Thursday 26 November 2009

Inspirathon (let's pretend it's a word, just for now)

After having rushed out an email so that everyone knew what was happening, I realised that I had forgotten about the why. Which left the people who had missed out on the original email thread in the dark, so here is what started it all.


"Anyone keen for a food, gallery and creating day over the weekend? It would be great to get a group together and find some inspiration then do something with whatever we find. I have been trying to find time to go to White Rabbit for ages so that's an option, or I'm open to suggestions if anything has just popped up in creative land. Even a design crawl through Surry Hills (similar to Urban Walkabout tours only without the $75 fee) to drop into cafes, shops and galleries.


The more the merrier! Lets hatch a plan."


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So the idea is to get creative people together in Sydney to find inspiration and then do something with it.
Below is the email (aka the plan) sent on Thursday 26th of Nov.
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Hey all,

With interest coming from all over the place thanks to some power networking at Junior on Wednesday night, our little 'gallery, food, design and art tour' is gaining numbers and a creative collective of designers, artists, illustrators and directors is forming. There may be even more after Pecha Kucha tonight at the Red Rattler.

So that we can all meet up, the start will be at White Rabbit in Chippendale at 11am on Saturday the 28th of November. 


After a look around for how ever long is required we can head off in the direction of Surry Hills to explore cafes, bars, shops and galleries. Be prepared to go with the flow, float aimlessly and backtrack when necessary. I have a habit of being drawn to nice papers, fat books, letterpress prints, patterned wallpapers, op shops and shiny bicycles so don't forget to steer me towards, clothing, furniture, lighting, magazines stores and second hand stores and anything else that is 'your thing'. Remember this is your tour to guide (majority rules of course), I'm just holding the umbrella, whether metaphoric or literal. Check out TwoThousand for some inspiration and keep an eye/ear out for anything that's opening/closing or showing that we can drop by.

We also have the option of Young Blood designers markets running at the Powerhouse Museum which if anything like last time is well worth exploring. The $5 entry includes access to the museum.

Then once the legs are tired we can retire to somewhere comfortable to do something with the inspiration we have gleaned from the adventure. If you want to share something you have been working on bring that along too.

Don't forget:
  • comfortable shoes
  • some cash for entries, food, drinks and stuff
  • something to be creative with
  • to be open to changes of plan
  • to share
Feel free to comment, discuss and expand in the comments section at the bottom of this post.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Cheers,

Rhys
aka PseudoRhys

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Also on at the moment is http://www.lanewaysbygeorge.com.au/ which is highly recommended, and for a quiet ale 'the Pond' has popped up in Darlinghurst. 


Monday 23 November 2009

Something a little different



After a weekend with creative friends including BenZen and Soph and great exhibitions I have started playing with paints again. It has been a long time since I have tried anything seriously, so this troll is a work in progress.

Tuesday 17 November 2009

Life drawing


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Bad blogger

Dear Blog,

It has been 2 weeks since my last submission. For that I ask forgiveness. It was not my intention to be away this long. But, due to factors outside of my control I have created no content worthy of your code. Do not despair dear Blog as I have once again taken control to circumstances to apply myself, creating for you drawings of a man, a naked man.

In my time away I have attended many creative and festive venues including fairs and galleries. Invested in fabulous magazines, books and maps. I have even made baby steps towards more canvases. Which I aim to offer to you in the near future. Though naked men will not be available again until February when life drawing starts up again.

Thank you for your understanding, I will strive to provide for you more regularly in the coming months.

Yours,

Pseudo Rhys

Tuesday 3 November 2009

Marriage leaves a maiden name unused

Another month on and the monday project strikes again. October's theme of  'Marrying left your maiden name disused' really had me stumped, and still sort of does. None the less below is my submission for the month. Enjoy.

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Together with the doubled up cutlery, toasters, kettles and tvs another maiden name sits unused, gathering dust as a happy marriage continues.

Monday 2 November 2009

New art


Life drawing



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