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Issue No. 07 December 2018/February 2019 which shines around me like a million suns, it calls me on and on
So many muses Dena Kingsberg, Gabrielle Kas, Victoria Spring, Crystal O’Rourke, Brodie Jackson and Paul McNeil
RISHIKESH, INDIA Leaving high-intensity Delhi, we set out on our pilgrimage to Rishikesh. This holy city and ‘Yoga Capital of the World’ offered us the chance to find ourselves through selfless service in an ashram, to study the path of yoga at one of the many local schools, to
wash all bad karma away with the holy waters of the Ganga. But our pilgrimage had one purpose – to find the Beatles’ ashram. We enquired with locals and were introduced to the man who would take us there. A short drive through town, a walk through jungle, and a squeeze through a padlocked gate
and we were there. The Ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was lost in time, overgrown by jungle and a distant shadow of the late 60s Beatles’ era experience. We sat in the huts, read the graffiti and imagined George meditating and playing the sitar. Om.
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Optimistic about the future ... Welcome to issue 7. An issue of love, positivity and cheer. A tumble into the wild season and a happy nod to a brand new year.
Hello– Issue No. 07: Optimistic about the future ... / Dec 2018–Feb 2019
HELLO
Paradiso is so very proudly brought to you by: Beck Marshall, Co-Founder, Managing Editor @sixgallery_ Lila Theodoros, Co-Founder, Production Manager/Design @ohbabushka Aarna Hudson, Partnership Manager @aarnakristina Isobella Hobbs, Partnership Coordinator @izsea_ Jonas Nutter, Intern Extraordinaire @jonasnutter Marty and Matt, Team Distribution Chris Theodoros, Accountant businessmatters.com.au Our Mums, Tania Theodoros and Lorraine Marshall, Proof Readers Thank you to our wonderful contributors– Crystal O’Rourke Ming Nomchong Jess Lacroix Emilie Talermo Aaisya Ellie Hatte From the bottom of our hearts– thank you to our incredibly supportive families – we love you! xx Printed by Fast Proof Press, Nerang Qld. Published by This is Paradiso Trust. © This is Paradiso Trust 2018, all rights reserved. Disclaimer No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. The views expressed in Paradiso are those of the retrospective contributors and are not necessarily shared by the publisher. Contributions and submissions are welcome but no responsibility is taken. Information and credits are correct when going to print but may change afterwards. Paradiso is published six times a year and we are sorry for any mistakes :) thisisparadiso.com.au @paradiso_magazine_
Jai guru deva om.
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Eat the Chakras –08 A life well lived –24 Youthquake: The Millennials –30 Practice and all is coming –32 The after glow –36 Cool hands from the get-go – Paul McNeil –50 Take me to: Iceland –56
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08 Feature: Eat the Chakras 10 Me, my shop and I: The Belongil Loft Byron Bay
Home + Design 14 Where I live: Life is Art 18 Feature: Give the Gift
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Good people: A life well lived, with – Dena Kingsberg – Gabrielle Kas
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30 Listen: Youthquake: The Millennials 32 Practice and all is coming: Jai Guru Deva Om 30 Essay: The gift of smiling
Fashion + Beauty 36 Feature: The after glow
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56 Feature: Iceland – pilgrimage to the Sólheimasandur plane wreck 58 Ten things I love about: Lennox Head 60 Itinerary: Take the coast road 62 Crossword
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The Good News is—
December–February Top 5 to look out for: 01– Good Milk It’s here, it’s delicious and nutritious – it’s organic and plant based and the best almond and coconut milk in the shire. For all the goodness check out the Byron Bay Milk Company. byronbaymilkcompany.com.au
Alchemilla Studio Oh the joy of fresh wildflowers delivered to your door, a bunch of happiness and optimism to start the week right. Alchemilla is a slow flower farm and floral design studio run by Phoebe East and based in the hinterland of Byron Bay. Phoebe nurtures both permaculture and biodynamic techniques to grow abundant and healthy blooms, using no herbicides, pesticides or chemicals. Naturally grown, seasonal blooms and foliage are grown for Alchemilla by Alchemilla. Monthly flower subscriptions are available via the Alchemilla Studio website with two sizes to choose from, delivered once a week to your door, on your day of choice. Custom orders and floral tailoring for events are also available. Phoebe is currently delivering to the Byron Shire area. alchemillastudio.com
02– Falls Festival With an all-star line-up landing among the glittering sunsets, cobalt coastlines and disco superstars, The Falls Annual Music and Arts Festival is an absolute beauty. 31 December to 2 January, Byron Bay. fallsfestival.com
A cultural experience
WeMove Studio will be hosting the official launch of a unique and one of a kind cultural event – the Rapa Nui Cultural Experience – celebrating the living culture of the remotest (and one of the smallest) indigenous communities in the world. Musician, artist and cultural ambassador Yoyo Tuki – one of only four native Rapa Nui (Easter Islanders) in Australia – resides in the Byron Shire and will be sharing the story and culture of his people together with an intimate music concert. Yoyo hopes that this project will expand in the future and bring in other areas such as art, cultural exchange, collaborations with other indigenous peoples and even trips to the island. The evening will include Rapa Nui Culture Talk, Traditional Hoko (Haka) dance, traditional Pacific Island food, ending in an intimate music concert. Saturday, 8 December at WeMove Studio, Mullumbimby. wemove.studio
Win! Win!! Win!!! Join Club Paradiso to win Join the Club to win a bag of jewels. Our friends at Margaux Lee Jewellery have kindly gifted us one pair of Dion Studs, one pair of Patti Hoops, and an Esther Chain (18 inch gold plated delicate twist chain) with a total value of $213! Crazy right? To win – we’ve made it super easy – simply visit thisisparadiso.com.au/club and sign up to Club Paradiso. Thank you Margaux Lee! margauxlee.com
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03– Studio Tropico & Surfing World present Reflection An exhibition of photography, cinematography and mixed media. 22 December, Byron Bay. studiotropico.com 04– Let there be Rock Celebrate the 70’s to the 90’s, when the Gold Coast was a hot spot of Australia’s music touring circuit, from the Ramones at the Playroom, or Nirvana and The Violent Femmes at Fisho’s. This exhibition looks at the heyday of hard-core rock and entertainment through stories, memorabilla, photos and footage. HOTA, Gold Coast. hota.com.au 05– Federal Loves Refugees Emily Lubitz, lead singer of Tin Pan Orange, will be playing a solo gig to raise funds for Federal Loves Refugees. Enjoy Stone & Wood beer, selected wines, gourmet burgers and sweet treats. 7pm, 14 December, Federal @federallovesrefugees
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and barre studio, indulge in a facial treatment at Aesthetica and shop local and design led brands at Habitat Collective, The Beach People, Children of The Tribe, Annukka, Prae, Tigmi Trading, OneTeaspoon and the Department of Simple Things.
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Habitat North Beach is Byron Bay’s latest fashion, lifestyle and wellness hub, in the heart of the Arts and Industry Estate only five minutes from Belongil beach or easy access from town via the world’s first-ever solar-powered train. Dine all-day at Argentinian-inspired restaurant Barrio Eatery & Bar, exercise at F45 group training or Bende yoga
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Eat the Chakras With the Beatles’ White Album on high rotation, the scent of Nag Champa hanging heavy in the air and pouring out of every second shop in our local little town, and sunshine coloured marigolds set to bloom any minute, this summer is the season we embrace optimism, check our auras and eat for the chakras.
