FLUIDITY : STILLS

The last post in the FLUIDITY series is this work with photographer Jason Loucas.  A still series that explores the fluid form with the beauty of contrasting textural layers.

Photographer Jason Loucas.  Styled by Lara Hutton.

L-R : Origami Tabla from Ruby Star Trader, Wool Vessel from LH Objects, Wool Stick by LH Objects, Stool from Cult Design.  ON STOOL : Wool Vessel by LH Objects, Copper Candle Holder from The Design Hunter, Crocheted Rubber Bowl from The Minimalist, Tulle by LH Objects, Wool Vessels by LH Objects.

L-R : Paper Fan Book from Cult Design, Muuto Stool from Urban Couture.  ON STOOL : Copper Candle Holder from Cult Design, Wool Vessel by LH Objects. IN FRONT OF STOOL : Hexagonal Tray from Cult Design, Wool Vessel by LH Objects, Tulle Pieces by LH Objects.

L-R : Crocheted Rubber Bowl from The Minimalist, Tulle Bags by LH Objects, White Glass Vessel stylist's own, Small Peach Vessel stylist's own.

Tulle by LH Objects.

L-R : Tulle by LH Objects, Ceramic by LH Objects, Vessel stylist's own, Tulle Disc by LH Objects, Wool Vessel by LH Objects, Tulle Bag by LH Objects.

FLUIDITY : ART

The FLUIDITY series continues this week, with a beautiful collection of my favourite art and objects incorporating the notion of structure vs. softness. Delicate, textural inspiration encapsulating the beauty of transition and movement. Enjoy this incredible collection of work..


Grompies by Architectural Association Design Research Laboratory

Via designinspiration.net

Via FleurLux on Etsy

Epidermis by Douglas D. Prince

James Joyce by I Wayan Sudarsana Yansen

Fluid by NGHBRS 

Via Tumblr.

Hoaxvault by Cliff Briggie

Via Jennifer Brook on Flickr

Disastro Ecologico by Alberto Seveso

FLUIDITY : FOOD

Continuing the exploration of textural contrast, this week's Food Art post was photographed by the very talented Vanessa Levis.

Photographer Vanessa Levis.  Styling by Lara Hutton.  All ceramic and fabric vessels by LH Objects.  

FLUIDITY : FASHION

Working with my dear friend, the uber talented photographer Richard Freeman on this project, we were both very inspired by the concept of capturing the form of movement.

Exploring both textural contrast, and the beauty and synergy of opposite materials... of chunky wool, leather and tulle, structure vs. softness.

I had the pleasure of working with some beautiful handknitted pieces from my dear creative               co-conspirator Jacqui Fink of Little Dandelion.  I loved using these pieces in a fashion context, as scarves and oversized necklaces, as well as using some of my newest wearable LH Objects.

Photographer Richard Freeman, Hair & Make Up Amelia Axton, Model - Irinia, Chic Management, Styling Lara Hutton.

Dress by Carla Zampatti, Shoes by Ginger + Smart,  Hand Knit used as scarf by Little Dandelion.

Dress by Ginger + Smart, Hand Knit used as scarf by Little Dandelion, Bracelet by LH Objects.

Leather Tank by West 14th, Skirt by Eileen Kirby, Shoes by Ginger + Smart, Hand Knit used as scarf by Little Dandelion.

Dress by Carla Zampatti.

Dress by Ginger + Smart, Hand Knit used as scarf by Little Dandelion, Bracelet by LH Objects.

Top by West 14th, Skirt by Eileen Kirby, Shoes by Ginger + Smart, Necklace by LH Objects.

Dress by Rachel Gilbert, Bracelet by LH Objects.

CYGNE NOIR PART 4 :  SET THE TABLE : FOOD ART

It's a play on graphic structure, shapes layers and tones in todays Food Art post. 

I created these very special images with the very talented photographer Vanessa Levis  to work back with the previous weeks on this trend. Vanessa is a long time friend and I have always loved our collaborative projects. 

In the Cygne Noir Series so far we've looked at Fashion , Still Life and and Art Inspiration.

so I am still using the moody dark palette of Black, Charcoal with highlights of greys and White.

I hope this Artistic series of images can provide inspiration for dinner party planning concepts.. or just to enjoy some Food as Art images.

Next week I am moving on to a new series that is truly going to be something special ..they are some of my favourite images to date .. and I look forward to sharing the first installment on next Monday's post!

LE CYGNE NOIR : ART

PART 3 : ART

So while we're on the tangent of this beautiful sophisticated graphic exploration of the trend CYGNE NOIR, I have some exquisite art I've come across to share for inspiration this week.

The simplicity of these artworks creates a dramatic effect, with sculptural pieces adding a layer of dimensionality to a monochromatic colour scheme.

What drew me in with each is both the textural and structural nature... as well as the very delicate sense of balance and harmony.

I hope you enjoy the curated collection of these very special treasures in this weeks post.

ALEX AND CHLOE GEOMETRIC BANGLES

GHOST STORIES BY NENDO AT FRIEDMAN BENDA GALLERY SOURCED FROM DESIGNBOOM.COM

THE HIMMELI DIAMOND SCULPTURAL HANGING MOBILE IN THE HIMMELI SHOP ON ETSY

ONE OF MY FAVOURITES FROM THE INCREDIBLE MATT SHLIAN - 

THIS PIECE BELOW  "4TH EXTRACTION"

SOURCED FROM THE VERY INSPIRING PATTERNITY.CO.UK

A PIN FROM THE SICIS NORTH AMERICA  - MOODS AND INSPIRATIONAL PATTERNS

VIA KAV-K.TUMBLR.COM

ONE OF THE MANY BEAUTIFUL FRITH MOBILES

VIA OBSESSIVECOMPULISVELIAR.COM

LE CYGNE NOIR : BLACK AND TEXTURE

PART 2 :  STILL LIFE

I have so been looking forward to sharing these incredible images.

Something very special to inspire today.

The mystery, the beauty, the decay.  The way the light catches the dark and brings it to life. The beauty and simplicity of the symmetry and balance. 

Working on this set of Still Life images really was a very special process for me. Photographer Richard Freeman and I had collaborated on PART 1 : FASHION, the fashion images seen on the last Beauty Found post.

Working on this collection of images and achieving a similar feel with objects that work back into the fashion story was both a challenge and a joy.  Still Life in this form is not the everyday for Richard, which made the process even more special.  Watch this space: we will see more incredible Still Life beauty from him in the near future, I'm sure.

Props all Stylist's own.

Photography by Richard Freeman.  Styling by Lara Hutton.