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#138 THE DREAMERS

THE DESIGN ISSUE FEBRUARY2012 4168 DAYS SINCE WE LAUNCHED ANOTHER IDEA BY

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“You’ll get a better result by going where you want to go rather than following in someone else’s footsteps.”

MEDIA ARCHITECTS managing editor carl lindgren business manager wendy schipper editor mikki brammer editorial assistants libby davis, melinda halloran, linsey rendell copy editor matthew brady art director lila theodoros production manager sarah hyne web/graphic designers sarah hyne, amy melksham photographer libby davis advertising manager chrisanthi demos account manager leonie ruegg advertising coordinator alex atanasov financial controller kathryn lindgren web developers morgan daly, dino latoga contributors frances frangenheim, eric lindgren interns georgie keating map babies jasper york, mia, milo day, mollie, oscar map sponsor kids modester, narboth map foster animals jarot the orangutan, maxwell the rhino, migaloo the whale, pedro espinodo the iguana, philadelphia nightingale the turtle, sinya the elephant map sponsor items a charity: water well in ethiopia a swing in bolivia an acre of the gondwana link

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COVER RAMP CARS ILLUSTRATION FROM ‘EVERYTHING YOU NEED’ COMIC By Tim Fleming www.flatlandok.com

– – ALISCHA HERRMANN 30 national

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“Believe in yourself ... if you have that motivation you know you’re just not going to fail.” – – TIM FLEMING 40 international

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“Follow your intuition and choose your own path.” 26 beauty

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“Aim to live consciously in the moment.”

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DESIGN/GOURMET

Benjamin Crilout

global report

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“Dare to be different. Dare to make it known.”

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MANAGING EDITOR’S NOTE

Three rules of work: out of clutter find simplicity; from discord find harmony; in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” –– ALBERT EINSTEIN

Welcome to map magazine’s 138th issue and the first for 2012. I hope you all had a wondrous, adventurous and relaxing festive period, and your dreams, hopes and plans for 2012 are well under way. During the holiday period, I had the opportunity to spend some time in a few incredibly remote places. One of these places was the town of Labuan Bajo located on the island of Flores, Indonesia. My six-year-old son, Jasper, has always had a fascination with the film Jurassic Park, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to go on a mission to look for the infamous Komodo Dragon! The area around Flores is quite often referred to as the Jurassic Park of Indonesia and is remarkable.

However, it was quite confronting to go from the incredible living conditions of Australia straight into the heart of an area where the people live with very little. After what was an amazing trip, landing back in Brisbane where the air is clean, the roads work and there is an abundance of food, water and anything you could possibly imagine, I was reminded to not take for granted the incredible beauty that surrounds us. Whilst 2012 kicks off with a certain level of pessimism about the crumbling European economies and everything else that could possibly go wrong, I hope that it is a year that brings you joy and a healthy reconnection for the wondrous things that we do have.

Carl Lindgren :) MANAGING EDITOR carl@mapmagazine.com.au

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Welcome to another beautiful year and our first issue for 2012. Our February Design issue is filled with the tales of dreamers who have abandoned lives of convention to follow their hearts into the creative realm: Alischa Herrmann of Bespoke Letterpress, designer Tim Fleming, and Swedish hotelier Mats Wahlstrom. This month we also say farewell to our lovely editorial assistant Libby Davis, who is about to cast off the bowlines and set sail into her future by fulfilling her dream to see the world. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Libby during the past two years and her contribution to map, both to the magazine and the team, has been invaluable. While we will certainly miss her, we take comfort in the fact that she will be chasing a dream she has longed to fulfil. May it inspire you to do the same!

Mikki Brammer

A single kind act can transform someone’s day, and can even brighten an individual’s whole life. Fostering a passion for doing good, the GOOD Maker platform encourages good things to happen with tangible, real-world impact. Providing an accessible online platform, the project links individuals and organisations with creative and wholesome projects. Organisations can pose challenges for the public to respond to with ideas and designs, with the view to kickstart positive projects. Voted for by the public, the most popular initiatives are then endorsed. @ www.maker.good.is

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“Beauty is the oracle that speaks to us all.”

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Considered one of the 20th century’s most treasured architects, Luis Barragán’s contribution to modern design is paramount. Based in Mexico City, he dreamed of creating a design aesthetic that brimmed with the vibrant and sensual colours of the Mexican landscape. Primarily a self-trained architect, Luis imagined a world where modernist lines danced with vivacious hues. Luis was awarded the esteemed Pritzker Prize in 1980.

INVITES YOU TO ... CORIOLANUS Casting aside star-crossed lovers and ghostly apparitions, Shakespeare penned a bloodthirsty tale of revenge when he explored the saga of Coriolanus. Ralph Fiennes’ directorial take on the Bard’s tumultuous tale transports the fateful story of a Roman war hero to a fictional and contemporary European landscape. In his directorial debut, Ralph Fiennes’ ‘Rome’ is set amidst the bloody streets of a war-torn region littered with deceit and lies, as Coriolanus battles his demons. With the director taking on the title role, Coriolanus also stars Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave and Jessica Chastain. For your chance to attend map magazine’s special screening at Dendy Portside on February 20 at 7:00 pm, visit www.mapmagazine.com.au and follow the links. 112 lucky entrants will receive a double pass. Winners will be notified by email. Good luck!

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www.criloutbenjamin.com –– Inspired by the formations of an insect and a clean-cut industrial aesthetic, Benjamin Crilout’s Saut de Puce stool redefines the concept of being seated. age 23. born Paris, France. describe yourself in ten words

Curious, imaginative, creative, dreamer, sensitive, precise, openminded, tolerant, active, attentive. something you discovered this month New York City. last thing that made you smile Answering my

first interview in English! Sometimes, things arrive even before you’ve had time to imagine them. most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen The energy of a group of people around the same cause and the same vision. idea of complete happiness To live fascinated, and to take life as it comes. makes you different My creative, young and contemporary approach to design. I value objects made by hand that offer a poetic vision. environmental beliefs The eco-conception is, for me, a new environmental attitude. The principle of the eco-conception consists in integrating the environmental dimension from the conception of products up to their death. world you imagine I am a dreamer but my feet are on the ground. I don’t really imagine another world; I like the current one. It has its good and bad sides but I live and evolve with them, and I take advantage of all its wealth and beauty. words of wisdom Believe in your projects.

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DEMOCRATIC // DESIGN Somewhere in India in the sixth century, two opponents faced each other, waiting eagerly to commence the firstever game of chess. Paying homage to the traditional game whilst shining a spotlight on the ‘monarchist pecking order’ evident between traditional chess pieces, Democratic Chess reinterprets the rules in favour of a ‘no-kill’ policy. Rather than removing your opponent’s players one by one, postfossil designer Florian Hauswirth’s utopian take on traditional chess allows pieces to be combined to make new pieces.@ www.postfossil.ch

URBAN // GARDEN An in-home aquaponics unit designed for modern and compact living, the Malthus appliance revolutionises the traditional approach to cooking and growing food. Focusing on sustainable food production, the unit is designed to produce one meal per day. Simultaneously growing a portion of fish and a plate of salad, the aquaponicsfarming set-up provides users with access to homegrown food. With a built-in fish tank and neat rows of garden beds, the system pumps water through the garden beds, whilst supplying clean water to the fish tank. @ www.conceptualdevices.com

LUMINOUS // REVIVAL

MODERN // CROQUET

Bespectacled individuals will be all too familiar with squinting at a fluorescent box during an eye test, willing the miniscule letters to make themselves comprehensible. Shining new light on a circa-1960 optometrist’s lightbox, this oneoff product merges modern fixtures with classic charm. Skinflint Design sources and produces original salvaged and reclaimed lighting from the 20th century. Whilst the lights might be from a bygone era, their shape and restoration emanate a contemporary aesthetic. A lighting device with an intellectual bent, the lightbox features its original eye-testing graphics. @ www.skinflintdesign.co.uk

When Alice joined the Queen of Hearts for a spot of croquet in Wonderland, she struggled to manage the flamingo-shaped mallet. Simplifying the croquet process, the Romain Lagrange interior croquet set is a striking addition to any suite of grownup games. Designed to be played indoors, the ‘Gates’ set is crafted from strong sycamore maple, with stylish leather and cork additions. Subtly reiterating that one never grows too mature to embark on a playful adventure, the set is designed to infuse indoor gatherings with a playful touch. @ www.romainlagrange.com

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A DESERT RETREAT WITH A LOVE FOR THE EARTH

From the moment you approach the concierge desk, your opinion of a hotel subtly begins to form. Inviting travellers to experience a sustainable approach to travelling, an eco resort-style hotel in a Mexican desert location is sure to perturb preconceived ideas about boutique accommodation. Brought to life by boutique Mexican hotel collective Grupo Habita, Hotel Endemico celebrates green design and environmental sustainability, whilst never compromising the boutique hotel experience. Tucked away in the winegrowing region of Baja California on the north-western Mexican peninsula, the hotel spans almost 100 ha. Focusing on eco-developmental design practices, Hotel Endemico (a member of Design Hotels) cultivates a solid respect for the natural environment, and aims to limit its impact on the land. Comprised of 20 individual

‘EcoLofts’, the hotel successfully manages to combine a stunning design aesthetic, with a respect for the natural environment by drawing attention to the colours and landscape of Mexico’s budding wine country. Local designers worked alongside Grupo Habita’s hoteliers Carlos Couturier and Moises Micha to create the carefully constructed EcoLofts. Dotted across the rugged mountainside terrain, the bungalow-shaped EcoLofts are simplistic in design. In complete juxtaposition to the nearby abundant wine-growing expanses, the hotel also pays homage to the isolation of the desert – relying on unobtrusive materials and simple silhouettes. Whether it’s the private wooden terraces, or the cabin’s roaring fires, every element of this unique hotel is bound to seamlessly merge together to create an unforgettable first impression.

