Journal
Ella Mittas
Ella Mittas (ellamittas.com) is a cook and writer. The food she makes is inspired by her Greek-Australian heritage. Her writing is inspired by the space in-between cultures.
She recently published her first book of essays and recipes, Ela! Ela! To Turkey and Greece, Then Home. Her essays have appeared in The Saturday Paper and Lindsay Magazine. Her food writing has appeared in The Guardian and Gourmet Traveller.
Georgia Spain
Georgia Spain (georgiaspain.com) is a painter and musician living and working in Tasmania on Palawa land. In the space of one week, Georgia received the 2021 Sir John Sulman Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW and won the Women’s Art Prize Tasmania. Guest judge for the Sulman prize, Elisabeth Cummings, described Georgia’s winning painting, Getting down or falling up, as “a strong, confident image full of energy and movement. Georgia Spain’s use of the figure is imaginative and very much her own, and the painting is well resolved, vibrant and alive.”
Outside of the gallery walls and studio, Georgia is a talented singer and songwriter. When asked in a recent interview how things have changed for someone enjoying so much success, her humble response was “to be honest, I feel exactly the same when I’m in my studio ” She shares with us her rituals, sources of inspiration and beautiful images of her daily life captured by her partner, musician, Oscar Lush…
Chloe Sobejko
As an artist, Chloe Sobejko used her creative practice to communicate complex scientific information about the body as a way of educating and connecting people. Now, this intelligent and talented woman focuses on the body, education and connection through naturopathy. Chloe practices as a naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist from Komyuniti Wellness, a tranquil space nestled in the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy. Edition 6 is inspired by the healing practice of this Renaissance polymath.
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Natasha Manners
Natasha Manners (natashamanners.com) grew up in Scotland but has lived in Melbourne for over 10 years. In her art practice, Natasha uses video, crochet and drawing to create works that reflect on peoples’ inhabitation of spaces. Often seeking to capture the depth and poignancy in the connections people form with specific places and the narratives surrounding them.
Tiana at home
Summer time with Tiana in her inner Melbourne home in Fitzroy. Enjoying some tea and bathing in the sunshine.
“I like my daily rituals to be fluid and to adapt to my daily needs and feeling in my body. Often, it includes drinking chinese herbs in the morning and evening, brushing my hair, applying some face oil and if appropriate, some sort of movement. This might be qigong, walking, pilates or yoga. ”
Andrew Steen
The Merri Creek waterways in the land of the Wurundjeri people have been our salvation during the ups and downs of lockdown. We spent an autumn morning with dancer, Andrew Steen celebrating this increible trail running through Naarm (Melbourne’s North).
“Generally I would say being outside, nature feels like the most powerful thing to me when I’m stuck or want to feel encouraged. The way each part is unique yet everything works harmoniously together, it is how I would like to imagine my process.”
Loralee Jade
Loralee Jade (loraleejade.com), a Brisbane based artist, is inspired and motivated by the healing powers of water. Water is a nourishing force for her creative practice.
We had the pleasure of spending some time with this water loving pisces during her visit to Melbourne. We spoke to her about her daily routines, fondest memories and her rituals for creativity. Loralee shared with us her commitment to an artistic practice that listens to her own rhythm and energy. We have longed admired Loralee's art for the way it captures the sense of truly being.
Chloe at home
Morning light at home with Chloe in her Brunswick apartment in Melbourne.
“I’m a very visual person. I like to keep a clear and organised space. No clutter and a place for everything. I find this helps me to focus.
I am most productive when I’m being present. Focusing on the task at hand and not too distracted by external influences. The “do not disturb” function on my phone is a useful friend at the moment.”
Tiana Demetriou
In leafy Warrandyte, north-east of Melbourne, Tiana welcomed us into a restorative space where she studies and rejuvenate. Drawn to her warmth, generous spirit and ability to dissect life, edition /4 is inspired by Tiana’s field of study in Chinese medicine, her ability to make connections and find beauty in everyday things.
Ruth O’Leary
The artist, Ruth O’Leary (www.rutholeary.com.au) relocated from the inner Melbourne suburb of Clifton Hill to enjoy a slower rhythm of life. This summer, we visit Ruth in her idyllic Daylesford home, in the north-west region of Victoria, and spend time basking in the sunshine and taking a dip with her wonderful children Apollo and Solaris. The time with Ruth offers us a glimpse into the warmth and tenderness of motherhood. There is something admirable about every woman that honours the role of carer, in whichever way, shape or form she chooses.
Ro Noonan
We visited the studio and the private home of Ro Noonan for our campaign- edition /2. Even before we delve into his sublime catalogue of artistic projects, these spaces says much about the Melbourne’s based artists enthusiasm and style. For years, we have have admired his creative language, working between sculpture and painting, he has an innate preoccupation with materials, in particular the excess and the bi-products of construction: cut offs, supports and general debris.
Huang qi + Da Zao
Tiana shares with us some techniques from traditional Chinese medicine which can help to increase your immunity. View feature…..