GINGER FOX | Twisted Sudoku
Regular price $22.95 $22.95Over 100 Sudoku puzzles, each with a mind-bending twist!
Breaking the rules, defying conventions and shaking up the world of puzzling, this is a fresh and funky new take on the traditional Sudoku book.
Do you dare to become a twisted puzzler?
Lay-flat paperback, 128pp.
LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 10: India
Regular price $32.95 $32.95
India is changing. It is an impassioned, tumultuous wonderland that embraces visitors, reveres its past, disregards the status quo and offers all who journey there a brilliant, indelible, distinctive experience.
You may wander along sacred waterways, bathe in colour, appreciate the poetry of the everyday, celebrate a southern paradise, traverse the country by train, discover enduring, ancient cultures and cities at the cutting edge, grasp the complexity of tea and tradition, calm the mind, scale peaks, experiment with spices, encounter something wild, question your boundaries, live in the moment and seek out the unexpected. This is a place of craft, civility, history, culture, grace and grandeur. You will be overcome, consumed, saturated, lost in matchless moments, and left craving more.
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JAMES STEPHENSON | Oil on Board
Regular price $2,500.00 $2,500.00
James Stephenson has been travelling and painting en plein air for over 20 years.
Three works from his 2009 Eva Breuer Art Gallery exhibition in Sydney are now available for purchase.
As if you are painting with him on the river, in these works, Stephenson captures perfectly the colours, atmosphere, sounds, forms and light of the Ghats on Varanasi in India, as only en plein air painting can do.
Beautifully accentuated with silver and gold wooden frame.
Oil on Board
Dimensions:
Painting: 29 cm (w) x 39.5 cm (h)
Framed: 40.5 cm (w) x 51 cm (h)
Title: On the Kedar Ghat
Artwork ©2009 James Stephenson
All Rights Reserved
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About the Artist:
b. Sydney 1970
Study and Travel
2001-2012 Travelled and painted in India, Bolivia, Romania, Mali, Guatemala, Italy
1996-2000 Diploma Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney
Solo Exhibitions
2017 'Redfern End Of Days' 107 Projects Gallery, Redfern
2009 'On the Ghats of Varanasi' Eva Breuer Art Gallery, Sydney
2008 'Rhythms of the Niger' Eva Breuer Art Gallery
2006 'Romanian Harvest' Mary Place Gallery, Sydney
2004 'A Silent Song- Bolivia' Neutral Bay Exhibition Centre
2002 'A Glimpse of Light' Magdalena Gallery, Sydney
Group Exhibitions
2015 NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize
2014 'Around the world in eighty paintings' Mary Place Gallery Sydney
2012 Group Exhibition Eva Breuer Art Gallery Sydney
2001 'Body and Soil Exhibition' Phoenix Gallery, Gulgong NSW
Awards
2019 Finalist Lethbridge 20,000 Award
2017 Finalist Paddington Art Prize
2017 Finalist Lethbridge 10,000 Award
2016 Finalist NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize
2016 Finalist Waverly Art Prize
2015 Finalist NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize
2000 Winner Henry Gibbons Prize For Drawing
LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 13 Mexico
Regular price $32.95 $32.95Mexico is beautiful. It is timeless, multilayered, mesmeric and utterly indefinable. Peruse these pages, dream of the faraway, ignite your wanderlust and prepare to fall in love.
Some featured destinations
Puebla
Mexico City
Oaxaca
Mérida
Tulum
Puerto Escondido
San Miguel de Allende
Guadalajara
San José del Cabo
Ensenada
Tecate
Tepoztlán
El Arenal
Isla Holbox
Teotitlán del Valle
Colima
Lacandón Jungle
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LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 15 Greece
Regular price $32.95 $32.95This is a magazine about Greece - a celebration of her myths, mountains and glittering seas. It contains glimpses of island life and odes to olives, and lashings of wildflowers, ruins, wilderness and awe. A place of gods and romance, Greece has always offered multitudes - so soak up these pages and allow yourself to fall under her spell.
Some locations featured:
Zagori, Corfu, Messolonghi, Mykonos, Santorini, Syros, Kefalonia, Simi, Athens, Pelion, Rhodes, Ikaria, Andros, Kasos, Crete, The Mani, Halkidiki Eleusis
LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 14 Wales
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This is Lodestar's ode to Wales - a celebration of its soaring peaks and dazzling waters, its wilderness, song and lore. Venture here to walk in the footsteps of saints and ancient kings, and to explore landscapes - diverse, dramatic and sublime - destined to fill you with awe. You’ll cross paths with artists, poets and lavender farmers, feast on Welsh cakes and bara brith, wallow in the history, swim in the sea, hike hills, forage, revel and bask in the beauty. All the while knowing that here, there may well be dragons.
