10 years ago
Friday, January 23, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Last Night.................................
The Monkey would like to say a big THANK YOU to Yolanda Stapleton for putting together an amazing evening opening to the Super Super Sampler exhibition. There was a wonderful turnout and a very appreciative audience for the exhibition. Congratulations Yolanda and also for having the most fantastic Dad! Ron, worked so hard all night helping everything to run smoothly. “Yeh Ron!!!” (Monkey screams!)
A big congratulations to Lloyd Hughes who won the Best In Show award for his unique approach to using the supersampler camera. Prizes courtesy of exhibition sponsors Fitzgerald Photo Imaging, Pigeonhole and Lomography Australia. Well done Lloyd and indeed to all exhibitors – Flexhaus, Gav Fielding, Nathan Martella, Russell Winter & Yolanda Stapleton. (Monkey claps loudly!).
The People’s Choice award is still open and votes are being taken during the duration of the exhibition, so make sure you put yours in! (Monkey offers pen!)
If you didn’t make it last night the exhibition runs daily until January 25th so do make sure you check it out! (Monkey wags fingers!)
Sunday Times Magazine 25.01.09:
A big congratulations to Lloyd Hughes who won the Best In Show award for his unique approach to using the supersampler camera. Prizes courtesy of exhibition sponsors Fitzgerald Photo Imaging, Pigeonhole and Lomography Australia. Well done Lloyd and indeed to all exhibitors – Flexhaus, Gav Fielding, Nathan Martella, Russell Winter & Yolanda Stapleton. (Monkey claps loudly!).
The People’s Choice award is still open and votes are being taken during the duration of the exhibition, so make sure you put yours in! (Monkey offers pen!)
If you didn’t make it last night the exhibition runs daily until January 25th so do make sure you check it out! (Monkey wags fingers!)
Sunday Times Magazine 25.01.09:
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The 2009 Story Chapter 1
The 2009 Story
Chapter One - Yey Yey, it's New Year!
“Yey Yey its New Year! 2009 will be full of Splendid Happenings and bursting with Special Moments!”
“Keeper wake up! Did you hear? Bountiful Wonderfuls are coming hurling through the Universe!”
“Monkey calm down – it does after all happen once a year – a week after every Christmas…..”
Sarcasm filled the air. Didn’t make a bit of difference however to the Monkey.
“This ones different!”
“How so?”
“This one ends in a 9”.
“?”
Questions ignored. Enthusiasm continues. Keeper thinks about the number 9.
“Lotta things happening you know?” Keeper groans at Monkey’s pun as our lovely designer Lotta walks in the door
“How’s my reinvented watch jewellery selling Monkey?”
“Selling lotta of it”……giggles, jumps around the shop. Lotta groans. Monkey ignores. Continues on babbling wildly as Lotta asks what else is happening…………
“Super Super …………..Sampler.”
“?”
“In The Cracked Gallery – Super Super Sampler. Yolanda Stapleton from Onetrickpony has assembled a group of local lomographers who have millions (slight exaggeration but it’s over 250) of images shot with the supersampler camera.”
“Good – then I’ll come for opening drinks on Wednesday Jan 14th from 7pm” (see invite below) Keeper seemed pleased about that.
Gotta go!” screamed Monkey
“Hey, before you do, let’s throw a big thank you out to everyone for their support this Christmas and over the whole of 2008. To all our friends, clients, suppliers and designers it’s been an absolute pleasure and we wish you well……………….”
Monkey interrupts………
“Yep, may all the Splendid, Bountiful, Abundant Happenings swing your Wonderful Way!!!!”
“P.S…. that’s times 9 of course!”
Chapter One - Yey Yey, it's New Year!
“Yey Yey its New Year! 2009 will be full of Splendid Happenings and bursting with Special Moments!”
“Keeper wake up! Did you hear? Bountiful Wonderfuls are coming hurling through the Universe!”
“Monkey calm down – it does after all happen once a year – a week after every Christmas…..”
Sarcasm filled the air. Didn’t make a bit of difference however to the Monkey.
“This ones different!”
“How so?”
“This one ends in a 9”.
“?”
Questions ignored. Enthusiasm continues. Keeper thinks about the number 9.
“Lotta things happening you know?” Keeper groans at Monkey’s pun as our lovely designer Lotta walks in the door
“How’s my reinvented watch jewellery selling Monkey?”
“Selling lotta of it”……giggles, jumps around the shop. Lotta groans. Monkey ignores. Continues on babbling wildly as Lotta asks what else is happening…………
“Super Super …………..Sampler.”
“?”
“In The Cracked Gallery – Super Super Sampler. Yolanda Stapleton from Onetrickpony has assembled a group of local lomographers who have millions (slight exaggeration but it’s over 250) of images shot with the supersampler camera.”
“Good – then I’ll come for opening drinks on Wednesday Jan 14th from 7pm” (see invite below) Keeper seemed pleased about that.
Gotta go!” screamed Monkey
“Hey, before you do, let’s throw a big thank you out to everyone for their support this Christmas and over the whole of 2008. To all our friends, clients, suppliers and designers it’s been an absolute pleasure and we wish you well……………….”
Monkey interrupts………
“Yep, may all the Splendid, Bountiful, Abundant Happenings swing your Wonderful Way!!!!”
“P.S…. that’s times 9 of course!”
Super Super Sampler
Behind The Monkey thanks all clients and friends for their support over 2008 and trusts this New Year will bring many special moments and be filled with wonderful abundancies!!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
The 2008 Story Chapter 10 - a lotta going on.....
(as always click on the pictures for a closer look!)