Sun sun sun here we come. The days are now longer. The humidity is building. And we are shedding our layers – clothes, cares and reservations. The colours of summer and warmer days are becoming a part of our consciousness again – canary yellows, burnt oranges. We instinctively reach for plump and fragrant mangoes, sugar sweet pineapples, juicy and refreshing rockmelons. The season provides a vibrant colour palette and we dig in. We are content. But how does colour or the colour of our foods contribute to this overall sunshiny-happy-skip-in-yourstep mood that carries us through summer? Colour psychology tells us that the warm hues of yellow are stimulating and can lift our spirits and selfesteem.Yellow is the colour of optimism. Orange is all about comfort and sensuality. So it’s no wonder that we are at our happiest during the beautiful sunshine filled days of summer. Delving deeper and taking a soothing inhalation, we look to the Chakras – our energy locations and spiritual centres – for further guidance. Colour theories and interpretations seem to be drawn from this ancient wisdom, and the psychology aligned with each Chakra shade is explained on a deeper level. Now, eating for the Chakras may or may not help us achieve super spiritual and physical balance – but why not continue the theme of our carefree summer,
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letting go of any skepticism and enjoy learning more about our food, our seasonal tastes and about who we want to be. The Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra is visualised as yellow and represents our self-worth, personal power and inner peace. So pop a banana in your smoothie or chop up some sweet pineapple for a beach session snack and enjoy the rolling waves of confidence and optimism. The Svadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra is all about orange and is the home of our passion and pleasure. Dig in to a tray of delicious mangoes, savour juicy summer fruits like peaches and apricots and feel creativity hit – get inspired and pursue your passions. Our senses are all beautifully linked and when we slow down and eat mindfully we can appreciate all of the goodness that pours out like sacred energy from our fresh foods. See the colours, smell the aromas and savour every mouthful. Eating with consciousness, regardless of how balanced your chakras are or aren’t, how in-tune you are with your third eye, or how many Nag Champas you have lit today, will always bring health and happiness. Happy Summer. Om Shanti.
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The Belongil – loved since 2012 and known for its friendly atmosphere and splendid breakfast. We chat to owner Mindy about perfecting coconut feta and living the good life at Belongil.
The Belongil Owners Mindy Halabe & Christian Poulsen 33 Childe St Byron Bay @thebelongil
What brought you to the Northern Rivers, and in particular Belongil Beach? I grew up in Fiji. Christian and I wanted to raise our own children in a similar environment. Byron definitely ticks all the boxes. Belongil Beach is (still) a well-hidden secret of Byron Bay. When it’s crazy busy in town, it’s the complete opposite in Belongil (Belongil streets don’t have paid parking, so beach and café hangs don’t have to be rushed!). The Belongil is synonymous with the perfect morning, sublime breakfasts and a warm and friendly atmosphere. Tell us about community and its importance to you? We love our regular Belongil family. We know their names, what coffees they like and what papers they like to read. We have created 10
a space where everyone is welcome and that to us is important because the cafe is like our home with the community as our family members. Your menu is fresh, healthy and heartfelt. Do you source and work with local suppliers? Most of our produce is sourced locally. All our suppliers are located in and around Byron Bay. Our honey supplier lives a few doors up from us so we regularly see and thank the bees buzzing around! I’m sure those bees gather pollen from the edible flowers we buy from Ewingsdale! We also donate our coffee grounds to a local watermelon and cucumber grower. It gives us great satisfaction to support our community.
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What is your go to on the menu? Avocado bruschetta with coconut feta. The coconut feta is house-made from scratch and it is next level. The kitchen took some time perfecting it – it truly is mind blowing. The Belongil is nestled among Byron Bay’s most loved beaches. Tell us what your dream summer day would look like ... Morning swim with the kids and dog at Belongil Beach (best dog-friendly beach). Brunch at The Belongil (free wifi means kids can watch their iPads while brunch is consumed in relative silence). Back to the beach for more sandcastle making with maybe a green smoothie takeaway!
Inspired by our home on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, we set out 10 years ago to brew an approachable but distinctive ale showcasing Galaxy hops, perfect for long summer days. To celebrate our ’10 Years of Summer’, we’re launching The Original Pacific Ale in a can this season. Cheers!
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New home of the long, leisurely and encouraged afternoon session, Loft Byron Bay embraces the slow down culture of Byron Bay and delights in our abundant seasonal palette.
Loft Byron Bay Owner Matt Hunt 4 Jonson St Byron Bay NSW @loftbyronbay
New to the Byron Shire, Loft Byron Bay is a boutique bar and eatery, what inspired the creation of your business? I’d been coming to Byron for years on holidays and decided to base myself here last year. After leaving the rat race of Melbourne after nearly a decade of running hospitality ventures, I wanted to create a venue that could host its patrons from day until night, offering a local spot to just sit back and relax with mates and enjoy good food and drink in a comfortable environment. I got wind that there was a space coming up for grabs and as soon as I saw it I knew it would be special. That was the beginning of the Loft dream – eight months later and here we are! Coming into summer the shire becomes the land of the long and warm afternoon – what is your go to meal on this season’s menu? There aren’t many things better than popping in for a meal after a swim in the bay and hooking into our Loft style ‘Fish and Chips’… these aren’t just any fish and chips. Our chef prepares a crispy beer battered mulloway served with pea puree and our secret ingredient malt vinegar fries with house made 12
tartare sauce. Paired with a crisp white – this combo is definitely a favourite! Combining casual bar eats with tropical cocktails and gourmet seasonal dishes, have you used local produce to create a dynamic dining experience? We are in the right spot to be using a lot of local produce – it’s so easy here in Byron Bay to get anything that you need! Right now seasonally, the pickings are abundant, including the Coopers Shoot tomatoes and fresh mozzarella being made by local producers. From the cured meats to the incredible beverage offerings in this area, we are passionate about working together with the farmers and artisans in our community to offer exceptional ingredients. Where has your passion and inspiration for food come from? And do you feel as though the health conscious attitude of the shire aligns with your values? Starting at a very young age I was drawn to the industry. I worked in pubs and restaurants through my schooling. This built up a real desire to learn more and try new things and see how food can change people’s experiences and bring fun! My passion for
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food comes from a childhood of always loving hospitality, with a lot of my inspiration for food stemming from countless home cooked meals with my family. Mum was big on using fresh produce, organic and biodynamic foods, almost to the point where I would not be sure what I was eating as a kid, but she really instilled in me a passion for great produce and food! Byron has such a thriving culture of diverse culinary cuisines, what do you think Loft will bring to the community? I think if you were coming in to Loft with an attitude of wanting a healthy meal we definitely have a lot to offer. With a vegan menu, as well as having gluten free options, we have consciously created our offerings to cater to the clientele we expect to come through the door. What makes Loft unique is the casual and fun atmosphere we offer our customers – with our food and drinks being served all day! This is something different for Byron, at any stage of the day – after a swim at the beach or for a Sunday afternoon session with friends, we provide a space where people can really let their hair down, eat and drink as long as they like – in fact we encourage it!
