a boutique showcase of
independent tasmanian art & design
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february Welcome back! Here we are after a little s u m m e r h i at u s , l a u n c h i n g the market for 2013 with o u r s pa r k l i n g n e w F e b r u a r y 2 4 t h e v e n t. We’re kicking off with a typically interesting, diverse and talented selection of exhibitors ranging from shiny new local labels, to faithful favourites we (and market customers) simply can’t get enough of!
Cover image : Blueprint This page : smith+purton, adorn by Sarah Bishop Opposite page : little twig
Copyright Š 2013 the market.
With a product line-up including art, jewellery, photography, home wares, clothing, lighting and even a mini pop up shop…we can’t wait to sink our teeth into another year of showcasing the independent, small in scale but big on talent types we’re proud to have in Tasmania. Do have a flick through our look book, it will tell you who’s exhibiting what, along with some pretty product images to whet your appetite for what’s on offer come market day. You’ll see that while our stable of designers differ creatively in almost every way, they all have a common thread; creative talent, a demonstrated integrity in their business ethos and original thought in their design process. Looking forward to an exciting year ahead,
Shannon + Holly
sunday 24 february masonic temple 3 sandy bay rd hobart, tasmania
10am to 3pm
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the lineup Sea Soul studio Ja n a + B o d i e Phat Flats Unio Under the Shade of a Bonsai tree Sashiko design E l l i ot t M y D e a r Little Twig magoolie designs s a l ly c a ss a n d r a adorn by Sarah Bishop Dick+Dora sm i t h + p u r t o n whatever heather A va d o n J e mm a C l e m e n t s h a n d b l o w n g l a ss s u n da y’ s c h i l d BluePrint i f o u r l e t t e r w o r dyo u Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
upstairs M a r l e y & L o c k y e r * E X HI B ITION * Content * Pop-up shop *
eat & drink b a r i s ta s i s ta j a k o b ’ s pa n t r y
Opoosite image : Sea Soul Studio
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on our wishlist
Opposite page: Brooch by Dick + Dora This page from top left: 'Cinematic & light' by Marley & Lockyer, Salt + Pepper bowls by Magoolie Designs Necklace by Jana & Bodie, Teatowel by smith+purton, Earrings by Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, Painting by Elliott My Dear
M ARLEY & LOCKYER by Ness Lockyer Ness Lockyer sources beautiful vintage linens from literally all over the world to incorporate into her Marley & Lockyer label. Along with these ever so special textiles she also creates gorgeous hand worked clay homewares and jewellery. We particularly love how all her products come in a soft neutral palette, very gentle and extremely moreish!
marleyandlockyer@gmail.com marleyandlockyer.com
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What does your work / studio space look like? Last June, I moved into an unused living room in our C1883 home and it is so much better than ‘the sweatshop’. The new ‘studio’, is 5m x 5.5m and is perfect...11 foot ceilings, white wide plank floorboards, white walls and an original plank ceiling left in it’s original wood state. There is a fireplace with a slow combustion wood fire and a huge old Coogans dining table that I have re-purposed as a work table. I now have a dedicated office space in here too, instead of trying to do it all on the one table. This room is full of light and I constantly feel inspired when I am in here...the beloved kiln is in our backyard. All of the work for Marley & Lockyer is done from here...by me and my hands.
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J ANA & B ODIE by Jana Gowans Jana and Bodie is the young, contemporary jewellery label created by the clever Jana Gowans. Featuring geometric inspired design, hand painted elements and lovely Tasmanian timbers – her collection is on trend and definitely on our wish list. We can’t wait to see their exciting new additions for 2013.
jana@rougedm.com.au janaandbodie.com.au
Who’s your favourite Tasmanian designer / maker + why? Simon Ancher by far. The amazing quality of design coming out of his studio is in a class of its own. His integration of materials is seamless and his contemporary furniture/object works showcase a brilliant Tasmanian designer with innovative design solutions.
