Don draper takes another shot at tourism israel account
Looks like he’s been boning that Jewish lady again.
Dick Frizzell
Dick Frizzell is one of my all time favourite artists.
Sleeping Woman (2008) was top of my Birthday present wishlist this year, I didn’t get it however there is potential of an even better present next year…
We’re going to Tuscany for my birthday and just after this Mr Frizzell himself is doing a 2 week painting workshop there! It would be a dream come true to go, however my flights back are shortly after it starts and with the booking being Florence – London – Kuala Lumpar – Melbourne – where ever I am living, it would be a mission to change. Fingers crossed they let me attend the workshop for just the first couple of days!
Actually come to think of it his son Otis Frizzell taught me how to tag, back in my West Auckland days.
The painting on the right (Grocer with Moko, 1992) was the inspiration for my 6th form painting boards. We had to start with Jim Dyne and thank goodness my teacher recommended this as a segway into a painting style I actually like. I’ve had a love affair with his work since then (minus the Colin McCahon inspired recipes series).
When we heard from a friend he was releasing a range of wines we fly back to Auckland and got 6 bottles from the airport, we drank one (the bottle is now used as a vase), but the rest have been reserved for a special occasion amoungst other far more expensive and better tasting, but not nearly as stylish wines (and a bottle or two of CC):
Will hopefully find out soon if I can attend the workshop, and then just have to save up a million dollars to fund it – or maybe I can sell the paintings I do on trademe to cover costs? Haha
Penis and pencil sculptures
I was meaning to go to the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition at Bondi beach this weekend, however it clashed with my life goal of being the only kiwi to live in Sydney without ever going to Bondi.
I did find some other great outdoor sculptures while I was indoors this weekend.
Giant pencils by Joanna Pohjalainen, in PedvÄle Lativa (a country I have always wanted to visit)…
…and giant penises at South Korea’s “Penis Park“. An engaged woman drowned before her wedding and brought a curse on the local fishermen, so they erected phallus sculptures to keep her horny spirit happy and the fish returned to the sea.
Old england
This restored video from 1927 was way too long for me to watch, but sure does make me excited about returning to this quaint country in six months. I was pleasantly suprised at how English and old London actually is (photos below from my trip last year). It really is like in this film, but with slightly newer cars and fashion.
What London attractions await me next time? St Pauls, Madame Tsuades, Saatchi Gallery….
Wondermilk
Hello Sandwich posted photos of this cute cafe unfortunately it’s in KL not Syd. OH wait! I am in KL for 3 days next May, so I can go visit! Thus far I have been much more excited about Rome, Florence, London and wherever else we end up than the stop over in Kuala Lumpar, however now I am excited about that too!
Anyone have suggestions for what else to see in KL – or which European cities are worth a visit?