UZU ISSUE 2 by Tia Tokic

TEAM EDITORS | DIRECTION | DESIGN Hope Richards Tia Tokic

PHOTOGRAPHERS Aleksander Markovic Tia Tokic Lottie Moore

WRITERS | REVIEWS Amy Ruth Gibbs Hope Richards Mungo Rothschild Chawkwind Shannon Malone

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UZU #02 FASHION

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DESIGNER Shannon Malone MODEL Courtney Read PHOTOGRAPHY Samantha Hughes BEAUTY Hope Richards

ART

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PHOTOGRAPHER Ren Hang ILLUSTRATION Val Tokic PHOTOGRAPHY Aleksander Markovic SHORT STORY Mitchell King

HABITS pg 76 - 99

FOOD Recipes and Products ARTICLE Mungo Rothschild DVD/TV/VHS Amy Ruth Gibbs BOOKS Hope Richards MUSIC Tia Tokic PERTH V MIAMI Chawkwind

fashion

Courtney Read How long have you been modeling for? I’ve been signed with Chadwick for a year now. Before that I had slowly been getting into the industry for about 2 years.

would really love to travel around the world as much as possible.

What is your favourite blue thing? Does the ocean count?

What has been your favourite modeling project Which movies or TV shows do you find yourself so far? It would have to be shooting with Sivan Miller in Cape rewatching? Town, South Africa. We shot on location in the city centre I always seem to go back to watching Gossip Girl and and that’s probably not something I’ll get to do again in Harry Potter. You probably couldn’t find two more different such an amazing city. It was my first shoot on location and genres but they both seem to work for me! such a unique experience for me! What are you always wearing? If you weren’t modelling, what do you think you’d A good pair of high waisted denim shorts. be doing right now? I probably would’ve taken up another hobby to focus my What is your favourite animal, and which 3 traits attention on, something like photography or a new sport do you like best about them? to keep me busy between studies. The honey badger! It’s a random choice but the three traits I like about them: (1) This badger may be small, but he can What are your plans for the future? and will take on a lion, and win. (2) He won’t be backed This has always been the hardest question for me to aninto a corner without a fight and will never, ever give up. swer because my plans for the future seem to change (3) He knows what he wants and will do everything in his about twice a day. I’ll finish studying at university and I power to go out and get it.

CASUAL SPLASH PHOTOGRAPHER tia tokic STYLIST hope richards MODELS courtney read & ena cup

GIRL FROM IPANEMA PHOTOGRAPHER samantha hughes CREATIVE DIRECTION/STYLIST shannon malone MODEL ana zarac

SWIMSUIT oysho | TROUSERS dress up 水着 oysho | ズボン dress up

JUMPER gorman | POLKA SKIRT kmart セーター gorman |スポットスカート kmart

JACKET sportscraft 上着 sportscraft

GRADE

by Shannon Malone

When and why did you start sewing? Mum made me attend after school lessons in year 6; I wanted to die - but then I realized I could make ANYTHING I wanted. That prospect of ‘ANYTHING’ was pretty great to me. What’s the last garment you bought? Trousers by Dress Up.. I can’t even explain. What are your favourite designers? Giambattista Valli is a newy for me; amazing tailored womenswear that I can’t stop looking at. Other than that, it has always been Chloe and Stella (McCartney) for ultra feminine outfitting, Calvin Klein for lingerie. Another two designers I admire are Margaret Howell and melbourne designer Stephanie Downey. I find I relate to their aesthetics best. What is your favourite blue thing? The sky is pretty great. It’s the same everywhere you go. What does Grade offer to it’s customers? I try to start any design brief with ‘what do I like’, ‘what do my friends like to wear’, as well as keeping in mind the staple classics of womenswear. I always think about what I want from clothes in terms of aesthetic and function. Those are really important to me. ‘How do you want people to see you in your clothes, and what do you want your clothes to let you do?’ - thats why I think those classic womenswear pieces are so important. Donna Karen told us that with her essentials collection. Classics remain classic for a reason; they fulfill both aesthetic and function to a level that women relate to through out their lives. That’s my favourite part of fashion. Do you remember the first thing you made? What was it? I bought an 80s pattern and asked my sewing teacher to help me make it. It was a straight bodice with a gathered drop waist and no sleeves. It didnt fit me at all. I thought it was really great. What is your favourite fabric to wear? A tight angora jumper feels like its worth the expense. Plans for the future? More travel. I need to be in those scandanavian lands. Any upcoming collections? I’m working on a lingere line. Real basics; no lace and no padded bullshit. Find more from Grade here

