Fresheye Magazine. September Edition 2018

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Issue 33. September 2018 Lifestyle Photography Culture

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l Climate change The facts. l Black orchid Rarity in flower. l Delicacy Delicate dining. l L’Or Blanc Porcelain Bugatti. l Go green An interior colour match. l The Lemon Tree Q&A with Luke Fishpool.

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l Political Art Say it with balloons and graffiti.

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Climate change - the

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limate change is a hot topic, especially this year with the glorious extra hot British summer we have been soaking up! The Earth’s climate has changed throughout history, and it continues to do so.

However, fast tracking back in time; in the last 650,000 years there have been seven cycles of glacial advance and retreat, with the abrupt end of the last ice age about 7,000 years ago, marking the beginning of the modern climate era, and of course human civilization.

As a nation that is used to damp summers and treacherous winters, the current warming trend is of particular significance, this is because most of it is more than 95% probable to be the result of human activity since the mid-20 th  century, and its proceeding at a rapid rate which is unprecedented.

With the ever changing weather conditions all over the world, and the extreme advances in technology, this has meant that Earthorbiting satellites and other technological advances have enabled scientists to see the

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bigger picture of this vast topic. Collecting many different types of information about the planet and its climate on a global scale has meant that this body of data, reveals the signals of a changing climate. There is no question that increased levels of greenhouse gases has caused the Earth to warm in

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Evidence of this is visible in Ice cores drawn from Greenland, Antarctica, and tropical mountain glaciers show that the Earth’s climate responds to changes in greenhouse gas levels. Ancient evidence of this change can also be found in tree rings, ocean sediments, coral reefs, and layers of sedimentary rocks.

This ancient evidence reveals that current warming is occurring around ten times faster than the average rate of ice-age-recovery warming.

The evidence of rapid climate change is alarming, the planet’s average surface temperature has risen roughly 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 19th century. The oceans have absorbed much of this increased heat as a result, with the top 700 meters of ocean showing warming of 0.302 degrees Fahrenheit since 1969.

Shrinking ice sheets has been effected massively due to global warming, with the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets drastically decreasing in mass. Data from NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment show Greenland lost an average of 281 billion tons

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of ice per year between 1993 and 2016, while Antarctica lost around 119 billion tons during the same time period.

The rate of Antarctica ice mass loss has tripled in the last decade and the warming of the earth is also resulting in glaciers retreating almost everywhere around the world from the Alps, to the Himalayas, Andes, Rockies, Alaska and Africa.

Due to the rapid melting process global sea levels have risen around 8 inches in the last century, and will only continue to do so. The rate in the last two decades however, is nearly double that of the last century. Due to the knock on effect of this both the extent and thickness of Arctic sea ice has declined rapidly over the last several decades, which is also effecting natural habitats of artic wild life such as polar bears.

The knock on effects are vast throughout the planet and evidence is clear to see, therefore all methods of reducing this process must be put into action, and fast to prevent drastic changes to Earth as we know it.

Quote - “The danger is that global warming may become self-sustaining, if it has not done so already.”

Stephen Hawking

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Black Orchid Rare nature in bloom.

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he black orchid has many symbolisms. Many consider black as the color of death, and attribute evil connotations to it.

However, the black orchid, with its imposing color and mysterious beauty, also signifies great power and absolute authority, and commands submission. It has long been a symbol of the elite class, as in fashion history, the use of the color was restricted to certain classes because of its formality.

According to Onlineflowersguide.com, black orchid has two main types: terrestrial (grows on the ground) and epiphytes (grows on trees). There are many versions of the orchid considered dark enough or nearly black, such as: Dendrobium fuliginosa (the “Black Pam), Coelogyne pandurata, Miltonioides leucomelas, Dracula vampira, Dracula roezlii, Oncidium henckenii, and a few hybrids like Paphiopedilum Maudiae Prieta Paphiopedilum Makuli (“Candor

Blackheart”), Paphiopedilum Black Velvet (“Candor Neat”) and Paphiopedilum Maudiae (“Florafest’s Queen”).

Species According to Onlineflowersguide.com, black orchid has two main types: terrestrial (grows on the ground) and epiphytes (grows on trees). There are many versions of the orchid considered dark enough or nearly black, such as: Dendrobium fuliginosa (the “Black Pam), Coelogyne pandurata, Miltonioides leucomelas, Dracula vampira, Dracula roezlii, Oncidium henckenii, and a few hybrids like Paphiopedilum Maudiae Prieta Paphiopedilum Makuli (“Candor Blackheart”), Paphiopedilum Black Velvet (“Candor Neat”) and Paphiopedilum Maudiae (“Florafest’s Queen”).

