LODESTARS ANTHOLOGY | Issue 10: India
Regular price £18.00 £18.00
India is changing. It is an impassioned, tumultuous wonderland that embraces visitors, reveres its past, disregards the status quo and offers all who journey there a brilliant, indelible, distinctive experience.
You may wander along sacred waterways, bathe in colour, appreciate the poetry of the everyday, celebrate a southern paradise, traverse the country by train, discover enduring, ancient cultures and cities at the cutting edge, grasp the complexity of tea and tradition, calm the mind, scale peaks, experiment with spices, encounter something wild, question your boundaries, live in the moment and seek out the unexpected. This is a place of craft, civility, history, culture, grace and grandeur. You will be overcome, consumed, saturated, lost in matchless moments, and left craving more.
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JAMES STEPHENSON | Oil on Board
Regular price £1,211.00 £1,211.00
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:
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
GALISON | Michael Storrings - Brooklyn Bridge 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle
Regular price £18.00 Sale price £13.00 £13.00Michael Storrings creates Art that Celebrates. Whether on ornaments, home décor, or paper—through color, energy, and emotion—Michael’s work captures that special essence of seasons and cities.
Puzzle pieces are printed matte on one side and glossy on the other side for easy sorting. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. An insert of the full puzzle image is also included.
It includes an insert with information about the artist and the amazing illustration. If you’re a fan of Michael Storrings’ artwork, you’re sure to love this puzzle. It’s the right level of challenge for older children or adults to complete over a long weekend or a few days’ time span.
Pull up a chair and sit together at the kitchen table, talking and laughing as you find the proper place for each puzzle piece. You’ll remember these quality moments for years to come.
Award-winning designer, illustrator, and creative director working in New York City, currently a creative director at St. Martin's Press. Michael is the author and illustrator of several books, including New York in Four Seasons.
Featuring a glorious illustration of Brooklyn Bridge. Not only is the image fantastic - but there is plenty in here for the avid puzzler to really get their teeth stuck into - with patterns and colours to keep you motivated, but at 1000 pieces, enough complexity to keep you hunting for the next piece!
Galison puzzles make an excellent gift for any puzzle lover—even if it’s for yourself!
Contains informational insert about artist and image
Handkerchief Grey Luxe Crepe Long Kimono
Regular price £119.00 £119.00This print is inspired by traditional vintage hankies, featuring a never-ending asymmetric pattern and an intricate block-printed border.
This full-length kimono has traditional loose sleeves, a belt that is secured at the back (no belt loops) and a second interior tie for extra security. This kimono can be worn two ways, when tied at the back it makes a chic open-fronted jacket. Alternatively, it can be worn tied at the front as a closed jacket or dress and secured using the interior waist tie.
50% Cupro, 50% Fsc Viscose Hand wash at 30° and Cool iron only Do not tumble dry
One size fits most (UK 8-22) Nape to Hem 122cm Underarms and across back 97cm Front panels 81cm
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Headband Eccentric Blooms Sky Blue
Regular price £21.00 Sale price £16.00 £16.00One Hundred Stars Eccentric Blooms Headband in Sky features prominent psychedelic florals and oversized seedpods making delicate use of neon greens and fluoro pinks teamed with a sky blue background.
These headbands make a handy accessory to any outfit, whether you’re using them to keep your hair off the face in summer or when applying your skincare routine at home. The handy elasticated back means the sizing of these headbands is pretty universal
Please note in order to reduce waste in our manufacturing process our headbands are made from the offcuts from our kimonos and gowns. This means each headband is a unique and one-off piece, so the one you purchase may be different from the one in our photographs.
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Headband in Giant Willow Blue
Regular price £16.00 £16.00One Hundred Stars Giant Willow Headband in Blue features the classic blue and white willow print which can often be found adorning vintage pottery
These headbands make a handy accessory to any outfit, whether you’re using them to keep your hair off the face in summer or when applying your skincare routine at home. The handy elasticated back means the sizing of these headbands is pretty universal, for more information see our size guide.