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Welcome to the uniquely abundant home of Victoria Spring – creative, jeweller, mother and friend – rich in its layers of collected beauty and treasures. We visited Casa Vic on a sunny day and got lost in conversation and aesthetic joy. Who lives here? Myself and various travelling friends, my daughters Pearl and Rosa in between their travelling adventures, Pippa the wonder cat, a family of water dragons and a few friendly ghosts. Vic, you are a true creative! You first began making jewellery in Scotland in 1986 – tell us about your journey ... I started my working career as a copy girl at a
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newspaper in Sydney and became a cadet photographer there – the first female in the early 80s. I photographed many bands and musicians and ended up traveling to Scotland to visit friends in the band Simple Minds. I fell in love with a Scotsman and whilst digging in our veggie garden discovered amazing relics of old ceramic plates that were aged beautifully by the years. I began making jewellery from these incredible treasures and had an exhibition at Edinburgh festival which sold out. I was then approached by stores in London and the rest is history! Just like your jewellery your house is full of extraordinary pieces that hold meaning, enhance the senses and bring beauty to lives everyday. We would love to know more about your collection of rare and vintage treasures. My home is full of treasures I love, collected
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I love our home and the sense of history it holds – of many happy times with many happy memories.
over the years. Many of which were props for my stores. I’m attracted to pieces that have been somewhere before – like the spirit of my jewellery. We have always used all the beautiful glasses, plates, candelabras as everyday pieces. It’s important to have beauty in your life each day. Does living in your home constantly inspire your creativity? I love our home and the sense of history it holds – of many happy times with many happy memories. I’m always moving things around and creating new combinations with the beautiful pieces we have collected. Do you have a favourite room or space in your house? My favourite is our living space – it’s the heart of the home and is the place of many a celebration. Do you have a favourite gem and why? My favourite gem is the Pearl, so mysterious, grown naturally and the lustre is incredible. I named my first born girl Pearl. Vic, you have proudly had a long and very successful career in a fickle industry! You still run jewellery making workshops from your studio – can you tell us a little more about them? When and how can we can join you? I now supply museums and galleries and run workshops for children and adults. It’s wonderful inviting children to explore all my collected treasures. They always come up with something rather amazing, and inspiring people is an absolute joy for me. When do you feel the happiest? I feel the happiest when I have my children and loved ones sleeping under this roof after a beautiful feast. We can then all wake up and share breakfast together in our wonderful garden. When you think of the future do you feel optimistic? Yes I feel optimistic – my children are creating wonderful creative lives for themselves and I feel I’m in a great space creatively and more in my own skin as I get a bit older. Who or what is currently inspiring you? My garden is inspiring me actually, back to nature is my happy place! Visit victoriaspring.com.au for latest workshops and all of Vic’s beauty.
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Research suggests that giving gifts may improve a person’s state of mind. If giving a gift makes you feel happier, with a sense of purpose, then this may inevitably improve your state of mind. Gift giving is also said to create a greater social connection and an improvement in the state of wellbeing. So get giving – even if it's a simple smile.
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Flowing with a sweet rhythm, igniting bright lights of insight and inspiring you to be the best version of yourself, Dena Kingsberg’s words are a gift. Poet. Singer. Speaker. Teacher. Mother. Dena draws on all of these aspects to deliver a message of self awareness and self empowerment. Having dedicated more than 30 years of study and practice to Ashtanga Yoga, Dena is among the most respected and senior practitioners in the world. Her adept understanding of yoga philosophy, her masterful and lyrical language, her grace and her illuminating example inspire change. Dena is my teacher. 25
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Dena, your teachings often centre around the theme of transformation. Why do so many of us feel the need to change? Life is both precious and fleeting. If you are finding it a struggle, feeling lost or broken, restless, in pain or discontent, if you are out of sync or out of your mind with worry, stress or fear then change could offer relief. Is it selfish to dedicate significant time to cultivate your own sense of happiness? Seeking relief from suffering and cultivating happiness is far from selfish, however expecting others to coexist with you when you are off balance and in a disturbed or agitated state of mind, may well be. When we are tired, hungry, stressed or feeling low, life is harder. When we are in pain, emotionally or physically, even simple things become overwhelming. This breeds despair and frustration and can result in deeper states of discontent. If a musical instrument is damaged or out of tune, its capacity to produce quality sound is greatly impaired resulting in dissonance. People can be like that. It seems obvious then, there is a need for repairs, maintenance, servicing, cleaning, tuning, and practice. Once restored a clear pure tone is possible. Yoga can be this process for the human instrument. How do we start? At some point, we need to stop blaming others for our situation and start taking note of the part we play in our own reality. To take a good look at oneself and commit to doing the work required to establish balance and to facilitate peace. A grand spring cleaning of the self may be required. A letting go of limiting ideas. A letting go of company that brings you down. A letting go of habits that don’t serve. Sorting through it all can be messy but the resulting space created will make room for the new, lighter version of you. For a lot of people, their habits and behaviours, good or bad, feel like permanent aspects of who they are. Is there a way to change or let go of these patterns? Or are we stuck in a loop? We need to loosen the tight grip we have on ourselves and allow change to be an option. If moving water can smooth and polish away even the roughest of stone then surely we too can evolve. Having some understanding of your mind is key to having some understanding of yourself and is pivotal for instigating change. How often do we question the validity of our thoughts? Especially the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. Firstly we need to appreciate that a thought is just a thought. The fact that we had it, does not automatically mean we need to react or respond to it. It also does not automatically mean that the thought is reliable, valuable or true. Here is the loop. Thoughts trigger feelings, feelings produce thoughts, these thoughts generate words and actions and reactions producing more feelings and more thoughts and so the cycle continues. We build ideas in our heads and believe them to be true. When actually, so much of what we think is either: superficial: based on a limited amount of knowledge confused: based on information that does not always represent the truth outdated: based on what we used to think influenced: based on someone else’s idea.
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Or simply incorrect: based on a misunderstanding or invalid information. Behavioural patterns and addictions form deep impressions, like a scratch in the record of our subconscious. Once we analyse the patterns of thought we have a chance to intervene before the reaction, providing us with the opportunity to make a conscious choice to behave or respond in a different way. This breaks the cycle and facilitates the possibility of tangible change. How can we create greater harmony in ourselves and in relationships? Self empowerment reflects our capacity to have some influence and input into the unfolding of our own reality. To ultimately actualise a life well lived. One where precious moments are experienced fully because we are able to be present and not distracted. Where unnecessary conflicts are avoided because we have disentangled from the internal dramas that create impulsive or unwise words and reactions. Where we have broken the patterns that cycle into negative outcomes and behaviours that result in further discontent. We need to break the links that chain us to our pain or dissatisfaction so that life can be about more than just survival. What should we do to nurture happiness? Cultivate positive thoughts, build relationships with people you admire, and introduce some healthy habits. If some part of each day is dedicated to self healing, to uplifting the spirit, to cultivating joy and to celebrating beauty, then it will be easier to navigate life’s inevitable occasional struggle. Yoga helps, as does regular sleep, nutritious food, silence, and nature. Taking time to do the things that feed your soul, like dancing or surfing or reading a good book in the winter sun. Knowing what lifts your spirit and allowing yourself a generous serve helps to put you in a good space that causes a chain reaction of positivity. You recommend a ‘yoga practice’ and for you, this is Ashtanga yoga. How would you define this practice? Ashtanga yoga offers a therapeutic methodology designed to promote healing on many levels. It is a curriculum that involves freeing and strengthening the body, breath, and mind, through repetition and gradual augmentation of specific practices. Each person moves through a prescribed series of breath synchronised movements in the form of classical asana at an individual pace. The practitioner and their practice evolve symbiotically. The practices progress from the cultivation of physical mobility and stability in asana to the enhancement of the breath capacity through pranayama. Continued concentration evolves into meditative states establishing a settled, more open, connected sense of self. What begins with great effort over time finds ease, like a song well practiced will reveal and express the union of musician and instrument. Even simple practice can produce moments of internal harmony. Yoga does not promise a life without hardship, sorrow, or pain. But it gives us tools to keep the mind steady through success and failure. Breath– In your classes and workshops, you bring a strong emphasis to cultivating the breath in and around a yoga practice. Why is a focus on breath so important? Quality of breath relates to quality of life. We have all at some point been directed whilst disturbed to take a few deep breaths and appreciate that this helps to restore the mind to a calm state.