Featuring: Hay-on-Wye | Fforest | Pembrokeshire | Gower Peninsula | Wye Valley | Brecon Beacons | Snowdonia | Portmeirion | Farmers' Welsh Lavender | Dyfi Botanicals | Old Lands | Palé Hall | Llŷn Peninsula | Ynys Enlli | Skomer | Conwy
LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 17 Ireland
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Lodestar's Issue 17 is dedicated to the glorious island of Ireland.
A celebration of all that is enchanting, delicious and wild about the Island of Ireland - made by those who are already under its spell.
A few featured destinations: Connemara, Ring of Kerry, Waterford, Cork, The Burren, Dingle, Galway, Longford, Glendalough, Belfast, Mullaghmore, Adare, Dublin, Causeway Coast, Athlone, Aran Islands, Tory Island, Boyne Valley
AGUA BENDITA | JOO BAH Shay Kids Bucket Hat
Regular price $79.00 Sale price $39.00 $39.00100% Polyester
Made in Colombia
AGUA BENDITA | JOO BAH Malika Girls Dress
Regular price $175.00 Sale price $43.75 $43.75100% Viscose
Made in Colombia
AGUA BENDITA | JOO BAH Capri Girls Dress
Regular price $185.00 Sale price $46.25 $46.2597.13% Cotton 2.87% Elastomer
Made in Colombia
AGUA BENDITA | JOO BAH Dave Kids T-Shirt
Regular price $69.00 Sale price $17.25 $17.2597% Cotton 3% Elastane
Made in Colombia
AGUA BENDITA | JOO BAH Greg Kids Shorts
Regular price $115.00 Sale price $28.75 $28.75
AGUA BENDITA | JOO BAH Simone Kids Drawstring Bag 10272
Regular price $79.00 Sale price $19.75 $19.75
100% Polyester
Made in Colombia
Handkerchief Grey Luxe Crepe Long Kimono
Regular price $225.00 $225.00This print is inspired by traditional vintage hankies, featuring a never-ending asymmetric pattern and an intricate block-printed border.
This full-length kimono has traditional loose sleeves, a belt that is secured at the back (no belt loops) and a second interior tie for extra security. This kimono can be worn two ways, when tied at the back it makes a chic open-fronted jacket. Alternatively, it can be worn tied at the front as a closed jacket or dress and secured using the interior waist tie.
50% Cupro, 50% Fsc Viscose Hand wash at 30° and Cool iron only Do not tumble dry
One size fits most (UK 8-22) Nape to Hem 122cm Underarms and across back 97cm Front panels 81cm
THE TASMANIAN HONEY CO | Leatherwood Honey
Regular price $17.00 $17.00
Tasmanian Leatherwood is naturally organic by virtue of the fact of where it is produced.
Consider for a moment the following images of a place: Ancient rainforests located on the global at latitude 42 degrees south is shared only by southernmost New Zealand and Tierra del Fuego.
At this latitude, the circumpolar winds whip up a constant westerly wind known as the Roaring Forties. These winds bring with them heavy moisture laden air drawn off the Great Southern Ocean only to deposit much of it as rain on the western side of Tasmania at the same time watering the rainforest where the Leatherwood trees grow and produce its golden harvest.
Think of the Leatherwood honey as the ‘distillate’ of this magic place. Leatherwood possesses remarkable aromas and flavours; a true distillate of a magnificent ancient landscape. Spicy and piquant…
Tasmania lies on latitude 42 south, sharing this latitude only with the South Island of New Zealand and Southern Chile. Generally a mountainous and inhospitable area. For a brief 6-8 weeks of the year, summer comes to this wild place and with it the annual blooming of the Leatherwood tree, Eucryphia Lucida.
The tree bears an abundance of extremely delicate white flowers with a fresh piquant scent. The bees visit these flowers for six weeks from January to mid-March and collect the distinctive aromatic nectar from them. During this time, The Tasmanian Honey Company's beekeepers actually camp in the remote wilderness while they remove the surplus honey from the beehives, enabling them to provide this highly sought after honey to connoisseurs around the world.