Please note in order to reduce waste in the manufacturing process 100 Stars headbands are made from the off-cuts from kimonos and gowns. This means each headband is a unique and one-off piece, so the one you purchase may be different from the one in our photographs.
Made of 50% Modal 50% Viscose Hand wash at 30ºc and cool iron only Do not tumble dry or machine wash
One Size, 54cm (Approx length) with an elasticated back
Designed in the UK. Sourced ethically from India
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Ancient Columns Bag in Pink
Regular price £37.00 Sale price £32.00 £32.00
The Ancient Columns print is inspired by classic French Toile De Jouy fabrics but with a twist. It features delicate sketches and detailed scenes of ancient Roman and Greek architecture.
This bag is just as versatile as it is beautiful. Whether it becomes your go-to reusable shopping bag, a classic tote for keeping your books in or a chic beach bag, this print is sure to turn heads!
100% Cotton, hand wash at 30ºc and cool iron only.
One size, 20" x 20" excluding handle, strap length 25”
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Deco Daisy Canvas Tote Bag Mauve
Regular price £37.00 Sale price £32.00 £32.00This wonderful vintage-inspired print has a timeless feel to it, featuring art deco-style flowers in delicate pastel colours on a black background.
This bag is just as versatile as it is beautiful. Whether it becomes your go-to reusable shopping bag, a classic tote for keeping your books in or a chic beach bag, this print is sure to turn heads!
100% Cotton, hand wash at 30ºc and cool iron only.
One size, 20" x 20" excluding handle, strap length 25”
VIA DEI MILLE | Dolce Kaos Eau de Parfum
Regular price £145.00 £145.00
Dolce Kaos. Two different worlds in a physical, olfactory exchange; two opposite worlds that converge in a place called Kaos.
The idea of ‘sweet chaos’ stems from a short circuit of thoughts that brings together a phrase by the Sicilian writer Luigi Pirandello, a famous film by the Taviani brothers and a real but mythical place in Sicily called Kaos. DOLCE KAOS evokes a Sicilian landscape of land and sea, a countryside blazed and cracked by the August sun, an intense light where all is yellow and rust, a place of stillness where time is marked by the rasp of invisible cicadas. The air is heavy with wild herbs, dry straw and arid hay; the scent of thyme, and of carobs blackened by the burning sun.
But the sea talks to the dry land and the cracked earth is soothed by a soft, salty breeze. There’s a dream of blue light, of drying seaweed on black lava rocks. A mirage under the summer sun, a fusion of land and sea, the intoxication of DOLCE KAOS.
Bergamot, Mandarin, Fig, Geranium, Cypress, Labdanum, Patchouli
LA SOURCE AUSTRALIA | Galah and Golden Wattle Bird Print
Regular price £50.00 £50.00This artwork captures a native Australian Pink Galah meditating on a golden wattle leaf with a gorgeous wooden textured sky.
Limited Edition Fine Art Print by Isabelle Boreham.
This edition is limited to 200 copies per size and is individually hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Includes Certificate of Authenticity and an Artist Biography.
Small A4: 22.5 x 32 cm includes white border (artwork size: 17.6 x 24.7 cm). Printed on 300gsm archival paper and shipped unframed, wrapped in a protective sleeve with a backing board to enable safe postage.
Large A3: 32 x 45 cm includes white border (artwork size: 25 x 35 cm). Printed on 300gsm archival paper and shipped unframed, wrapped in a protective sleeve with a backing board to enable safe postage.
Extra Large A2: 42 x 59.4 cm includes white border (artwork size: 39.5 x 55.1 cm). Giclee printed on 240gsm Canson Aquarelle rag, museum grade paper and shipped unframed, wrapped in acid free paper and rolled in a cardboard tube to enable safe postage.
This is an archival fine art print, individually created by La Source Australia. The copyright remains the property of the artists upon sale.
