Monday, 11 April 2011

Anya Hindmarch//Bond Street, London




Anya Hindmarch's store on Bond Street is preparing for the summer months by introducing a nautical theme to their windows. Small flags and metal rods form a mast, with ropes and an anchor draped around the display while the mannequin bust holds a telescope. I get the impression of delicacy. The display looks fragile and doll-like which portrays her merchandise rather well with a good attention to detail.

Matjaz Tancic//Mimicry


On saturday I came across this exhibition by Matjaz Tancic at the Robert Young Gallery just off High Street Kensington on Holland Street. What caught my eye - i'm not going to lie - was the vinyl of the 3D glasses on the window. Im so glad I popped in to have a look, because I had never experienced 3D photography before.
The images on show were shot both in London and Slovenia, where the artist is from. Tancic visually integrates man with both natural and urban landscapes through the exciting, new medium of 3D photography.
When looking through the 3D glasses that are provided for you at the gallery, the images come alive. It's truly amazing how this artist has taken this technique and incorporated it into contemporary photography.
If you have the time, I advice you head down there and check it out. It's on until the 21st April.




Check out his website: http://www.matjaztancic.com/

Saturday, 26 March 2011

Harrods//Rowan Mersh


Rowan Mersh is a textile based sculptor who has been commissioned by Fendi to create a series of leather based projects. His sculptures have been created by utilising off cuts from the brands leather goods . As you can see below, the sculptures have been hung and draped within the large window space with brightly coloured Fendi bags placed through out. It almost looks as if they are trying to replicate a-shop-within-a-shop, as the merchandise has been placed in display cabinets, on mannequins, etc.
Visually its very impressive how these slithers of leather have been bound together to form this marble effect. The flow of both the pieces is equally as powerful. Even the metal rods sticking out on either side lead a nice path for the eye to follow without the sculptures merging into the background.
I'm intrigued to see what Harrods are preparing for their window scheme for spring, as they have yet to be unveiled...

Check out some more of the artists work here : http://www.rowanmersh.com/





Thursday, 24 March 2011

Host//Pertwee Anderson & Gold Gallery//Soho, London

Yesterday I headed down to Soho, on Bateman Street, to check out the Pertwee Anderson & Gold gallery where they had the works of Kate MccGwire, Nancy Fouts and Alan Rankle on show. Unfortunately the exhibition ends today so get down there before 6pm and check it out.

Kate MccGwire's work was the most impressive in this small gallery, with her spectacular sculptures made out of feathers. The photos below definitely don't do her work much justice but you get a good idea of the intricacy and flow of these pieces.

The one below is called 'Slick' and is made out of magpie and crow feathers and mixed media placed within an antique fire place.



These are a series called 'Sepal' made out of pigeon wing feathers placed on a archival board.


'Bad Year Blimp' by Nancy Fouts.

Sunday, 20 March 2011

Louis Vuitton//Double Exposure



This short film by Louis Vuitton, called 'Double Exposure', is one of a series that is being created to give us an insight into some carefully selected inspiring people's lives. Sam Taylor-Wood is the first in the series, shown here talking about her most prized possessions. Its a great piece of work, beautifully shot, and I can't wait to see the next in line...