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AN HOMAGE TO THE WHIMSY OF CHILDHOOD

casting your mind back to the days of childhood can conjure many happy memories – from running through sprinklers on a steamy sun-drenched day, to afternoon adventures in the park and playing dress-ups with your parents’ sunday best. and on days when rain forced play indoors, wild imaginations would often turn to the dollhouse – the perfect setting for elaborate storylines to be played out. while little girls eventually outgrow their diminutive dollhouses, the magic of the fantasy world is always remembered. inspired by all things magical and fantastical, Dutch design collective ontwerpduo creates fairytale-like furnishings filled with whimsy. while the designers are now fully fledged adults, neither has forgotten the carefree and simplistic days of childhood, leading to the creation of the limited-

edition when i was Little … dressing table and chair. Unable to play with their tiny toys anymore, the designers fashioned a range of furniture that could transport them back to the days of their youth. The dresser was inspired by the aesthetics of dollhouse furniture, as well as how easily something such as a coathanger could be fashioned from a paperclip. The adult-sized dressing table and accessories, which include a cup and saucer, wine glass, coat rack, coat hanger, and a comb, have all been scaled from the original miniature pieces. Given that the proportions needed to make smaller pieces of furniture are different than normal, the full-sized creation has some unusual dimensions. The result is an aesthetic reminiscent of a mystical scene from a fairytale.

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Within the hierarchy of home furniture, the table maintains a position of great importance. Responsible for providing diners with a place to share meals, for computers and paperwork to rest upon, or for Sunday newspapers to spread out leisurely, a table must meet a range of expectations and multipurpose roles. Simultaneously a sculptural artistic piece and a functional item of furniture, the Volna Table from Nuvist design studio resembles the relentless flow of a beautiful and powerful wave. Designed to complement any modern interior, the table invites mundane household tasks (shopping lists, bills and day-to-day planning) to comfortably spread across its soft curves, reaching towards the outer edges of the unique structure. Smooth, undulating and striking, the floor-mounted table can also enhance

an office space, hotel foyer or any environment that craves a smooth and elegant piece of furniture. Bidding farewell to the traditional table model, the Volna Table turns away from four legs, and instead relies on a solid base to support its dynamic and creative shape. Those who come into contact with the Nuvist piece are sure to approach the table with an outstretched hand, eagerly anticipating the table’s smooth curves and space-age contours. The team behind Nuvist – an architecture and design studio founded in Istanbul – aims to seamlessly combine sensible design with a healthy imagination. Whether the Volna Table finds its niche as an office desk, a livingroom feature, or even as a unique (if slightly oversized) coffee table, its oceanic shape is sure to conjure up dreams of chasing waves at the beach.

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What is your profession? I’m a canine behavioural

What is your profession? Philosophy examines the

therapist, trainer and puppy preschool teacher. I run puppy schools and dog-obedience classes, and work to resolve behaviour issues with dogs and puppies.

fundamental questions of life that we need to ask but are very difficult to answer. I teach courses at the University of Queensland, and I supervise PhD students and write articles and books. What training or qualifications do you need to fill this role? A PhD in philosophy, publications in refereed journals and experience teaching philosophy. What are the key skills and responsibilities of the role? Being able to communicate philosophical ideas, and to do original work in research. How did you get involved in your profession? First through studying philosophy and then through teaching courses casually. Could you break into the industry in other ways? There is a research track for philosophy, where the focus is exclusively on publications. However, there are not many of these kinds of positions. What do you hope to achieve within your industry? To contribute to an opening up of philosophy and public debate to a more ethical way of understanding the world. Are you in the industry for the long term? Yes, definitely, I really enjoy what I do. Once you love philosophy, it stays with you for life.

canine behavioural therapist and trainer/dogtech

What training or qualifications do you need to fill this role? We like to provide all of the training for our team,

but it’s important to have some basic dog background and good communication skills. What are the key skills and responsibilities of the role? To strive to run effective training sessions to give a puppy the best start in life. How did you get involved in your profession? My family saw that I had a natural affinity with dogs from a young age, so they encouraged me. After more than 20 years in the corporate world I decided to get back to what I’m passionate about – helping dogs and their owners. I have never looked back. Could you break into the industry in other ways? You could start your own business, or join an existing dog-training team. What do you hope to achieve within your industry? To help as many dogs as possible so they can have a happy life with their human family, and to educate the public about responsible pet ownership. Are you in the industry for the long term? This is not a job; it’s a passion and a lifestyle that I will be doing for as long as life allows me. What advice would you give someone looking to emulate your success? Be passionate, believe in what you’re doing and read as much as you can. Did you always think you would be in this role? I always knew I would be working with dogs in some capacity. What was your first paid job? Selling the Brisbane Telegraph at traffic lights. What would you love to do if you weren’t in this role?

I’d run a shelter for pets and for rehabilitating troublesome dogs. What inspires you? My family and my pets, and that next dog that looks at me with those beautiful eyes pleading me to train its guardians. Who is your rolemodel? My parents for being so supportive, and one of my past general managers who believed in giving people the opportunity to learn and grow. What are your words of wisdom? Dreams are a map to your future.

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Dreams are a map to your future.” – – justin jordan

Appreciate how others are different.” – – marguerite la caze

What advice would you give someone looking to emulate your success? To work hard and to remember

what makes you enthusiastic about this kind of thinking. Did you always think you would be in this role? Not

always, but at least since I did my first philosophy subject at university. What was your first paid job? Working at a checkout in a supermarket when I was in high school. What would you love to do if you weren’t in this role?

Something in the arts, like writing, making films, or fashion design. Yet philosophy is very creative so it’s rather like working in the arts. What inspires you? Hearing a fantastic paper at a conference and talking about it afterwards inspires me to think and write in a new way. Who is your rolemodel? Simone de Beauvoir redefined philosophy. Her book The Second Sex is still essential reading for anyone interested in feminism or existentialism. What are your words of wisdom? Always appreciate how others are different from you as well as how they are the same.

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SOCIAL // MILIEU A local watering hole holds great responsibility on its shoulders. It must craft an atmosphere that fosters conversations shared over cold beers; it should supply adequate opportunities for laughter to ring across the bar and, perhaps above all, it must keep drinks cold and flowing. Continuing to provide the Brisbane food and drink scene with a lively space to drink, eat and be merry, Archive Beer Boutique has created quite a niche for itself as a craft beer bar and bistro, with a passion for sourcing unique beers and mismatched furniture. @ www.archivebeerboutique.com.au

ARTISTIC // PURSUITS An environment that celebrates a love of art in a supportive atmosphere provides a creative haven for artistic types. Nurturing contemporary creative arts practice, the Brisbane Institute of Art (BIA) in Windsor encourages individual expression in beginners and professionals alike. One of the BIA’s 2012 classes, the first round of Woodwork for the Raw Beginner commences from February 6. Designed to inspire women and the absolute raw beginner, the course will reveal the ageold traditions of woodworking from joint-making to hand-tool techniques. @ www.brisart.org

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ALISCHA HERRMANN The rhythmic whirl of the printing wheel, the overwhelming smell of fresh ink, the tactile pleasure of running your fingertips over thick, cotton paper. These are all simple pleasures that compose the daily toils of Alischa Herrmann, the graphic designer who left a successful career as a corporate art director to explore her passion for the art of letterpress. Almost five years on since she made the decision to follow her heart rather than her head, her home-based studio Bespoke Letterpress is delighting people worldwide with its menagerie of carefully created paperie.

Life’s turning points often materialise when we are feeling somewhat lost. After receiving a scholarship to study graphic design in Sydney, Alischa Herrmann had successfully worked her way up the ranks from graphic designer to art director in the corporate world. But at what some may have considered to be the zenith of her career, she soon began to realise that it wasn’t quite the right fit. Her mind began to wander through career alternatives. Then, one night during a fortuitous session surfing the internet, she stumbled across the concept of the letterpress. “It was years ago, before letterpress had become popular – I didn’t even know what it was,” Alischa recalls. “Instantly I was just in awe of it, because graphic design originally comes from letterpress printing. It’s like what we do as designers but taking it back a century.” The more she researched letterpress, the more she fell in love with it. At the same time, the more she worked in her corporate job, the more she felt increasingly burnt out and creatively stifled. As if compelled by the hand of fate, she began to keep her eye out for an old printing press she could acquire, talking to people from old museums and printing presses to see if they could help. But it was to no avail – most had been condemned to become scrap metal years ago. Things finally began to fall into place after three years of searching, when Alischa got a call from a gentleman in Canberra who had

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heard of her quest to find an old letterpress. “He had an old 1893 letterpress sitting in his shed,” Alischa says, reliving her glee. “It had just been sitting there for about 20 years, going rusty. So we went down there with an old ute and picked it up – it was about 800 kg – and took it back to Sydney.” But while she now had the press she had been seeking so dearly, she realised that she had no idea what to do with it. “It was so daunting,” Alischa laughs. “How do you make this thing that’s 120 years old actually work?” In 2007, around that same time, Alischa’s husband Hayden, a pilot for Virgin, received word that he was being transferred to Brisbane. Alischa seized the opportunity to start a new chapter in her life. The couple found a house just a few blocks away from the beach at Scarborough and set about renovating it into their new abode. The letterpress sat quietly downstairs, continuing the solitude it had been keeping for the past two decades. Meanwhile, Alischa started teaching graphic design full time at Shillington College and continued for the next 12 months while she delved deeper into her research into letterpress printing. By a stroke of fate, she encountered an old letterpress printer nearing his eighties, named Bob. “He was so excited that I wanted to learn about printing,” she reflects fondly. “He had all this knowledge, but he was going to die without anyone to pass it on to.” Bob gladly took Alischa under his wing as a quasi-apprentice, passing on to her all that he knew about the art of letterpress. “I’d go

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and help him two days a week and on the weekend, and he would teach me little bits and pieces,” she says. “It was almost as if I was going through the apprenticeship that he had almost 60 years earlier. He taught me everything he knew over the course of a couple of years.” Alischa soon reduced her teaching to part-time and leaped into her new career, beginning mostly with wedding invitations and then branching out into stationery, cards and other paperie. In late 2008, she came across another letterpress to add to her mechanical menagerie – a 1973 Heidelberg T Platen, which she affectionately named ‘Herbie’ (joining her original press, ‘Charlie’) – which she purchased from an old printer in Ipswich. The two ‘boys’ were then joined in 2011 by ‘Helga’, a 1972 Heidelberg T Platen, to complete the letterpress family. Charlie, powered by foot treadle, usually takes care of smaller print runs, while the more sprightly Herbie and Helga are in charge of the larger printing tasks. In addition to the three letterpresses, Alischa also calls upon the assistance of her studio manager, Ruby Tuesday – a Nova Scotia duck-tolling retriever with a lustrous copper coat and angelic eyes – whose primary responsibility is greeting couriers. Several part-time assistants and Alischa’s husband Hayden also lend a hand to ensure the home-based business runs efficiently. Asked where her love for such large, lumbering machines comes from, Alischa admits to a childhood fascination with her