Printed to fit commercial sized frames for an easy and affordable framing option (frame not included).
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | Chris Black Cotton Socks
Regular price £16.00 £16.00
These cotton socks are based on artwork by Chris Black from Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association. They will have you hemming your pants way high. Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association are an incorporated non-profit, Tiwi governed organisation that was established in 1989. Jilamara is in the remote aboriginal community of Milikapiti, overlooking the Arafura Sea, on the north coast of Melville Island, the larger of two Islands that make up the Tiwi Islands.
Cotton Socks
Size: 8-11
Made in Australia.
Chris Black was born at Milikapiti Community, where he has spent the majority of his life. He is part of a large clan, consisting of three main families – the Bush, Black and Brown family names make up the majority of the Miartuwee Clan.
Chris attended high school at Kormilda College in Darwin. On return to Milikapiti, Chris was nurtured by his Aminayi (Grandfather) Black Joe who was a renowned Tiwi artist. Chris remembers this wise old man very well. Black Joe was a great carver, artist, spear-maker and culture man who created Tiwi songs for Chris when he was young. When Chris attends ceremony with family he sings these songs that were given to him by Black Joe. The memory of his aminayi is the main influence on his arts practice today. Looking at old designs painted in his grandfather’s era inspires Chris greatly and gradually over time he has become one of the exciting emerging artists currently working at Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association.
Also known as ‘Kojak’, he creates colourful compositions of jilamara (Tiwi body paint designs), various types of fish found around Melville Island and the Jarrangini (Buffalo). He paints his unique contemporary styles with natural earth pigments collected from around Milikapiti and processed by hand at the art centre. White and yellow ochre are collected and ground into a fine powder, the yellow is then cooked on an open fire into the red that make up the three main colours of the Tiwi palette. Chris’ unique style has caught the attention of many people in recent times and one of his limited-edition prints was recently licensed as a tattoo through the Copyright Agency – a poetic creative development that speaks to the body art (jilamara) foundations of Tiwi art making styles.
Jilamara artists are renowned for producing innovative contemporary works based on traditional ceremonial body painting designs, clan totems and Tiwi creation stories. Artists work from a palette of natural ochres to produce paintings on linen, canvas, paper, printmaking, weaving, bark & carved wood.
Over the course of three decades Jilamara artists have established themselves among the most recognised Indigenous artists nationally and internationally. With the support of the art centre, these artists have played a key role in cultural maintenance and renewal for the Tiwi people.
You can support the Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association directly by donating via their website
Royalties from this product directly benefit the artist and their community.
NGALI | Gifting of Country Silk Headband/Necktie
Regular price £37.00 Sale price £33.00 £33.00The PERFECT gift item.
The choice is yours. Wear Gifting of Country as a headband or a messy tied neck scarf as a great accessory option.
Ngali prints are translated from actual artworks we strive to keep the essence of the work and show the organic nuances of the paintings. You will be able to see the work of the artist within the prints themselves.
Dimensions:
110 x 10 cm
Adapted from the Artwork © Lindsay Malay
Gija man, Lindsay Malay works from the Warmun Art Centre, located 200kms outside of Kunnannura in the Kimberley, Western Australia. Warmun is renounced for its artists' use of natural ochre and pigments to denote a contemporary expression of Country and culture and its reputation is felt both nationally and internationally due to the calibre of highly successful artists in the community.
Lindsay's work is vibrant and transfixing, telling the story of Warlawoon, the Country he inherited from his Grandfather and of which his family regained traditional ownership of in 2010.
CAVALLINI & CO | DIY Vintage Poster Mounting Kit
Regular price £23.00 Sale price £16.00 £16.00Pre-order now! Arriving soon.
Turn your favorite Cavallini poster into a vintage inspired chart with the Vintage Poster Kit. Made of sustainably sourced oak with easy assembly instructions included. The hardest part is picking just one design!
This do-it-yourself kit has everything you need to turn your favourite Cavallini wrap into a vintage-inspired chart. An easy alternative to framing, this kit will brighten any home or office.