GRADE JEWELLERY 12/13

MADE TO ORDER MORE COLOURS AVAILABLE Photo/Designer Shannon MALONE Beauty Demi MASON Model Samantha HUGHES

BEAUTY Hope Richards

MOISTURISER I’m always a little wary of rubbing new things on my face; it’s probably because I have sensitive skin and am extremely scared of any negative reactions (that generally do occur); but whatever the reason, new products and I don’t usually mix. So when I was given Mario’s Buttermilk Moisturiser to suss out; I was hesitant. Regardless, I rubbed that shit all over my face. I must say; I’m pretty impressed. It’s light, smells good and absorbs quickly so is great for when you’re in a rush. Made with carnation oil so it won’t block pores, Azulene which calms and soothes tired and sensitive skin and Allantoin as an anti-inflammatory. It’s pretty much perfect for anyone with sensitive or combination skin. Available @ Kit Cosmetics.

MOROCCAN OIL TREATMENT The idea of oil in your hair didn’t sound very appealing, until this wonder ingredient, Argan oil (the main ingredient in Moroccan Oil), appeared on the Western beauty market a few years back. Unlike other oils it doesn’t leave a residue or oily build up, and only the smallest amount is needed to achieve visible results. I have wavy hair that has been bleached to oblivion and so tends to get pretty frizzy after washing/ sleeping/any physical activity; but using Moroccan Oil enhances moisture and shine, making it easier to manage and less like a lions mane. Argan oil contains Vitamin E which reduces breakage and is said to stimulate hair growth, as well as providing UV protection. It can be used on wet and dry hair, before or after styling so it’s a great all in one product. And it smells pretty good too. Available @ www.moroccanoil.com

лол лепота Photographer/MUA: Hope Richards Post Production/MUA: Tia Tokic

BEAUTY SHOOT ---->>>>

将来の伝統 SHORAI NO DENTO PHOTOGRAPHER/DIRECTION Tia Tokic | MAKE-UP Loren Sadik | HAIR Brooke Lowe, Hope Richards & Tia Tokic | MODELS Elena Gill, Tanja Vasev, Olja Tanaskovic & Lottie Moore ALL GARMENTS BY VOLIM

エレナは二官能クローバードレスを身に着けている（左）とシルバーラグランドレス（右） ELENA wears Bi-functional Clover Dress (left) and Silver Raglan Dress (right)

ターニャはポルカホルタードレス（左）とを身に着けているポケットドレス（右） TANJA wears Polka Halter Dress (left) and Pocket Dress (right)

シルクのブラウスの袖の部分とペンシルスカート（左）を身に着けているそしてシルクジャンプスーツと弾性ベルト（右） OLJA wears Silk Blouse, Sleeve piece and Pencil skirt (left) and Silk Jumpsuit and Elastic Belt (right)

ロッティは下駄（左）とシルクラップドレスを身に着けているとシルクの着物（右） LOTTIE wears Silk Wrap Dress with Wooden Clogs (left) and Silk Kimono (right)

芸術 ART

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VAL TOKIC Your illustrations are full of intricate detailing and refining, do you think these aspects reflect your personality? Yes, I’m very meticulous in real life. I like to see how far I can take one idea. What are you currently studying? Double Major in Sound and Game Art/Design. So this isn’t your only creative outlet. Tell us what you’ve been working on lately. I’ve been working on a progressive metal album for the past 6 years. Where do you find the inspiration for your illustrations? Science Fiction concepts of progress and trans-humanism. Narrative extrapolations of what is likely to happen to civilizations such as ours. What is your favourite blue thing? Nitrogen What is your favourite material object? The Milky Way Galaxy Plans for the future? Conquer space. What is your favourite animal, and which 3 traits do you like best about them? The domestic dog. They listen to you, care about your interests and love to work and be part of a team. Every animal has its charm but nothing can beat the symbiotic relationship we have with canines. I don’t think we could have survived the last ice age or developed animal husbandry without dogs to help us track and guard. ABOVE: Collaboration with Tamara Bodegrajac (Left) and Val Tokic (Right) NEXT PAGE: Octiva Experiment by Val Tokic