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It’s a new year with new ideas, new faces and new ways of doing business. In this modern realm of internet shopping and an overwhelming saturation of information, sifting through new shoe trends, new ideas, medical information and biomechanics can be very confusing. To foster wellbeing, we must strive to give our feet the right shoe. This can be very time consuming, but once you have found the right footwear you will stand tall, breathe deep, look to the future, and spend less on your footwear – because you have selected the correct shoes for you. We believe that you know what fits best when it comes to footwear to suit your life. It’s important to remember that not all foot pain is a medical problem, and that sometimes father’s earth-moving machines and the smell of oil and grease that would emanate from his workshop. Also citing her mother’s unrequited creative streak as an influence, Alischa reveals that as a child everyone always told her that she would one day become an artist. “But I can’t draw to save myself,” she giggles. “I think I’m more creative than artistic. I used to make hair clips and sell them at school and I soon realised that I could produce things that other people couldn’t be bothered to, or didn’t know how to.” Reflecting on her career to this point, Alischa admits that being an entrepreneur in charge of her own fate is far more work than the life of a corporate art director – but she wouldn’t change it for a moment. “It’s all-consuming and it’s such a different life,” she says. “I wake up and start work and people come in to help me. But then they all go home and I work all through the night and then go to bed. And then it all starts again the next day and never really stops. I’m always talking about work and it doesn’t disappear, but that’s what makes it work in the end. I absolutely love it and if I had a choice to be sitting watching TV or to be sitting making something, I’d always choose the latter.”

Her greatest challenge, she reveals, is realising that she can’t do everything herself. “It’s a really hard thing to learn,” she says candidly. “When I first started I was pretty much doing everything myself and I couldn’t. I soon realised that, in order to make it successful, I had to let go and let other people help me.” But the whimsical designs of Bespoke Letterpress, Alischa emphasises, will always come from her own hand. “I just couldn’t let someone else design for me,” she says passionately. “Because that’s the part that I love the most.” Having just turned 30, what she is most proud of is the fact that she has chased her dream and caught it. “I had to be willing to make no money for the first few years and really just be brave,” she says. “At the time, I don’t think I thought about it too much – I just knew I wanted it and I loved it and believed it could work. If I was going to inject everything I had into it, how could it not work?” And therein lies Alischa’s wisdom to the world. “Be brave and follow your own path,” she advises. “Believe in yourself – you’ll get a better result by going where you want to go rather than following in someone else’s footsteps.”

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All you need is love... And this guide to fAbulous Accessories, the ultimAte venues, perfect dresses And everything in between.

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The search for a unique, handcrafted ring to symbolise your love is an inspiring experience. Bodman Jewellery design not only creates exquisite diamond engagement rings, but also fashions beautiful wedding bands and eternity bands. you can sit down in the studio and design your piece with the in-house jeweller, who has been creating stunning jewellery for more than 30 years. Browse elegant pearl earrings and necklaces, or find the ideal bridesmaid gift. after your wedding day, your rings are an eternal reminder that you treasure forever.

an unforgettable wedding brims with individual touches. Brisbane’s premier wedding venue, Customs House provides a classically elegant and romantic setting for an exceptional wedding reception. with its magnificent architecture and stunning river views, the heritage building is more than 125 years old. winner of the 2011 restaurant and Catering awards for excellence (for wedding caterer in a function centre in Brisbane and darling downs), the venue is renowned for its cuisine. For a taste of this exceptional venue, visit the wedding open day on sunday February 19.

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a beautiful colour palette often serves as sartorial inspiration. For designer nomiki glynatsis, dreamy hues of gold, silver, topaz, vintage rose and silk inspired her ‘Jewels of the night’ autumn 2012 collection. Featuring couture eveningwear and bridal gowns, hand-beaded vintage lace necklaces, chandelier earrings, rings and hairclips, the pieces can be created for a bride or bridal party, or for your beloved this Valentine’s day. Handcrafted, the pieces feature fresh-water pearls, sequins, swarovski crystals and vintage beads. nomiki will be showing at mercedesBenz australian Fashion week 2012. t. 0412 660 386 www.nomikiglynatsiscouture.com.au

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Queensland’s most important historic building, old government House has undergone an extensive refurbishment, restoring it to its former glory. discover why old government House is the perfect setting for your wedding at the open day on sunday February 26 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. located in the heart of Brisbane City and overlooking the Botanic gardens, The House was the official residence of the governors of Queensland until 1910, and today offers couples a romantic setting for their dream wedding. old government House’s 150-yearold features include high ceilings, timber floors, a wrap-around external verandah and a grand staircase. The 28 map magazine

royal on THe Park HoTel impeccable elegance is complemented by a bespoke handcrafted swarovski topaz crystal chandelier. inside, The Hall, dining and drawing rooms are interconnecting spaces for wedding receptions, perfect for a traditional theme with hints of modern glamour. a picturesque courtyard in the centre of The House offers an outdoor alternative for cocktail receptions and pre-dinner drinks, while the expansive grounds provide the perfect backdrop for timeless wedding photographs. wedding suppliers will be on-hand during the open day. For more information and to rsVP, visit the website. 2 george street, city t. 3138 8005 www.ogh.qut.edu.au

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after vows are shared and eternal promises made, it’s time for nuptial celebrations to commence. royal on the Park Hotel Brisbane offers affordable elopement packages, from grand formal celebrations to small intimate gatherings. Packages (all-inclusive from $80 per person) include exclusive use of the elegant walnut restaurant (monday to Friday), a three-course menu, sparkling wine to toast the happy couple, floral table centerpieces, a cake table and cake bags. guests can unwind and relax in one of the hotel’s elegant deluxe room, spa and executive suites. cnr Alice and Albert streets, city t. 3112 1650 walnut@royalonthepark.com.au

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www.claireenglish.com –– Jewellery designer Claire English brings a sense of childhood whimsy to the art of fashion accessories with The Bubbles Necklace, made from 24 ct yellow gold vermeil. age i am approaching 30. born Sussex, england. thing that made the world sit up and take notice of you i never could have guessed, when i stumbled across my idea to turn a bubble wand from my childhood into The Bubbles Necklace, that it would be so popular and word of it would travel as far as it has. describe yourself in ten words i am jubilant, irreverent, mischievous, tenacious, guileless and always curious.

SPORTY // SOPHISTICATE When considering the different roles that a wardrobe needs to fill, special sartorial treasures are bound to take pride of place over casual gym gear. But adidas has crafted a fashion line that fuses modern sportswear with sophisticated style. Monochromatic and minimalist, the adidas SLVR line blends the brand’s modern approach to sportswear with a love of fashionable silhouettes. From casual leggings and hoodies, to chic skirts and sneakers, the range ensures gym gear can make the transition to all areas of modern life. @ www.adidas.com

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For the fashionably inclined, a helmet often poses somewhat of a conundrum. Rarely does it add positively to an ensemble but, for safety’s sake, it will always be necessary for those who choose a scooter as their method of motion. Helping to alleviate the potential ugliness of protective headwear, Lacoste LAB has created a sleek and slightly spaceage moto helmet crafted from lightweight carbon. A world away from generic helmets, this Lacoste design could even merit weathering a dose of helmet hair. @ www.lacoste.com

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For designer and horologist Arnaud Tellier, the science of telling the time is a source of constant inspiration. Arnaud’s new creative brand, 2lmx, produces a small number of oneoff timepieces each year. A dream timepiece for lovers of expert craftsmanship, the 2lmx is handassembled during more than 1000 hours of meticulous work. Crafted in Switzerland, each 2lmx differs slightly in design and production from its counterparts. Comprised of patented mechanisms and contemporary features, the manually wound watch brings a futuristic edge to classic horology. @ www.2lmx.com

When designing his latest collection, emerging Swedish designer Tommy Granfors pondered whether a garment could radiate power and strength. Could it be confident enough to carry the wearer with confidence, willpower and dignity, even if the wearer itself does not feel strong and powerful? The result is a futuristic collection that combines draped kimono styles with deconstructed suits and blazers, using the Nordic and Asian references and silhouettes that Tommy has made his signature. @ www.tommygranfors.com

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to miracles and willing to do what it takes. gets you out of bed in the morning The potential of a brand-new day and what i can create with the few hours ahead of me. something you discovered this month That i have all the resources, knowledge and ability to handle anything i need to, even if i don’t know how! scares you The thought that those i love don’t feel it. idea of complete happiness Being able to ride the peaks and troughs of happiness/ indifference without being attached to them. worth fighting for Freedom, truth and love. world needs to change The world doesn’t need to change, only individuals do. We need to change the way we use the planet’s resources. biggest inspiration Mother nature. she provides everything we will ever need to survive and thrive. We just need to ask the right questions to learn from her. hope to achieve A sense of fun and happiness in my day, and strength, vigour and wellbeing in my body. words of wisdom Aim to live consciously in the moment. Don’t get stuck in the past or worry about the future.

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TIM FLEMING Melbourne-based product designer and maker Tim Fleming designs for the real world and also spends time lampooning design ideas in his imaginary land, Flatland. Tim makes actual limited-edition objects for Flatland on a miniature scale (think palm trees, skulls, crossbones and four-leaf clovers) and recently began tackling large-scale installations such as giant hand mirrors and escalators to nowhere, as well as crafting beautiful furniture. He also illustrates and self-publishes comic zines full of cynical characters and mock advertising that tell people how to live – although, he points out, he doesn’t expect anyone to listen.