UNCOMPROMISABLE RAW HONEY
In keeping with The Tasmanian Honey Company's philosophical commitment to bringing one of the natures most unique gifts to customers in its uncompromised state, they have adopted a special low-temperature preparation technique. In carefully managing the extraction of the honey from the combs and its cleaning they are able to preserve both the floral essences and the innate vitality of their honey resulting in an aromatic and naturally organic food.
Because such low temperatures are used in the production, it does not inhibit the honey's natural tendency to crystalise, so to make the final product easy to use we encourage the honey to set with an ultra-fine crystal structure. This imparts to its a buttery and spreadable texture at room temperature. Also easy enough to spoon in and mix in whatever beverage you wish, from a ‘hot toddy’ to a honey lemon tea.
Most supermarket commercial brands of honey use high temperatures to delay the crystallising process and make production more efficient however this heat destroys the delicate flora essences, changes the flavour and generally compromises the other qualities and potential benefits of honey.
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | Chris Black Cotton Socks
Regular price $29.95 $29.95
These cotton socks are based on artwork by Chris Black from Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association. They will have you hemming your pants way high. Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association are an incorporated non-profit, Tiwi governed organisation that was established in 1989. Jilamara is in the remote aboriginal community of Milikapiti, overlooking the Arafura Sea, on the north coast of Melville Island, the larger of two Islands that make up the Tiwi Islands.
Cotton Socks
Size: 8-11
Made in Australia.
Chris Black was born at Milikapiti Community, where he has spent the majority of his life. He is part of a large clan, consisting of three main families – the Bush, Black and Brown family names make up the majority of the Miartuwee Clan.
Chris attended high school at Kormilda College in Darwin. On return to Milikapiti, Chris was nurtured by his Aminayi (Grandfather) Black Joe who was a renowned Tiwi artist. Chris remembers this wise old man very well. Black Joe was a great carver, artist, spear-maker and culture man who created Tiwi songs for Chris when he was young. When Chris attends ceremony with family he sings these songs that were given to him by Black Joe. The memory of his aminayi is the main influence on his arts practice today. Looking at old designs painted in his grandfather’s era inspires Chris greatly and gradually over time he has become one of the exciting emerging artists currently working at Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association.
Also known as ‘Kojak’, he creates colourful compositions of jilamara (Tiwi body paint designs), various types of fish found around Melville Island and the Jarrangini (Buffalo). He paints his unique contemporary styles with natural earth pigments collected from around Milikapiti and processed by hand at the art centre. White and yellow ochre are collected and ground into a fine powder, the yellow is then cooked on an open fire into the red that make up the three main colours of the Tiwi palette. Chris’ unique style has caught the attention of many people in recent times and one of his limited-edition prints was recently licensed as a tattoo through the Copyright Agency – a poetic creative development that speaks to the body art (jilamara) foundations of Tiwi art making styles.
Jilamara artists are renowned for producing innovative contemporary works based on traditional ceremonial body painting designs, clan totems and Tiwi creation stories. Artists work from a palette of natural ochres to produce paintings on linen, canvas, paper, printmaking, weaving, bark & carved wood.
Over the course of three decades Jilamara artists have established themselves among the most recognised Indigenous artists nationally and internationally. With the support of the art centre, these artists have played a key role in cultural maintenance and renewal for the Tiwi people.
You can support the Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association directly by donating via their website
Royalties from this product directly benefit the artist and their community.
NGALI | Gifting of Country Silk Headband/Necktie
Regular price $69.00 Sale price $62.00 $62.00The PERFECT gift item.
The choice is yours. Wear Gifting of Country as a headband or a messy tied neck scarf as a great accessory option.
Ngali prints are translated from actual artworks we strive to keep the essence of the work and show the organic nuances of the paintings. You will be able to see the work of the artist within the prints themselves.
Dimensions:
110 x 10 cm
Adapted from the Artwork © Lindsay Malay
Gija man, Lindsay Malay works from the Warmun Art Centre, located 200kms outside of Kunnannura in the Kimberley, Western Australia. Warmun is renounced for its artists' use of natural ochre and pigments to denote a contemporary expression of Country and culture and its reputation is felt both nationally and internationally due to the calibre of highly successful artists in the community.
Lindsay's work is vibrant and transfixing, telling the story of Warlawoon, the Country he inherited from his Grandfather and of which his family regained traditional ownership of in 2010.
8000 KICKS | Everyday Backpack in Beige|Red Hemp
Regular price $209.00 Sale price $169.00 $169.00Hemp yourself up from head to toe.
You already got the kicks, it's time to get a matching backpack. The Everyday Backpack is the world's 1st waterproof hemp backpack. Minimalist, yet versatile enough for you to travel during the weekend.
