Keetra Dean Dixon

Keetra Dean Dixon

 

Keetra Dean Dixon's work is a beautiful and thoughtful play on words. I haven't come across many artists/designers who are able to use typography in such a sensitive and expressive way. Needless to say I'm quite besotted. I especially love the "BECOME" slab of agate; it appeals to the child in me that once used to collect cheap, colourful gemstones.

All images via Keetra's website.


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Postcards from Japan

Postcards from Japan

This month Inside Out magazine are running a series on their blog about creative Australians who have an affinity with Japan. The delightful and multi-talented Lee Tran Lam asked if I would like to be involved, and to share some of my Japan and Tokyo favourites. How could I possibly refuse? There are an overwhelming amount of things I love about my new home, and you can find me harping on about them (once again, sorry!) over here.

Thanks LTL.

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Waiting For Winter

Waiting For Winter

via Bobby Stokes

So I'm looking forward to my first real winter here in Japan. Coming from Sydney, I was told I "wouldn't enjoy" Tokyo's winter. One friend actually suggested I may "die, screaming". Well contrary to popular belief I am, in fact, able to buy warm coat so I can then enjoy my days frolicking in the crisp, cold air. Much like this trio:

GAUNTLET HAIR // I was thinking... from caitlin mcnichols on Vimeo.



Though in Tokyo there will be far less snow, probably no bonfires and no sensationally happy dog. I have been listening to I Was Thinking by Gauntlet Hair almost continuously lately. There's something about the grey mornings and sporadic rain that just seems to work. Found via Knife Wives. Do yourself a favour and download Shinya's superb playlists.

via Bobby Stokes

via Tetsumaru

via Phil Gailey

via Rui Hosono

via Tomo

There is something quite bleak and austere about Japanese winter that I love (and hope I will do by the end of February).

Stay warm.

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Brokenfab

Brokenfab

Going jewellery gaga lately. Bet you thought seed beads belonged in the junk/craft section at Kmart, right? You are in fact wrong. They belong on your damn wrist. I discovered Brokenfab's amazing Disco Beading at another Harajuku favourite, Radd Lounge. I think I need to party. Or wear these beads every day and pretend I am.

All images via Brokenfab's website.


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TOM TOM

TOM TOM

Jewels I am currently head-over-heels for. Gold, pointy, tribal, goddess. I'm pretty sure Cleopatra wore TOM TOM.

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Sae Nakajima

Sae Nakajima

There is a simple fact. Paper is lovely (especially when manipulated in the right hands).

The austere, beautiful collage work of Sae Nakajima. Spotted at one of my favourite art hideaways, Vacant.

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