Tim Fleming’s Flatland exists as an imaginary world, a utopia of sorts. It gives Tim, 40, the freedom to ponder wacky design solutions and new ways of living. “Flatland is a method for me to explore creative avenues within my control,” he explains of Flatland OK, the design business he launched in 2003. “I’m doing all the things I’m really interested in. I’m interested in making objects and illustration. And I’m really interested in satire, critical consumption and provoking people to think about what they want to do with their lives. That was kind of what I was interested in a few years ago and I guess it’s taken me a few years to distil some of those ideas in a more refined kind of way.” He populates Flatland with miniature objects he makes and sells in limited edition, such as the OK Hand, the Pine Tree and the Rain and Cloud. Many of the objects have a mirror element to them to prompt their owners to take a long hard look at themselves – in a playful way of course. Tim also makes characters who live in Flatland, including The Founder, a megalomaniac self-help guru who “puffs on cigars and hatches secret plans”, and Miss Flatland who is “happy and always waving”. His latest product is the Vague Timekeeper, described as “more a ticking object than an actual time piece”. He has no idea who his customer is but you can bet there are avid collectors who

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snap up his design objects and create their own imaginary lands on their desks, bookshelves and bedside tables. The products are sold on Tim’s website and at niche stores Pieces of Eight, Craft Victoria and Safari Living in Melbourne. Exploring all forms of creativity, he also authors, illustrates and self-publishes comic zines that are set in Flatland. Last year he created a 68-page booklet, entitled Everything You Need, in association with the Ian Potter Museum at the University of Melbourne. Tim describes it as a “mock self-help/design manual and general lampooning guide,” full of peculiar design propositions (like the 100 km/ph mobile hand car wash) that might just work. After spending six years diligently developing his signature aesthetic and working to miniature scale, Tim has relished the opportunity since 2009 to supersize his products through various commissions and exhibitions. He regards his first large-scale commission as one of his greatest career achievements where he was invited to create his hand mirrors to giant scale for Sydney’s 2009 Saturday in Design exhibition. “That was a fantastic opportunity,” he says. “And it was the beginning of getting some other gigs.” The following year, Australian lighting company Euroluce approached Tim to design a major art piece for its Sydney showroom. “It was a dream gig,” Tim says.

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“They had spoken to architects and didn’t have any ideas they were attracted to so they asked me to come up with an idea – I came up with a booklet of ideas.” Euroluce chose his ‘The Walk’ proposal, a freestanding escalator on wheels built out of steel and timber that reaches 4 m high and 12 m long and leads to nowhere. Tim finds the experience of working with corporates satisfying yet also one of his greatest challenges. “I was suddenly dealing with managing directors of large companies and that sort of stuff was a shift in my career. I was working by myself in my little studio and then I was getting flown around and getting paid quite well and it was a really different kind of thing I had to adjust to.” He admits he is still learning the art of negotiating but is becoming more confident as he realises that, as an artist with a unique aesthetic, he has the power to work on his own terms. He started his design venture in 2003 after graduating with a degree in photography and honours in sculpture from RMIT University, and a degree in fine arts from Monash University. He was inspired to launch his own venture because he craved creative control but also because he didn’t think any design studio would hire him. “I didn’t have that skill set,” he admits. “I came from an arts background. I don’t think I was even savvy with computers when I started.” He can’t remember his childhood dream

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but recalls an early event that symbolises his approach to the world. “I remember when I was in Grade 3 taking a pencil sharpener from the class out into the playground and sharpening twigs. I kind of liked the idea of shifting the usage of things.” Tim also recalls being acutely aware from a young age that he would have to face the consequences of his actions. “It’s like, say if I became an accountant, I would have to go into an office. And that wasn’t going to cut it for me … I really wanted to do something I found engaging.” Asked why he cares about what he does, Tim explains he wants to be his best. “It makes a difference to me when other people do things well. I appreciate it. And I want to apply that to my life, to be as good as I can be. That’s good for everyone.” Many in the design industry appreciate his brilliance, with his work curated in various exhibitions including last year’s Mis-design exhibition at the Ian Potter Museum of Art and numerous Saturday in Design events, as well as the 2011 Ketel One Commission project and exhibition where Tim scooped first prize. While Tim admits he often

considers giving in when times are tough, he says quitting isn’t an option. “You get to a point where there’s nothing else that you could do,” Tim says as the reason he remains motivated. “It’s too late. To be honest, you have to believe in yourself. I really believe in it. I think if you have that motivation, you know you’re just not going to fail. I just wouldn’t let it happen.” The future is looking bright because there is still much Tim wants to achieve with Flatland. “I’m starting to animate some of the characters and look into writing dialogue and scripts for the characters and developing them a lot more.” His dream is to make a box set of his zines. Asked if he considers himself a success, Tim proffers a cautious “Yes,” explaining that his personal measure is all about contentment. “I was walking down the street the other day and I was thinking: ‘I’m really happy within myself. And I love what I do. And I’m very content.’ … Having said that, a couple of weeks ago it might have been a different story. That’s kind of part of life – the peaks and troughs. But it’s really important to recognise when things are going well.”

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“Creativity takes courage.” As an artist, prolific painter, creative visionary and sculptor, Henri Matisse was a firm believer in taking risks and trusting your instincts. Inspired by the artist’s sketching prowess, The Drawing Room – part of the Matisse: Drawing Life exhibition – invites visitors to the Gallery of Modern Art to explore the multifaceted realm of creativity. Wide-eyed visitors exploring the gallery will delight in discovering this unique space where creativity is boldly celebrated. A hub of lively expression, thoughtful musings and creative endeavours, The Drawing Room comes alive with delightful still-life arrangements. Visitors are encouraged to draw, sketch and ponder amidst a sea

of creative inspiration. After completely immersing your senses amidst Matisse’s sketches and drawings, you will leave the exhibition and enter the visionary world of The Drawing Room. A calming blue hue will surround you, as your eyes soak up the beauty before you. Still-life arrangements, sculptures, lavish furnishings, beautiful fresh flowers and plants, and even inquisitive goldfish await your creative touch, with custom-designed tablets set up for visitors to sketch and draw. On Friday evenings, The Drawing Room space comes alive as part of the Up Late series. Matisse Up Late features talks by contemporary artists, live models for drawing sessions and live jazz performances.

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with obscure foreign films, hard-to-find titles, records, cult classics, foreign DVDs and a small section of casual attire. During your browsing, the smooth bluesy sounds of Billie Holiday might capture your attention, or your eyes might beeline towards a display of rare Hunter S. Thompson recordings and books. Those who crave a dose of musical inspiration can peruse titles from Jack White’s Third Man Records, specialist classical and jazz labels, as well as anything from funk CDs to bluegrass records. you might even spy a weird and wild Czechoslovakian film version of Alice in Wonderland. TITle is where knowledge and information-seeking is celebrated.

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MATS WAHLSTROM Travelling the world on the back of a motorcycle can give you a wealth of thinking time, not to mention a distinct perspective on life. Spending two years intermittently traversing the African continent on two wheels was the impetus for Swedish entrepreneur Mats Wahlstrom to shift his focus in life to the realm of boutique hotels. In 2004, the rugged adventurer recognised an underlying spirit in an abandoned 14th-century palace in Palma on the Spanish island of Mallorca. With the deft touch of his entrepreneurial hand, the palace was soon brought to life as the hotel Puro Oasis Urbano, a member of Design Hotels.

Growing up in Sweden, my childhood dream was ... just to get out of there. I always knew I would become an entrepreneur and run my own business, more as a statement of freedom than financial reward. It was always important for me to be able to determine my own destiny. I couldn’t picture myself ... working in an organisation or having a boss, and even today I still find that it’s more important to do things I like rather than always maximising business opportunities or profit. It’s very easy to be all focused on Excel spreadsheets and then you die. I think everyone struggles to ... find that correct balance between business success and personal success. It’s a delicate balance to be able not to neglect either side of it. Hotels became my passion ... a little bit by default. I was investing in real estate in Spain, and Mallorca, being an island, was the only area I could really define. At the time, Palma had gone through some rough times and was about to rebound, so I decided to buy property there. I was inspired by ... the lifestyle of South Beach in Miami and the hotels there and I’d always wanted to have my own brand, but I’d never been in that type of business to be able to do so. A hotel I’ve always loved is ... the Delano in Miami. It’s become

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a classic because it was done so well. I think it’s really the grand piece of lifestyle hotels. Having been travelling extensively ... in the ten years prior to opening Puro, I’d developed a knowledge of lifestyle hotels. That kind of evolved into me opening up Puro and believing I should make a go of a Miami-style hotel concept in Spain. At the time, only more traditional hotel concepts existed there, so when we opened it was kind of groundbreaking. Since then, Palma has become a great destination and the city has really turned around. The great thing about Palma is ... that it’s a great spot in the Mediterranean. It has developed in a really nice way and is, in a way, becoming the Hawaii of Europe. It’s a great meeting point with a nice offering of restaurants and hotels very close to Western Europe – especially compared to somewhere like the Greek Islands. Palma is only an hour and 20 minutes away from Zurich, two hours from Berlin and London, and so on. It’s very close to everything. It’s also a little bit of a neutral spot in the sense that many European nationalities meet there. Puro was actually once an old 14th-century palace ... that was owned previously by Richard Branson. He bought properties in Mallorca after

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he sold Virgin, but he didn’t do anything with this particular old building that had been abandoned, more or less, since the 1950s. It was in terrible shape ... and he agreed to sell it. The location was great and I ended up buying several properties in the same area. As soon as Puro opened ... we immediately had a very good crowd – the type of crowd that we really wanted. The people we attract to Puro are well-travelled, usually around 30–55, who are interested in people in general and also curious about lifestyle hotels. The problem was ... we didn’t have a suitable beach to send our guests to, because everything nearby was in a very touristic, plastic chair kind of environment. That’s when we came up with the idea of Purobeach – a lifestyle concept with food, drinks, a lounge, terrace, pool and treatments, in Palma Bay – which we opened a year after the hotel in 2005. My motorcycle trip ... was actually done in stages. I was cruising around West Africa and the Sahara and basically took off and drove around Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria, Mali and Senegal, but kept the bike there. I would come and go and continue the journey riding around. The lesson I learned ... which is the lesson of all travel, is that the

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Mikala Dwyer Drawing Down the Moon worse your experience gets, the more rewarding the travel will be. You always remember the moments when you are really deep in shit, whether it’s breaking down in the middle of the night in the desert or something else. You always manage those situations and they become the highlights of your travel – in the end you wouldn’t want to be without them. Travelling by yourself ... is also a great way to learn things. You realise in the end that it’s a small world and people are the same – in their core – wherever you are. I think that in the future ... boutique hotels will become more casual and less quirky. At least, I hope so. I feel that the trend will become more focused on comfort than design. I think people are a little bit tired of those properties that, in the end, just become complicated for the sake of design. The next place I’m hoping to create something is in ... Porto Montenegro in Bay of Kotor to open a Purobeach this summer. It’s a fantastic area and we’re really trying to bring back the era of Sophia Loren and Tito in the 1950s.

