Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 13

Welcome to day 13, the final day of the Cherish 2012 Christmas showcase. While Cherish may be finished, there are countless other unique, beautiful products available for purchase in our stores in Fortitude Valley and South Bank.

For day 13, Lydia Pearson selected the quirky Haasch Lamps by Alison Schutt and Jan Schutt.

"Such a witty re-purposing of an originally non-aesthetic product into one that becomes a considered piece of functional art. The patterns, colours and form are completely in line with contemporary interior aesthetic, yet the fit is purely coincidental. Beautiful, functional, sustainable - perfect!"
- Lydia Pearson, designer, Easton Pearson




Haasch Lamps are now in-store from $143 - $352.

Christmas bits and pieces at artisan

This festive season, there are a few more opportunities to get your Christmas shopping done at artisan and support unique and local design.

VIP SHOPPING NIGHT
This Friday the 21st of December, the (m)art store at South Bank will be hosting a second VIP shopping night from 5pm - 8pm. All attendees will receive a 15% discount off products purchased on the night.

EXTENDED TRADING HOURS
The artisan design store in Fortitude Valley and (m)art in South Bank will be open this Sunday the 23rd of December and Monday the 24th of December for last-minute shoppers.

HOLIDAY TRADING HOURS

• Gallery artisan and the Fortitude Valley design store will be closed from the 25th of December 2012 to the 16th of January 2013, re-opening on Thursday the 17th of January.

• The South Bank (m)art store will be open throughout the Christmas period, excluding public holidays.

• The artisan office will be closed from the 25th of December 2012 to the 6th of January 2013.

From all of the team at artisan, thank you for your support over the year, happy holidays, and we look forward to an exciting 2013!

Australia Day at Government House

The Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC and Mr Stuart McCosker invite you to an Open Day at Government House to celebrate Australia Day 2013.

The Open Day will take place on Saturday the 26th of January, 2013, and will include free tours, musical entertainment, a sausage sizzle and refreshments.

For more information, click here or visit www.govhouse.qld.gov.au.

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 12

On day 12 of the Cherish showcase, we bring you the 'Doves with me' kaftan by Sharka Bosakova and Renata Buziak, selected by Vogue Living Brisbane editor Margie Fraser.

"I love the way the fabric falls and drapes. I love the way Renata has used her organic photographic imagery on Bosakova's lovely draped form - so simple."
- Margie Fraser, Editor, Vogue Living Brisbane


The 'Doves with me' kaftan by Sharka Bosakova and Renata Buziak ($374) can be purchased in the artisan design store in Fortitude Valley.

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 11

The countdown to Christmas continues with Cherish day 11! Terry Bouton's Kangaroo salt and pepper shakers are the gift of choice for Easton Pearson's Pamela Easton.

"I love the wit behind the slightly macabre objects executed in smooth white porcelain. I want them on my table!"
- Pamela Easton, Easton Pearson


Terry Bouton Kangaroo salt and pepper shakers are available for purchase at our Fortitude Valley store.

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 10

By day ten of Cherish you've probably seen a whole pile of gifts that you would love to buy for your friends and family. But what about that one music-mad, stylin' friend who is too cool for most of your gift ideas? Dave Thorne from Bump and Grind Espresso Bar reckons these designer glass speakers by Bjorn Rust will do the trick.

"I love that these speakers are made from glass, a material that I haven't seen speakers made from before. I also like the materials that Bjorn has combined."
- Dave Thorn, owner, Bump and Grind Espresso Bar



The designer glass speakers by Bjorn Rust are now available in-store or online.

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 9

Cherish day 9 brings us the gorgeous Tennyson bags by Kristin Tennyson. The Tennyson Bags are fresh, unique and fun, incorporating reclaimed vintage fabrics, leather, seatbelt webbing and a variety of other industrial materials.

"Since I'm based in Cairns, I like the fact that regional makers of distinction supply both artisan and KickArts Shop. Kristin Tennyson migrated from Canada, lives in Cairns and is an accomplished painter with a strong affinity for mid twentieth-century textiles, which she sources to handcraft her bags. Admixtures of strapping, hose fittings and industrial buckles are witty features: a Tennyson bag definitely raises smiles. Her styles keep evolving and the look is hand-made but on trend. In Cairns our Tennyson collectors come back regularly, admitting their weakness for these quirky accessories, each one an original. I love mine for its leather straps made from repurposed belts with safety hooks, and of course its funky sixties furnishing fabric. Big smile!"
- Ingrid Hoffmann, Director - KickArts Contemporary Arts

A wide range of Tennyson bags is currently available for purchase in our Fortitude Valley and South Bank design stores.

