JAMES STEPHENSON | On The Ghats of Varanasi Oil on Board
Regular price £1,298.00 £1,298.00Please note: For collection in Sutherland NSW only. Email 0404 893 180 to view this work and 2 other James Stephenson works painted in Varanasi, India.
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
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
FORA STUDIOS| Vintage Early 20th Century Leather Hatbox
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Rare brown antique leather hatbox circa 1940s.
40cm circumference x 20cm height
Use it for styling, shop merchandising or storing your vintage hat collection, this classic piece will be treasured for years to come.
In a used but good condition.
No key but 3 clasps keep the box conveniently closed for storing and transporation.
VIA DEI MILLE | Dolce Kaos Eau de Parfum
Regular price £155.00 £155.00Dolce 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
AGUA BENDITA | SUKI Maxine Kaftan
Regular price £216.00 Sale price £151.00 £151.00The Maxine Kaftan is the perfect boho piece to elevate your beach look. Handcrafted details such as tassels and floral motifs created by Mery Correa's team of artisans with 80 minutes of embroidery.
Sizes: U - One Size Fits Most
100% cotton
Handwash Only
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Luxe Crepe Gown Daisy Blk
Regular price £145.00 Sale price £131.00 £131.00The gorgeous Daisy print features a brilliant bouquet of English flowers from giant daisies to flourishing Iris.
Love our lightweight kimonos and gowns but want a little more warmth and weight? Well this crepe fabric gives a wonderful 1920s hello darling feel to the garment, while providing a little extra weight, warmth and less transparency.
This luxurious gown falls to an elegant long length and features a fold over collar. Complete with self-tie waist belt and front patch pockets, this gown is perfect as a luxurious house coat or for layering as a chic accessory over your favourite outfit.
Composition
50% Cupro, 50% Fsc Viscose
Hand wash at 30ºc and cool iron only
Do not tumble dry or machine wash
Sizing:
One Size Fits Most (Australia: 8-18, US 4-14, Europe: 36-46)
Nape to hem 50” / 127cm
Chest 48” /122cm
Sleeve 18” / 46cm
Ethically Sourced Product
Sustainable Fabric
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Kimono Woven Flower Black Crepe Gown
Regular price £145.00 Sale price £131.00 £131.00Free Delivery within Australia when you sign up to the Fora newsletter
This woven floral print cleverly mixes traditional crafts and modern techniques to create a graphic pixel-style print with a cool vintage air to it.
Love our lightweight kimonos and gowns but want a little more warmth and weight? Well this crepe fabric gives a wonderful 1920s hello darling feel to the garment, while providing a little extra weight, warmth and less transparency.
The gown design falls to an elegant long length and features a fold-over collar, complete with a self-tie waist belt and front patch pockets. This gown is perfect as a luxurious house coat or for layering as a chic accessory to your favourite outfit.
Model wears UK size 8, height 5’9”
Sizing:
One Size Fits Most (Australia: 8-18, US 4-14, Europe: 36-46)
Nape to hem 50” / 127cm
Chest 48” /122cm
Sleeve 18” / 46cm
Composition:
50% Cupro, 50% Fsc Viscose
Care Instructions:
Hand wash at 30° and Cool iron only
Do not tumble dry or machine wash
Ethically Sourced Product
Sustainable Fabric
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Grande Kimono Flower Arch Sage
Regular price £140.00 Sale price £126.00 £126.00Free Delivery Within Australia
A brand new silhouette for 2024, One Hundred Stars' full-length Grande Kimono shows the full beauty of the bold signature designs of this talented team. Featuring traditional loose sleeves and hidden side pockets, this loose fit kimono is great worn open with jeans and a camisole, or over a simple dress.
The Flower Arch Sage print features an array of classic blossoms, leaves, and vines that are woven together amongst intricate tiled arches, which are inspired by traditional Ottoman architecture. This delightful colour combination features delicate pastels sitting among sophisticated shades of green, tied together with subtle hints of black and brown.
Composition:
50% Cupro, 50% FSC Viscose
Care Instructions:
Hand wash at 30° and Cool iron only Do not tumble dry
Sizing:
One Size Fits Most (Aust size 8-18, US size 4-14, UK size 12-22
Length 110cm
Sleeve length 24cm
Cuff width 44cm
Width 97cm
Ethically Sourced Product,
Sustainable Fabric
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Wrap Jacket Woven Flower Black
Regular price £156.00 Sale price £125.00 £125.00Add a touch of glamour to your A/W wardrobe with this beautiful satin kimono-style wrap jacket! It can be worn loose or tied at the front or back creating an elegant hourglass silhouette.