I’m inspired by ... people who choose their own path in life. People who break out of a preset mould or choose to walk in a different direction and follow their instincts or intuition, whatever what that may be. When I look at my life today ... the greatest challenge I’ve had to overcome has been being able to prioritise my personal life. To choose not to enter into new businesses all the time and finding that balance. It’s very easy to get stuck in the business side of things all the time because you’re very enthusiastic about it, but then you forget yourself in the middle of it. That said ... finding that balance is also what I would say is my greatest achievement. I find peace in life ... being in Switzerland, where I live – that’s kind of my mountain hideout. I live in Verbier, which is a really nice ski area close to the Italian-French border. There’s a lot of snow here at the moment and so it’s really nice. I spend most of the winter in Verbier. If I had one piece of wisdom to give to the world ... I would go for somewhat of a cliche but I still like it: Follow your intuition and choose your own path.

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Richard Phillips Lindsay Lohan 18 February–14 April 2012 Mikala Dwyer is represented by Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney; Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne; Hamish McKay Gallery, Wellington; and Hamish Morrison Galerie, Berlin; and Richard Phillips by Gagosian Gallery, New York. top image Mikala Dwyer An Apparition of a Subtraction 2010. Photo: Ivan Buljan. courtesy roslyn oxley 9 gallery, sydney ; anna schwartz gallery, melbourne ; hamish mckay gallery, wellington; and hamish morrison galerie , berlin bottom image

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gourmet

VINTAGE KITCHEN & VINTAGE CLOSET //

JAZZCAT RESTAURANT //

DELLO MANO //

313 OLD CLEVELAND ROAD COORPAROO T. 3397 3461

14 COLLINGWOOD STREET PADDINGTON T. 3161 8361

29 DOGGETT STREET NEWSTEAD T. 3257 1678

The premise behind Vintage Kitchen & Vintage Closet lies in a sustainable approach to decorating, dining and fashion. Infusing Coorparoo with a dose of vintage charm, the cafe, music space and vintage fashion boutique fosters a passion for giving pre-loved goods a second lease on life. Taking pride of place inside the cafe area is an old workbench tabletop, circa 1898, which embodies the business’ love of reusing vintage pieces. On Sundays, the cafe plays vinyl records, and hosts occasional live-music nights with performances by local Triple J Unearthed High musicians.

Sometimes stepping off the main street can present you with the opportunity to discover hidden gems. Overlooking the quaint rooftops of Paddington and tucked off the main drag, JazzCat Restaurant invites diners to soak up the view whilst enjoying live jazz performances on Friday and Saturday evenings. Fully licensed (plus BYO wine), the restaurant’s menu features a fusion of flavours, from Pork and Ginger Gyoza to Garlic Pepper Prawn Linguine. With its welcoming interior hues of fresh yellow, bright whites and warm timber features, the restaurant provides an ideal setting to sit back, relax and let the smooth sounds of jazz take control.

The velvety texture of chocolate goodness melting in your mouth is entirely intoxicating. From its new home in Newstead, Dello Mano crafts luxury brownies and chocolate goods, packaged up in delightful wrapping. Your tastebuds might compel you to devour an Espresso Walnut Brownie, or perhaps you’re more inclined to savour the fresh Coconut and Lime flavour. Curl up in the library corner, read the paper over a cup of coffee and an indulgent treat, and savour a slice of sweet relaxation. Positioned on a prominent corner, the Dello Mano space invites the sun to filter through wide windows, twinkling against antique lights.

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Hotel Urban Brisbane offers you more... Hotel Urban Brisbane

More comfort, more style, more inspiration. Situated only a short stroll from the city centre, Hotel Urban Brisbane offers you the best of all worlds. Whether you need a dose of retail therapy, a hit of city nightlife, or a seriously comfy escape, there is more for you at Hotel Urban Brisbane. Try us. You’ll be delighted. Hotel Urban Brisbane 345 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane To book call 1800 777 789

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food

clever // egg

rOcKeT // ice

vibranT // espresso

A storage unit specially designed for storing eggs could be considered a curious Christmas gift from a husband to his wife. But for the couple behind the endearing Egg Skelter, this handmade gift served as entrepreneurial inspiration and has since become a business venture. Based in the English countryside, Kay and Phil Bromhead’s Egg Skelter company produces spiral-shaped steel egg holders, designed for eggs to be used from oldest to freshest. Full-size and bantam-size versions are available, made from powder-coated steel. @ www.egg-skelter.co.uk

On the scale of most desirable household items, an icypole mould is sure to merit a position towards the top of the list. It can instantly transport any household member back to a state of childhood bliss – playful recollections of summers spent frolicking under a sprinkler, icypole in hand, are fond memories for most. Futuristic and space-age in design, the fun ‘Rocket’ Ice Popsicle Moulds from Domayne Fortitude Valley (set of 6) are too inticing to use merely in the summer months. @ www.domayneonline.com.au

The humble coffee bean has managed to infiltrate homes, offices and cafes all over the world, becoming a highly sought-after commodity. When fostering a love affair with the ritual of coffee-making, a quality coffee machine is sure to aid your quest. Ardent coffee aficionados, the people behind the Lucaffe brand live for a flawless espresso. Simple to use and compact in size, the Lucaffe ‘Sara’ (in a vibrant ‘rosso’ hue) is a single-group ESE pod machine, pouring espresso extractions with perfect consistency. @ www.lucaffe.com.au

SPicY // sQUeeZe Salt and pepper: a match made in culinary heaven. A consistently reliable form of seasoning, the duo is always eager to grace anything from a bowl of soup to a verdant fresh salad. Reinventing the traditional salt and pepper shakers, design studio flip & tumble has fashioned a playful approach to seasoning. Designed to maximise meal-time fun, the flip & tumble ‘squeezers’ are flexible spheres that creatively dispense salt or pepper with a simple ‘squish’. After squeezing your desired amount of seasoning, you can simply roll the spheres towards your dinner-table neighbour. @ www.flipandtumble.com

garlic yoghurt

1 garlic clove pinch of sea salt 250 g Greek-style plain yoghurt TUrkish FlavoUrs: recipes From a seaside caFé by Sevtap Yüce. Published by Hardie Grant.

braiSeD brOaD beanS WiTH Garlic YOGHUrT

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ingredients

125 ml olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1.5 kg broad beans, podded and peeled sea salt 250 g garlic yoghurt dill sprigs to serve extra-virgin olive oil to serve crusty bread to serve

to make

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Cook the onion over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, or until the onion is soft but not browned. Add the broad beans and season with the sea salt. Cover and simmer for 5–10 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Spoon the garlic yoghurt over the broad beans. Sprinkle with the dill sprigs and drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil. Serve warm or cold, with crusty bread. To make the garlic yoghurt, use a mortar and pestle to crush the garlic with the sea salt until it forms a paste. Gently fold the paste through the yoghurt. serves four

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love Comes in all sHapes and sizes When planning a valentine’s day celebration with a group of close mates, an ex-lover or your partner, make verve your destination. Cupid and his Hallmark cards can hang out at cheap Tuesday this Valentine’s Day and instead we invite you to indulge in our sumptuous modern Italian cuisine, washed down with a glass of bubbles or your pick of cider, from our wide and unrivalled range.

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This year bar alto is taking a culinary journey through italy on its regional lunch menu tour. beginning in sarDinia and ending in LiGUria, we’re navigating our way around italy in a bid to capture the robust flavours of the Mediterranean.

sarDinia LUnCH MenU bites

carta da musica, pecorino sardo

entree

tagliatelle, mussels, bottarga di muggine or malloreddus alla Campidanese – handmade durum wheat pasta, sausage ragu

main

agnello allo zafferano – lamb neck stew with saffron, fregula sarda or porceddu arrostito nel forno – oven roasted pork belly, baby fennel

dessert seadas – traditional fritters, almond milk ice cream Served with a glass of 2010 Pala ‘I fiori’ Vermentino Sardinia, Italy

entrée and Main $35.00 entrée Main and Dessert $44.00 This menu is available for Lunch Tuesday to Saturday throughout February

brisbane POWerHOUse, 119 LaMinGTOn sTreeT, neW FarM Ph. 07 3358 1063 www.baralto.com.au

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TasTe sensaTions

From a ScrumptiouS breakFaSt, through to dinner and drinkS in the evening, explore briSbane’S vibrant dining Scene.

325 on george

pablo

an inner-city dining destination, restaurant 325 on george is an ideal venue for all occasions. located in the heart of the thriving legal precinct, the restaurant has quickly become a favourite with locals. the restaurant’s open-plan design flows towards the two alfresco decks located at the front of the restaurant. Whether hosting a breakfast with clients, a quick lunch, a celebratory dinner with friends, or afterwork drinks with colleagues, 325 on george provides an opportune locale. call in for a takeaway coffee on the run (from $2), and make the most of this inner-city haven.

discovering a local nook where you can capture a moment of solace is a nourishing experience. With its unique take on traditional breakfast, brunch and lunch, pablo dishes up alternative fare with a twist, homebaked goodies and genovese coffee. try delicious salads, platters and chilled soup for lunch, and sip cold drinks to help battle the summer heat (including an espresso frappe). air-conditioned with free Wifi, the cafe is located opposite the merthyr bus stop, with new farm park and merthyr village as nearby neighbours. breakfast is available until 2:30 pm and lunch from 11:00 am.