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 8

 

The eighth day of Cherish brings us Julia de Ville's jewellery. This range merges the intricately beautiful with the macabre, and Alison Kubler loves it.

"I chose these pieces by Julia de Ville for the intricacy of the work but also for the Gothic attitude! I enjoy the references to Victorian mourning jewellery, and the allusions to memento mori. These small earrings and necklace are at once macabre and beautiful. They offer pause for thought about life and its brevity - isn't Christmas a time to be thankful after all?"

- Alison Kubler, freelance writer and curator, Director of mc/k art consulting




Julia de Ville's jewellery is available now in our Fortitude Valley store. 

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 7

The Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor: 100 Women 100 Brooches 100 Stories exhibition was held at artisan in 2011 and is touring the country until 2014. The beloved collection of brooches - each made by an Australian female jeweller to honour another amazing Australian woman's achievements - is as complex and vast as the women it is based on. Artisan CEO Liana Heath recommends the exhibition catalogue as a beautiful Christmas gift.

"Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor: 100 Women 100 Brooches 100 Stories showcases the brilliance of contemporary jewellery from remarkable women who inspire me. It's a great example of the exceptional design and craftsmanship that thrives in Australia"
- Liana Heath, CEO, artisan 




The Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor: 100 Women 100 Brooches 100 Stories catalogue can be purchased now in-store or online.

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 6

What do you get the person who has everything? How about a Deck 'o' Dada pack of playing cards by Karl de Waal, inspired by the famous 'anti-art' movement? Malcolm Enright took one look at this deck and fell in love.

Why I love it:
"1. I collect cards
 2. I have a Dada of my own
 3. I'm a Dada with a daughter
 4. Dada rocks!"

- Malcolm Enright, artist and collector








Pick up a deck in our Fortitude Valley store.

The 2012 Patrons Christmas party

On Tuesday the 27th of November, artisan welcomed its patrons and sponsors into the gallery for a Christmas celebration. Attendees enjoyed drinks and canapes while admiring The Antipodean Steampunk Show and reflecting on the year that has almost passed.

Party guests were also given the first look at the 2012 Cherish Christmas showcase on display in the design store.

Thank you to all of artisan's sponsors and corporate patrons!

The Antipodean Steampunk Show exhibition

2012's Cherish Christmas showcase on display

Paul Sanders and Kate Holloway

Simone Jones, Louisa Carter and Jo Besley

Louisa Carter and Gavan Ranger

Paul Enright, Letesha Carlsson and Peita Laws

Megan Cope and Natasha Smith

Renai Grace and Paul Spiro

Antonio Mendes, Lexie Oddo, Jodie Hodge and Damian Grima

Francoise Cunningham and Robyn Hampsom

Grey, Cuisine on Cue

Jason Hodges and Simon Smith

Petrina Fraccaro, Jean Lalor and Peta-Marie Keys

Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AC, Gavan Ranger and Liana Heath

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 5

For that friend who loves to stand out in a crowd, you can't go past a gift of jewellery by Niels van Amsterdam. Barbara Heath agrees!

"It's simple but striking - I love the lightweight, wearable feel plus its recycled material status"
- Barbara Heath, jeweller






Jewellery by Niels van Amsterdam is currently on display in our Fortitude Valley store.

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 4

 

Sustainability is the focus on day four of the Cherish showcase. Bio-bin by Alison Schutt (Haasch) and Bureau^Proberts is an effective waste solution that also happens to be made from recycled waste paper. A great addition to any office, Bio-bin was selected by Jason Bird. 

 



"I love composite materials. A great use of recycled materials that looks good and has enormous future potential." 

 - Jason Bird, designer, Luxxbox

You can pick up a Bio-bin for your eco-friendly loved ones at our Fortitude Valley design store now from between $44 and $88.

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 3

Cherish day three brings us these elegant vases by Murray Topham, for sale at $55 - $275. They were chosen to be a feature product by founder and managing editor of Map Magazine and The Weekend Edition, Carl Lindgren.

"Stunning, beautiful. They fill me with calm and a sense of peace.”

- Carl Lindgren



To purchase one of these beautiful vases for a loved one this Christmas, visit our Fortitude Valley design store.
 

Artisan's Cherish Christmas Showcase: Day 2

 

With the second day of Cherish come the wonderful Zhu pendant lights by Kent Gration, with words of praise from Leo Yip.

"Simple, clean, interesting natural patterns."
- Leo Yip, industrial designer, Ellaspede 







The Zhu pendant lights are on display in our Fortitude Valley store now! Prices from $561 - $693.