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e l l i ot t MY DEAR by Sarah & Hamish Elliott The ever evolving duo Sarah and Hamish Elliott create original artwork prints and accessories that are colourful, detailed and in a rather beautiful way, just a bit melancholy. Using a combination of traditional oil painting on linen, watercolours and drawing, their label Elliott My Dear manages to evoke a lovely nostalgic feeling, and a gentleness which we love.
elliottmydear@gmail.com elliottmydear.com
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What does your work / studio space look like? With two homeschool kids and a baby I work when and where I can! We have a lovely old 1800’s dinning table that is huge and beautiful; my work is small so I love it when my young creatives make paintings on there too! I like to live with my paintings for a while and have them around me before they go out into the world...
dick + dora by Mel French Dick + Dora may be best known for their hugely popular and (huge in size!) Christmas decorations that have found their way into stylish homes and retailers nationwide. We also fancy their collection of statement hand finished jewellery and home wares using sustainable certified fine Tasmanian timbers, wools, acrylics and enamels.
dickanddora@dickanddora.com dickanddora.com
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Tasmania’s best kept secret? The sandstone formations at the northern of the Dennison Beach on the east coast- they have amazed me since I was a kid. Worth the walk. On a completely different note Lou’s amazing merchandising at her Oyster & Pearl shop makes a visit there truly something special. She has created an inspirational space – it’s like a secret world of its own.
sea soul studio by Sarah Woodward Sarah Woodward from Sea Soul Studio hand crafts a gorgeous collection of bespoke porcelain jewellery, that is influenced strongly by the Southern Beaches of Tasmania where she lives. Along with a lovely coastal vibe, Sarah’s pieces are gorgeously individual, just a little bit quirky and eminently wearable. Personally, we happen to be extra fond of the current blue in her collection – which Sarah describes as just like her collection of striped Cornish Ware. swoodward@internode.on.net facebook.com/sarahseasoulstudio
What can we expect to see you exhibiting? My signature pieces: retro bicycle brooches, red love hearts as earrings, rings and pendants, textured and imprinted porcelain pendants on long linen cords (with adjustable length, perfect for layering). Also my new airplant vessels and I promise a sneek peek at a new line or two, first dibs for the market customers!
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ifourletterwor Dyou by Rosie Shield ifourletterwordyou designer Rosie Shield describes herself as a jewellery designer, drawer, mother, nail polish addict, drinker, who has just discovered a love of tattooing. We’d describe her as incredibly talented and seriously intriguing. Her collection of jewels and bags are full of one of a kind statement pieces, that are modern, out there and just a little bit rock star.
rose@brunyislandcheese.com.au
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What colour palette will you be incorporating into your designs for 2013? My jewellery and accessories range (including new huge knitted clutches!) incorporate colours galore...and plenty of black, antique glass, builders rope and the odd piece of plastic.
P HAT F LAT S by Cathy McAuliffe
Phat Flats was created back in 2008 after graphic designer and illustrator Cathy McAuliffe struggled to find good greeting cards for men and boys. Her joyful range has now expanded to over 30 designs covering pretty much any occasion we can think of! Each design is lovingly drawn, painted and coloured, then applied to greeting cards, gift cards, wrapping paper and art prints.
sales@phatflats.com.au phatflats.com.au
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What does your work / studio space look like? My studio takes up most of the sunny spare room at our house, it’s got lots of large bench space to laying out drawings and designs. A comfy reading armchair with magazine collection and a long thin pinboard which gets attacked regularly with the latest snippet of inspiration, drawing or postcard.
S A S HIKO DE S IGN by Kiyomi Reid It’s so nice to see handbags that are made out of something unique…and beautiful. Kiyomi Reid designs and creates a selection of Japanese inspired handbags and accessories. Components include Japanese vintage Kimono fabric, cotton, denim and leather…and a good dose of intuitive design and high quality manufacture also! Kiyomi produces new designs every 6 months, from especially selected materials she sources from Australia and Japan. info@sashikodesign.com sashikodesign.com
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? New York city-the fashion is refreshing and new. I love looking what new and exciting fashion is coming out of Japan and America.