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325 george Street, city t. 3308 0736 www.325ongeorge.com.au

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stellarossa eagle street

hotel Urban brisbane

satiating your appetite and quenching your thirst is always a satisfying occurrence. more than an espresso bar, stellarossa at eagle street pier captures the essence of a coffee nook, alongside a full selection of epicurean options. With its gourmet pizzas, fully licensed bar and breakfast menu, stellarossa eagle street caters for all hours. start the day with scrumptious muesli or eggs benedict, or savour grilled atlantic salmon over lunch and drinks with friends. serving a broad selection of beer, cocktails and wine by the glass, the bar is an ideal spot to make the most of the eagle street atmosphere.

more than just a place to sleep, Urban holds the key to an unforgettable and relaxing stay. hotel Urban brisbane has all the mod cons that you would expect to find in a new resort in an exotic locale – from the heated pool, to the penthouse terrace, you may forget you’re in brisbane. tailored to meet the needs of an eclectic clientele, the hotel’s food, wine and service embodies a simplistic and sustainable approach. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or merriment (or both), have some fun at gazebo bar and restaurant, or recline with cocktail in hand in the alfresco area.

Shop 2, 1 eagle Street pier, city t. 3229 8949 www.stellarossa.com.au

345 Wickham terrace, city t. 3831 6177 www.hotelurban.com.au/brisbane

scrumptious

personalised

spring hill deli & prodUce

victoria park golf complex

a contemporary gourmet locale, spring hill deli & produce parallels the green grocers and corner stores of old. the family-run deli spreads its epicurean touch to a quaint produce section filled with fruit- and vegetable-laden baskets and an on-site cafe. serving local blackstar coffee, cold drinks, fresh breakfast snacks, delicious deli rolls, take-home meals and homemade cakes, the deli and cafe abound with appetising appeal. eagerly sourcing local goods, the friendly faces behind the deli counter can advise on fresh produce, small goods and dry goods.

With its bistro-style fare brimming with fresh seasonal flavours, the bar.bistro at victoria park golf complex celebrates a relaxed, open and fun dining experience. boasting lofty city views, the complex’s own bar and bistro is perched on top of the course. new executive chef Jason peppler (owner of confit bistro) is inspired by seasonal and locally sourced produce. affordable and freshly made in-house, the menu also includes baked items. inspired by Jason’s passion for fresh produce, the signature dish is a unique take on ‘sliders’ (three mini burgers served with chips and aioli).

Shop 2, 537 boundary Street, Spring hill t. 3161 3031 www.springhilldeli.com

herston road, herston t. 3253 2533 www.victoriaparkgolfcomplex.com

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arts

prelude

GLOBAL DREAMER

JASON LYTLE SINGER, USA MATISSE UP LATE

www.jasonlytle.com –– California denizen and inveterate indie musician Jason Lytle will bring his signature vintage synths to the stage at Matisse Up Late on February 17.

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QUINTESSENTIAL // PLAY ‘The Doll’, as it is affectionately known, premiered in 1955 in Melbourne, marking a coming of cultural age for Australian theatre. Riddled with 1950s Australian vernacular, the Summer of the 17th Doll follows cane-cutters Barney and Roo’s annual frivolous summer with Nancy and Olive. Yet this year is to be the last, with the group facing crushed dreams and changing dynamics among wallpaper, doilies and pin-curled locks. Starring Robyn Nevin, the Queensland Theatre Company’s performance comes to QPAC from February 22 to March 11. @ www.queenslandtheatre.com.au

FILM // FESTIVAL The cinematic world’s largest short film festival, Tropfest, draws big names to its panel of judges (past names include Ewan McGregor and Geoffrey Rush). A launch pad for both Australian and internationally based emerging filmmakers, the festival celebrates creative expression – of the diminutive variety. On February 19, the work of 16 Tropfest short-film finalists will be screened across Australia and New Zealand. Inviting Brisbane cinephiles to experience the festival, Tropfest Brisbane will screen at the Suncorp Piazza in the South Bank Parklands. @ www.tropfest.com

INNOVATIVE // CONCERT

JOVIAL // THEATRE

Coined the ‘bonsai guitar’, the ukulele has been accompanying musicians all over the world since its invention in Hawaii in the 19th century. Embracing the belief that it’s possible to re-invent any song (as long as its played on a ukulele), the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain aims to tackle any and every musical style with its own unique panache. From Nirvana to Otis Redding, the group creates intricate and humorous musical masterpieces – all on the ukulele. Witness the captivating appeal of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at QPAC on February 29. @ www.qpac.com.au

Shakespeare first pondered whether too much of a good thing is an excessive indulgence in his jovial comedy, As You Like It. Fast-forward to the present day, and La Boite Theatre Company explores the play’s roguish theatricality with an impressive cast of 18. When Rosalind (Helen Howard) finds herself hiding out in disguise in the Forest of Arden, she is faced with the antics of the charismatic Orlando (Thomas Larkin). Pairing lust against love and wisdom against wit, the flamboyant and optimistic play comes to La Boite from February 18–24. @ www.laboite.com.au

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age 40-ish. born In a hospital in the dusty dirty central valley of California. performance that first made your world come alive Playing drums to ‘Turning Japanese’ in a fifth-grade talent show. describe yourself in ten words Very much like Sam Peckinpah but not such an alcoholic. gets you out of bed in the morning An intense love and appreciation for being alive on this planet, and gallons of coffee. something you discovered this month I think I want a Jack Russell terrier. the last thing that made you smile The very courteous and polite woman at the front desk of my crappy hotel. most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen My car parked at the trailhead after being lost in a grizzly-infested forest as temperatures were plummeting and the sun was sinking. idea of complete happiness Falling asleep absolutely exhausted, full stomach, a few drinks deep, close to loved ones, with no worries on my mind. last time you did something for the first time I feel this occurs multiple times throughout my days. tell me about passion Love, purity, decency. tell me about creativity The ultimate double-edged sword. biggest inspiration How beautiful and sad the entirety of one’s life ends up being.

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DISCOVER LOVE

TOO LATE! (ANTIGONE) CONTEST #2

bELAruS FrEE ThEATrE (bELAruS)

MOTuS (ITALY)

TICKETS $30/$25 Thu 16 – Sun 19 FEb

After their successful Being Harold Pinter season in 2009, Belarus Free Theatre are back to expose the travesties of the most repressive country in Europe.

Witness intensely physical performance by one of Italy’s most adventurous theatre companies famed for its take-no-prisoners style.

Discover Love is based on the life of Irina Krasovskaya, whose husband was kidnapped and murdered for rendering assistance to the democratic body of Belarus.

A modern, anarchic take on a Greek tragedy, Too Late! scrutinises the dynamics of power and resistance in a dangerous mix of love and violence.

THE METHOD GUN

THE LADY FROM THE SEA

rudE MEChS (uSA)

AbhInAYA ThEATrE COMPAnY & TOPOLOGY (IndIA & AuSTrALIA)

TICKETS $30/$25 WEd 22 – Sun 26 FEb

TICKETS $30/$25 FrI 24 – Sun 26 FEb

Follow the extreme teachings of Stella Burden, whose method ‘The Approach’ aims to add sex, death and violence into every moment on stage.

The result of a nine-month collaboration between Indian and Brisbane-based artists, The Lady from the Sea is a meditative adaptation of the original play by Henrik Ibsen.

Kooky with a lot of charm, The Method Gun is physical theatre at its most fun. Explore the ecstasy and excesses of performing, the dangers of public intimacy and the incompatibility of truth on stage and sanity in real life.

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Accompanied by a beautiful live score and punctuated with stunning animation, this work delves into the internal anguish, conflicts and confusion implicit in romantic relationships.

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BILL EVANS

ELLIE mAo

SuNNA GuNNLAuGS

PINEY GIR

by RIVERSIDE RECORDS, 1956

by fOLKwAyS RECORDS, 1963

by SuNNA GuNNLAuGS, 2011

by DAmAGED GOODS RECORDS, 2011

Upon acquiring a new turntable in our office, the first vinyl specimen to we took for a spin was jazz maestro Bill Evans’ debut album, New Jazz Conceptions. The story goes that the album came into fruition after Riverside Records producer Orrin Keepnews heard a tape of a young Bill Evans caressing the ivories, and was determined to share his talents with the rest of the world. While Bill’s skill and signature techniques certainly evolved after this initial recording, it’s a pleasure to hear the beginnings of his ascent to jazz greatness.

From the Hao Tao region of innerMongolia to the Pacific coast, chanteuse Ellie Mao takes a vocal journey across China, exploring the folk songs that define the country’s melange of cultures. Translated into the traditional Chinese dialect for the sake of authenticity, the selection of songs on this album (one of the first ever to showcase Chinese folk songs) illustrates the inner workings of rural life in China. Through ditties entitled ‘Digging Potatoes’, ‘The Embroidered Purse’ and ‘Bean Sprouts, Scallions and Garlic Cloves’, the simple essence of life in 1960s China is revealed.

The website Kickstarter has been used to launch many ideas, from charities building swings for kids in Bolivia, to innovative espresso machines. In the case of Icelandic musician Sunna Gunnlaugs and her jazz trio, it was used as a platform to launch their album. With the help of 84 avid jazz fans, Long Pair Bond came into fruition in November 2011. Recorded at the Salurinn Concert Hall in Kópavogur (Iceland’s second-biggest city), the album is of the ambient jazz variety, evocative of a crisp winter’s day in the tiny nation.

With such a saccharine moniker as her stage name, Piney Gir (also known as Angela Penhaligon) is bound to be pegged as a princess of pop. Fortunately, that’s the very musical space that she occupies. Leading the revival of sixties girl pop alongside other groups such as The Like, the Kansas-born, London-based songstress spins lyrical numbers (often accompanying herself on the accordion) waxing on the more frivolous aspects of life. Geronimo! is Piney’s fifth album to date and is as fun and energetic as its name implies.

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Fifty contemporary workplaces. Where you work/what you do will consume an extraordinary amount of your life. It’s worthwhile, then, to have a decent workplace where comfort and job satisfaction meet. Here, 50 spaces around the world, mainly northern hemisphere but including two from Melbourne, show the best in thoughtful design applied to specialised needs. ‘Small’, ‘Medium’ and ‘Large’ categories indicate that size does not matter – it is pre-planning, and an understanding of what the business does, that fills the needs of the efficient workplace.

