On the Ghats of Varanasi

James Stephenson has been travelling and painting en plein air for over 20 years.

Three works from his 2009 Eva Breuer Art Gallery exhibition in Sydney are now available for purchase. 

As if you are painting with him on the river, in these works, Stephenson captures perfectly the colours, atmosphere, sounds, forms and light of the Ghats on Varanasi in India, as only en plein air painting can do.

Beautifully accentuated with silver and gold wooden frame.

Oil on Board

Dimensions:

Painting: 29 cm (w) x 39.5 cm (h)

Framed: 40.5 cm (w) x 51 cm (h)

Title: On the Kedar Ghat
Artwork ©2009 James Stephenson
All Rights Reserved

For Collection from Jannali Store only. For a shipping quote within Australia or worldwide please contact Lidia on +61 0404 893 180 or info@forastudios.com

 About the Artist:

James Alexander Meere Stephenson

b. Sydney 1970

Study and Travel

2001-2012 Travelled and painted in India, Bolivia, Romania, Mali, Guatemala, Italy

1996-2000 Diploma Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney

Solo Exhibitions

2017 'Redfern End Of Days' 107 Projects Gallery, Redfern

2009  'On the Ghats of Varanasi' Eva Breuer Art Gallery, Sydney

2008  'Rhythms of the Niger' Eva Breuer Art Gallery

2006  'Romanian Harvest'  Mary Place Gallery, Sydney

2004  'A Silent Song- Bolivia' Neutral Bay Exhibition Centre

2002  'A Glimpse of Light'  Magdalena Gallery,  Sydney

Group Exhibitions

2015  NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize

2014  'Around the world in eighty paintings' Mary Place Gallery Sydney

2012 Group Exhibition Eva Breuer Art Gallery Sydney

2001  'Body and Soil Exhibition' Phoenix Gallery, Gulgong NSW

 
Awards

2019  Finalist Lethbridge 20,000 Award

2017  Finalist Paddington Art Prize

2017  Finalist Lethbridge 10,000 Award

2016  Finalist NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize

2016  Finalist  Waverly Art Prize

2015  Finalist  NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize

2000  Winner Henry Gibbons Prize For Drawing

Homage to Hundertwasser III

This piece is available for purchase, however it will be on display at Fora Studios Jannali until the end of July, 2023, after which it will be shipped to the new owner.

Friedensreich Hundertwasser was one of Austria's most famous avant-garde artists and architects. His works reflect his philosophy, which is based on a harmonious interaction between nature and man.

In this delightful homage to the man who changed his name to - as translated into English - "Peace-Realm Hundred Water", Blue Mountains-based fabric artist Anna M Marshall creates a symphony of colour, shape and texture with this textile artwork.



Dimensions: 32 (w) x 51 (h) cm

Title: Homage to Hunderwasser III
Artwork ©2023 Fora Studios
All Rights Reserved

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Size: Large
Composition: 92% Polyester, 8% Spandex

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Local artist Susan Renee Ghosn finds inspiration in a fading flower. Where is the line between the beautiful and the aged? Can we find beauty in a dying bloom and in our own human aging? 

Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 800 (w) x 1200 (h) cm
unframed

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Size: Medium
Composition:100% Viscose

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Sizes:  M, L, XL
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Made in Colombia

Composition:

80% Polyester 20% Elastane

"I wanted to let you know that the Haws arrived safe and sound....I've never seen a Haws in person before, it's a beautiful design and impressive how well built it is. I'm sure it will last many years"

Frank, online customer,  July 2022


IF OUT OF STOCK PRE-ORDER YOURS. DISPATCH IS USUALLY 7-10 DAYS FROM DATE Of PRE-ORDER

We don't get our soiled and grubby hands on this beauty too often. 

You've seen them on the gardening shows and Youtubers love to show theirs off. Those watering cans with long spouts that all the gardenistas seem to have but you can't find in all your hours searching online. Well they ARE the ultimate professional's choice and they aren't easy to lay hands on. That's why we are so proud to be an official Australian stockist of this heritage brand.

The long reach Warley Fall One Gallon metal watering can is galvanised and powder-coated for protection from corrosion. The long spout reaches deep into flowerbeds, maximising water pressure to deliver a fine spray. Which watering cans are the best? The one gallon or the two gallon? It really depends on your garden needs. The Shape of the can allows you to use two hands to water. When this can is full it's 5Kg, or 11 oz.

The HAWS Warley Fall watering can comes with a non-drip brass rose and works with multiple interchangeable accessories, making it perfect for watering seeds, garden plants and flowerbeds. Presented in a beautiful box, it makes a fine gift.

Well, two year later and it looks like you'll be on your quasi gardening leave for a while longer, so be quick, there's limited stock available.

Dimensions: 65 x 19 x 30 cm

Volume: 4.5 litres

Weight when full: 5 Kg

The Rowley Ripple effect

Whether you intend to use it indoors or outside, Haw’s multipurpose ROWLEY RIPPLE in Copper is the Rolls Royce of watering cans, an investment piece that will repay you handsomely over many years.

HAWS watering cans are still made by hand in the company’s studio in England’s West Midlands. Each can take up to 200 steps to complete, part of a tradition of quality that dates back to 1886 

Which watering cans are the best?

The best watering cans are carefully calibrated for exquisite balance in the hand and for durability. With The ROWLEY RIPPLE's long, curvy spout you'll get spot-on watering accuracy. It comes with a removable, non-drip brass rose, so you can gently hydrate even the teeniest seedlings.  What's more, The ROWLEY RIPPLE design is more than 100 years old, making it older than the Queen but just as enduring and endearingly symbolic. 

The Ultimate gift for garden and plant lovers

Delivered in a presentation gift box, this is a justifiable indulgence or the perfect gift to delight the nature lover for years to come.