Still, the truly pure deep black orchid continues to be the Liparis nervosa, called “kokuran” (which literally means black orchid) in Japanese.

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“When two friends understand each other totally, the words are soft and strong like an orchid’s perfume.”

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Delicately dished The common definition of food delicacy is considered a rare and expensive commodity.

Fresheye rounds up a small menu that takes into account less about rarity and more novilty, refinement and taste.

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Caviar Nowadays caviar becomes more available and affordable. You can always find something for a reasonable price.

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Asparagus Asparagus was first cultivated about 2500 years ago in Greece. The name is a Greek word, meaning stalk or shoot.

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Foie Gras Foie gras is a luxury substance made from the liver of duck or geese. It is traditionally associated with France, though evidence suggests it has been eaten for thousands of years in various countries.

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Seabass Carpacio with Caviar Simple ingredients with minimal presentation.

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Steelhead Trout with PeaSauce A simple elegant spring-inspired dish.

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Truffle The fruiting body of a subterranean Ascomycete fungus. French gourmet Jean Anthelme BrillatSavarin called truffles “the diamond of the kitchen”.

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Bird’s Nest Soup A delicacy in Chinese cuisine. When dissolved in water, the birds’ nests have a gelatinous texture used for soup or sweet soup

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Oysters Because most oysters sold today are commercially cultivated, a wide selection is often available both live and shucked.

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Figs Delightfully sweet with an ethereal texture, the light chewy outer skin encases a silky soft and creamy interior.

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L’Or Blanc Bugatti Veyron - Supercar meets Royal Porcelain.

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he Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport L’Or Blanc is the result of an extraordinary collaboration between Bugatti and the Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin. It represents a new design principle for a Bugatti automotive artwork. It was the first time that a car’s bodyshell and interior have both been fitted with high-quality porcelain elements.

This is faithful to the tradition of Bugatti founder Ettore Bugatti, who also liked to experiment with new materials not normally used in cars. The catalyst for the collaboration was Rembrandt Bugatti’s famous elephant.

Initially, the Royal Porcelain Factory planned to simply produce a porcelain figure of the elephant, then the idea of also creating a service came up – and the final result was this extraordinary, unique Grand Sport.

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Delicate and beautiful The exterrior of the L’Or Blanc is a work of art in its own right and a masterpiece of craftsmanship. It took the Bugattie design team several weeks to get the natural reflections on the body shell to visually “flow” over the car in a series of sweeping curves and delicate lines. These were painted by hand using a powerfulr shade of blue. Finally, five layers of clear lacquer were applied to the car.

Inside, 12 elements made of finest porcelain add the perfect finishing touch to this Grand Sport’s artistic character. As well as the signed porcelain inlays on the transmission tunnel, there is a striking porcelain inlay on the rear panel. Just like the porcelain elements on the petrol and oil filler caps, it is dcorated woth a relief of Rembrandt Bugatti’s famous dancing elephant.

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The 253mph car, which is the worlds first to wear the finest porcelain on its body.

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Many of the finer details, like the wheel center caps, fuel filler cap and interior trim pieces, were all fashioned by KPM from porcelain, most of it designed by hand.

Car For Bugatti, building the car was the realization of an exceptional idea, one that stayed true to the brand’s goal of the utmost in quality and aesthetics. The result also meant that Bugatti was able to stay true to the practices of its brand founder, Ettore Bugatti, who himself loved to experiment with new materials.

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Porcelain is used in seven locations on the L’Or Blanc, including the wheel centers, fuel and oil filler caps, and the large “EB” badge on the back.

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Car While the Veyron L’or Blanc has already been sold (the car was spotted with Saudi Arabian license plates), the specially developed techniques used to create it won’t go to waste.

Bugatti and KPM have only just started a partnership which will create future models adorned with porcelain detailing.

The exterior of the 1,001-horsepower, $2.5-million Veyron L’or Blanc is still surfaced in a mix of aluminum and carbon fiber, but has been painted using the same patterns and techniques employed by the artisans at German porcelain designer Königliche Porzellan-Manufatur Berlin (KPM).

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Bugatti stands for the realization of exceptional ideas whilst striving for the utmost in quality and aesthetics.

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Green is the colour at Fashion Flooring & Interiors by Dennis Sterne.

n July I dropped by to have my seasonal meeting with Katherine Hughes Interior Designer.

It feels like dropping into a clinic. But, this clinic is warm, inspiring and has a lovely interior. On this occasion, I’m here to pick up my seasonal interior shot of medician. If such medication came in a bottle it I suspect it would be green.