Emigrants there, immigrants here, thousands came to these shores in the early wave of migration to Australia. Their ‘blogs’, then known as sea diaries, reveal the trials and tribulations of a tedious journey around half the globe to new lands in the Antipodes. With time to record their experiences throughout their long journey, a diary helped shorten the solitude and loneliness they must have experienced. Fourteen accounts, from John Lang aboard the ‘Nabob’, 1842, to Sarah Harrison ‘Fort George’, 1884, personal stories of the trip of their lifetime are here for all to understand.

Thames & Hudson, publisher to the arts for such a long time, now examines the world of books. Ancient and Medieval, Gutenberg’s revolution, The Age of Enlightenment, Mechanisation of publishing, Knowledge for all, and finally the digital age – the power and magic of the good book will always be with us, in a handful of beautiful binding, unsurpassed illustrations, marvellous creativity, matching of production values to content, and the joy of opening a new work. From Gould’s Satin Bower-birds, to Tenniel’s drawings of ‘Alice’, to Artis Typographica of 1639, a good book!

Believe it or not, the world is changing faster than humanity realises. Not only has the rise of the internet changed social expectations, the developing understanding of our role in managing Earth as a sustainable system is also slowly permeating people’s consciousness. Tim Flannery, one of Earth’s strongest supporters, here gives us a glimmer of hope for the future of Gaia, with a reasoned argument that is based upon scientific principles. In six main sections, he takes us on our shared journey to our destiny.

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WHAT IS INSPIRING US THIS MONTH? – – CULTURAL CRITIC GEORGE SANTAYANA ONCE PROCLAIMED THAT: “AN ARTIST IS A DREAMER CONSENTING TO DREAM OF THE ACTUAL WORLD.”

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TRANSPARENCY COLLECTIVE METRO ARTS

Sharing a passion for collaborative dialogue, the artists of Transparency Collective combine talents to produce ‘shared’ live art. Fusing performance and installation art, the Transparency Collective’s latest exhibition at Metro Arts is entitled Critical Boundary. Artists

Jamie Lewis, Kali Rose, Kieran Swann and Marita Fox will integrate their talents throughout the three-week-long exhibition by physically attending the space and also participating through webcam, phone and postcard communication. FEBRUARY 29 TO MARCH 17

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The art of photography transformed the world of publishing and information sharing. Whether it’s a glamorous fashion shoot, or the piercing gaze of a portrait, photography is a timeless medium. For Australian-born photographer Anton Bruehl, crafting an elaborately staged shoot provided a fruitful source of inspiration. QUT Art Museum unveils a retrospective of Anton’s work, direct from the National Gallery of Australia. An extensive display of the photographer’s fashion shoots, advertising work and personal work, In the spotlight: Anton Bruehl photographs 1920s–1950s will unveil Anton’s pioneering work in colour photography and his masterful attention to detail. FEBRUARY 17 TO APRIL 15

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Combining art with the emotive power of language can create a vivid visual effect. Drawing creative inspiration from Australian author Xavier Herbert’s book Capricornia, artist Imants Tillers delves into themes of Australian history, place and race. In his own exploration of Capricornia,

he overlays landscape paintings with historically relevant phrases to explore race relations in Australia. With a body of work covering more than 40 years, Imants has contributed a wealth of talent to the contemporary Australian art landscape. FEBRUARY 25 TO MARCH 24

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LUCAS STIBBARD Brisbane-based actor, director and writer Lucas Stibbard has a reputation for being darn funny. In 2011, audiences chortled their way through his smash-hit show, boy girl wall, where Lucas expertly played the roles of 25 characters, sharing the stage with only a sock puppet. The effort earned him a nomination for Best Male Actor in a Play at the 2011 Helpmann Awards, alongside industry heavyweights Geoffrey Rush, Richard Roxburgh and Toby Schmitz. Lucas is no stranger to riding the feast or famine seesaw that is an artist’s life and 2011 brought a banquet of roles, audiences and successes, but it also taught him that ‘balance’ is vital to his wellbeing.

A new year brings a fresh calendar of commitments and for Lucas Stibbard that calendar is coated in ink. The exciting part is that Lucas, 34, has earned the career indulgence of mostly making theatre he likes with people he likes. Lucas and his four talented comrades – Jonathon Oxlade, Matthew Ryan, Sarah Winter and wife Neridah Waters – are The Escapists, a Brisbane-based performance collective with a reputation nationally for championing a beautiful kaleidoscopic aesthetic. Together they mash genres and media in the pursuit of storytelling that is always fearless and often ridiculous. As we speak, Lucas is preparing to kickstart rehearsals for The Escapists’ return season of their promenade adventure, Elephant Gun, as part of the World Theatre Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse on February 18–19. The Escapists will also embark on a national four-month tour of boy girl wall in June and spend the year working on a new play, Suburbia, as Metro Arts’ artists in residence. And Lucas is helping co-direct a new comedy variety show, The Funny Boys Project for Toowoomba’s Empire Theatre. While all five Escapists work independently on various performance projects, the collective enables them to make theatre they believe in. “It’s about creative control and a shared aesthetic and likeness and dream as to what performance and theatre could be.” The common threads that bind their work are “theatricality, imagination and the joy of play”.

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Lucas credits his parents, who met while involved in amateur theatre in Sydney in the seventies, for helping him find his feet in theatre. His childhood dream was to be an architect but after school he enrolled in a screen production degree at Queensland College of Art, which, in the end didn’t hold his interest. Fortunately, Lucas’ father had nudged him into community theatre during his teens, which inspired Lucas to audition for USQ’s drama program. He graduated from USQ in 2000 and scored a role in Queensland Theatre Company’s (QTC) staging of Richard II. Lucas describes the opportunity as “lucky”, but clearly luck has little to do with QTC’s casting decisions. His impressive CV includes a long list of roles with QTC, Bell Shakespeare, Windmill Theatre and Brisbane Powerhouse as well as a mass of independent productions. In 2007, Lucas decided it was high time he created his own work, beginning with The Attack of the Attacking Attackers. “And since then I’ve spent more time doing our stuff as The Escapists than I have with other people, which has been really lovely.” Lucas says his greatest challenge is finding balance after a mammoth 2011. He openly describes last year as “immense and terrible and beautiful and horrible,” as boy girl wall went from a little show he’d dreamt up with his group to selling out every night of two seasons at La Boite. “Suddenly everyone in Australian theatre was coming to see this little show. And the pressure of all of that

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actually broke me in the end,” he says. Lucas explains exhaustion set in and he was forced to end the season early. The irony was he’d spent his career striving to secure new work yet when new opportunities came knocking his body demanded he stop. “I was just saying yes to everything and trying to keep it going and I think in the end that momentum rolled over me as well,” Lucas observes. “So I’m trying to find the balance between actually living that success and momentum and the joy of that, and not getting to the point where it becomes of detriment to me.” He always remains motivated despite the troughs because he says of acting: “It’s an addiction … And on top of that there is the thing that unfortunately I’m not sure what else I’m qualified to do.” Asked what he still wants to achieve with his work, Lucas remarks: “I think the things everyone wants from their work. I want it to be recognised. I want to be appreciated. I want to be happy and have fun doing it. I want to be working with my friends and the people whom I respect and I want that work to be seen by people.” His dream is to run a theatre company as an artistic director. The words of wisdom he lives by are usually “get on with it,” but he likes a quote by one of his heroes, American writer Michael Chabon. It reads: Every work of art is one half of a secret handshake. “It’s a beautiful quote,” Lucas says. “And a great way of looking at what we do and who we are”.

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JEAN DUJARDIN

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Whilst the role of the handsome Frenchman has managed to morph into somewhat of a cultural cliche, actor and comedian Jean Dujardin has successfully escaped any career truisms. From his breakout role on a French talent show, to his recent turn in a silent film, Jean continually pushes the creative boundaries. Following roles in French films (including Guillaume Canet’s Little White Lies in 2010), Jean continues his endeavours with a charmingly old-school approach to cinema. Jean has caught Hollywood’s attention with his mesmerising role in silent film, The Artist. Set in the roaring twenties, the film follows fictional silent-film star George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) and aspiring actress Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo).

For English actor Eddie Redmayne, the illustrious halls of Eton College paved the way for his future career as a thespian. After putting his educational pursuits aside (following a successful stint attending university at Cambridge), Eddie delved headfirst into his love of acting. With roles in the BBC version of Tess of the d’Urbervilles and period drama The Other Boleyn Girl, Eddie has perfected old-world charm. In My Week with Marilyn, he steps into the shoes of Colin Clark, a young British documentary filmmaker who finds himself thrown into the tumultuous world of Marilyn Monroe (played by Golden Globe-winner Michelle Williams). Eddie’s character meets the iconic actress during the filming of The Prince and the Showgirl.

Whilst honing her craft as a young performer, Jessica Chastain fell in love with the theatre, besotted with the exhilaration of performing on the stage. A Juilliard graduate and a seasoned Shakespearean actress, Jessica has found success by seeking substantial and erudite roles. In one of her breakout film roles, she embodied the epitome of grace in Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life (alongside Brad Pitt and Sean Penn). In Ralph Fiennes’ directorial debut and adaptation of Coriolanus, Jessica deftly wields her solid grasp of Shakespearean language as Virgilia (Coriolanus’ wife). A bloodthirsty story of revenge, the film transports Shakespeare’s tale of a Roman war hero to the bloody streets of a European landscape in turmoil.

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When determining what makes captivating cinema, it would be easy to only rate blockbusters and cinematic opuses. Whilst short films may not always make it to the big screens, the art of short filmmaking is a crucial part of cinema. FLiCKERFEST comes to the Judith Wright Centre this month, showcasing award-winning short films. Highlights include Rupert Friend’s short film Steve (starring Colin Firth as Keira Knightley’s peculiar neighbour), and local offering, After The Credits.

Classical music can express emotion that cuts right to a music lover’s very core – with some notes tugging on hearts strings, whilst others soaring loftily like dreams. A highlight of the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s 2012 season, the Chopin & Mendelssohn’s Octet tour is set to inspire. Featuring performances by Richard Tognetti (lead violin) and Russian-born pianist Polina Leschenko, the concert will unveil a musical journey, featuring the genius of Chopin’s ‘First Piano Concerto’ and the energy of Mendelssohn’s ‘Octet’.