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“Self empowerment reflects our capacity to have some influence and input into the unfolding of our own reality. To ultimately actualise a life well lived.”
The word inspiration means to inhale. To breathe in. It also means to be inspired, it describes creativity, illumination, and awakening. To enhance the breath is to enhance these qualities. A limited breath is characteristic of depressive tendencies. A restricted or compromised breath is often indicative of respiratory disorder and is intertwined with fear. Continued exploration and the development of breath capacity and control not only enhances respiratory function but sits at the heart of emotional well being and spiritual connectivity. Chanting– Anyone who has practiced with you in your shala in Byron Bay, or in a workshop or yoga intensive overseas, would have experienced the beauty of a mantra being gently sung somewhere in the room, or the joy of call and response chanting of a sutra or invocation to a deity at the end of a led class. Have you always loved chanting? I have not always loved chanting. Like many, I have found that any form of singing, especially in public feels exposing and can be profoundly uncomfortable. It has taken time to appreciate the deeper layers revealed through this process of voice. That chanting is like a song that belongs beyond ego or performance. A kind of singing in whilst singing out. A means to connect with divinity both beyond and within. Before pen and paper, most ancient wisdom was passed down in the oral form of call and response until the body of work was memorised. Many traditions in India continue to teach this way. It involves firstly listening with refined attention followed by the imitation of the sounds tone and rhythm. Then contemplation of the meaning or intention and the integration of teachings into daily life. This entire process is considered a spiritual practice unto itself. With repetition, we forget ourselves as the healing qualities of sound vibration act like a mother’s lullaby to soothe the soul. Community– How does the practice of ashtanga build community and how important is it? Those involved in regular practice appreciate the effort and dedication required to sustain it. This builds the mutual respect that binds our diverse community. We share common principles and aspirations; this results in a quiet understanding, a comradery on the path to self - discovery and the creation of supportive friendships.
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Women– I read an interview where you were quoted saying, “There is nothing more beautiful than a strong woman.” You go on to dismiss the argument that women who have physical strength are not feminine saying, “changes to a female body are only more masculine if you identify strength with the male.” How do you define femininity? I see femininity as strength balanced with grace, and masculinity as steadiness coupled with tenderness. Family– Today more than ever, women feel pressure to be everything to everyone – devoted mother, loving wife, successful professional – all without the traditional village or family support we once had. How do we find balance and support in achieving these seemingly overwhelming roles? You can only ever give your best. Start by being realistic, and learn to say no to requests that don’t serve your primary roles unless they bring you joy. Reduce quantity, not quality. Refine attention so that even if the time spent in each role is reduced, the calibre of interaction is not. If you were not focused on the task at hand the first time, you may end up having to do it again. Take care not to make promises you know you won’t keep. Dealing with disappointment is never fun. Most definitely, do not pick up the phone if you do not wish to talk. Prioritise your own needs so when you are in company, you can be present, in a good space and without complaint or compromise. Certainly having it all, a partner, a family, and a profession will be demanding and require endless time and energy but it can also make for a colourful and abundant life. Future– Are you optimistic about the future? In a time of cataclysmic global warming and catastrophic leadership, it is difficult to be wholly optimistic about the future. We need to look to now. The future so quickly becomes the past. If we take care of what happens now, if we take responsibility for ourselves and our actions the future will have a chance. There are so many amazing people doing the work to align themselves with nature, caring for the planet, caring for one another. They are striving to be the best they can be, lifting their voices and lifting our spirits. Let’s join them.
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GOOD PEOPLE
“Having peace with yourself, others and your environment. That in turn leaves space for the inspirational aspects of life.”
How did you find your way into Naturopathy? I found my way into Naturopathy fairly early on. I was learning therapeutic massage while at school, where I came across a pamphlet about studying Naturopathy – I had never heard of it before but at that instant I knew I wanted to learn more about it. I initially started with night classes in nutrition and then once possible, I enrolled full time. It was fantastic and opened up a whole alternative world to managing illness and maintaining wellness, that I had never known. I’d only ever been exposed to a medical module as my mother was a nurse, my father a pathologist – I had spent my childhood hanging around and working in laboratories, a world of body excretions and machines. So the contrast was great, now it was a discovery of plants, good food and a different way of understanding the body. I like to think my worlds are blended now and can work with what both have to offer. Considering all the principles of naturopathic medicine, is there one principal you feel more connected to and why? I suppose that would be to first remove any obstacles and insults to oneself, be it poor food or lifestyle choices. Finding the ideal tool to help you do that, be it in the guise of a herbal remedy, supplying nutrients that are missing, diet refinement, more exercise or rest. Like the oath, the truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth, I would say food, the whole food, nothing but whole food. You offer our community unique human interaction in your role at Mullum Herbals, which I imagine comes with a range of emotions. How do you stay grounded and clear in your purpose? By being dedicated to my interests. Having a great and caring family. My Kung Fu. Lots of baths and herbs of course. When do you feel the happiest? I do get a great amount of happiness from the simplest of pleasures. In the context of work it’s when we’re making a difference, relieving someone of discomfort, improving their quality of life. When I’m learning. In my personal life, hearing from my sons and what they’re up to. Being at home with my husband in the space he’s created for us. It pleases all my senses. Locally, I love walking through Mullum and watching the antics of the locals (most of the time). The connection we have with each other regardless of age and character – I think it is truly unique. These are all forms of nourishment and happiness for me. 29
When you think of the future do you feel optimistic? This question conjures up parallel worlds. There should be a great sense of optimism when there are so many great minds and advances but at the same time I don’t know how optimistic I am for many. There are going to be inevitable changes ahead, personally and globally. I think a huge bearing will be on our attitude, expectations and flexibility to be able to encompass these changes. You are well loved for your vibrant smile! What is your wellness philosophy? Having peace with yourself, others and your environment. That in turn leaves space for the inspirational aspects of life. How do you find balance? I imagine this will be different for everyone. I personally had to choose what are my priorities, at the different stages of my life. I’ve learnt I can only do about three things well at a time. I ask, what will I regret if I don’t do it? What needs tending to now, what can I come back to? Some things have to be sacrificed – what are you willing to sacrifice? What are you not willing to? What mantra do you live by? Consistency.
Gaby can be found at Mullum Herbals @mullumherbals mullumherbals.com
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Youthquake: The Millennials Let’s talk Millennials! Often described as the ‘me, me, me,’ generation, they are confidently empowered, but they do not consider themselves to be entitled. They question the rules, but mostly live within them. They are smarter, safer, more mature and want to change the world. Their peers include Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani education campaigner, who survived being shot by the Taliban, and who became the world’s youngest ever Nobel Prize recipient. We chat to 18-year-olds, Indigo Marshall and Isobella Hobbs about being the most socialised, the most accepting of equality and the most politically progressive generation. They are here and we are listening.