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REN HANG A photographer and poet based in China, Ren’s work has been published in the likes of Oyster and LODOWN magazine. His photos are thought-provoking portrayals of the human form and homosexuality. The images and poems published here are taken from 2008-2012.

Find more of Ren’s work here

Where were you raised? Changchun, China. Have you studied/what was it? Advertising. What are you currently doing to make an income? I have almost no income. Sometimes I am able to sell my photographs. Who are your favourite artists? There are too many to list. How and when did your interest in photography develop? Probably in 2008. I do not remember why, perhaps there was no reason. Where do you find the inspiration for your photographs? My life. What is your favourite blue thing? I like the word “blue”. I always feel blue. What is your favourite material object? Continuing to live is more real than any material object. Plans for the future? I have no plan. Any upcoming exhibitions or shows? I have two upcoming exhibitions in Beijing, and an exhibition in Hong Kong in January.

《这次你想好了》你年轻的时候想搞一个女孩但是每次快要搞上的时候你就退缩了十几年过去她婚都结了你还是没敢搞她女儿都生了你还是没敢搞这次你想好了再过十几年你一定要跟她女儿搞一搞 2012.04.18

一个蒙面人突然从暗巷中窜出来用匕首指着你你吓得马上把钱包手机戒指全都掏了出来他看都不看，对你大吼:“把裤子脱了！” 你一边脱一边想：“被强奸也比被杀好！” 他一边脱一边吼：“过来！操我！”

A Study of Birds Dying in their Natural Habitat by Mitchell King

It was mid-January and the winter had eaten its way through most of the woods. The harsh wind and snow

picked the remaining trees dry and left them without flesh, only alive at the core. From the ridge of nearby mountains they stuck out heavy grey on the white backdrop and a red figure trudged alongside the river. Ben walked heftily towards the trap he had placed by the rivers open throat. It was 2 miles from the road and he had covered most of the way by now. His lungs ached and pulled at each other and he felt as though he might give way and crack in the middle at any point, letting sawdust and broken ribs spill out and leaving him hollow. The trap was just out of sight but he grunted to a stop to feast at the crisp air a while. He was staying indefinitely in a cabin, a close drive away. In the past two months there, his arms had begun to fill his heavy flannel shirts .The gut he’d brought with him was lost somewhere on his daily trudges. A thick beard had eaten away the remaining youth from his face, and he rustled his fingers through it now as he stood to continue on the snowy path. Ben stumbled as he came upon a painfully beautiful sight. A red robin was caught in the snare, panicking as a white-tailed eagle picked and scratched at the wire cage. As Ben watched, it threw its wings and cawed deafeningly. It turned to take flight but found its feet caught in the wires. Ben was still fifty feet from the trap when he noticed and reached his fingers into his beard and scruffed slowly. It was too beautiful a creature to waste. Primal thrill welled up in him. His boots bit the snow underfoot as he took fresh steps on the bird. It swung its neck towards him and perched completely still. Its eyes were focused and Ben saw no fear in them. It hardly struggled as he approached, seizing a burlap sack from his backpack, and he wondered if the bird knew what was coming to it. He wondered if it could see the housefire raging in his eyes. He thrust the sack over the eagles head and swept it from its feet. The momentary struggle left the robin laying ripped apart in the trap. Once he’d made it to the road he lowered the bird to the ground a few feet from his car. He reached through the back window and picked up a short hose pipe and a cigarette from the center console. The bird was now wailing and kicking a few feet behind him in the snow. He dragged it to the rear of the car and pushed one end of the hose deep into the exhaust pipe and the other through the top of the sack. He then reached into the front seat, started the engine and switched into neutral. He wedged the steering wheel lock between the seat and the accelerator and took a step back. The car drew smoke up from its stomach and heaved it into the sack. Ben lit his cigarette and watched. The bag writhed and screeched as the bird inside swallowed lung upon lung of smog. A claw thrust through into the cold and Ben watched. The talon curled rhythmically against the white floor and Ben looked down at his own hooked fingers. They were curled against his chest. He exhaled hard, pulled the ring from his third finger and tossed it into the snow, the ring that had kept him in bed at night with a stranger. A stranger whose middle name he knew, a stranger who saw compromise as a good thing, a stranger who for 14 years insisted these two people were perfect, or at least good enough. He had hoped that somewhere along the next 14 or 20 or 35 he might actually have been convinced. “Four months...” Those two words cut every wet string that Ben imagined crawled from his chest to her mouth. He pulled hard at his cigarette but was caught mid-drag. A hot syrup drew itself up from his stomach. It took him to his hands and knees. It melted the snow beneath him. His teeth and fingers were red and velvety. He watched his trembling hands in the snow and listened to the ebbing screams of the eagle. Walking through the cabin door and breathing much too heavily, Ben dropped the sack into a freezer filled with the other lesser birds and some rodents. In the work bench was a drawer filled with orange containers marked “MR BENJAMIN R CONLON”. Ben opened it and scooped up the whites, yellows and reds he needed; his dailies and his weeklies and the one bi-weekly. He shoveled them into his mouth with a biscuit, crunched them down and gargled some milk from the bottle he’d left sitting out this morning. He shed his skin and collapsed into the old red velvet arm chair. His eyes had whittled down to less than an ember now. His breaths were short and had begun to rattle in the stale frozen air of his cabin. After ten minutes like this, Ben took to coughing violently. He swallowed down a mix of milk and brandy, took off his shirt and stepped heavily over to his work bench. Scratching his beard, Ben picked up his Piranta-Edge knife and got to work on an unfinished dear mount.