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little twig by Emily Snadden & Peta Owen little twig are Hobart-based design duo, Emily Snadden and Peta Owen. Through a mutual love of illustration & design and a refreshingly natural aesthetic, they have developed a range of hand crafted jewellery and a collection of greeting and gift cards. Their designs, besides being beautifully twiggy, all feature original illustrations and are produced locally in Tasmania.
littletwigs@gmail.com littletwigbits.blogspot.com
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Favourite Tasmanian designer / maker + why? That’s a tough one, there is so much local talent! We do love the illustrations of Kelly Smith (Birdy & Me) and Beth-Emily, and HiiRagi’s fabulous felt minions - three very talented ladies.
blueprint a collaboration Blueprint began as a collaborative design-andmake project between a handful of talented women and it quickly grew into a flourishing micro business. Producing limited runs of unique garments with a flair for unusual cuts, interesting textures and spot on colours, Blueprint clothes are designed to empower. What we find empowering is their heartfelt approach to their label. The girls say they find the design and sewing process both liberating and expressive and describe Blueprint as ‘an emotional ship sailing in the deep blue sea’.
blueprint.design.sew.wear@gmail.com blueprintbuyonline.bigcartel.com
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What colour palette + MATERIALS will you be incorporating into your designs for 2013? Bright prints combined with block colour. Exploring how the juxtaposition can work and create dynamic and striking effects.
M AG OOLIE DE S IGN S by Julie Hoddy Magoolie Designs creator Julie Hoddy produces a seriously stunning collection of ceramics from her small Hobart studio. The oh-so-dainty and delicate wares are handmade using her favourite ingredient Southern Ice Porcelain and incorporates jewellery, decorations and home wares in soothing blues and whites, with the stylish enhancement of a gold or platinum luster making her work extra enticing.
magooliedesigns@gmail.com magoolie.blogspot.com
Favourite Tasmanian designer / maker + why? My favourite Tasmanian Designer/Maker is Les Blakeborough. Les developed Southern Ice Porcelain, which is the main clay that I use in my work – one day I would love to own one of his beautiful pieces.
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by Sarah Bishop Coming from a Fine Arts background, Sarah Bishop has always enjoyed making things. Luckily she happens to have a natural aptitude for it and a beautifully romantic aesthetic to go alongside! Adorn is her range of jewellery and luxurious scarves depicting a series of beautiful images from her collection of Antique French Postcards, just amazing.
sarah_b100@hotmail.com
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If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? I love living in Tasmania and I don’t want to change that, but if I had to choose somewhere, I dare say it might be Paris. I would go crazy browsing all the goodies at the flea markets and eating wheels of stinky cheese.
UNIO by Anne Langman
Anne Langman spent five years immersed in the gemstone filled alleyways of the local markets in Cairo, Egypt. She has poured this experience into her vibrant and bold collection of jewels, which she exhibits under her UNIO label. An unexpected contrasting of various components means that Anne’s designs are always fresh and innovative. Colourful Brazilian Palm nuts, chunky gemstones, pearls and sterling silver all come together in a spot on and extremely distinctive fashion. felucca@ozemail.com.au unio-jewellery.com
UNIO
What colour palette + MATERIALS will you be incorporating into your designs for 2013? Lots of blues with lime and orange, the brighter the better. I will be working with brightly coloured semiprecious stones, with a preference for hand cut, and my favourite Brazilian Palm Nuts sourced from Fair Trade and environmentally conscience suppliers.
sm i t h + p u r to n by Daniel Purton & Zoe Smith With a combined background in illustration, graphic design, furniture design and printmaking, Daniel and Zoe felt compelled to find a way of living a life of creative productivity, with an emphasis on long-lasting products produced in as sustainable a manner as possible. Their textile range is produced on the premise that it allows them to indulge their urge to play with ideas and solve design challenges. Work should be fun. Amen to that! info@smithandpurton.com.au smithandpurton.com.au
What does your work / studio space look like? We have two production hubs: the brain and the brawn. ‘Brain’ is the study/office, where we draw, manipulate, and design. Post-it notes, tracing paper, light-box, scanner, ink and brushes, computer, sewing machine, pinboard stuffed with jots and sketches, current orders and inspiration pin-ups. ‘Brawn’ is the printing studio, where the ideas emerge onto textiles with a magical flourish of a squeegee.
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UNDER THE S HADE O F A B ON S AI TREE by Jacqueline Rodemann Under the Shade of a Bonsai Tree is a multi medium jewellery range made by the talented Jacqueline Rodemann. Featuring laser cut designs from Tasmanian timbers, bold acrylics and striking chiyogami papers from Japan, the pieces reflect Jacqui’s love of vintage folk art and inspiration gained in her travels.
contact@shadeofabonsai.com shadeofabonsai.com
What colour palette + materials will you be incorporating into your designs for 2013? I like working with a very large range of colours. My products are made from bold colours and my favourite Japanese chiyogami papers incorporate intricate vibrant patterns. I am currently working on another range which will be made from beautiful Tasmanian timber and teamed with chiyogami paper of bold reds, gold, greens.
