Konichiwa!!

Konichiwa! I made it!

After 2+ years of planning, one natural disaster, a year in limbo, countless tears and who knows how many hours spent researching this trip, I am finally here.

I am in Tokyo.

I kind of can't believe it, so this post is going to be brief with a couple of snaps because, holy smokes am I beat! Beat but totally proud of where I am and how I managed to get here. Flights, trains, a massive pack, a dodgy map, you name it!

I don't know who this guy is but he is everywhere!!

How do I pick a green tea?

Supermarkets are rad.

So tomorrow maybe I'll tell you what it actually is that I'm doing here...

Showcase of Works

Hey Adelaide friends!!

Whatcha doin this Friday arvo? Wanna come see some stuff? Come down to 'The Council of Objects', 248 Grenfell St, and say hi! Elise has kindly let me take over the window space for a mini show case of three bodies of work! It's gonna be sweet, there will be bonsai, terrariums and ikebana vessels with flowers by my lovely sister. 

Come pop in anywhere between 4pm and 9pm.

Hope to see you there.

xxx

Sit yourself down this may take awhile.....

WEDDING!!

WE MADE IT!!!

This is what I have been up to for the past few months, funny thing, planning a wedding takes up a bit of your time!! I can't wait to share some more shots with you (there are some corkers!) but here is a little teaser of my good lookin' bridal party!!

2011, the dark horse

Well here we are.

New Years Eve and it feels like its time for that recap on the year that has been post.

It's been a rough one thats fo sure. I had such an amazing year mapped out for myself and then a tsunami came along and kicked me in the preverbal balls. It messed with everything and it took me a long and painful time to recoup from it. I wasn't in Japan at the time, I didn't feel the instant wrath of the angry wave,  none of my family was affected and for this I am thankful. None the less, I did feel its affects on another level.

I think I felt lost for the most of the second part of the year. There was so much anticipation, I was totally in the moment and believing my own hype. I could do anything and I was making everything happen for myself. I felt in control of my career and its development and I felt happy. I had planned so much around the outcome of that proposed Japan trip that I could not see the path without it. Consequently I have been adrift since.

I think I might focus on what I did achieve this year.....

I ran a work shop at the Jam.

I developed a new body of work.

I held a solo exhibition for SALA.

I was apart of a group show at One Small Room

I worked on and promoted a new production line.

I worked on an amazing project with the talented Ruth Allen.

I did laugh alot with my friends

I was a featured artist on Aspects promo.

I held a regular, once a week blowing session.

I employed a regular assistant.

I developed another body of work in which I see great potential

I participated in another group show with group of talented ladies

I was asked to participate in the amazing pop up house for The Design Files

And I was featured in Inside Out Magazine

Lost a job and gained a job

Enjoyed a brief obsession with sewing 

Worked on a commissioned piece

Worked on another commission for an amazing lady who gave me free reign

Got a cat face

And maybe the most exciting thing... We are planning our wedding for next year.....in January!

So yeah, I guess I did some stuff. Maybe I shouldn't be so hard on myself? I'm a good guy at stuff?

Stay tuned for things I want to do.....

 Now lets all go out and get ourselves a cocktail.

xx

Online Sale!!!

HEY!!

Did you know you, for a short time you can purchase these bad boys on line?!!! Can you believe it? Me? the most untechnological person on the interwizzle, wonders never cease!

Thanks to the delightful Lucy, of The Design Files, you can pop over and purchase your very own bonsai on line . All you have to do is go here. Maybe a bonsai for your lovely nan for Christmas?.....

I would head over quick if you were thinking about it.....i hear they are being snapped up!! HOW exciting!!

Room for Growth

So here are some snaps of our install for "Room for Growth". Install is always a tricky one and can be quite stressful. I think we did pretty well together. Everyone helped each other and I think as a result the show looks fantastic. The work all sits together harmoniously I think it is a beautiful show. Maybe you should check it out? 

The opening was fun too, good turn out and I was quite chuffed most of my cute family was there. Sunday arvo is a great time for an opening. I forgot to take my camera to the opening....nuts.