These self portraits of the (my favourite) singer were taken at home and in hotel rooms throughout the mid-seventies. They have just been released from the shoe-box under the bed, to the public for purchase through the Morrison Hotel Gallery; signed by Stevie! I love the capturing of make believe in real time; what is more significant to the viewer- the dress up aspect or time and place? It may seem frivolous, but how wonderful to have this strange chronological collection of moments.
Here's what she has to say about the work:
"Some people don't sleep at night - I am one of those people. These pictures were taken long after everyone had gone to bed - I would begin after midnight and go until 4 or 5 in the morning. I stopped at sunrise - like a vampire... I never really thought anyone would ever see these pictures, they went into shoeboxes, where they remained. I did everything - I was the stylist, the makeup artist, the furniture mover, the lighting director. It was my joy - I was the model..."
A girl after my own wild heart; this makes me feel even better now about my floral crown photos!
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Interiors Round-Up: Get your drape on!
Terence Conran's 'New House Book', 1985 |
my latest interiors collection of draping your furniture, walls and even your ceiling, is up on JB Est 1979, check out more HERE.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
I heart Nice.
Nice was more than nice. It took me a couple of visits to get into its groove, but when I did - it was L O V E. I found it a bit hard to figure out at first; it seems really ritzy and grand, but I was looking for a bit of soul. That is what I stumbled upon along the Cours Saleya on a Monday- the antiques market of Nice- ooh la la. If you're into treasure hunting, you could spend all day at these...I wish I had! Bascially anything you could ever imagine to find, you will probably come across at these vast markets. The worst part is that most of the objects I wanted were large furniture items, which you have to just admire and not take home. The best part about these markets stalls
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