I am Enyáj

Last week at BSG

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Portrait Show @ BSG Gallery

2012-01-30T23:55:00.001+11:00

Portrait show @ BSG Gallery, FITZROY

This Friday, 3rd February

I have a few drawings from the past few years up for show,

come have a look-see!

Circles, lines, and Leslie Feist

2011-12-06T13:31:00.000+11:00

ON THE WALL II

2011-11-25T11:31:00.001+11:00

Following the success of last years On The Wall exhibition at the Sydney's Finders Keepers Design Market, the lovely ladies from Australian design store Leeloo are back for a second year.

Last year's entry by Enyaj (Photographer unknown)

Framed artworks will be for sale at the markets happening next weekend (Friday 2nd Dec 6pm to 10pm and Saturday 3rd December 10am to 5pm) via the Leeloo stall opposite the artworks.

This years amazing home grown line-up includes:

"Supporting independent artists allows the industry to stay alive
and helps to maintain the local culture." - Leeloo.com.au

Interview: CARLA FLETCHER

2011-11-13T21:49:00.000+11:00

When did you first pick up a pencil?

I can't remember but have been using them a lot recently

For the pieces in your upcoming show "Premonition", you mention using animals and nature as symbols that reflect our humanity. Can you elaborate
on some of the references?

There are specific traits within other species that can symbolise our own. Courage of a lion or loyalty of a dog -

certain life changes and forces happen to us all. I have used images such as birds to represent determination and dreaming, lizards as our fight or flight instincts and skulls for transformation in our selves.

What else influences your work?

Different music, different people and different techniques

You've used customised circular wood pieces for this exhibition, what was your reasoning behind the choice of medium?

Nick Blackmore is a furniture designer and one of the funniest men I have met and he framed my last show in Melbourne. Nick has some circular wooden pieces kicking around his studio that he had done for another artist and I could not get them out of my head.

I still can't get them out of my head, they are amazing.

Are there other mediums you're itching to explore?

Sculpture and paste ups

Describe an average day for Carla Fletcher?

Coffee. a shite load of drawing then dinner ; )

If you could go anywhere right now, where would it be?

Tasmania. I'm heading there in a couple of weeks for the first time, can't wait.

Any advice to aspiring artists out there?

There are no rules, even the ones you make for yourself can and must be broken at times.

Premonition (Fight or Flight)

2011-11-08T12:16:00.000+11:00

Looking into this emerging artists future, it all seems to be shining very brightly! Since Carla Fletcher's selection as a finalist for the 2010 Archibald Prize for her amazing portrait of blues singer C.W. Stoneking, she has been thrust into the Australian art scene's limelight, drawing fans such as Joel Edgerton, Dan Sultan, and Anthony Lister.

This month, Flectcher will exhibit her highly anticipated solo show Premonition (Fight or Flight) at Friends of Leon Gallery in Surry Hills where she follows, and delves into the inner world of dreams and premonitions - a visual dialogue with the unknown.

Fletcher has a beautiful and captivating style. Her painstakingly detailed pencil illustrations combined with layers of liquid pencil, hot coloured spray paint and burnished graphite makes her latest works visually arresting. Premonition showcases her paintings on 8 wooden circles specifically handcrafted for this show by furniture designer Nick Blackmore.

“In our contemporary life we can still experience the subconscious, the intiuitive along with the ancient traits
that bind us as humans.

As symbols, animals and nature can reflect our humanity - they can represent behaviours or experiences that are common to us all.

This collection of works are symbolic for the experiences that are in the forces of nature -

Fight or flight, growth, love, desire, freedom and death”

PREMONITION opens
Thursday the 17th November
from 6-8pm
Friends of Leon Gallery
82 Marlborough Street Surry Hills
runs until the 4th of December
more info: www.friendsofleon.com

Sunday Eighteenth

2011-09-18T18:55:00.000+10:00

DIRTY DOZEN - Stormie Mills

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A SOLO EXHIBITION OF NEW WORKS BY STORMIE MILLS

8-25SEPTEMBER, 2011

FRIENDS OF LEON GALLERY, SURRY HILLS, SYDNEY

‘‘With spray paint what doesn't hit and stick to the canvas falls to the floor to mix with the dust and dirt - I use this mixed with an acrylic paint to make paintings. ‘’

Perth artist Stormie Mills will be heading to Sydney on September 8 to open his new solo show Dirty Dozen at the Friends of Leon Gallery.

Following on from a sell out show in Perth, and an extremely successful Melbourne exhibition, Dirty Dozen continues Stormie’s ongoing quest to explore all sides of the human mind
and it’s development in his work.