I asked Katherine to define next season in a colour , she immediately points to green.

This is a woman who knows her fashion forecasting. We discuss the influences for interior design and where it comes from each season. I didn’t realize that the runway or should I say catwalk ( yes I am British) is a prime source. Of course, fashion is determined by fashion designers. Elementary really. I’m suddenly pleased that fashion proves to be a discipline of stature given my background

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in fashion and lifestyle publishing. I’m sure I remember US Vogue Editor Ann Wintour saying that ‘fashion should be taken seriously’ but don’t quote me on that.

Green ‘So Kat, let’s talk green’. Katherine smiles the broadest of smiles and leans her head. I realize she giggling inside due to my apparent flamboyance when it comes to discussing design and style. She likened me to Gok Wan. I should have enquired if it was a compliment.

I’m hoping it was. The jury is still out.

Kathryn tells me that green is the colour of intelligence. She says that it is the colour of learning and therefore very apt for study rooms and spaces. An intriguing thought.

Colour is such a powerful medium to stimulate the senses and I am reminded of this when I speak with Kathryn who’s passion

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for the discipline is expressed every time we discuss interiors. She says that the mood colours for the coming season are greens, golds, and blacks. She also says that green was big for spring summer 2017. Green clearly doing the rounds at the moment. Colour of the year 2018 is ultraviolet Pantone 183838. If you Google that, you’ll find it’s correct. Better still, just trust Kathryn. I learn that grey has also been popular for a while - very Millenial.

Colours have their shelf life, and in terms of fashion return through trend. While this is true Kathryn says grey will never die. It certainly makes an appearance often enough.

If prodded to sell grey as an interior palette, you could argue that it’s neutral, inoffensive and even futurist.

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natural fibre. Natural fibre being a go-to choice to denote luxury and quality. However, it can’t be ignored that a percentage of added synthetic material does promote harder wear and longevity. A 80/20 split in wool for instance. So be open to new fabric technology innovation. Also have a look at new brand instore, Ashley Wild.

Fashion Flooring & Interiors is the bestkept secret in Bishop’s Stortford and turns 1 in October. Be encouraged to pay a visit and view for inspiration. Kathryn Hughes is your go-to interior consultant.

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Question time

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10 questions for Luke Fishpool at The Lemon Tree by Dennis Sterne.

uke Fishpool is Head Chef and owner of restaurant The Lemon Tree. I thought I would get to know Luke better. I find the best way to do this is to get involved with a little Q&A. Ten questions to be precise.

Ask the right questions and sprinkle in some frivolity - it opens up to the inside of a person.

I want to find out what Luke is about on every day as well as an inspiration level. If you have a favourite restaurant then how interesting would it be to find out the character of the chef that put’s the character in the food? Very interesting I would say.

Q&A 1) What is your favourite season?

“Spring for its sense of optimism.”

2) Your football team? Drum roll, please...

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“Arsenal. Part of my fondest memory - Arsenal winning the double and meeting Charlie George for a book signing. A very special moment.”

3) Favourite band or musician?

“Paul Weller.”

4) Favourite destination.

“France and Frinton-on-Sea.” 5) Favourite vegetable?

“Asparagus”. Ah, that’s mine too. I call is the vegetable delicacy, I’m sure you’d agree. “Yes, it does possess a unique flavour”.

6) Favourite film?

“Casablanca.”

7) Favourite saying?

“By Winston Churchill - Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” I like that a lot. That’s got to be able to inspire anybody right? “Absolutely”.

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Favourite band or musician - ‘Paul Weller’.

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8) Your favourite past-time?

“Music and sport”.

9) Which way for you on Brexit?

“Remain.” Good man.

10) Give me on word for Donald Trump.

“Bully”.

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Above right: The Lemon Tree’s private event room.

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by Rhianna makes a full stop puncuation here to end the summer’s fashion term.

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Nude Glow Natural summer hue.

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Beach Please Eyes and lip toolkit.

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Beach Please Lip luminizers and eye shimmers.

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Warm Emulate the temperature of summer season.

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Morrocan Spice Collection This mega set includes all of the essentials you’ll need to create the ultimate eye look.

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Radiant The exotic takes North African inspiration to bring some heat.

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Dark This rainbow palette combines a few gorgeousneutral shades with bright, eye-popping, sultry hues.

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Moroccan Spice Eyeshadow Palette Consisting of 16 rich and highly-pigmented shades the Fenty Beauty Moroccan Spice Eyeshadow Palette gives you matte, metallic, pearl, and shimmer shadows.