Features

Materials: Powder-coated steel, brass

Dimensions: 33.5 x 16 x 11.5cm

Capacity: 2 pints | 946 ml

Weight: 1.3 Kg when full

FInd out more about the iconic and timeless HAWS company in our BRANDS showcase here. You won't look at your watering can in the same way again.

If the Rowley Ripple is a copper pipe-dream for you, why not  visit our home page footer and subscribe to the FORA FILES newsletter. You'll go into the draw to WIN one of these beautifully crafted gardening tools. Entries close May 25th, 2021

Take me to Malbu

The Malibu one-piece swimsuit is a key look! This is an iconic ab piece in our collections with a new silhouette with a central knot and wide cuts on the sides. Agua bendita creates a launch inspired by the night, music, party, and the sea color that mixes with the colors of the sunset and the night. The shape of the wave and the sky. The taste of a cocktail, the sexy and the risky. A disruptive visual proposal based on irregular chromatic effects. Vini is energetic, always on the go, and not afraid to be the center of attention. Made with 80% polyester and 20% elastane.

• hand wash and air dry
• dry on a flat surface in the shade
• do not twist, do not use chlorine or bleach, do not dry clean, rub or use a washing machine or tumble dryer
• always avoid storing the garment damp or wet

• our model is wearing size small and her height is 1.77 cm (5´8 feet)

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Made in Colombia

Composition:

93.8% Polyamide 6.17% Elastane

“Sometimes we think we know who we are,
but if we don’t stop to check in on ourselves every now and then,
we can lose sight of that person .”

Raffaella Grissa, an Italian, is inspired by her time working in Asia. The WA in WA:IT meaning harmony, and the IT referring to her homeland.  

Nature inspires us and gives us wonderful notes. While HITO evaporates it transcends the common heart of pure human spirit experience. Raffaella describes HITO as "a perfume that heals the soul".

Created to reflect the expression of the soul with a melody composed of aromatic notes, HITO is blended together harmoniously in order to elevate the spirit and free the mind, promoting a meditative state while raising your vital tone.

This unisex eau de parfum, created by Angela Laganà,  blends Italian ingredients such as Sicilian orange and lemon with Japanese ingredients like yuzu and Izumi black tea.

Bringing Raffaella's concept of a 100% natural perfume to life, Angela combined perfumery and aromatherapy, using only naturals oils and essences with a therapeutic effect.

Main Components

Sicilian Citruses
Yuzu
Elemi
Fig
A Mix of Green Notes
Pomelia
Peony
Rose
Izumi Black Tea
Cherry Tree
Cedarwood
White Musk

Production

Hito is composed of natural essential oils extracted from plants through steam distillation, while the absolutes are obtained from the flower's petals using the enfleurage technique.

All the raw materials are strictly selected and the supply chain is certified.

Earth-Friendly

WA:IT Botanicamente bottles and caps are Made in Italy. As well as being fully recyclable and biodegradable, their boxes are FSC certified, meaning that the pulps used are all from managed forests. The glass bottles and the wooden caps are fully recyclable. 100% recyclable tree-free labels are made with algae from a Venice lagoon, The algae's proliferation risks the lagoon's fragile ecosystem and utilising this biowaste preserves trees and the environment as well as energy.

Made in Italy

Unisex.

Contents: 100ml Eau de Parfum

100% sustainable packaging: glass+ wood+ recycled paper and cardboard

This exquisite white linen dress is embroidered with the Greek Archaic Kori feather insignia. A dress is perfect for that wardrobe refresh. Beautifully crafted from pure linen, it boasts a regular fit with a slit to the front. Offering a concealed button fastening and in-seam pockets, the dress is complete with its feather embroidery and a belt allowing you to create a flattering silhouette.

Don't hesitate. Greek Archaic Kori makes small capsule collections only.

Sizes: S, M, L 

• 100% linen
• 7/8 length
• Deep v neckline
• Concealed button front to flattering front slit
• Long balloon sleeves
• Embroidered details
  
• Matching wide belt
• In seam pockets
• Hand wash

Made in Greece

Composition: 100% linen

inThe rose is renowned for being the most sensual of all flowers. Celebrated in all its facets in this creation by master perfumer Sophie Labbe — playful, addictive, and modern, unisex in turn. A hint of bitter grapefruit and fresh peppermint contrast against the lush femininity of the rose.

Layers of lychee, natural cedarwood, musks, and natural vanilla bean add to its intoxicating appeal. At the core of Rose Magnetic is a combination of natural Rose Essential ™ LMR and natural Turkish Rose Absolute LMR, both certified “For Life.”

Each parfum in the Essentail Parfum collection is sustainably produced, with the goal of providing more stable wages to local communities.

Eau de Parfum concentrated at 16% – Alcohol made of Beetroot – Without Coloring – 86% Natural – Unisex.

Take your signature scent. Also available in a handy travel size

Head Notes – Grapefruit, Lychee
Heart Notes – Peppermint, Turkish/Ottoman Rose
Base Notes – Cedarwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla

Essential Parfums are always thoughtful about the environmental impact of their perfumes, and therefore prioritise sustainability in everything they do, from start to finish. Their perfumers focus on natural and sustainable raw materials that not only create powerful fragrances, but also respect both local producers’ communities and the environment. Their glass supplier pursues a sustainable development policy by opting for solutions that minimise the environmental impact of the production processes, and replacing gas emissions with electric furnaces. Their paper packaging is FSC-certified, promoting the practice of environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable forestry worldwide. Essential Parfums central warehouse is certified HQE (eco friendly): producing natural energy, rainwater recovery. For every 10 pallets shipped, a tree is planted.

We are proud to be an official Australian stock for this eco friendly, environmentally responsible and inherently beautiful brand.