Artist in review - Skye Robertson

Artist in review: Skye Robertson


For mixed media artist Skye Robertson, inspiration is never far. Intuitively drawn to old objects and messages, collage and assemblage are mediums that allow her to capture a discarded world.
Showcasing her latest collection at the Art Sydney Exhibition last week at Moore Park, Skye’s work grabbed our attention.

Stylish, balanced & multi-layered – reclaimed newspapers, record covers and piano keys are combined to create a new aesthetic.

Studying at the Sydney Institute of Design, Enmore and with an impressive work history in the art and design industry, Skye understands the importance of looking at objects in an isolated then objective manner considering shape, weight, colour, font and size.

"I'm constantly scouring markets, second-hand shops and garage sales looking for materials. I may hold onto a particular object for years before it finds its way into my art" says Skye.

Our favs:

Fight | 156cm x 53cm | Mixed media on canvas | 2008
Constructivism 1 | 50cm x 50cm | Mixed media on canvas | 2008
Constructivism 2 | Mixed media on canvas // 50cm x 50cm | 2008

Next Exhibition details:
Group show - Underground ARTspace
Opening night 4 December
Suite 1, 295 Sydney Road Balgowlah
www.redolivestudios.com

Less Red Tape, More Green Action.

Fofi, Ally and Brendon from Style Plantation Design Studios went to the Phillips Sustainability Discussion: Less Red Tape, More Green Action last night at Customs House, Sydney.

The panel discussion covered the ups and downs of sustainability implementation, lessons learnt and projections for the future.

ABC Radio National's Alan Saunders lead the debate, with speakers Ross Gardam, Judy Hollingworth, Dr Usha Iyer-Raniga, Mark Kelly, Olivier Piccolin and Tone Wheeler.

We're thinking now as a group on what more we can do for a sustainable future.
Consider the following with us:

- A capped price for energy consumption: Increase power costs on a tiered level: the lowest users of energy pay very little or even get free energy, low users pay only a small amount, medium level users - the price increases, higher users have a trebled bill and so on. This is about 'waste' - and hitting users where it hurts more - in the hip pocket.

Consider this: Users who have the lowest usage don't pay: who wouldn't then want to strive to be in the category? People who do nothing but leave lights on and use clothes driers all day will be paying more and more - encouraging lower usage levels.

Of course, this could also apply for water use and so on.

Could this idea also be used for garbage and waste? Instead of having a weekly garbage collection for three bins - could it be a fortnightly collection in a smaller bin for non-recyclable rubbish? For households that need more - a user-pays price would apply. How quickly we would slow down our 'chuck it in the bin' habits.

City of Sydney council has adopted a program in inner-city Chippendale where residents can dispose of food scraps in community compost bins - and make use of kerb-side gardens with strawberries and mint and other herbs.

Your suggestions and comments are always appreciated.

Hot Summer Reads

While away the hours with these fab new books:

1. Glamour: Making it Modern
Quotes by interior Designers are peppered throughout this book. . "A room must have wit to be glamorous. Any design that seems over-considered or over-serious ain't glamorous," says Jonathan Adler. "Glamorous doesn't have to break the bank, says Vicente Wold, "but it must break the mould." Michael Lassell Filipacchi Publishing.

2. William Yeoward at Home
This book, by the well-known British fabric and furniture designer, has all you need to know about entertaining in style. Its section on Weekend Guests includes tips on picnics, while City Living is good for formal dinners and backgammon evenings!
William Yeoward, Cico Books

3. Interiors by Yoo - Who are Yoo? They're the property brand behind the world's most stunning developments, with interiors by Phillippe Starck, Marcel Wanders, Kelly Hoppen and Jade Jagger. This inspirational book treats the home-owner as a brand and shows how our living space should reflect your individuality. It includes more than 20 projects in locations ranging from Dubai's G Tower to Jagger's 14 storey Jade condominium in New York. John Hitchcox, Carlton Books

Enjoy!