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From first loves to first fuck ups, growing up is hard! What does the future look like for you? Indigo: The future to me looks exciting and inviting! I cannot wait to go out and explore the world I’ve felt so withdrawn from during the HSC. Travel, volunteer, university, TAFE or simply work – I’ve grown up in a world that has provided me with endless possibilities for my future. This has made it both easier and harder to envisage the future in my mind; but the unknown, limitless and spontaneity that it encompasses makes it even more magical. For me there is also a flip side when imagining my future – I get panicky when I think about leaving behind all the people I’ve connected with. I am ready to enter my future, with all the decisions and choices in my hands entirely. I want to find myself and grow into not only who I am, but who I am destined to be outside of the biggest little town (Mullumbimby). The future to me looks bright, full of wanderlust, more loves and more fuck ups. Isobella: For me the future looks hopefully like something along the same lines as my life currently. I want to be able to combine all the things I love and make a career out it. I want to keep exploring more corners of our world and make something from my time spent travelling and share my experiences through photos and film. You have been labelled the most exciting generation since the Baby Boomers – what are your thoughts on this? Indigo: The most exciting generation since the Baby Boomers! Wow now that’s a statement to live up to. Our generation are the creators and thinkers that inhabit this technological landscape we all call home. Our generation personally excites me because of all the inspiring creations and things that we are yet to discover. There has never once been a generation that has had the world so close at their fingertips – we have access to everything, making anything possible. Science has never been so driven, advances in medicine have allowed for such positive and exciting change. There has never been a generation that has been so accepting of social issues – gay marriage was only just nearly legalised. There has never been so much worldly religious cohesion and racism almost ceases to be an issue within our generation. I’m sure that the reasons we are perceived as the most exciting generation since the Baby Boomers is the faith people have within us to change the harmful social norms that are prevalent within today’s society, allowing for more positivity not only between individuals but also nations. Isobella: I think our generation is lucky to have all the
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opportunities that maybe the Baby Boomers didn’t have access to before. We are now able to learn about things and have access to new information so quickly. We are at the cusp of revelations and are free to express ourselves in ways other generations haven’t been able to. Although there are some aspects of our society that are negative – like the state of our environment – I’m grateful to be a part of this generation. Do you think your open-mindedness about gender, race, sexuality and religion has inspired greater social diversity and cohesion? Indigo: I think that my generation’s open-mindedness about these issues will soon inspire greater social diversity and cohesion. It has been enhanced and illustrated among our generation, but I don’t think it has yet reached the world. With the leaders that currently rule countries (Donald Trump), I struggle to believe that we will be able to truly achieve social diversity and cohesion at this point in time. Yet I have absolute faith in the fact that when our generation become the leaders of this earth, the population will have a chance at greater social diversity and cohesion through our open-mindedness that has already become so apparent. Through our open-mindedness I believe the world will grow to become a much better place, allowing more people to be true to who they are in terms of gender, race, sexuality and religion. Isobella: I consider myself a pretty open-minded person. I believe anyone can do whatever makes them happy as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone. As I’ve grown up, I’ve been able to learn about all these things. I have my generation to thank for this mindset as I come to the end of my teenage years. I think I’ve been able to shape my own identity and values and beliefs which allow me to personally have greater social diversity and cohesion. Hopefully this inspires the people around me to do the same. Having an open-mind is so important for us as a society. It makes the world keep turning. What is the best piece of advice you have been given? Indigo: I think its too difficult to pinpoint one piece of advice that has been the most useful. I think that different advice is needed in different situations and at different times in your life, not simply one piece of advice for it all. I think at this point of time in my life, my favourite piece of advice has come from multiple men and women in my family, “Stay true to yourself and no matter what, put happiness above all”. Happiness is so, so needed and should be cherished – it should be something that each individual strives for as they keep overcoming situations. Not money, or
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material objects. Just some plain old human happiness. Isobella: That’s hard. I’ve been given a lot of good advice over my 18 years. My favourite saying is, ‘It is what it is.” For me that means dealing with whatever you have to deal with at the time and just being positive about what happens in life. We can’t control everything. We live in an age of problems to which there are no easy solutions? Is it inspiring to be part of a generation of future thinkers, creators and change-makers? Indigo: When I was bored I used to look around in class at all my peers and daydream about how we would become future thinkers, creators and changemakers. When I was listening to notes on Shakespeare, I would be inspired by the idea that one day we will be the ones who get to have a voice, a voice that gets to be heard and recognised. Not just a voice of youth that was merely disinterested. It is inspiring because I cannot wait to see how different the world is going to become as a result of our generation. What change will have been for the better, what change will have been for the worse? Isobella: Yeah for sure! I think that’s why I am so optimistic about the future because I believe that my generation has it sorted. We know what’s up and what needs to be done. We have the power and the knowledge to change things for the better. We realise that and are motivated to do something about all the issues in the world that need to be addressed. What are your thoughts on the education system? Do you feel there should be more focus on critical thinking and problem solving for your future working life? Indigo: I think the education system is fucked up! And I’m not just saying that because I am newly graduated. I have an endless love of learning, and have always loved aspects of school, but overall it has serious faults. Albert Einstein once wrote, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by it’s ability to climb a tree, it will live it’s whole life believing that it is stupid”. I think kids can relate to this fish, swimming up stream in structured academic classes, never finding their gifts. School has killed individuality and creativity and honestly has outlived it’s usage. Things are constantly changing and evolving. Look at a car from today vs when it was first invented. There is such a big difference. Look at a classroom from today vs my grandparent’s school experience – it is too similar, nearly nothing has changed. What’s sad is that school aims to prepare students for the future, yet with these
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structures we must question are they preparing students for the future or the past? The future is going to be diverse, with acceptance of new ideals and hopefully equal value in the work of an artist or a doctor. Not to mention the extreme environmental issues that come from schooling and standardised testing. 100,000 trees are cut down per day to provide exam paper! SAY NO TO EXAMS, SAVE TREES! Isobella: For me I think that mainstream education is a mess. If you’re not the round peg in the round hole it’s hard to make the most out of your education. I was lucky enough to try a range of different schools. I went from a public school, to a private religious high school, and realised I hated it so I tried Steiner education. Steiner education actually taught me real world lessons. How to think critically and problem solving was made out to be a normal and essential part of your education. I was lucky and didn’t even have to finish year 12 because by that time I was already doing what I wanted to do, with the option of university. Mainstream education will get better. I know it has since I’ve been at school. Are you optimistic about the future? Indigo: Hells yeah I’m optimistic about the future! Give our generation a deserved go at leading and educating! Let’s work hard with what we have and try to reverse the damage! Before it’s too late. BRING IT ON! Isobella: Yeah I am! I think being optimistic is an important value to have and learn. It comes along with having an open-mind and being motivated to make something of your life and others.
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Here comes the sun Here comes the sun, and I say It’s all right. Inspired by shining beams of golden light – we honour optimism and all the good with beauty Crystal O’Rourke.
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Lila Theodoros @ohbabushka
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Jai Guru Deva Om
1. Natarajasana – Lord of the Dance Pose (see opposite page) Natarajasana is a depiction of Shiva. This pose symbolises stillness, contemplation but also everything that lives and moves, always in the process of transformation. This posture teaches us to remain balanced in the midst of chaos, that all acts of destruction are followed by resurrection.
2. Anjaneyasana – Low Lunge
3. Eka pada rajakapotasana – One Legged King Pigeon Pose
5. Hanumanasana – Monkey Pose)
6. Padmasana – Lotus Pose
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4. Vrikshasana – Tree Pose
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The gift of smiling We move quickly these days. Bending the space between this moment and the next. We are a culture that is constantly on the move, both physically and mentally. And while our overstimulated lives have us moving faster than ever, it’s important to remember that speed isn’t always better. There’s information in the pause.