Mills is a drawer, painter and street artist, known for his use of humanised characters that often convey elements of loneliness and isolation, which he describes as -

"celebrations of beauty masked by the layers of life."

  "Black=Dirt, 
White=The attempt to remove dirt, 
Grey=Concrete, Silver=Dreams..."

The Wilhelm Scream

2011-08-20T22:35:00.000+10:00

Start of my first drawing in what feels like forever.

My biggest one yet.

Who needs luck

2011-07-15T17:32:00.001+10:00

When you have fate.

The beginnings of a new painting, on a circular piece of chipboard I found on the side of the road today

Fallow Up

2011-05-22T13:27:00.000+10:00

Follow/Fallow

2011-05-15T21:22:00.000+10:00

You're the one I follow,

follow to the middle,

middle of the shadows,

Far away from all the sorrows.

GIRLS & GHOSTS

2011-05-06T10:54:00.001+10:00

Girls & Ghosts is the first Australian solo show by Swedish Illustrator Anneli Olander, to coincide with Sydney Fashion Week. Opening night of the show at Friends of Leon Gallery was actually last night, but her work will be exhibited there until the 28th of May.

Olander is one of the world's leading female illustrators, with works published in magazines, books and apparel companies, as well as exhibiting internationally, however it was actually while studying at the University of Newcastle that she learnt her earlier skills.

Her latest collection Girls & Ghosts deals with the beauty of the imperfect:

"it could be anything, from a non perfect personality, to shattered dreams that become a bittersweet memory, or the joy or something quite ordinary. And of course about the more colourful spirits inside in a nerdy girl."

High

2011-04-20T21:03:00.000+10:00

You've got my head soaring above the clouds,

Maybe I'll never return to the ground.

Sugar Mountain (Brisbane)

2011-04-08T16:29:00.001+10:00

About to do a bit of collab with the hottest kids in Brisbane, descending sweet sounds from the summit into your tympanic membranes.

Theyve got a heap of shows coming up in Bris, so keep an ear and an eye out...

s u g a r m o u n t a i n

Weeping Willow Tree

2011-04-07T20:48:00.000+10:00

I have been reading about Willow trees of late, a little random, but mostly about their associated folk law. There is a long list, and a lot of ancient Asian and also English folk law, as well as Taoist witches. Mostly they are associated with mystery, hidden within their long, sweeping branches. Some say that the weeping willow once stood upright and strong, but the death of star crossed lovers so touched the heart of the trees that they bent in abject grief and were never able to straighten themselves again.

Series 2010/2011

2011-03-31T22:19:00.001+11:00

The line up so far...

More to come.

SUPAKITCH & KORALIE for POSCA

2011-03-30T09:25:00.001+11:00

A Plug for POSCA art markers, but also a nice vid and insight into the creative process of designers/street artists SUPAKITCH & KORALIE

SUPAKITCH x KORALIE x POSCA from elr°y on Vimeo.

LUNGS

2011-03-25T08:30:00.004+11:00

Finished. For now. I think...

Hello David Gomez

2011-03-24T14:22:00.000+11:00

With LMFF finished for another year, and Drawn From Fashion presented by Leeloo beginning this Saturday, I thought it would be perfect timing to post about the runway show for PETROU/MAN (NY) fall/winter collection by Nicolas Petrou, inspired by the amazing texta portraits by David Gomez. Gomez's fashion illustration and design work is inspired a lot by tribal/indegenous patterning and mystical cultures, and I'm liking it a lot a lot a lot. (Images sourced from http://davidgomezmaestre.blogspot.com/)

New lungs

2011-03-15T10:11:00.000+11:00

The start of a new piece for a group show happeningz in May

Climbing vines

2011-02-21T09:11:00.000+11:00

Bits and pieces collected from vintage stores.
Family Doctor dictionary from the early 20th century.
Wooden trinkets.
A bit of paint. A bit of ink...

Huddle Formation

2011-02-15T09:03:00.000+11:00

Resolutions resolve

2011-01-03T20:46:00.000+11:00

Mind Matters

2010-12-22T09:42:00.000+11:00

Grey Matter

White Matter

Dark Matter

They're all just

Mind Matters

IAIN INSAIN

2010-12-21T15:53:00.001+11:00

I'm obsessed by the work of illustrator Iain McArthur at the moment.

His detail is insane, I love it.

All images courtesy of his online portfolio.

STROBILUS

2010-12-17T08:42:00.000+11:00

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A healthy spring obsession with cones has turned into a new sculpture experiment. After a few months of collecting female cones on my walks through the park to and from work, I've finally got enough to start disecting into pieces to turn into...

Mono no aware

2010-12-02T09:02:00.000+11:00

Mono no aware

Transience.

