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Christina Raptis imagines a very discerning WORLD OF INTERIORS
BOCA DO LOBO
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BRYCE Console
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DelightFUll Donna Table Lamp
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MAISON VALENTINA
Blaze Mirror
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DE CASTELLI
Celato Cabinet
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KOKET
Chandra Chair
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JOHNATHAN ADLER
Op Art Bar
A limited-quantity edition, this modernist and mind-bending cabinet features glass panes back painted in charcoal and ivory with polished brass details. Grooved, split-circle door pulls add a glam spin.
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STAR TURN
We showcase the fabulous artwork of our cover star Peregrine Heathcote
OUR COVER STAR, THE ARTIST BETTER KNOWN AS PEREGRINE HEATHCOTE
Peregrine Heathcote was born in London in 1973. His natural talent came to the fore at an early age while he was attending classes at the Heatherly School of Art in Chelsea when only 12 years old. He then went on to study at Stoneyhurst and the Harrow School. Peregrine began classical training in Italy, graduating from the Florence Fine Art Academy in 1994, and his professional career began in 1995. Crossing time boundaries his artwork fuses nostalgia with modern conceptions of glamour. Since commencing a professional career as a portrait artist in 1995, Peregrine has finished over 100 commissions including Prince Jeffrey of Brunei, the Duke and Duchess of St Albans, The Earl of Bradford, The Countess of Effingham and Lord Selsdon. His inimitable style has also led to numerous commissions from many notable captains of industry and celebrities.
What is your biggest inspiration for your artwork? Escapism, travel, and elegance, de-cluttering everyday worries and the humdrum.
Who are your biggest artistic influences? I go through phases of influences, I’m really inspired by film; I love Alfred Hitchcock. Also, artists like Windslow Homer; his narrative power is extraordinary, having just visited his Forces of Nature show at the National Gallery London I was left transfixed by pieces like ‘The Gulf Stream’ and ‘The Life Line’.
All your paintings reflect on a bygone era – explain? Rather like looking through old photos, one gets a sense of some of the good times one has experienced, leaving us with a warm positive glow. The paintings capture scenes that help us to step away from everyday routines and chores.
Do you use photo references? I do, yes. In some instances, it’s not possible to paint from life a few of the trains or cars I incorporate into my artwork. The characters are based on real people who come to the studio and model for the paintings and all the props are from the studio store.
How do you stay creative after 20+ years of creating art? I completely love and believe in what I do and could not imagine anything else I’d rather spend my days doing! Yesterday a client came over to view a recently completed large-scale piece he commissioned; it made me so happy to see how much he loved it.
How much time does it take for you to complete a painting? It totally depends on the size and the content. I have completed some very small paintings in a few days and others have taken months. I can sometimes take a year from the inception of a large commission, through sketches, emails, discussions, composition ideas and developments to finally framing a piece.
What is your favourite part of painting? Going on from the previous question, I love discussing ideas with clients, and what they would like to represent and capture in their artwork. Sometimes it can be something personal and unique to them, like a symbolic reference hidden within the scene. I love the final stages of a painting, fine-tuning the highlights, adding glazes to increase luminosity, and all the hard work hopefully comes together in the right way!
How do you feel about NFTs? I have very limited knowledge of NFTs – are they mainly investment punts, a possible gravy train, the primary function being to make as much profit as possible? Everyone who I’ve spoken to who owns them is predominantly interested in financial rather than aesthetic value. Mind you, having said that, The Bored Ape Yacht Club series, I guess they are the new Andy Warhols’.
Is it hard to part with your paintings? There are certainly a few paintings I would love to have back again to live with and look at. I sometimes wonder if any of these pieces came up again on the open market or at auction what price I would be prepared to bid up to.
Which is your favourite painting you have ever created – ours is Gullwing! Thank you, yes, I am very proud of Gullwing and enjoy the way it turned out. It is certainly gratifying to know it’s owned and enjoyed by a great collector called Jim, a charismatic entrepreneur who has a great sense of adventure, he could easily have been a character in the painting!