The pause of reflection that happens when you take a moment for yourself is the fuel that keeps you going. And without these pauses, and moments of connection, you’re on a fast track to burnout. It’s important to stop once in a while. And dare I say, stop AND smile? In a smile there is connection, and in that connection, there is a pause. A brief moment where you are halted into the present moment. There is a direct line to pure connection with a lover, a friend, a family member, a stranger. Each one with their own textures. Every grin accompanied by a unique twinkle in the eyes. In a world that places value on getting things done with more speed and less heart, it’s important to stall in the madness. Smiling is the quickest way to drop right in. And while it may seem insignificant, it can actually change your world. Bold, I know … but let me explain. How does this one brief exchange hold up to such a grandiose statement? It seems ludicrous to imagine that smiling at a stranger could affect not only the way your day can go, but build your happiness muscle to a more joyful life. In the simple act of smiling, you’re triggering a moment of reflection both to them and within yourself. And the best part? You can’t give without receiving or vice versa. When someone smiles at you it physically suppresses the control you have on your facial muscles, making it (nearly) impossible not to return the favour. That’s huge! You literally can’t contain yourself from smiling back. And so the cycle of smiles begins. We all want to be in this place. This magnetic spot of passing out smiles for no reason, free from attachment or need. Just pure joy. Because a smile from within is pure gold. It’s magnetic, mesmerising and a bit mysterious. When someone is in this state, you can’t help but gravitate towards them. Captivated by their shimmer, you’re drawn closer, hoping some of that magic rubs off in your direction. And generally, it does. Because this happiness, this smile, this shared moment 34
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of connection is contagious. You can’t help but feel better (and happier) in their presence. But what about the reverse? What if you’re not all sunshine and happiness on the inside? Can you force a smile and trick your mood? Turns out you can. In 1988, a study conducted by Psychologist Fritz Strack, placed pencils in people’s mouths to test if forcing a frown and forcing a smile would still give the same reaction ratings on the humor levels of a cartoon. The first group had pencils in their teeth, forcing a smile. The second had the pencil between their lips without touching their teeth. This forced the muscles to contract resulting in a frown. Strack hypothesised that the group that was in a forced smile would give higher humor ratings, which is exactly what happened. So there you have it! Just pop in a pencil when you’re feeling down. Kidding! Kind of. When you smile from the outside in, versus the inside out, you are still strengthening the pathways to happiness. This is because of “self-directed neuroplasticity”. Neuroplasticity refers to the malleable nature of the brain and its forever ongoing process. The more you smile, the stronger the positive reactions in your brain become; the more often you have a reason to smile, the larger the muscle becomes and (voila!) the happier you are. You’ve changed your brain. Changed. Your. Brain. Huge, I know. So you see, you can be smiled at or smile at someone, but either way you’re triggering the happy receptors in your brain. And we all know that a little bit of happiness never hurt anyone. Give it a shot. Try on the simple act of smiling. Go find connection in the pause. It seems silly (sure) and a little awkward (of course) but it just might change your life.
In a smile there is connection, and in that connection, there is a pause. A brief moment where you are halted into the present moment.
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The after glow Cellophane flowers of yellow and green, towering over your head. Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes.
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ARTS GUIDE
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Get inspired— December, January and February is a great time for ... MUSIC Foals 4 January, Byron Bay Brewery, Byron Bay The Parcels 10 January, Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads
Brought to you by Brodie Jackson Brodie Jackson is a one of a kind. Genius with a coloured marker. Bringer of love and joy. Artist, collaborator and occasional tattoo artist. The sweetest kid Beck Marshall has ever met. This issue, Beck chats to Brodie about rainbows and his alter ego Soft Space. Enjoy the colour! Brodie, you are my favourite optimist! Tell us about your journey into art, rainbows and colour ... I’ll start off saying, I am more of a pictures person as I’m not the greatest reader or writer. Were you the kid that doodled all over shit? When I got to school and couldn’t really do the work, or didn’t like it, I used to draw in and on all my school books, so it actually looked like I was doing the class work. This continued throughout my school years. Tell us more about your alter ego, the Soft Spaceman/woman? Soft Space people are people having fun surfing on soft toys. Not for grumps. A less serious approach to surfing. It’s also aimed at people that don’t surf and that should, because it’s that fun. Everyone should do it. It also makes it less intimidating for people wanting to start. I recently read that Nat Young influences your work, which is kind of perfect as his mantra is make it a beautiful life. Who else inspires you? The Animal is an amazing man. All of my friends, who are also my family. And I couldn’t do any of this without having my Lexi by my side. They are the most inspiring people I know. Also have you ever met Bucket – aka Love Dog – Lord. You collaborate with the crew at Elder Statesman and you tattoo locals – what is your next dream project? My next project SOFTWARE 01011 is luxuriously not available but will be a part of social conditioning and coding and coming soon. @brodie_jackson_ To buy a tee visit brodiejackson.bigcartel.com or for an artwork or commissioned piece email brodiejacksonemail@gmail.com
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EXHIBITIONS The Mambo Artists Now Group Show, This ain’t no retrospective. See new works by eight notorious Mambo artist. Ends 20 February, Lone Goat Gallery, Byron Bay lonegoatgallery.com Amanda Bromfield ‘Hey, Listen up’ 16 February, Lismore Regional Gallery, Lismore Between nature and sin – David Griggs 8 December to 24 February, Lismore Regional Gallery, Lismore lismoregallery.org Carolyn Delzoppo ‘Attached to the rest of the world’ 7 December to 17 February, Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillumbah Marion Hall Best: Interiors 14 December to 17 February, Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillumbah artgallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art A free exhibition delivering a vibrant visual performance of culture and colour. 24 November to 28 April, QAGOMA, Brisbane qagoma.qld.gov.au BSA Third Years Group Show, 7–19 December, Byron School of Art, Mullumbimby byronschoolofart.com MARKETS Makers Finders Market at M-Arts, 15 December, 11am– 3pm, M-Arts, Murwillumbah m-arts.com.au CINEMA The Favourite An early 18thcentury England drama about Queen Anne and her close friend Lady Sarah. Opens 26 December, HOTA, Gold Coast hota.com.au
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Beck Marshall @sixgallery_
Paul McNeil @paulmcneilart
Paul McNeil lives and works in Byron Bay, Australia. His art lives on and in album covers, books, posters, shirts and surfboards. He’s a curious collaborator, working with everyone from the Beastie Boys, Pavement, The Rolling Stones and Sonic Youth to lifestyle brand Mambo. In this issue, we chat to Paul about winning ARIA’S, originality and how creating art keeps this legend going.
Cool hands from the get-go You grew up in New Zealand – what were you like as a kid? Did you doodle all over stuff? No that would be naughty right? I was a cheeky kid, but in those days cheeky got ya punished. Life was pretty boring in NZ, but I guess most kids are bored anywhere. My art skills were a lot better than my academic skills, so that’s the path I stumbled along. How did you find your way into art as a career? I left school and decided to be an apprentice screen printer, but the company I went to said they only had a job as a graphic designer in the art room on offer. I grabbed it and so began my life long career in art, design, music and t-shirts. You worked with Mambo in a radical time when artists took a political stance. What are your thoughts on the mix of art and politics now? Well that’s an interesting question. On a certain level I feel there is such apathy towards politics because it is so boring and uninspiring. But on the other hand, artists such as Shepherd Fairy and Banksy have a huge international platform to produce political art. I wish people were more passionate. Tell us about your days at Mambo? What was it like to be part of a collective art movement at that time? It was a fantastic time! I was actually living in NZ and saw their 50
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ad’s in surf mags and was so profoundly mind-blown that I decided to move countries and try and work there. None of the artists physically worked at Mambo – we worked from home and delivered piles of art from time to time so we didn’t see each other that often, but we would see each others work on the wall. Can you imagine trying to compete with the skills of Reg Mombassa or Richard Allan? It pushed us all. There was a massive outpouring of ideas. The neck label on a mambo tee was as funny as anything you’d see now. Killer fun! I’m really pleased that I squeezed my way into that group of artists. I saw a tee you designed for Mambo on eBay the other day for $260 (in original condition). That is saying something. What do you think about youth culture these days? Yeah, I’m selling off my old tees (kidding!). Youth culture, well I love it (I think) When I was young, “youth culture” was a pretty newish thing – Mods, Punks, Surfies, Skaters etc – but now the youth have got nothing else to do but hang around in sub-genres. You can be into anything nowadays, it’s cool. All the info and music etc is out there to latch onto. You co-founded the artist residency program Art Park – tell us a little more about this initiative. We had this dream of bringing artists to Byron Bay for a month to get inspired and to add some more art and culture to the world. It worked.