Wabi sabi.

Nothing lasts, nothing is finished, nothing is perfect.

Behind the bushes

2010-11-30T13:54:00.000+11:00

Pack it up, pack it in...

2010-11-24T22:07:00.001+11:00

She's a real wild one

2010-11-24T08:34:00.001+11:00

The start of something new for the On The Wall exhibition @ Finders Keepers

Leicester Street

2010-11-15T21:06:00.000+11:00

On The Wall @ Finders Keepers Market, Sydney

2010-11-14T21:39:00.000+11:00

Australia creative platform Leeloo are soon to launch a new exhibition in conjunction with the Finders Keepers Market in Sydney on December 3rd & 4th. The exhibition titled, On The Wall, will be showcasing a number of established and emerging Australian artists, with works for sale. Be sure to check it out if you're in Sydney, and keep an eye out for more details closer to the date

Undergrowth

2010-11-08T22:45:00.000+11:00

Aokigahara

2010-11-04T11:16:00.000+11:00

"The sea of trees", a forest at the base of Mt Fuji, Japan. Traditionally renowned for demons in Japanese mythology and the ancient practice of ubasute, but more recently it's high incidence of suicides, some what attributed to the 1960 novel Kuroi Jukai where two lovers go to the forest to kill themselves.

Currently in Japan, there is a suicide every 15 minutes.

Aokigahara

Beginnings of a sea of trees

I spy...

2010-11-03T13:27:00.000+11:00

Things I've come across in the streets lately that have made me stop and smile...

Heart Blooms

2010-11-03T11:12:00.000+11:00

Lifelong Baby Teeth

2010-10-29T15:56:00.000+11:00

Alexandra Lekias is an exciting new artist from Perth, who is sure to make her mark on the contemporary illustration world. November 18th sees the launch of her show Lifelong Baby Teeth at Friends of Leon Gallery in Surry Hills. Be sure to keep an eye on this amazing new talent!
(Images courtesy of Friends of Leon Gallery)

I beleaf

2010-10-21T13:18:00.000+11:00

I think I leaf you

2010-10-09T17:03:00.000+11:00

The beginnings of a Mister

Flower bomb

2010-10-05T11:10:00.000+11:00

Slowly, but surely...

The start of the first in a series of 6 new pieces themed around life and death, and the patterns of the human body, nature and science

Meanwhile, in the land of the living

2010-09-22T18:08:00.000+10:00

New things have begun.

Impossible Garden

2010-09-22T13:36:00.000+10:00

The beginnings of our humble back courtyard garden, using found/recycled objects

New York I love you

2010-09-20T11:38:00.000+10:00

Brooklynite illustrator and designer Sara Blake has her first Australian solo show in Surry Hills opening this week at Friends of Leon Gallery.
Show preview by Sara Blake

...Your illustration style? "Portraits that got stuck in the dryer with your grandma's quilt"

Mia Nolting

2010-09-13T16:41:00.000+10:00

Rocks my world.

Have a look for yourself...

Dysfunctional Pine cones

2010-09-13T14:21:00.001+10:00

New prints and cards

2010-09-12T21:25:00.001+10:00

New Greeting cards and limited edition prints, hand printed on 100% recycled card stock.

Available online soon and at Finder Keepers market Melbourne.

New card designs

2010-09-02T09:58:00.000+10:00

So.... my online store is well overdue for some new stock.
Thanks to the lovely Alice McKellar of Hand drawn house,
I have a small series of new hand printed cards on 100% recycled stock on their way.

DisBand, Melbourne

2010-09-02T09:56:00.000+10:00

Pieces from the DisBand show in Melbourne, presented by Leeloo

DISBAND Melbourne @ No Vacancy, August 26

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Rose Street

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PORTIONS FOR FOXES

2010-07-12T21:58:00.000+10:00

Baby I'm bad news.

Character development for August group show.

Breathe

2010-06-27T22:02:00.000+10:00

Doodling on brown paper...

DisBand

2010-05-31T20:28:00.000+10:00

DisBand, presented by Leeloo was launched at Ambush gallery in Waterloo last Thursday.
Find more pics from opening night on the exhibitions site - DisBand.com.au and purchase amazing works that haven't already been sold on the Leeloo website.
Big thanks to Renee and Angela for putting together another amazing group show!
The show is being presented again in August in Melbourne at No Vacancy gallery, with some new works, and a new space to transform...

Happy Birthday Freeeend

2010-05-23T17:48:00.000+10:00

Welcome to the big city, and a brave new start... Many happy fortunes!