What are you working on at the moment? I have a few pieces on the go in the studio at the moment. One, in particular, is definitely worth a mention. Commissioned by Mr R. a client with a virtuoso imagination and a film director’s eye for a visual narrative, the painting is set in a near-future dystopian Britain, inspired by a sci-fi book called Futuretrack 5 by Robert Westall. A neon-lit city street scene with a hover train, a flying cycopter, and a heroine leaning on her futuristic motorbike, imagine Tron: Legacy with Olivia Wilde directed by Josephe Kosinski. Another painting just completed, portrays a moment inspired by the iconic Dr No’s beach scene, remember the one when Honey Rider (Ursula Andress) comes out of the water under the astonished eye of James Bond (Sean Connery) and becomes the most emblematic James Bond Girl. In my painted version choreographed and dreamed up by the same Mr R this painted scene has a slight twist. The tuxedo-clad James Bond character has just stepped out of a seaplane, at the water’s edge, the pearly white sand meets the clear turquoise water, lightly lapping at his feet as he casually holds the bikini-clad Ursula Andress figure in a light embrace, they look into each other’s eyes. There is a slight tension as she has her hand close to her holstered fishing knife which hangs by her side, strapped to her bikini belt, although she is ready to kiss him, she is of course unsure of Mr Bond’s intentions. We have used the same iconic bikini that the costume designer Tessa Predergast collaborated closely with Andress for the actual film. The backdrop for the scene is the Waimanalo Bay Beach in Hawaii.
What exhibitions do you have coming up? I am exhibiting in a group show in Scottsdale Arizona at the moment and will have a solo show there in March 2023 and will also have a show in Palm Beach over Christmas.
peregrineheathcote@hotmail.com @peregrineheathcote www.peregrineheathcote.com
Do Not Disturb
In these works, Peregrine Heathcote recalls his distinctive imagery, drawn from luxury lifestyle, fashion, and coastal places. The narrative and the formal language of the scenes are inseparably linked to classic cinema. Travels are central to Heathcote’s art. In these works, the focus is on the journey, which is explicitly represented through vintage cars and planes. In RUN FREE, a road sets the scene, leading our sight to the most classic vanishing point of perspective, inspired by the 1959 film North By North-west by Alfred Hitchcock. But during our journey, we share our experience with other characters that are making their own journeys: a beautiful girl who is by her automobile, or is listening to music, or relaxing under the sun by the sea. In a way, Peregrine Heathcote’s paintings are not only about travel, but they rather suggest a sense of escapism, as they lead us to another dimension of timeless glamour and luxury. Although this dimension is very dreamy, it is made vivid and real by the extreme accuracy of the details of each figurative element: clothing, accessories, means of transport, and even the landscapes.
PEREGRINE HEATHCOTE
Photo by William Cooper T: 07717 311 963
Shangri-La
READER’S CHOICE
IT’S ALL ABOUT SHOES
Suzanne Middlemass
Whether vintage or avantgarde, elegant or rocking, minimalist or extravagant this title showcases a colourful mix of shoes for all tastes. Street style photographer Suzanne Middlemass has captured both fashionistas and everyday individuals who dare to wear beautiful or strange, but always interesting shoes, £35.
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KARL LAGERFELD UNSEEN THE CHANEL YEARS
Robert Fairer
In beautiful, never-before-seen images, this glamorous tribute to Lagerfeld’s influential creations for Chanel is captured by US Vogue photographer Robert Fairer. Texts by Lagerfeld’s collaborators and friends provide a fresh perspective on his creative process and reveal the stories behind the now iconic designs, £60.
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CHILDREN OF THE WORLD Mario Marino Award-winning photographer Mario Marino showcases his most beautiful, touching, humorous, and exciting pictures of children for the first time. The portraits cover several continents, from children of western civilizations in Europe to street children in East Asia, £49.95.
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FASHION ICON NINO CERRUTI
Cindi Cook
A beautifully illustrated book about the fabulous career of Nino Cerruti, renowned designer for French and American film and television stars, the Formula I Ferrari team, and an early mentor of Giorgio Armani. It is the only Cerutti monograph available and has exclusive access to the family archive, £39.95.
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DIOR Sarah Moon
This title is an epic visual history of Dior by one of France’s most iconic fashion photographers, Sarah Moon. This three-volume publication explores three distinct phases in the history of the legendary French fashion house through exclusive photographs, £130.
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VENEZIA THROUGH A VENITIAN’S EYE
Federico Povoleri Venice like you’ve never seen it before. Native Venetian, photographer Federico Povoleri knows his home city like no other. Through his poetic black-and-white photographs, he captures an atmosphere of the floating city that is usually lost in the hustle and bustle of the tourist crowds, £45.
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