The Garden (show) of Earthly Delights

Candida Baker — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:32:29 +0000

It was a perfect spring evening for the opening of Art Piece Gallery’s Garden Show – the scent of flowers filled the air, and the artworks were a cascade of colour and movement. Catch it if you can – the exhibition ends next Friday, November 27.

Nadine Abensur’s Garden Show concept has been such a success that the gallery owner had to postpone the opening twice. “It was originally intentded to feature just four artists,” says Abensur, “but it’s literally blossomed, and we’ve got over 20 local artists in the show. I love the fact that we have experienced artists such as as Rose McKinley, Robyn Sweaney and Emma Walker alongside the budding talents of Byron School of Art student Sharon Whittle, and papercut artists Sabine Brosche.”

As well as the artwork on the walls Abensur asked visitors to bring along a flower to place in the gallery, and the result was an organic flower installation, which spilled out into the street, and over the table where Abensur’s own floral contribution, a massive cyndrical floral cake, and the extraordinary creations from Melon as Anything (melonasanything.com) – along with peach-infused champagne, kept the floral theme happening.

It’s been a busy year for Northern Rivers artists and Verandah Magazine and Art Piece Gallery would like to congratulate Celia Morgan for being named a finalist in the Wynne Prize(with a landscape painting, first shown at art piece gallery); Robyn Sweaney for being highly commended in The Paddington Art Prize; Hilary Hermann for First prize in painting in The Coraki Art Prize; Di Ingram for First Prize in drawing in The Coraki Art Prize; Sharon Wittle for Second Prize in drawing in The Coraki Art Prize.

Art Piece Gallery is in Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby. Phone: 6684 3446. For more information about these and other artists in The Garden Show, go to artpiecegallery

To see more of Melon as Anything’s edible sculpture work and details on their wedding and event catering call: 0431 565 414 or go to: melonasanything

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The Secret Garden

Candida Baker — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 19:38:20 +0000

In the spring the Crystal Castle’s garden is a riot of colour – enticing us to embark on a journey of unfolding delights. We follow Mia down the winding path into a world full of flowers and fabrics, where statues watch over our bevy of beautiful girls, and crystals protect them…watch out for magical moments as our girls show off our surf, turf and citywear designers.

Anna wears Samson & Bronc vintage fabric floral top $50 and skirt $60

Maya wears Myee Carlyle hand dyed silk fringe flower cape $279 and Tashia singlet $59, Ghanda Clothing Pom Pom pineapple shorts $19.95 and Crystal Castle Chakra bracelet $18

Amber wears Myee Carlyle Marrakesh hand dyed silk skirt in tourmaline $279 (worn as dress) and Crystal Castle Bluelace agate and Rhodonite bead necklace $69 and quartz crystal pendant $18

Mia wears Ghanda Clothing lace swing top in antique white $29.95, Myee Carlyle hand dyed silk Akina kimono in ocean $289, Crystal Castle Garnet necklace $29 and Moonstone bracelet $19

Anna wears Ghanda Clothing cropped cotton t-shirt $14.95 and Bandana leggings $29.95, Crystal Castle Howlite bracelets $22 each, Mia wears Myee Carlyle Maisha dress $95

Anna wears Myee Carlyle Sibella silk mini-dress in Henna $289 and Shikha citrine earrings $65, Crystal Castle silver chain $59 and quartz pendant $29

Little girls can be big girls too…

Armani wears Ghanda Clothing glitter daisy heart t-shirt $14.95 and Ghanda Pom Pom pineapple print shorts $19.95, Hannah wears Myee Carlyle Tashia singlet $59, Samson & Bronc wrap top $20, Crystal Castle Chrysophase bracelet $39

Armani wears Ghanda Clothing original owl t-shirt $14.95 and daisy polka leggings $17.95, Hannah wears Ghanda Clothing Aztec heart singlet $14.95 Aztec owl leggings $17.95

From left Mia wears Myee Carlyle Maisha dress $95, Anna wears Ghanda Clothing cropped t-shirt $14.95 and bandana leggings $29.95, Crystal Castle Howlite bracelets $22 each, Amber wears Ghanda Clothing ornate elephant t-shirt $24.95 and boyfriend jeans $39.95, Maya wears Ghanda Clothing Stripe cropped t-shirt $14.95 and boyfriend shorts $34.95

Maya wears Samson & Bronc 60’s top $50, Myee Carlyle Zalia pants $119 and Crystal Castle Howlite bracelet $22, Mia wears Samson & Bronc halter top $40 and 60’s skirt $70

Anna wears Ghanda Clothing daisy floral Indi dress $29.95

Anna wears Ghanda Clothing boyfriend jeans $39.95. Amber wears Samson & Bronc patchwork shorts $30.00.

Mia wears Ghanda Clothing lace swing top in antique white $29.95, Myee Carlyle hand dyed silk Akina kimono in ocean $289, Ghanda Clothing boyfriend jeans $39.95, Crystal Castle Garnet necklace $29 and Moonstone bracelet $19

Websites:

myeecarlyle

samsonandbronc

ghanda

Photographer: The Lioness. Stylist: Desiree
Models: Anna, Maya, Mia and Amber
Hair & Makeup: Äsa Chegwyn
Location: The Crystal Castle

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