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Describe the life of Paul McNeil musically: A Side and B Side – 12 tracks
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SIDE A The Banana Splits TV Theme. Crimson and Clover, Tommy James. Sweet Jane, The Velvet Underground. I’m Stranded, The Saints. Born for a Purpose, Augustus Pablo. Don’t Point That Thing, The Clean.
SIDE B On the Beach, Neil Young. Which way to go, Eddy Current Suppression Ring. FREE, Cat Power. Roadrunner, The Modern Lovers. Outdoor Miner, Wire. Horizon, Aldus Harding.
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Can you imagine trying to compete with the skills of Reg Mombassa or Richard Allan? It pushed us all. There was a massive outpouring of ideas.
You are a fan of collaboration! What do you like about team work and what dream collabs are yet to happen? Realistically I spend 95% of my work time on my own, but yes I love designing things with people who are clever. Dream wise ... a motorbike with Deus (just did that), a guitar with Fender, a goofy car with Ford. Let’s start there. Is it true you have won an Aria? Yep, but last century. In those days, they gave out Arias for best album cover (Hoodoo Gurus). I had to make a speech to 8000 people. I said, “Gee. I don’t know much about art, but I sure like winning things”. Have you met Kim Gordon? Oh yeah. All of Sonic Youth, why? I read that you would one day like to curate a Sydney Festival – what would the artist line up look like? This is another dream! I could go on for hours about the potential artists, but I’d have Bjork, The Dirty Three, Gerhardt Richter, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, Michael Gondry, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Nathaniel Russell (opera house projections) Angel Olsen, John Cale, The Clean, Cat Power, Chris Johanson, GZA, Fugazi, David Hockney, Wes Anderson, Mike D & Ad-Rock, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and Marlene Dumas. When you’re not spray painting art, how do you like to spend your time? Listening to music, hanging with my girl or surfing the beautiful point breaks of the east coast. Do you ever experiment in different art mediums? I’ve worked in fibreglass and resin a lot in the past and recently I’ve started making wooden sculptures. I’d like to make them from steel. I’ll do some clay pieces soon, but I’m pretty impatient with anything that takes more than 30 minutes. You’re known as The Mayor of Byron Bay – how did that come about? Well, I was known as the (social) Mayor of Bondi and then I moved here to Byron. It’s a position I take very seriously. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Gee … I kinda believe that imperfection is best, so that’s a tough question. Standing eight feet from Neil Young in concert surrounded by 20 of your friends and passing around Mexican Tequila, yeah that’s happiness. What is your most marked characteristic? I guess being funny? I think I’m hilarious. Which talent would you most like to have? To stand up in public and play music and sing to people. I’d sing Who Let The Dog’s Out. Is originality possible in today’s world? It’s hard, but it’s fun trying. You’ve been an artist for a long time now. Do you ever have times when you think, fuck it. Well most days I think fuck it. But “it” is usually all the crap I have to put up with in my modern world. Fortunately, art keeps me going. paulmcneil.com Go check out The Mambo Artist Now Exhibition which includes Paul’s work. Showing at Lone Goat Gallery until 20 February. lonegoatgallery.com
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This issue we chat to Holly Rankin, aka Jack River, the brainchild behind grassroots festival, Grow Your Own. Set in the idyllic seaside town of Forster-Tuncurry, the stellar line up of handpicked Aussie music legends is just the beginning of the most nourishing, community minded event of the summer. Think summer anthems and Australian music that make you feel like home.
Grow Your Own festival Tell us all the fun facts, surprises and vision for Grow Your Own Festival. Grow Your Own is a music and produce festival that celebrates bands, producers and growers from regional areas – especially those from Forster-Tuncurry! We see ourselves as part of the global movement toward a more local way of life – every part of our festival is about where things came from, no matter how small or big those stories are. A huge part of this story is celebrating the traditional custodians of the land and exploring how all our stories connect here in 2018/2019. FUN FACTS – We try to book bands that have come from a regional area, e.g. Hockey Dad are from Wollongong and have carved out an incredible career by staying true to themselves! – Grow Your Own started as a private farm party I made to launch an EP – at that festival all those years ago, we had Johnny Took (DMAs), Kita Alexander and Benny (Skegss) play. There must have been something in the grass? – Our Creative Director, Lee McConnell (Dune Rats, Mambo) and I grew up together in Forster dreaming of the kinds of things we are doing now. – We just partnered Grow Your Own with the incredible team at Secret Sounds! – Grow Your Own is just 30 metres from Tuncurry Beach. SURPRISES Lee McConnell is planning to bring a huge gang of incredible artists along and I might have to ask a few friends to come on stage too. What made you decide on Forster-Tuncurry? I grew up in Forster and lived there until I was 19. It is one of the most beautiful places on the East Coast of Australia – there are empty crystal clear water beaches, rainforests to the north and an incredible young produce movement. The area has so many amazing little towns like Seal Rocks, Blueys Beach, Boomerang Beach and Gloucester – these
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unrivalled magic places are empty most of the year – it’s the perfect town for a music and produce festival. Growing up, there were no music festivals in close vicinity, there were also very few role models who were doing things in creative industries. Me and my friends (Skegss, Lee McConnell, Lisa Stricker of Lenni, Arizona) stuck together and weirdly ended up with incredible careers doing things we love. I wanted to bring that feeling back from the city to the country and celebrate all things homegrown and real. Your company Hopeless Utopian has been running Grow Your Own festival for two years and more recently launched Electric Lady a concert series that highlights the voices of female musicians – we would love to hear more about this series. Electric Lady is a female fronted concert series which launched in early 2017. It also doubles as an online platform to amplify the stories of women from all fields. It’s less about politics and more about profiling women as they are. After having sold out shows at the Metro and Corner Hotel, we went on to curate a stage at the Commonwealth Games Festival and also Mountain Sounds. Give our readers five reasons why they absolutely should jump in the car and head to Grow Your Own. 1. The Music: DMAs, Hockey Dad, The Preatures, Mallrat (a dream gritty, dirty, epic summer line up). 2. The Food: All local – all from small local growers and suppliers. 3. The Place: all I’m saying is Have You Ever Been to ForsterTunucrry? You’re missing out if not. 4. The Trip: driving into F-T from the north or the south is some of the prettiest driving you will ever do! 5. The Ocean: when can you go to a festival literally 30 metres from the ocean? growyourown.tv
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Hand-scribbled road-trip maps in worn sketchbooks, phones off the grid, and ad-hoc tickets aboard a new underdog airline, we were ready. “Velkomin í eitt af undrum veraldar: Welcome to one of the wonders of the world.” My restless appetite for spontaneous one-wayticketed roaming, landed me floating on the dark side of the moon. Arriving in Iceland was like ripping a hole out of time – wild horses, erupting geysers greeting our cameras before entering Þingvellir, a sinking rift valley and gorge which had us dancing with one foot on the North American tectonic plate and one foot on the Eurasian plate. We decided Iceland was meant to be experienced in the rain under moody skies. Reykjavik, the country’s biggest bustling city, was vibrantly infused with thriving coffee culture, high fashion, Nordic minimalist design and architecture. We hunted for street art and skate-shops. Leaving familiar big city comforts, the tree-less landscape and