There’s such a “lotta” goin’ on Behind the Monkey…………
She’s got a “lotta time” (aka watch, get it??? te he he…)
on her hands………….
LOTTA
Combining repurposed, vintage and new supplies to create one of a kind rings, cufflinks, neck or wrist pieces. Old watch movements, some complete with 17 jewels. …..merge with the likes of antique keys, bright pink rose buds (No! silly not real roses…don’t be a monkey) brass stampings or maybe amusement coin tokens to become the “perfect piece”.
Thanks be to our friends at the Sunday Times who recognized how fabulous Lotta’s cufflinks were and displayed them in their glory in last week’s gift guide, we’ve been busy taking orders on them…..ring us soon if you’d like a pair for Christmas or pop into store to see Lotta’s full range.
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The KISS principle. Keep It Simply Sophisticated.
PAMELA KENWARD
Simply stunning hand formed sterling silver domed pendants dressed with a little corrugation or a textured hand hammered surface – or ancient chainmaille techniques in necklaces peppered with Swarkovski crystals or contemporized with rubber and silver. She deserves a kiss.
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PINCH & SPOON…..(we do so love that name)…..deconstructs, molds, folds, stitches, pleats, tears, frays, designs the divine – her collars are have to haves, her neckpieces in muslins, silks and cottons will just about pinch your spoon!!!!!!!
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Get yourself a “Fred Pet”…………FRED SUICIDE
One of the Monkey’s favourite artists - New art toys in store now – little miniature light bulb men on computer mother boards – oh and a rabbit head on a lovely ladies legs (??!!) – oh and eyeball dinasours………………….and brand brand new from Fred Suicide are the wonderful vintage pastel knitting needle rings – in mens sizes too! Fred! Oh Fred! where have you been?
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Dancing on the page…………..(not us – hum…we dance elsewhere) STUART REID…….that’s what he’s been doing with archival ink pens in a unique abstract style often inspired by music. Stuart plays with the mind’s need to impose patterns and interpret meaning. Beautiful, exuberant and different!
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Cinder’s rocking this Christmas…don’t expect to be home by 12 when you’re wearing CINDEROCKER
Balls of silver – and oh so charming! Have them dancing on your wrists and watch the magic happen……….
_______________________________________________________
We’re also giving you the finger – and the thumb……(someone has to – you deserve it).
WALL HOOKS
A hand to a wall fixing – a contemporary practical hook for your bits and bobs. Give someone the thumbs up! ……or give them a finger for Christmas!!!!
Like we says…..there’s a whole lotta goin’ on at Behind the Monkey.
There’s such a “lotta” goin’ on Behind the Monkey…………
She’s got a “lotta time” (aka watch, get it??? te he he…)
on her hands………….
LOTTA
Combining repurposed, vintage and new supplies to create one of a kind rings, cufflinks, neck or wrist pieces. Old watch movements, some complete with 17 jewels. …..merge with the likes of antique keys, bright pink rose buds (No! silly not real roses…don’t be a monkey) brass stampings or maybe amusement coin tokens to become the “perfect piece”.
Thanks be to our friends at the Sunday Times who recognized how fabulous Lotta’s cufflinks were and displayed them in their glory in last week’s gift guide, we’ve been busy taking orders on them…..ring us soon if you’d like a pair for Christmas or pop into store to see Lotta’s full range.
_______________________________________________________
The KISS principle. Keep It Simply Sophisticated.
PAMELA KENWARD
Simply stunning hand formed sterling silver domed pendants dressed with a little corrugation or a textured hand hammered surface – or ancient chainmaille techniques in necklaces peppered with Swarkovski crystals or contemporized with rubber and silver. She deserves a kiss.
_______________________________________________________
PINCH & SPOON…..(we do so love that name)…..deconstructs, molds, folds, stitches, pleats, tears, frays, designs the divine – her collars are have to haves, her neckpieces in muslins, silks and cottons will just about pinch your spoon!!!!!!!
_______________________________________________________
Get yourself a “Fred Pet”…………FRED SUICIDE
One of the Monkey’s favourite artists - New art toys in store now – little miniature light bulb men on computer mother boards – oh and a rabbit head on a lovely ladies legs (??!!) – oh and eyeball dinasours………………….and brand brand new from Fred Suicide are the wonderful vintage pastel knitting needle rings – in mens sizes too! Fred! Oh Fred! where have you been?
_______________________________________________________
Dancing on the page…………..(not us – hum…we dance elsewhere) STUART REID…….that’s what he’s been doing with archival ink pens in a unique abstract style often inspired by music. Stuart plays with the mind’s need to impose patterns and interpret meaning. Beautiful, exuberant and different!
_______________________________________________________
Cinder’s rocking this Christmas…don’t expect to be home by 12 when you’re wearing CINDEROCKER
Balls of silver – and oh so charming! Have them dancing on your wrists and watch the magic happen……….
_______________________________________________________
We’re also giving you the finger – and the thumb……(someone has to – you deserve it).
WALL HOOKS
A hand to a wall fixing – a contemporary practical hook for your bits and bobs. Give someone the thumbs up! ……or give them a finger for Christmas!!!!
Like we says…..there’s a whole lotta goin’ on at Behind the Monkey.
Steampunk At Behind The Monkey
In the press - Sunday Times Magazine interview with the talented Charlotte from Lotta.
Lotta's steampunk range is available only from Behind The Monkey.
Click on the photo to read the full article.....
Lotta's steampunk range is available only from Behind The Monkey.
Click on the photo to read the full article.....
Monday, December 8, 2008
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