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WHATEVER HEATHER by Shannon Robertson Whatever Heather is a fiercely pretty & daintily dishevelled accessories label, featuring all manner of quirky‌.think polar bears, bicycles, miniature ponies and even the odd pair of scissors. Whimsical designer Shannon produces bespoke seasonal ranges for stockists nation-wide, and a coveted Heather Forever Collection, available from her online shop.
whateverheather@iprimus.com.au whateverheather.com.au
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S ALLY CA S S ANDRA by Sally Elliss Sally Elliss creates a delightful range of ceramics, including jewellery, dainty dishes, candleholders and functional home wares too. Often her porcelain has intricate lace impressions in the surface and all of the Sally Cassandra range is rich with beautiful textures and patterns, transforming simple ceramics into items of beauty.
sallycassandra@hotmail.com sallycassandra.com.au
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? I would live on a boat and explore the world, mind you it would have to be a pretty big boat as I would still want to have a vegie patch and room for the kids and dog to play!
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F EE - F I FO-FUM by Fiona Lewis Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum is a range of lovingly handcrafted acrylic jewellery featuring intricate black patterned illustrations and finished with a high gloss coating. Designer Fiona Lewis works only with a monochromatic colour palette, keeping things simple, refined and purely design focused. Her collection takes inspiration from nature, Japanese pattern, geometric designs and playful depictions of everyday items.
fiona@feefifofum.com.au feefifofum.com.au
Favourite Tasmanian designer / maker + why? Too many wonderful designers in Tasmania! I love Sashiko Designs and Spoon Savvy for their unique and inventive use of materials. LJ Struthers for her creative use of simple, stylish textiles and I have always admired the quirky artistry of painters like Tom Samek.
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AVADON by Tennille Avadon
Tennille Avadon, is the artisan candle maker behind the Avadon range of pure soy wax candles. We love that each and every candle is individually melted, perfumed and masterfully poured by hand into classic white glassware. We love that the care instructions are carefully printed on textured paper traditionally milled in Lyon, France. We love the gentle colour palette and best of all we love the scents‌.comforting and joyful all at the same time. avadon@outlook.com avadon.com.au
Tasmania’s best kept secret? The State Cinema; it has evolved into a true local Icon with so much character and warmth. The cinemas are cosy and they have brought a world of cinema to Hobart. Settling in to watch a french film with a glass of Tassie red on a cold winters night‌bliss!
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JEMMA CLE M ENT S HAND B LOWN GLA S S by Jemma Clements Jemma Clements brings a distinctively fresh style to the world of glass blowing. Trained under renowned glass artist, and father, Richard Clements, Jemma has embarked on a career which has seen her selling her intricately pieces interstate and internationally. Her products include a bright colourful jewellery, bespoke perfume bottles and gorgeous decorations. All with Jemma’s strong original sense of style, focusing on spontaneity, light and colour. jemma_clements@hotmail.com facebook.com/pages/JemmaClements-Hand-Made-Glass
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s u n d a y’s child by Sonia Skegg If you have a fancy for children’s clothing that is hand produced out of beautiful fabrics and dare we say it…completely age appropriate designs…this is the brand for you. Sonia Skegg from Sunday’s Child creates adorable clothing for little ones that brings back a nostalgia for an old fashioned type of childhood. Our favourite designs are the ones with fun oversized polka dots, just so sweet!
sonia@sundayschild.com.au sundayschild.com.au
What does your work / studio space look like? I actually share my space with my daughters in their playroom. I have my sewing table set up in one corner, with my sewing machine, overlocker and essentials. There is a clothes rack ready to hang finished garments and all my other bits and pieces, fabrics and supplies and neatly tucked away in a built in wardrobe.
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CONTENT by Malinda Lancaster
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What does your work / studio space look like? Honestly? My work space is usually the kitchen bench! True story. I have a table all set up in the spare bedroom but because it's not a room I spend a lot of time and so working in there feels weird... So, I migrated out into the next room–the kitchen! Our kitchen is at the back of the house looking out over our garden so the light is beautiful and perfect for taking and styling images for the online side of things. It's also become a place where I can steal small snippets of time to work when I need to throughout the day without my little helper! (Though I have to say he has become very fond of playing shop, stamping business cards and tagging stock!) At market time I seem to occupy every usable surface between the kitchen and the lounge room... Ask my husband an he'll tell you that I'm like that all year round! But then like magic it all somehow fits into the back of our car!