monster hike. Not a soul in sight, we abandoned our tuckered out lil’ car and set forth on foot, bundled up in barely enough winter gear. Strutting to the musical stylings of A$AP Rocky and The Lumineers, polaroid camera in one hand, and the big ticket camera in the other. I felt a heavy thrill as we trudged on through the freshest of air and anticipated the sight – and then, there it was, in all its guts’n’glory. My muse. Haunting remains of a 1973 US navy plane in its eerie desolate beauty, flaunting its take-over by nature at 66 degrees north. I have always felt that there are certain places in life that seep into your soul, becoming forever marked by it. You need encounter such places only once for your life to be unsuspectingly, perhaps suddenly, altered. This was certainly one of those places. I stood before it for hours – tracing the bruised airplane carcass with my hands, swooning over the
the winding road unfolded before us, with Duke Dumont’s Ocean Drive acting as a soundtrack to the ocean drive of our lives. We saw waterfalls pouring out of the island’s cliff edges, its wrinkles and folds. Every shift in the temperamental sky rendered the cinema reel we were racing through in a radically different lens. It was like being on the moon. Dusty lilac-painted snow-cap mountains, lush rolling hills, and techni-coloured geothermal hot springs. Oh, the black sand beaches, and the surf in the glacial lagoons, all ruggedly packaged up in twenty-four hours of Arctic daylight – we were hooked. We journeyed to the deep south of Iceland, to the most off-road point that doesn’t exist on any map, somewhere between Skógafoss and the back-in-time town of Vík – guided by vague GPS coordinates and tongue-twister names we couldn’t pronounce. We arrived at an “accessrestricted” sign, cradled by the Sólheimajökull Glacier. This marked the departure point of the palpable dreamscape pilgrimage to what may or may not be the site of the plane wreck that would await us after a
beauty of the stillness of the moment that would always be a part of my story, completely enlivened in getting lost, and wide awake with passion for the ride. It is fatal to know too much at the outset; boredom comes as quickly to the traveller who knows his route as to the novelist who is overcertain of his plot – it follows that off-the-beaten trail travel has always kindled my insatiable hunger for life and for living, for the messy bits, “for life IS the messy bits” – as my truest inspiration (my mamabear) always taught me, to the sound of an Eagles LP spinning on the turntable. I travel to feel small, to be devoured, to be calmed by the unknown, to find pieces of “home” interwoven in it all, to flirt with life and to ignite a tumultuous love affair, to forever be marked by a place, by a moment, by a perfect stranger. This photo documentary is my love letter to Iceland.
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01 With incredible views of the ocean, SHELTER is the dining experience you have been looking for. Shelter serves delicious seasonal produce for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, and dinner from Thursday to Saturday – check out why The New York Times are raving about your new home away from home. 02 Lennox Head is known internationally for its famous right hand break. Head up to PAT MORTON LOOKOUT, at the top of Lennox Point for a visual feast of pacific blue goodness and the incredible coastline of Seven Mile Beach to the north and Boulders Beach to the south. The perfect spot to watch surfers, dolphins and whales when they are passing our coastline. Hike toward Boulders Beach for a workout with a view. 03 The LENNOX COMMUNITY MARKETS are held on the 2nd and 5th Sunday of the month – brimming with fresh local produce, kids activities, good music and great food! Located in Mackney Lane at the Lennox Head Community Centre. 04 In need of an incredible read? THE BOOK ROOM COLLECTIVE loves to discuss anything ‘book’! Carefully curated and supporting local authors, they have just what you need to satiate your bibliophilia. 05 Located just 7kms behind Lennox Head is THE MACADAMIA CASTLE, a wonderland of nature experiences! Their animal park, educational tours, mini putt putt golf, cafe and retail store make for a great day of family fun. 06 LAKE AINSWORTH is a freshwater tea tree lake, surrounded by banksia and pandanus palms. The tannin rich lake has a tea-brown hue and provides the perfect spot for a swim, paddleboard, canoe, kayak or BBQ. Rich in indigenous history, the lake was traditionally a women’s area. 07 Eat on main street PACIFIC PARADE – MI THAI, QUATTRO, WILLIAMS ST KITCHEN AND BAR, FISHY FISHY and LENNOX HEAD GELATO AND COFFEE CO. – something for every meal of your culinary day. 08 Want to literally jump out of your comfort zone? Try hang gliding! Contact PRO-FLYTE – BYRON BAY/LENNOX HEAD HANG GLIDING SCHOOL, POLIGLIDE or BYRON AIRWAVES for a tandem ride off the iconic Lennox headland. 09 Give yourself some time to revitalise and reconnect at SKIN AND CLAY – a bespoke wellness and beauty salon in the heart of town. 10 Looking to get some ink? ROCK OF AGES TATTOO is the most renowned tattoo and piercing parlour in the Northern Rivers, with a dedicated team of talented artists ready to bring your vision to a permanent reality! 58
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Take the coast road ... Winding down the windows, with the car stereo blasting, your best sunglasses on and a full day of freedom ahead of you, take a deep breath of salty air and adventure up the Tweed Coast Road.
Leaving the Byron Shire behind you, head north up the Pacific Motorway, and take the Clothiers Creek Rd exit. Drive carefully through the koala dense forest area and emerge in Cabarita – a once sleepy surf town and now a hub of world class boutique accommodation and dining experiences. Park the car and get that instagram ready photo – front-and-centre of Haylcyon House and its now iconic breezeway wall. The former surfing motel is now a refurbished beachside oasis, offering a uniquely designed boutique accommodation experience. If you’re staying at the hotel – then lucky you – make sure you book a table way in advance at awardwinning hatted restaurant Paper Daisy and enjoy a fine dining experience to remember. Otherwise, jump back in the car and continue driving north. Epically rising like an oasis out of the sand dunes, your next stop is the Casuarina lifestyle precinct The Commons. Stop for a delicious all day breakfast at Tucker or pick up an entirely plant-based meal from Familiar Takeaway. Once your food is sorted, wander over to Nikkou Store, a visual design feast of a boutique, offering a beautifully curated collection of pieces for mother, child and home. Now that your credit card has been thoroughly and enjoyably employed, it’s time to find some balance. Get back in your hot-from-the-summer-sun car
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– blast the AC or be brave and open all the windows again – and head to the pristine beauty of Cudgen Creek Estuary at Kingscliff. Find a car park anywhere you can along the river and take in the sparkling blue of this beautiful place. Breath deep and dive in. Now that we have found our balance again, it’s time to think about dinner options. To help this brainstorming process, grab a delicious Allpress coffee, smoothie or acai bowl from The Salt Mill and wander the newly revitalised Kingscliff foreshore, marvelling at glistening white sand and the dazzling surf beach. After tossing up dinner options, either go for the classic takeaway fish and chips from one of the many cafes in town – enjoyed beach or riverside as the sun goes down – or go directly to Taverna and imagine you are wandering the tiny streets of a small beach side town in Greece. Order the haloumi. Just order it! Seriously. And then pair this joy inducing dish with any other mouthwatering option they offer. And, if you happen to have a lovely friend and designated driver along with you, order one of their delicious cocktails – the Elderflower & Lavender Spritzer is everything. Sipped slowly, this is a dreamy end to your coast road adventure. Yamas!
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