This woven floral print cleverly mixes traditional crafts and modern techniques to create a graphic pixel-style print with a cool vintage air to it.
FORA STUDIOS| Vintage Ceramic Dove Lamp Stand & Shade
Regular price £208.00 Sale price £104.00 £104.00PICK UP SUTHERLAND ONLY
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AGUA BENDITA | Lula Maona Mini Dress
Regular price £166.00 Sale price £100.00 £100.00
Features:
ESSENTIAL PARFUMS | Rose Magnetic 100ml Eau de Parfum
Regular price £103.00 Sale price £93.00 £93.00The 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.
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.
Embroidered Dress Khaki/Multi | KORI
Regular price £176.00 Sale price £88.00 £88.00Greek Archaic Kori cotton midi cap-sleeved 3/4 dress featuring button front and a matching detachable belt, embellished with impressive cut embroideries in a geometrical motif.
Composition: 45% cotton 55% poly
Don't hesitate. This dress won't be available for long!
Made in Greece
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Wool Throwover Daisy Stone
Regular price £93.00 Sale price £84.00 £84.00This print features a brilliant bouquet of English flowers from giant daisies to flourishing Iris.
Made of beautifully sift 100% wool, this throwover falls to a flattering mid-length and is perfect for layering during the cooler months. Try pairing with a simple merino jumper and your favourite jeans
Composition:
100% Wool
Care Instructions:
Hand wash only
Sizing:
One Size Fits Most (Aust 6-18, US 4-14, UK 8-20) Collar to hem 95cm / Width 112cm
Ethically Sourced Product,
Sustainable Fabric
Sustainable Fabric
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Short Kimono Daisy Black Crepe
Regular price £83.00 Sale price £75.00 £75.00The Daisy print simply stuns in Black. The brilliant bouquet of English flowers from giant daisies to flourishing Iris jump off the luxe crepe.
A perfect alternative to live flowers. Give her flowers that last
The luxurious crepe fabric is a perfect for the cooler months giving slightly more protection from the cold than the the lighter weight kimonos
Perfect for those cool breezy nights
Sizing:
One Size Fits Most (AUD Size 8-20) Nape to hem 22.8” / 58cm Chest 51.9” / 132cm Sleeve 12” / 30.5cm
Composition:
50% Cupro, 50% FSC Viscose
Care Instructions:
Hand wash at 30ºc and cool iron only
Do not tumble dry or machine wash
Ethically Sourced Product,
Sustainable Fabric
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Short Kimono Stork Black Crepe
Regular price £83.00 Sale price £75.00 £75.00
Storks and cranes have been a major art deco trend in both fashion and interiors and this Stork Black Dress is perfect for anyone looking for something chic, stylish and in vogue!
The luxurious crepe fabric is a perfect for the cooler months giving slightly more protection from the cold than the the lighter weight kimonos
Perfect for those cool breezy nights
Sizing:
One Size Fits Most (AUD Size 8-20) Nape to hem 22.8” / 58cm Chest 51.9” / 132cm Sleeve 12” / 30.5cm
Composition:
50% Cupro, 50% FSC Viscose
Care Instructions:
Hand wash at 30ºc and cool iron only
Do not tumble dry or machine wash
Ethically Sourced Product,
Sustainable Fabric
HAWS | Three Pint Jug in Cream
Regular price £75.00 £75.00Looking for a seasoned all-rounder? HAWS' metal jug will happily water your pots or proudly sit on your shelf as a flower display for those freshly cut blooms.
Built for the ages, its heavy-gauge galvanised steel offers total rust protection for indoor or outdoor use. Powder-coated in one of several gorgeous interior-friendly colours, including this unctuous Cream, it makes a classic addition to your home, garden or studio, whether modern or rustic.
Materials: Galvanised, powder-coated steel
Dimensions: 21cm x 14cm x 23 cm
Capacity: 3 pints | 1420 ml
CRA-YON | Passport Amour Eau de Parfum 50 mls
Regular price £80.00 Sale price £72.00 £72.00
Please note we cannot ship perfume outside of Australia
Scent has an ability to instantly put your mind in another dimension. Passport Amour opens up a parallel world of beauty and sensuality. This combination of Rose notes and wood is forever beautiful.
Scent Direction: Woody, Floral, Oud
Dominant notes: Rose, Oud, Amber
Top Notes: Damask Rose
Heart Notes: Agarwood, Carnation, Patchouli, Cedarwood
Base Notes: Musk, Sandalwood, Amber
100% Vegan / Cruelty Free / Beyond Gender
Contents: 50 mls eau de parfum
Crafted in Sweden.