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art of ongoing weekend protests against the president’s policies, other inflatable “babies” are being temporarily adopted by interested organizations around the county, local organizers say.

The first of six Baby Trump balloons was inflated in Califon, New Jersey last Monday as part of a test flight. The balloons were purchased with $24,000 raised through a GoFundMe campaign organized by Jim Girvan, chair of the Branchburg Democratic Party and founder of the People’s Motorcade, a group that protests Trump in Bedminster when the president is at his golf club there, as well as fellow activist Didier Jimenez-Castro, of Hillsborough.

More: ‘Baby Trump’ balloons arrive in NJ ahead of president’s visit.

More: ‘Trump Baby’ flies as tens of thousands march against US president.

“The balloon looks exactly how we hoped it would and it behaved very well,” Girvan said. “It was a beautiful day and we were very satisfied with the test flights.”

Girvan said they are hoping Baby Trump will make his New Jersey debut in about three to four weeks. In addition, Girvan and Jimenez-Castro are working with organizations across the country to set up the inflatable’s first appearance, which could be during the second or third week of September in California. So far, two of the 20-foot-by-13foot balloons have arrived in New Jersey and the remaining four should arrive by Monday, said Girvan.

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“It was a beautiful day and we were very satisfied with the test flights.”

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Above: Hulk (Friends), 2004-2012.

Above right: Baby Trump balloon.

Girvan and Jimenez-Castro had hoped to raise $4,500 to purchase one oversized, inflatable balloon similar to the one used to taunt the president during his visit to London earlier this summer. The donations far exceeded their expectations, allowing them to buy six balloons which will be available for “adoption� to organizations that have handled and managed large events and have experience with helium balloons, as well as other qualifications.

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Above: London street artist Pegasus has sent a clear message that he believes Donald Trump is a tyrant in the making. The artwork depicting the Republican presidential hopeful in the guise of Adolf Hitler was painted on the side of a pub in Bristol.

Above right: Widely used as a protest symbol, the CND circle has often been incorporated into politically-engaged street art. Banksy featured the symbol in his anti-war stencil, Soldiers Painting Peace. The work was famously removed from outside the Houses of Parliament for supposedly violating a law against unauthorised protest, before being recreated in a display at Tate Britain in 2007.

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What began as a symbol of despair during the Cold War is now seen as a universal symbol of peace that remains potent to this day.

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Above: Trump protest balloons.

Above right: Banksy in Boston: FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS CANCELLED, Essex St. Hundreds of people gathered outside Trump tower, waiting for the US President to arrive at his home in New York, on what was his first overnight visit to his residence since he was sworn into office in January 20th 2017. In the midst of heavy security measures, protesters held signs with messages such as “NO! In the Name of Humanity, We REFUSE to Accept a Fascist America,” “Black Lives Matter,” “No to the Trump-Pence regime,” “Not my president” or “No to war”.

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Banksy makes his mark across North America.

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Picasso Pablo Ruiz Picasso 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, stage designer, poet and playwright who spent most of his adult life in France. Regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, he is known for co-founding the Cubist movement, the invention of constructed sculpture, the co-invention of collage, and for the wide variety of styles that he helped develop and explore.

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‘The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.’

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LOVE FAME TRAGEDY The first ever solo Pablo Picasso exhibition at Tate Modern. 8 March – 9 September 2018.

1932 was a make-or-break year for Pablo Picasso (1881–1973). In October 1931 he had turned fifty.

He was inundated with invitations to exhibit his work. At the same time, critics openly discussed whether he was an artist of the past rather than the future. Picasso’s grand apartment on the rue La Boétie, his tailored suits and chauffeurdriven car symbolised his rise from poor Spanish migrant to international superstar, as did his marriage to the Russian ballerina Olga Khokhlova, his principal model and inspiration for much of the late 1910s and early 1920s.

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Above: Museum of Modern Art, New York (Right) Les Demoiselles d’Avignon by Pablo Picasso Above right: Portrait of Allan Stein 1906.

Right: Bust of a woman (study for les demoiselles d`avinye) 1907

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‘I paint the way some people write an autobiography. The paintings, finished or not, are the pages from my diary.’

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Above: Head of a woman with green curls 1947., Above right: Portrait of Allan Stein 1906.

Right: Harlequin and His Companion 1901.

It’s like Picasso was born an artist: his first word was “piz,” short of lápiz the Spanish word for ‘pencil.’ His father Ruiz, an artist and art professor, gave him a formal education in art starting from the age of 7. By 13, Ruiz vowed to give up painting as he felt that Pablo had surpassed him.

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‘It takes a long time to become young.’

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