For use with any horizontal 71x51cm poster (not included).
Kit Includes:
Made in the U.S.A. of sustainably sourced oak.
For over 25 years Cavallini & Co. has been producing the highest quality gift and stationery products, drawing inspiration from the Cavallini archives.
Learn more about Cavallini & Co in our Brand Showcase.
MAISON MATINE | Avant L'Orage Eau de Parfum
Regular price £63.00 £63.00
Please note we cannot ship perfume outside of Australia
“ Experience a paradoxical and suspended moment. »
The Calm Before the Storm. Electrifying and Spiritual, Maison Matine's Avant L’Orage is a milky and enveloping Eau de Parfum.
This woody, floral creation is from celebrated perfumer Philippine Courtière, with graphic artwork from Mathilde Purseigle. Crafted in France.
-Top notes: pink pepper,
Heart notes: jasmine sambac, benzoin,
Background notes: vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean, musk.
OLFACTIVE FAMILY : Flowery
50ml Eau de Parfum
Created in Paris | Made in France
Organic wheat alcohol
Recycled and recyclable packaging
Complete Ingredient List:
Alcohol denat(SD alcohol 40-B)*, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Coumarin**, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate**, Farnesol**, Isoeugenol**
*Alcohol used in this eau de parfum is a natural alcohol derived from wheat.
**Allergens contained in the fragrant essential oils used.
WANDA Hand Screen Print | CLUBBIES PRINTS
Regular price £95.00 Sale price £38.00 £38.00About Wanda Surf Life Saving Club
The Wanda Surf Life Saving Club was formed in 1946 by a group of returned servicemen. The colours of Army Red, Air Force Blue and Navy Blue were adopted as the club colours. Since this time Wanda has grown from its original founding members to its current membership of over 1200 male and female members.
Wanda Surf Life Saving Club runs Nippers and inclusive Nippers in the September to December season training thousands of potential future lifesavers for our beaches.
Help this Surf Life Saving Club earn donations well into the future. Clubbies Prints donate $5 for each print sold and, if the club offers an inclusive (special needs) Nippers Program Fora Studios will match that $5 donation!
Team up your Clubbies hand screen print with a Corner Block Studio sustainable Australian hardwood Pressi hanging frame. Fora Studios commissioned Queensland's Corner Block Studios to make a custom-size frame, especially for the Clubbies Prints size.
The Pressi frame allows you to admire the quality of the paper and the screen print technique without a reflective cover. Either mount directly onto the wall for a flush contemporary look or with an additional cotton string for that old-school charm.
Pressi frames are available online or in our Jannali store.
or
If you prefer a traditionally framed print have it professionally framed or for an economical alternative, simply purchase an IKEA Ribba Frame for the perfect fit.
Note: Prints will be delivered rolled up in a tube.
Fond memories of that Australian beach holiday? Swim at Bondi beach or ride a board at Surfers Paradis in Queensland. Whether you're an ex-pat or just loved your time in Australia, you'll absolutely love your Clubbies print
It will come rolled in a protective tube. We offer DHL and Australia Post Express or Standard International Australia Post International.
CRA-YON | Art Life Eau de Parfum 50 mls
Regular price £82.00 Sale price £41.00 £41.00Delivery within Australia only
Art Life is a about experiencing your life as an ongoing piece of art that you are creating as you go. A scent that radiates inspiration for the greatest art work of all. Your own life. Feels comforting, unique and very much extra.
*Chefs Kiss*
Scent Direction: Citrus, Powdery, Spicy woods
Dominant Notes: Mandarin, Neroli, Soft Woods
Top notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit
Heart Notes: Lily, Neroli, Rose, Fig
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Powdery musks, Earthy notes, Vetiver, Soft Woods,Tonka
Contents: 50 mls eau de parfum
Crafted in Sweden.