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B ARI S TA S I S TA by Simone Daly We all know coffee makes the world go round, and at the market we’re lucky enough to have a brilliant barista service to make it go round that little bit better! Simone Daly, the BaristaSista herself, along with her daughter Chelsea provide seriously good coffee, tea, chai, hot chocolates, or anything in between! A welcome fixture at most high profile Tasmanian festivals and events, there would be very few locals who haven’t enjoyed a cup BaristaSista coffee.
simone@baristasista.com.au baristasista.com.au
J AKO B’ S PANTRY by Kathryn Clifford We all know how spoiled we are in Tasmania with quality produce and seasonal treats. Kathryn Clifford has certainly managed to track down the best quality ingredients and seasonal local produce to use in her range of pastries, cakes, tarts and biscuits. We love their old fashioned style of baking and can’t get enough of their mouth watering handmade pastry. Plus, we like supporting a small family business, and intend to continue to do so, by sampling many, many pieces of their new brand new Jaffa Cake!
jakobspantry@y7mail.com
the who, the what & the why . . the market is a boutique art + design event, showcasing independent Tasmanian designers, makers and producers. It is held six times a year in the intriguing Masonic Temple, Hobart. Since its inception in 2009, it has become widely known for its exciting line up of exclusively local labels, along with its firm focus on authenticity and craftsmanship. With an impressive collection of exhibitors from a wide range of disciplines, visitors to the market can expect to see established fashion illustrators sitting alongside small scale producers of bespoke ceramics. A very particular approach to stallholder selection ensures that while exhibitors are vastly different in almost every way, they all have a common thread; creative talent, a demonstrated integrity in their business ethos and original thought in their design process.
the market is carefully curated by Shannon Robertson & Holly Webber, who are committed in their mission to unearthing and showing off Tasmania’s veritable web of undiscovered talent, world-class products and the intriguing stories and inspiration behind the commercial reality of small scale designers and makers. Alongside co-curating the market, Holly & Shannon both run successful small businesses of their own and bring to the market their skills in graphic design, journalism, advertising, creative writing and marketing. This helps them to provide exhibitors with a platform, valuable exposure and a reach for their products that extends beyond market day.
Shannon Robertson
Shannon Robertson is the whimsical designer behind the fashion accessories label, Whatever Heather. Launched in the Summer of 2008 Whatever Heather is a confident, fiercely pretty label full of the eclectic and the intriguing,and well known for its decidedly quirky outlook and daintily dishevelled aesthetic. Shannon produces bespoke seasonal ranges for stockists nation – wide, and a coveted Heather Forever Collection, available from her online shop. Whatever Heather is created from her attic studio in Battery Point, which is overflowing with all manner of Shannon type inspiration...oversized flowers, swans, chandeliers, battered crowns, and sometimes (if he fancies) her imperious but seriously beloved ginger cat Raspberry can be found perched on her desk, playing muse.
Holly Webber
Holly Webber is a freelance graphic designer and art director. A graduate of the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design and Photography 2004), she has spent the past eight years building up her design practice, delivering creative solutions for clients on a State and National level. Alongside this, under her self-titled label, Holly has developed a range of handmade products, which draw on her design and photographic abilities. These works can be found in retail boutiques and online stores both locally and nationally. Holly is a keen supporter of the graphic design and advertising industry, volunteering her time as the current elected State President of the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA).
Alongside these creative pursuits, Shannon also works in an old fashioned antique shop on Hobart’s Waterfront.
She loves all things 'clean and green' and is currently also studying to become a health coach...for something a bit different!
shannon@themarkethobart.com.au
holly@themarkethobart.com.au
whateverheather.com.au
hollywebber.com.au
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Demand to know where things come from,what is in them, who has made them and under what conditions. Do not be led only by price but look for value and craftsmanship. Buy only things and materials that respect the human energy that has gone into them and where the maker is rewarded fairly. kevin mccloud Kevin McCloud’s 43 Principles of Home
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