Hemp yourself up from head to toe with the 8000 Kicks Everyday Backpack. The world's 1st weatherproof hemp backpack, minimalist for the work days and versatile enough for you to travel during the weekend. The last piece of back storage you will need.
PRODUCT DETAILS
💦 Weatherproof (PFC free)
🍁 Durable Hemp Fibers
💻 Fits a 15-inch laptop
🧳 18L expandable up to 30L
🔋 USB plug (no cable or battery included)
⚖️ Only 1.05kg | 2.31lb
Fora Studios is proud to an official stockist for 8000 Kicks in Australia. Find out more about their sustainability mission here.
8000 KICKS | Explorer V2 Sneakers in Black/White
Regular price $199.00 Sale price $129.00 $129.00Definitely not for smoking, 8000 KICKS are designed with the help of the world's smartest textile engineers using the world's eco-friendliest materials. Zero impact on the planet, maximum comfort to your feet.
Phenomenon like eutrophication can destroy entire marine ecosystems if not controlled.
8000 KICKS partnered up with Bloom Foam to create a super light algae bottom with increased durability while sponsoring the removal of harmful algae.
Emitting just 4.1Kg per pair as opposed to the average 14Kg, Australia's next everyday footwear choice can be a more mindful one.
Fora Studios is proud to be the Australian distributor for 8000 KICKS. Find out more about 8000 KICKS here.
8000 KICKS | Explorer V2 Sneakers in Beige/Green
Regular price $199.00 Sale price $129.00 $129.00Definitely not for smoking, 8000 KICKS are designed with the help of the world's smartest textile engineers using the world's eco-friendliest materials. Zero impact on the planet, maximum comfort to your feet.
Phenomenon like eutrophication can destroy entire marine ecosystems if not controlled.
8000 KICKS partnered up with Bloom Foam to create a super light algae bottom with increased durability while sponsoring the removal of harmful algae.
Emitting just 4.1Kg per pair as opposed to the average 14Kg, Australia's next everyday footwear choice can be a more mindful one.
Pre-order your Explorer V2s by the end of March and receive 15% off the retail price. We're expecting our Australian exclusive drop of Explorer V2 running shoes and 8000 KICKS hemp backpack for April delivery.
Fora Studios is proud to be the Australian distributor for 8000 KICKS. Find out more about 8000 KICKS here.
LABORATORY PERFUMES | Atlas Eau de Toilette 100mls
Regular price $165.00 Sale price $66.00 $66.00Please note we cannot ship fragrance outside of Australia
Moroccan Memoir
“After a family holiday in Morocco, I spent weeks rifling through tins of pipe tobacco in a specialist store in Mayfair to find the right base for a scent that evoked the rich, leathery smells we discovered in the mountains.”
Inspired by the scents and scenery of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, this unisex fragrance is built around the aroma of pipe tobacco. Layers of rum, vanilla and hay are topped with cinnamon, ginger and black pepper, wrapped in the woody warmth.
Nostalgia is a form of time travel for emotions, and scent can be the most powerful way to trigger it. For Laboratory Perfumes, a whiff of pipe tobacco can be enough to unleash a fond flood of childhood memories into the hippocampus. So, when it came to determining the base for their fifth fragrance, Laboratory Perfumes chose something very personal – that earthily aromatic tobacco note.
With the help of a knowledgeable but somewhat bemused tobacconist, they went through dozens of different blends and cures in search of the right scent to build upon. The one they settled on had a whisper of the exotic, reminiscent of Morocco, so back in the lab, they introduced supportive layers of rum, vanilla and hay that intensified its North African character. Spiced with cinnamon, ginger and black pepper, and complemented with the warming, woody aromas of fine Cognac, the result is a complex and confident fragrance that unveils intriguing new layers and facets as the day goes on.
Contents: 100mls Eau de Toilette
Recycled and recyclable packaging
Made in UK
LANTERN PRESS | GO UNPLUG Cotton Tote Bag
Regular price $39.95 Sale price $29.00 $29.00We all need to remind ourselves to switch off sometimes. - mobile phones, iPADs, Netflix, Zoom meetings. Don't we all deserve a digital break this summer?
With its deep gusset design, Lantern Press' cute GO UNPLUG retro camper print tote bag is ideal for those extra items of shopping at the village makers market or on that long weekend away.
Handy for a trip to a hotel, motel, glamping trip, or a true rewilding camping trip. Just throw it in the back of the car or as a spare in your suitcase and off you go.
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