If I could open my heart.....

Last month I was invited to participate in a recent exhibition "Decoding Data" & "Drawing Data" at FirstSite Gallery in the CBD. Curators Stephen Gallagher and Liam Revell are interested in the power that image making has in the creative process, specifically how the initial visual impacts the final design.

It was wonderful project to be apart of.

For the exhibition I created this series of collages along with my most recent retail works of Collage Scarfs. 

(....to be announced soon! :)

Enjoy!

XXX

http://thethousands.com.au/melbourne/calendar/decoding-data-and-drawing-data-openings-at-rmit-first-site-gallery

"If I still remember those that I have loved, then I won’t have lived for nothing, for what would be the point of anything,
 if nothing is remembered?"

 - Birds without Wings, Louis de Bernières

The Argonauts' Boot

Wow~ ! isn't this incredible! 

I came across this painted worker's boot and was completely entranced. 

The link between the contemporary and classical visual motifs is wonderful. I especially love the use of an old workers' boot, as it really captures the appearance of a hard, well traveled journey. 

This notion of the journey is paralleled with the imagery of Jason and the Argonauts (or Jason and the Golden Fleece) and is literally emphasizing the epic tale of life's challenges. The ode to Ancient Greek mythology (through styling) creates an overwhelming sense of wonder and opulence, transforming a commonly disregarded object into something a little more mystical.

 .....unfortunately there was no artist name attached, only that it was on display at the Anna Pappas Gallery in Prahran. 

LOVEHELEN

The Tales

~ The Go-Between ~
Mixed Media Collage

Inspired by the notion of stories within stories, this series of collage explores the classical themes of forbidden desire and fragmentation. 

~ The Nights ~
Paper Collage

~ The Tale of the Three Apples ~
Paper Collage

Futuristic Fringes

Futuristic Fringes Image from the TonkaTom #00 !!! ;D
http://trendland.com/new-creative-journal-tonkatom-issue-00/tonka-tom-02

Melbourne Surprises

I really do love Melbourne. 

Wondering around the city is always a pleasure. ....especially when you come across a wonderful surprise like this one. 

Russell Place, in Melbourne's CBD is quickly growing into quite a cool little side-street of wonder. 

With a handful of beautifully designed cafés, bars, boutiques (including unique men's leather shoes, a secret little FAT boutique and Pieces of Eight Jewelry Gallery), Russell Pl is definitely a destination for any curious Melbournian.

Along with all the retail and culinary excitment, what really got me thrilled was the Street Art on display. 

This collage is very surreal yet, quite a romantic motif in comparison to the other street around the CBD. I love the notion of colossus stone-like hands, intertwined as if they were vines, while people sit, converse and dine on the opposite side of the street. These hands emerging from the concrete ground give Russell Pl a softer more organic feel against the dense and chaotic life that lives beyond its walls.

LOVEhelen

Goodwishing

Collage Images: 

Tears, 1933-34. Photograph by Man Ray.

& Vintage stamps. 

For my friends who have gotten quite unwell this month. 

My thoughts are with you. 

lots of love 

helen 

Poseidon's Holiday

We all feel like emerging to the surface every now-and-then. 

So, here's a snapshot from Poseidon's Holiday. 

Also, the picture of the couple had a wonderful tag line beneath it:

"You'll look great in one of our Caribbean tans"

.....thankyou PAN-AM.

Is There Any Excitement Left?

.....always.

Finale ~ The Last Movement of a Piece

Recently I showcased my 2011 Graduate work in at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival in Brisbane, for the National Graduate of the Year prize which they hold there. I was selected, along with 11 other graduates from across Australia for this competition. It was an honor and a privilege to be nominated, and was a wonderful time to reflect and conclude the work I completed exactly a year ago.

Below there is also a link to the MBFF site, which contains video footage of the show.

Enjoy!

http://www.mbff.com.au/gallery/day5/Helen%20Pappas/

Graphic Business

Last week I was a part of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival in Brisbane. It was a very exciting trip, as I, along with 11 other graduates from around Australia, were nominated for the Australian Graduate of the Year Award. 

For this competition I created little hand outs, which presented both my collage and fashion work together. And also held my business card, in the center, like an old family photo. 

So here they are!

LOVEhelen

The Olympiads

Collages inspired by Olympic conquests and physical feats. 

~ LOVEhelen ~

The Seated Harlequin

Seated Harlequin 1901

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

The Matador & the Mime

I've been wanting to post these collages up for a long time now. Finally, I've done it!

I created these a few months ago. And have been interested in the vigor but also the tragedy, behind the spectacle. 

• LOVEhelen •