METROPOLIS Photography & DIRECTION by A L E K S A N D E R M A R K O V I C H ALL GARMENTS BY V O L I M model e l l a m i l l s

HABITS COVER PAGE

Photo by Marijke Loosjes

HABITS

Blueberry Cheesecake NECESSITIES - 300g vegan cream cheese - 50g icing sugar - 2 tbspn cornstarch - 1 lemon - 1/2 tspn vanilla extract

10 digestive biscuits - 50g vegan butter - 2 tbspn rice milk - Handful of blueberries - PIE TIN

METHOD - Preheat fan forced oven to 180*C. - Put biscuits in a food processor and blend until fine and crumbly. - Melt butter in saucepan and mix in the biscuits with the melted butter - Put biscuits mixture into pie tin and press down with the back of a spoon -Put in fridge for ~15 minutes to set - Place vegan cream cheese into food processor and add sugar to taste; blend until smooth - Whisk the vanilla extract, lemon juice, cornstarch and milk together in a bowl - Blend the whisked mixture and cream cheese in the food processor until smooth. - Spread mixture over biscuit base. - Bake in oven for 25-35 minutes until set. - Remove from oven and store in fridge for 5 hours/overnight - Serve with fresh blueberries and enjoy!

TIPS

Experiment with different types of milk, such as soy or almond and serve with whichever fresh berries you prefer

Vanilla Cupcakes MAKES 14 CUPCAKES PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 15-20 minutes

NECESSITIES CUPCAKE MIXTURE: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup soy milk ½ cup canola oil 2 tablespoons vanilla essence 1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar VANILLA FROSTING: ½ cup nonhydrogenated vegetable shortening 1 ½ cups icing sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla essence 1-3 tablespoons soy milk

METHOD Preheat oven to 180*C and line cupcake pan Sift and mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together soy milk, oil, vanilla and vinegar. Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and blend them together. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 15-20 minutes and let them cool before frosting. ~~~ Blend the vegetable shortening until smooth. Add icing sugar, vanilla and 1 tbspn soy milk at a time until a spreadable consistency is reached. Beat on high for another 2 minutes until light and fluffy.