Group show @ Ambush Gallery, Sydney

2010-04-21T16:29:00.000+10:00

Opening night will be Thursday May 27^th, 2010 at aMBUSH gallery from 6pm to 9pm, with the exhibition open daily from 10am to 5pm through to Sunday May 30th. Artworks will be available for sale, and we will again have a small Leeloo “pop-up store” for the public to have a hands-on look at some of our gorgeous online goodies from the Friday to Sunday. All walks of life are welcome for the duration, and we look forward to seeing you there!

We are very proud to announce that Leeloo will also be presenting the exhibition at No Vacancy Gallery in Melbourne from Tuesday August 24th to Saturday August 28th, with the opening night event on Thursday August 26th from 6pm to 9pm. Stay tuned for further details.

http://www.disband.com.au/

Chrome's on it

2010-04-14T22:49:00.001+10:00

Lomo love, again and again.

2010-04-14T18:27:00.000+10:00

New goodies

2010-04-11T13:27:00.000+10:00

Some goodies I am loving at the moment
Uber adorable little winter boots I'm going to get for Aiden, A lass had a store at Northcote Independent Fashion festival yesteday
A delightful pic I picked up at the Fitzroy markets for $5 that i am going to mutilate..
And this gorgeous japanese 1957 Royal Tominor... hottttttt

Bloody Pet Shop Boys, Darling!

2010-03-20T10:54:00.000+11:00

Stitching is a lot harder than I gave it credit it for. dammit.
Trying to work on some creepy crafts, but I think it's going to take me a while.

Finders Keepers

2010-02-23T22:38:00.000+11:00

Losers Weepers

Feeling good, feeling great, how are you?

2010-02-14T16:57:00.000+11:00

Have had a wonderful weekend, and have just finished off a few rolls of 120film, so hopefully will be posting up some new lomo pics within the next week or so!
Just got back from second week of markets at Per Square Metre, there was a great crew putting up some new stuff on the street, so if youre on Johnston St anytime soon, make sure you check it out!

PER SQUARE METRE Gallery Artist Market - Every sunday in Feb

2010-02-08T16:04:00.000+11:00

Rachel and I will be holding another stall this coming sunday, Valentines Day, at Per Square Metre in Collingwood. We're selling assorted prints, cards and rad as hell grass heads!! So make sure you come check it out!!

Climb aboard the dream weaver train...

2010-02-03T11:16:00.000+11:00

And so here are the final two vixens for this mini series I've been working on...

No Sleep for the Wicked

2010-01-24T02:42:00.000+11:00

Tonight is the first night since moving into my new place in Melbourne that I have actually had my bed frame put together, it is also the first night I have still been sooooo wide awake at a ridiculous hour of the morning.
After making an illustration for a dear friend as a going away pressie, I have decided to create a series of Dream Explorers...
Here is a taste of what I think will be the second piece in the series...I have a few more adventuring ladies up my sleeve, so keep your eyes peeeeeeeeeeeeeled

For T Rizzle

2009-12-24T21:28:00.001+11:00

By Enyáj 2009

Once Upon Exhibtion - The Gingerbread Man

2009-11-23T19:17:00.000+11:00

The past few days saw the launch of Leeloo's Once Upon Exhibition at Ambush Gallery in Waterloo. The show had a great turn out, with 38 artists exhibiting, each given their own fairytale to interpret. A big congrats to Angela and Renee on the success of the show! All of the works can be viewed at the Once Upon website. Originals & prints available for purchase.

The Gingerbread Man

Ginger

Horse Chase

Come to Sly Fox

Trick to Treat

WHOALLY CRAP

2009-11-01T16:47:00.000+11:00

I can't believe that it's already November...
where has the year gone?????!

Once Upon a ...

2009-10-17T20:58:00.000+11:00

... Sydney in November

www.once-upon.com.au

Lomo love

2009-10-17T20:16:00.000+11:00

Was out at the newsagent this morning, buying the usual rags, and decided to splurge on the new Frankie Photo Album book. Which reminded me that I haven't taken any photos in AAGGEEESSS. So today I ordered some new film. Because in the beef capital you can't just pop out and buy film. so will be checking the letterbox every day next week until it comes!
Until then...

Find me on Leeloo!

2009-08-23T17:29:00.000+10:00

Check out my stuff on leeloo.com.au CLICK! CLICK! CLICK!

Find me HERE!

2009-08-09T00:00:00.000+10:00

What happens when you stay in on a Saturday night listening to Kate Bush? Oh yah, baboushka.

Desire.

2009-07-14T22:01:00.000+10:00

...And look upon me with desire.

New! A6 Blank greeting card collection

2009-07-01T18:54:00.000+10:00

By Enyáj

2009-06-26T20:33:00.000+10:00

Designs by Enyáj
Prints and cards by request