‐ 100% vegan
‐ Cruelty Free
‐ Beyond gender
‐ Made in Sweden
‐ 50ml
MAISON MATINE | Esprit de Contradiction Eau de Parfum
Regular price £63.00 £63.00Please note we cannot ship perfume outside of Australia
A zesty message,
It's all in the name, Esprit de Contradiction, represents the duality between the freshness of tangerine and the warmth of cedar wood, between acceptance and revendication
- Top notes : tangerine, citrus, black pepper, coriander,
- Middle notes : ginger, ylang ylang, iris roots, clove,
- Base notes : musk, vetiver, sage, cedar wood,
OLFACTIVE FAMILY : Citrus woody
Created using the artisanal expertise of perfumer Christian Vermorel and graphic artist Mathilde Purgseigle
50ml Eau de Parfum
Created in Paris | Made in France
Organic wheat alcohol
Recycled and recyclable packaging
CORNER BLOCK STUDIO | Pressi Frame A1 - A2 - A3 - A4 - 50cm
Regular price £27.00 £27.00An easy and beautiful way to frame your artwork. Simple to use with no magnets or tools required.
Ideal for prints, photos, posters, kid's art, and original art - on paper, card or unhemmed fabric up to 1mm thick.
Designed and crafted in Australia by Corner Block Studio in Meanjin, Queensland, they are made from premium, sustainable timber and 100% cotton cord.
How it works
The artwork is gently clamped in each timber bar using a soft cotton cord. This securely holds the artwork, without damaging it.
The top and bottom 1cm of the artwork is covered by the timber.
The Pressi Frame suits paper or card up to 1mm thick (about 600 gsm card).
It also suits textiles if un-hemmed and with straight edges e.g. (linen, cloth, silk, canvas). For hemmed textiles see the tea towel frame.
Size Guide
Frame size and ideal artwork size:
(Tip - choose to suit the width of your artwork, the length can be anything.)
A5-15cm wide - suits A5 portrait orientation or 5-6" wide artwork (Special order - Please contact info@forastudios.com if you would like to order this size)
A4-22cm wide - suits A4 portrait, A5 landscape, 8"-8.5" wide artwork.
A3-30cm wide - suits A3 portrait, A4 landscape, or 11" wide artwork.
A2-43cm wide - suits A2 portrait, A3 landscape, or 16" wide artwork (Special Order - please contact info@forastudios.com if you would like to order this size)
A1-62cm wide - suits A1 portrait, A2 landscape, or 24" wide artwork.
50 cm - to suit Clubbies Surf Life Saving Clubs Screen Prints
Custom - We can also supply made-to-order custom sizes. Please contact us via info@forastudios.com should you wish to place a special order and will provide you with a quotation.
The artwork can also be narrower or wider than the timber bar - the timber or artwork will overhang accordingly.
Hanging Methods
Hidden (standard) - Hang from the 'keyhole' slot in the top timber bar onto a screw/nail/hook (not supplied) in your wall.
Cotton Cord (add on) - Love the cotton cord triangle look? Add it on and hang from, well, anything! Add it on here
CORNER BLOCK STUDIO | Picture Harness
Regular price £16.00 £16.00The Harness is an adjustable wall-art hanger made from ethical textiles. Showcase the covers of your books, magazines and record jackets.
Made from vegan leather and 100% cotton cord.
Designed and made in Australia.
Adjusts to fit small and large books, magazines and record jackets - up to 31cm tall, 35cm wide and 5cm thick.
The Harness launched on Kickstarter in March 2021. Watch this video to learn all about this product and how it came to life.
PONDER DESIGNS | Body Talk 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Regular price £32.00 Sale price £14.00 £14.00
The Body Talk jigsaw puzzle encourages you to think about social ideals around body image and the importance of body positivity & acceptance.
Designed by emerging artist Al Poli, an interior stylist by trade and an illustration artist by passion, who is based in New York, the puzzle is lovely enough to frame once finished.
Features:
Artist designed with love and thoughtful in Australia
Brain Training
Australian Owned
Made in China