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Get creative with shredded coconut, food colouring and other delicious decorations. Stir some Sweet William White Chocolate into the cupcake mixture for an overwhelming sensation in ya mouth. Photo by Lottie Moore

PITICA Potato Pie MAKES 14 PIES PREPARATION TIME: 60 minutes COOKING TIME: 2 hours

NECESSITIES 12 large potatoes 1 packet of Fillo Pastry Vegetable or Olive oil Salt and pepper Baking paper and Alfoil A baking tray at least 30cm wide and 10cm deep

METHOD Preheat fan forced oven to 180*C Line baking tray with baking paper Peel potatoes and cut into small even cubes. Mix cubed potatoes with salt and pepper to suit. Lay filo pastry down on a bench and gently spread oil across entire surface. Spread 3 large handfuls of potato across entire sheet @ 1 cube high, leaving 2cm around the edges. Grab 4 filo pastry sheets at the corner closest to you and roll towards you, folding the edges into the centre as you go. Place in tray and wipe with oil to avoid drying Repeat until tray is filled and cover with alfoil Cook for 2 hours or until golden brown. Cut in half and serve

TIPS

This can be served with all kinds of sides, such as cream cheese, sour cream, yoghurt, vegetable relish or tomato sauce. Photo by Lottie Moore

MOVIES Reviews by Amy Ruth Gibbs

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Here is a lengthy 141 minute film, which when acquitted with your full attention is what I can wholly say to be a complete Masterpiece. A very big call to establish, yet directed by fine-eyed Stanley Kubrick and starring Kier Dullea as protagonist Dr. Dave Bowman; this film is magnificent in it’s every artistic way to present the human’s voyage in the chasm of our understandings of life. Magnificent in its picturesque shots, and aligned with an epic instrumental soundtrack that dominates the entire movement of the film; with very little dialogue to signify silence over the spoken word. ‘2001’ is divided into four major parts and is based around the amazing sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke’s short story ‘The Sentinel’; not the novel series of the same title for which it is often mistaken. The film plot builds itself around the human dealings of multiple enigmatic monoliths which they encounter across many periods of time. It’s an adventure of evolution with visuals that will pierce you. Hard to believe the age of this film, as it is a timeless piece with an aura of complete quality. (10/10)

Boys Don’t Cry (1999)

Is a tragic story based on true events, directed and written by Kimberly Pierce; co-written by Andy Bienen. The story follows the struggle of a transgendered teenager named Brandon Teena, played by Hilary Swank. Her story unfolds in the film as her preference to live life as male, nailing the identity almost completely and convincing others around her. It’s not until a few unfortunate events that her true biological factors are reluctantly revealed, and from that becomes an unwanted situation only turning for the worse. Heartbreaking and unfair, this independent drama film is worth a watch. 7/10

Blade Runner (1982)

An excellent 80’s cult sci-fi classic directed by Ridley Scott and written by Hampton Fancher and David Webb Peoples. Starring Harrison Ford as main character Rick Deckard, a blade runner who’s job is to hunt down manufactured artificial intelligence known as replicants, who appear identical to humans. The story is based on Philip K. Dick’s novel ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’ and follows Deckard’s reluctant venture of his last detective assignment to hunt down recently escaped replicants, hiding in the future set dystopia of Los Angeles. The film raises culturally and morally complex questions, an entertaining watch. 8/10

Female Convict 701: Scorpion (1972)

A crazy Japanese film directed by Shunya Ito and written by Fumio Kônami and Hirô Matsuda. The film revolves around female prisoner Nami Matsushima played by the legendary Meiko Kaji. It is the beginning of a seven part sequel that follows the story of Matsu the Scorpion who finds herself in a terrible woman prison after being brutally set up by a corrupt detective she had mistakenly fallen in love with. Definitely some amazing shot’s with that great 70’s color you can only capture with film, along with some truly terrible sound effects and dubbing. But hey, it’s Japanese, with a super-babe-killer. Highly entertaining. 7/10