Whilst some films embark on romantic journeys, and others veer into actionpacked blockbusters, British director Steve McQueen’s work tackles a darker range of unsavoury emotions – particularly in his latest drama, Shame. Brandon (Michael Fassbender) balances his high-flying work life with his hidden sex addiction and ceaseless one-night stands. When his fiery sister (Carey Mulligan) arrives to stay at his New York apartment unannounced, Brandon’s world is turned upside down, as his demons refuse to lay dormant.

John Edwin Cheese changed his surname to Cleese upon joining the British army in 1915. But while his son (legendary UK comedian John Cleese) may have lost rights to what could have been a catchy surname before he was born, he’s made up for it with a string of modern and classic humorous roles. Star of Fawlty Towers and Monty Python, this self-proclaimed tall person, brings his one-man show to Brisbane. His dry wit will be paired with wellhoned anecdotes and unprovoked attacks on former colleagues.

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›I became an artist because ... it’s a forum for the insolent and malcontent. Not often is one rewarded for picking scabs and biting one’s thumb at authority, but you’re almost encouraged to be this way as an artist. I find that comforting. ›My creativity comes from ... friends and peers first and foremost. I’ve been lucky enough to rub shoulders with some very gifted folk, some `successful’, others who just do it because that’s their thing. Either way, through these people, my notions of limits and possibility are constantly blown away. ›I ‘fuel’ my creativity by ... travelling. I grew up in a world of skateboarders and graffiti artists, whose feats – to this day – I struggle to sufficiently explain, illustrate, comprehend and demonstrate, but that’s one of my goals and certainly remains a major source of inspiration. ›I love my job because ... I am learning, always learning. It’s daunting at times, the seemingly infinite possibility of one’s abilities given the will to achieve. Process plays a big part for me also – the act, the site, who I am with. ›Through my work, I would ... be happy to gain even a tentative grasp on the reality of human condition and experience, if for no one else but myself. To be able to convey this knowledge to others would be a bonus. ›Favourite author: Hunter S. Thompson ›Director that inspires me: David Mamet ›Favourite actor: Ben Mendelsohn ›Most played on my iPod: Rick Rubin, DJ Premier, Nick Cave ›A performer I love: Charlie Chaplin ›Artist I most admire: Juan Davila ›Make me laugh: Oscar Wilde, Bill Hicks, Tim Minchin

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Death Cab for Cutie february 27 AT The Tivoli

With seven studio albums under their belts, the gentlemen from US band Death Cab for Cutie have continued to develop an insatiable appetite for the international touring circuit. Performing at The Tivoli to a sold-out audience, the band will perform material from its latest album Codes and Keys, alongside older material. Part catchy pop, part indie rock, Death Cab for Cutie is set to bring its own breed of musical nuance to a Brisbane crowd.

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STAgE february 16–26 10 AT BRiSBANe PoWeRhoUSe The summer holidays may be over, but travel is still on the cards. Whether you’re the next Geoffrey Rush or simply seeking a bit of a chuckle, this year’s World Theatre Festival will leave your cultural tastebuds satisfied. From India and Italy, to Ireland and back, the festival showcases diverse performances from seven countries. Free live music at the newly added Festival Lounge will be a must-visit for post-theatre banter.

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Isn’t it curious how art can conjure up a sea of emotions in a matter of seconds? For Sydney artist Mikala Dwyer, the emotive realm of the paranormal serves as a source of endless creative inspiration. Her latest exhibition at IMA showcases her unique depictions of the mysterious and the occult. From candles and Ouija boards, to clairvoyants and palm readers employed to address visitors during her exhibitions, Mikala explores a wide array of creative expression.

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The positively charged vibes that surround a music festival are a continual source of energy for punters, musicians and organisers alike. This year’s Soundwave festival is set to unleash an impressive line-up featuring some of the biggest names across the rock, punk and metal music scenes. Featuring System of a Down, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Marilyn Manson, Bush and Dashboard Confessional, the 2012 line-up is the biggest yet to be featured at the festival.

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comedy february 28 to march 25 At BRIsBaNE PoWERHoUsE When the Brisbane Comedy Festival returns to Brisbane Powerhouse for another year, it’s time to test the theory that laughter really is the best medicine. Why not commence your comedic diagnosis with Kat Davidson’s show Untidy, before self-medicating with Doing Stuff from Triple J’s Tom Ballard? The popular Chalkboard series also returns with its surprise late-night line-up every Friday and Saturday night during the festival.

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TEMPLE TREE, LANGKAWI

Resting beside a lagoon in an old coconut plantation on the Malaysian island of Langkawi, an ageing banyan tree sits stoically with a temple at its base. In the grounds surrounding this ‘Temple Tree’ are eight renovated colonial villas of Chinese, Eurasian, Malaysian and Indian descent, given new lives as boutique dwellings in a pristine tropical setting. But the beautifully ornate exteriors, awash with once-bright colonial colours subdued with age, are just the beginning of the magic of this unique resort.

It’s 7:30 am and already the air is dense with humidity, its damp clutches seizing every pore and sliding slickly down my throat. The morning sun shows no remorse, shining its brightest upon the island of Langkawi. The fact that I’m practically in paradise makes this all the more easy to bear. That I’m also swimming languid laps through the glass-like surface of a pristine infinity pool, surrounded by verdant sweeping views, lessens the discomfort even more so. My lodgings in this tropical setting are in one of the renovated antique houses of Temple Tree Resort, on the west coast of the island. My particular dwelling, known simply as ‘The Black and White House’, is a stunning Malay House originally built in the 1940s in Negri Sembilan, south of Kuala Lumpur. I shake off the refreshing chill of my swim and pad barefoot up the front steps of my abode, water dripping between my toes and onto the ageing floorboards. The double doors take a concerted effort to push open, but it’s all part of the charm of this majestic old structure that has welcomed me into its reaches for the next few days. Beyond the expansive porch is a living and dining area decorated with well-loved and lived-in curios and artefacts. Chromatic stained-glass windows line the facade, ready to be flung open for me to enjoy the evening breeze and glorious tropical downpours from the comfort of the cosy couch. Further inside the dwelling, a four-poster bed draped lavishly in mosquito nets (a requisite of tropical chic) appears to be the centrepiece of

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the room – until you lay eyes on the glorious wooden bathtub sitting stoutly behind it. Through a pair of wooden doors next to the tub is the actual bathroom, with two rain showers that spill through the floorboards onto a rockpool below the raised house. And if you feel so inclined, there is an exercise room complete with a treadmill. Content with my swim, I’ve politely declined the treadmill’s advances and decided instead to set out to explore the island. A rented scooter, my trusted sidekick in this island adventure, is parked just outside my abode. The sun has warmed the seat to a temperature just slightly below unbearable. I fire up the engine and surge into motion; the natural air-conditioning resulting from my relative speed is an instant relief. I am soon zooming along the narrow coastal road and a distinct saltiness seasons the air. The island is just nudging awake and as my explorations take me through small villages dotted with simple houses splashed with vibrant oranges, yellows and pinks, locals are constructing roadside stalls selling coconuts, fresh juice, rotis and other gustatory temptations. When I return to Temple Tree in the late afternoon, the sun is on its way down. The pool sparkles seductively in my direction, but I opt for a wander through the grounds of the resort and its sister property, Bon Ton. Roosting side by side, the two locales provide recondite respite from the tourist-weary strip of the nearby Pantai Cenang. With only eight heritage villas at Temple Tree and eight thatched-roof chalets at Bon Ton, the

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fortunate guests of these establishments have all the seclusion they could wish for. But what is most curious about these dwellings are their permanent occupants – as I wander about the property, I have the distinct feeling of being watched. I soon catch sight of my voyeurs, perched atop walls, under houses, and snoozing on sunbeds, and I am relieved to see they are of the feline variety. Narelle McMurtrie, owner of Temple Tree and Bon Ton, also runs a private animal shelter next door and uses profits from the resorts to fund its activities. Upon hearing that guests are happily encouraged to help out with the animals, I’ve volunteered to take one of the dogs for a walk. I wander past a sign warning me of the perils of falling coconuts, and onto the extensive deck of Bon Ton’s restaurant that looks out onto the lagoon. Beside the deck, the dogs hear me coming and appear from all directions to greet me. It’s tempting to try to take all of them for a walk, but after being warned of their strength, I end up taking the leash of a golden-haired bitser named Shane (affectionately referred to as ‘the lazy one’). As we mosey off down the dirt road, the rhythmic crunch of our footsteps on the gravel is soon interrupted by a passionate wailing. We pause, transfixed by a Muslim call to prayer echoing across the landscape, and revel in the majesty of a glorious sunset. Visit www.mrandmrssmith.com for further information or contact the Mr & Mrs Smith travel team on 1300 89 66 27.

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PURCHASE THE E G TABL ‘POD’ DININ WITH ANY 8 CH$AIRS & RECEIVE A 1000 D HOMEWARES GIFT CAR

‘Pod’ Entertainment Unit (W210 x H50 x D48cm) $2499

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‘Pod’ Coffee Table (W120 x H40 x D80cm) $1399 ‘POD’ RECTANGULAR DINING TABLE (W210 x H76 x D100cm)

This handcrafted dining table features an eclectic mix of timbers, sourced from managed forests, for a unique effect that will make a great focal point for your dining area.

AUSTRALIAN MADE POD

PURCHASE THE ‘POD’ BED LES WITH 2 BEDSIDE TA$B & RECEIVE A 700 D HOMEWARES GIFT CAR

AUSTRALIAN MADE POD

‘POD’ QUEEN BED

Add some ultra-modern appeal to your bedroom space with the ‘Pod’. Its charming minimalistic design, combined with clean lines and alternating timber textures make it a worthy investment in durability and timeless style.

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Domayne® stores are operated by independent franchisees. Ends 29/02/12. Mattress, bedlinen and accessories shown are not included. Offers not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

‘Pod’ 1-Drawer Bedside Table $849

FORTITUDE VALLEY, BRISBANE Level 1, Homemaker City, 1058 Ann St. 3620 6600 (Free underground parking)

‘Pod’ Bedside with shelf $649

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*1. Bonus gift card(s) only available with selected products as advertised. Gift card is not redeemable for cash and cannot be used in the transaction in which it is issued. Gift card expires 24 months from date of issue. Terms and conditions apply. See in store for details.

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