Since isolation has transformed our world, we’ve been finding fun in the most wonderful places. In April we rediscovered things we know we love such a music and colouring in, made better by creative people we admire.
Staying at home doesn’t have to be boring – it’s up to you to make it fun.
Colour Full
A project designed to bring joy and a new creative outlet to your isolation life. Colour in free "Colour Full" original artworks contributed some brilliant creative humans from around the world. Cheers, Together Gallery, we love your work.
Together Gallery is Claire Ritchie and Luke John Matthew Arnold. At a time where community connections are becoming more and more challenged, we wanted to create a place for people to come together, explore their creativity, find mindfulness and engage with a new global community.
Together Gallery invites you to join in on creative projects that will inspire and uplift you, as well as introducing you to an array of incredible artists from around the world.
Image: Holly St Clair, Together Gallery
Aurora Glass by K. L. Mazlin
Listen to Aurora Glass by K. L. Mazlin, a debut single by the Melbourne artist featuring album artwork by AW friend and collaborator, Cass Urquhart. A little something that’s magic for your ears and eyes. Now streaming on Spotify.
K.L.Mazlin is a Melbourne-based musician who's spent the past 15 years playing in bands such as Hungry Kids of Hungary, Spring Skier, Sans Parents and Mapletons. Aurora Glass is the first single off an upcoming release, produced by good friend and old band mate, Ryan Strathie. Out now digitally on False Peak Records.
An interview with Patagonia Founder, Yvon Chouinard
We discovered this really beautiful interview with Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia. The incredible environmentalist, surfer and reluctant entrepreneur shares insights into his approach to living and the story of Patagonia. Admiration for his integrity runs deep and we highly recommend for foundation-shaking inspiration.
Image: Yvon Chouinard, Wall St Journal
Everyday objects can be art
Is there a sculpture hiding in your kitchen? Maybe. Explore the creative possibilities hiding in your cabinets and pantry. Isolation is the perfect opportunity to make the most of what you have between your four walls and challenge your ability to think laterally. Show us what you find!
Creative New Zealand encourages, promotes and supports the arts in New Zealand for the benefit of all New Zealanders through funding, capability building, our international programme and advocacy.
Image: Govett Brewster, Creative NZ
Wine, but in #iso
We discovered Good Pair Days. Indulge yourself by letting this expert crew curate and customise your wine experiences. Catering to your specific tastes and desires, these Sydney-based legends are helping us all discover more of what we like. Posted straight to your door (no outings required) and packaged in style, somehow wine has become even more fun?
Good Pair Days are the ones where you‘re feeling yourself. Things are going your way, matching up. Maybe you’re sitting in a park with a nice bottle and a light late afternoon breeze. Maybe the couch. Maybe with mates. You’ve got total comfort and contentment, with top notes of excitement. Pairing you to good wine. Pairing wine to good food. Enriching the good pairs you’ve paired for yourself. That’s what they do.
Is there something you think we might enjoy but don’t know about yet? Please tell us.