Reviews by Amy Ruth Gibbs

Seinfeld (1990-1998) Is a famous comedy series that lasted nine seasons throughout the 90’s. Created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfield, the show is set around New York comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s apartment, Upper West Side Manhattan. Accompanied by his diverse group of friends and acquaintances, the humor is built upon all their individual neurotic behaviors; including Jerry’s role of a fictionalized version of himself. Once hooked with the show’s underlying absurd, nihilistic humor and hilarious quotable characters, it’s hard to find an episode that doesn’t make you laugh. Most approvingly funny. (10/10)

JAM (2000)

Immediate warning - if dark comedy isn’t in your books, then don’t bother to try and endur this. But if you have a history, then get right on board. Jam is a brilliant, well cast show built upon multiple sketches, filled with disturbing dialogue and acquainted by most suitable imagery to excel the dark humor. Directed and written by wonderful English satirist Chris Morris, previously seen in ‘The Day Today’ and heard in the 90’s radio programme ‘On the Hour’. Jam contains episodes that can leave you feeling terminally ill after a few sketches, but all-in-all that’s it’s surrealistic approach, on top of some amazing ambient background tunes. 9/10

Black Mirror (2011-present)

Is a seriously well filmed British drama mini-series containing only three episodes within it’s first season, created by Charlie Brooker. Each episode has it’s own different reality, with a separate cast and setting. Even though different in many ways, each episode exhibits parallel themes in the sense that it triggers a disturbing uneasiness for our contemporary outlook on our modern and advancing world. A show which will leave you in a pensive, contemplative state, definitely worth viewing. 8.5/10

MUSIC Selections by Tia Tokic

AMBIENT Artist: 36 Album: Memories in Widescreen Release: 2010 UK

CLASSICAL Artist: Johannes Brahms Album: Cello Sonatas Release: 1865 Germany

SYNTH POP Artist: Solid Space Album: Space Museum Release: 1982 UK

ABSTRACT ELECTRONIC Artist: Takako Minekawa Album: Cloudy Cloud Calculator Release: 1998 Japan

GRINDCORE / DEATHMETAL Artist: Xysma Album: Yeah Release: 1991 Finland

ELECTRONIC / IDM Artist: Beaumont Hannant Album: Texturology Release: 1994 UK

BOOKS

Reviews by Hope Richards

DISGRACE by J.M Coetzee (1999) Set in post-apartheid South Africa, Disgrace introduces Professor David Lurie, a divorced middle-aged man who is subsequently fired from his profession as a teacher of romantic poetry after sexual misconduct with a student. Lurie believes that he has ‘solved the problem of sex rather well’, with regular visits to a prostitute, until he runs into Melanie after a class and falls head over heels in lust with the lithe student. After a brief fling with the girl; in which Luries’ feelings weren’t reciprocated and instead Melanie was an apathetic subject to his advances, a complaint is lodged to the university and Lurie finds himself shame faced in front of the academic committee, and the local press. Given the chance to repent and feign guilt for his approaches onto the girl, he declines and instead accepts his termination with his pride seemingly kept in tact, although shunned by the community. Left unemployed, Lurie makes the decision to visit his daughter, Lucy, in rural South Africa, where she makes a living selling flowers and vegetables. Life on the farm is simple, but Lurie and his daughter clash over certain subjects, particularly Petrus; the farm hand also living on the property who seems to believe the land belongs to him. However their world is quickly turned upside down after a violent incident leaving Lurie frightened for Lucy’s, and his own, safety on the farm; and the division between races becomes all too clear to Lurie once the newcomers are segregated from the community due to fear and embarrassment. Disgrace is beautifully written, a novel that depicts difficult subjects in a way that enthrals the reader to want to know more. Definitely worth the read! 8/10

A Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwell (1985) “A Handmaids Tale” is a story set in a dystopian United States of America, called the Republic of Gilead. The Republic was created by a Christian fundamentalist group that assassinated the president, and set to dominate and suppress women’s rights, beginning by taking their jobs and cancelling bank accounts; only allowing the men to have access and control of money and living. As the group gains further control over the states, a hierarchy is developed in which fertile young women are forcibly employed by ‘commanders’ and their barren wives, to become ‘handmaids’, who are raped by the commanders; the officers of Gilead nearing the top of the hierarchal scale. The handmaids only purpose is to reproduce, they are required to keep themselves covered at all times with habit-style clothing. Status depends solely upon gender and fertility, and once the handmaids are unable to procreate they are deemed unnecessary burdens which are disposed of. The text follows Offred (a name given to her by the Gilead, literally meaning ‘of Fred’), a woman who had her daughter taken from her before being forced to become a handmaid. She understands that the republic is not a place for women to be, however she complies with rules and regulations for fear of losing her life if she doesn’t. That is until she meets Luke, a man working for the commander who also rebels against the constraints of the society, and who wants to help her gain her independence back. “A Handmaids Tale” is an interesting, but brutal, novel of how society could turn if a misogynistic force was to take control. 9/10

he Saint Peter of Earth: too much of a glutinous pig that he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even realise that the gates of heaven are obstructed by his disgusting inhuman mass. Nevertheless the Saint Peter Police Pig is still far from immobile, but soon he will be. Humans ever weakening grip around the voluptuous wrist of the riot police will be completely compromised once the monetary system takes these men under its wing. Riot police will soon be rubbing shoulders with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation), Pharmaceutical companies, ANCD (Australian National Council on Drugs) and many more, as Pig populations reaches an all-time high. Pigs force the monetary system to make decisions instead of humans. Instead of using a logical scientific approach to solving problems, we do whatever it is that the monetary system rewards. Inviting the monetary system to make decisions in the place of men has been the single biggest mistake ever made by man. It makes decisions on all levels - as high as government and, as low as personal levels, but throughout it makes Pigs of us all. No man would ever come to the conclusions this decision making system arrives at. Only something so inhumane could decide that: NATO was to drop explosives on civilians, pharmaceutical companies were to withhold effective medication, and governments were to pay teachers so poorly. It will be the same decision making process that will elect to police us like children, discipline us like dogs and value us only tools. As surveillance technologies become more popular alongside the privatisation of prisons and popularisation of sometimes lethal â&#x20AC;&#x153;non-lethal weaponsâ&#x20AC;?, man will find it impossible to free

himself of the ill thinking of his fathers. As this monetary system has decided that it is law that the powerful stay powerful and the weak stay weak, forever perpetuating the status quo. With protesting turning out to be one of the only industries not fated to destruction by technological unemployment the system will quickly turn its attention to this important sector. Not only birthing a Gestapo like paramilitary force to keep freedom fighters unconscious or in solitary confinement, which is effectively murder, but also by continuing to intentionally misguide man’s efforts to help humanity through change with false charities and initiatives. A more than perfect example of this is the Kony 2012 initiative, which wrongfully redirected mans energy from a very humane direction to a disgusting pseudo-charitable sub industry of the capitalist market whose main goal is to thwart anything humane for monetary gain. Freedom will die as governments begin to subsidise “Non-lethal weapon” manufacture to keep the masses employed only because the monetary system will dictate so. The new paramilitary Gestapo police force of Pigs will be called to deal with any and every known antiestablishment conversation in a desperate attempt to keep these men occupied, and henceforward paid, because the monetary system is largely happy as long as about 30% of the population is getting paid. To this date the most impressive magic trick is the act that turns a man into a Pig. Tragically, it’s one of the simplest and widely used tricks, as only Pigs do what is illogical and immoral in the name of the monetary system. Pigs can be smelt out almost anywhere you go; salesmen acting like strippers and bouncers that act like criminals, the world smells more and more like a farm. It’s these pigs that would proudly take off their name badges and slide their hands down black woollen sleeves, bring their shoulder boards to their shoulders and button their lapels together so that the entire world can see the “ ” either side of their chin. Then the saddest thing in the wold would happen, they would think to themselves, “I’m just doing my job,” as they will begin to shoot civilians in the streets. Oink Oink.

Lake Walyungup, Western Australia

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Didsbury, Alberta

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Japanese silk fan & Silver envelope holder 日本の絹ファンとシルバーのエンベロープホルダー

Mrtva Priroda

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Arithmetic wall clock & Painting vase

算術壁時計と絵画の花瓶

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Jarred Alien encompassed in boiled wool, silks & linen エイリアンはボイルドウール、シルク、リネンに包含瓶詰め