[Smokin' Hot Babes] by Shama Heylen-Silvia

Sharma Heylen-Silvia opened her 'Smokin Hot Babes' exhibition at Hatch in Carillon City last month and if you haven't checked it out yet there is still time- but only a couple of weeks to go!

Sharma presented a series of rainbow water-colour 'babes' who each have their own personalities and specialise in a sport which are comically described in the captions below each piece. 

The colours of Sharma's work complimented the new bright summer colours of the clothing stocked in Hatch which served as the perfect backdrop for the Exhibition. On the opening night guests were treated to pink lemonade, fruit sticks and home-made fruity icy poles.

On the lead up to the 'Smokin Hot Babes' exhibition I was asked by Perth Fashion Festival to collaborate on an interview with Sharma at her beach side apartment in Cottesloe. Sharma welcomed us into her super-cool-surf-chic-arty-boho-skater-girl-gypsy home where she gave us a sneak peak of some of the works for her upcoming exhibition and a few other things she has in the works. 

Check out the interview below or to read more click here.

Photos by Me!

[The Longing/ An Aperture] exhibition

‘THE LONGING/ AN APERTURE’

AN EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY ANYA BROCK + SARA WINFIELD

A very very talented friend of mine, Anya Brock has been busy in her studio!

As a result she and fellow artist Sara Winfield are presenting the highly anticipated exhibition ‘TheLonging/AnAperture’.  

I first met Anya while studying at fashion and textiles at Central TAFE, she was lecturing there and took a couple of my classes. Anya is full of creativity which has extended through fashion and art over the years, inspiring and encouraging all around her including myself!! The influence of her fashion background can be easily identified in the sultry faced models and bright, complimentary colour palettes. Her paintings are very unique and distinctive and can be found in the coolest cafes and boutiques around Perth.

The exhibition encapsulates the two’s signature styles of complex line work and bright bold colours in a kaleidoscopic onslaught of detailed pattern work, sensual female forms and flora and fauna. Conceptually the work deals with notions of desire and yearning and attempts to expose the often hidden and surreal world beneath the façade. 

Here is a little sneak peak of some of Anya and Sara's work....I can't wait to see more!!

‘The Longing/ An Aperture’ runs from 13^th- 29^th July at 

The Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery. 46 Henry St, Fremantle.

Opening Night 13^th July 6pm-8pm.

This event is sponsored by Little Creatures Brewery, Mosmans Restaurant, Fremantle Arts Centre.

For more information go to ‘THE LONGING/ AN APERTURE exhibition’ facebook event page.

www.anyabrock.com

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