‐ 100% vegan
‐ Cruelty Free
‐ Beyond gender
‐ Made in Sweden
‐ 50ml
CRA-YON | Sand Service Eau de Parfum 50 mls
Regular price £81.00 Sale price £72.00 £72.00
Please note, we unfortunately cannot ship fragrance outside of Australia
One of our best-selling perfumes from CRA-YON, Sand Service, takes you traveling without moving. Now isn’t that sustainable? A composition of ingredients sourced from all over the world makes this the ultimate feelgood express.
Scent Direction: Woods, Crisp, Green
Dominant notes: Violet leaves, papyrus, leather
Top notes: Violet leaf, Cardamom
Heart notes: Orris, Papyrus
Base notes: Amber, Leather, Cedarwood, Sandalwood
100% Vegan / Cruelty Free / Beyond Gender
Contents: 50 mls eau de parfum
Crafted in Sweden.
‐ 100% vegan
‐ Cruelty Free
‐ Beyond gender
‐ Made in Sweden
‐ 50ml
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Slouch Bag Woven Flower Velvet
Regular price £140.00 Sale price £70.00 £70.00This woven floral print cleverly mixes traditional crafts and modern techniques to create a graphic pixel-style print with a cool vintage air to it. It takes on a 70s boho vibe in this sumptuous velvet.
ONE HUNDRED STARS | Throwover Sunburst Grey
Regular price £78.00 Sale price £70.00 £70.00
This scenic print features gardens and sculptures inspired by the Palace of Versailles and Louis XIV - The Sun King. Carefully coloured in tones of black, grey and subtle green, Sunburst is perfect for anyone looking for a slightly more edgy print within our Autumn Winter collection.
These lightweight throwovers make the perfect cover up, they’re mid-length with an open front and loose arms they are perfect for the warmer months or worn on holiday as the ideal resort wear.
Sizing:
One Size Fits Most (AUD Size 8-18, US Size 4-14, UK Size 8-18)
Collar to hem 101cm / Width 190cm
Composition:
The fabric is 50% Modal 50% Cupro
Modal is Lenzing
Cupro is Bemberg
Care Instructions:
Hand wash at 30° and Cool iron only
Do not tumble dry or machine wash
Ethically Sourced Product,
Sustainable Fabric
LABORATORY PERFUMES | Atlas Eau de Toilette 100mls
Regular price £86.00 Sale price £69.00 £69.00Please note we cannot ship fragrance outside of Australia
Moroccan Memoir
“After a family holiday in Morocco, I spent weeks rifling through tins of pipe tobacco in a specialist store in Mayfair to find the right base for a scent that evoked the rich, leathery smells we discovered in the mountains.”
Inspired by the scents and scenery of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, this unisex fragrance is built around the aroma of pipe tobacco. Layers of rum, vanilla and hay are topped with cinnamon, ginger and black pepper, wrapped in the woody warmth.
Nostalgia is a form of time travel for emotions, and scent can be the most powerful way to trigger it. For Laboratory Perfumes, a whiff of pipe tobacco can be enough to unleash a fond flood of childhood memories into the hippocampus. So, when it came to determining the base for their fifth fragrance, Laboratory Perfumes chose something very personal – that earthily aromatic tobacco note.
With the help of a knowledgeable but somewhat bemused tobacconist, they went through dozens of different blends and cures in search of the right scent to build upon. The one they settled on had a whisper of the exotic, reminiscent of Morocco, so back in the lab, they introduced supportive layers of rum, vanilla and hay that intensified its North African character. Spiced with cinnamon, ginger and black pepper, and complemented with the warming, woody aromas of fine Cognac, the result is a complex and confident fragrance that unveils intriguing new layers and facets as the day goes on.
Contents: 100mls Eau de Toilette
Recycled and recyclable packaging
Made in UK
LABORATORY PERFUMES | Samphire Eau de Toilette 100mls
Regular price £86.00 Sale price £69.00 £69.00Please note we cannot ship fragrance outside of Australia
Love Potion
“The chic, minimal packaging hints at its chemistry-set roots while the scent is clean, natural and highly addictive. Move over Love Potion No. 9...”
– House and Garden
The fragrances Laboratory Perfumes create at Laboratory Perfumes often start with a single aroma. In Samphire’s case, it was a young leaf of verbena plucked from a friend’s garden on a spring afternoon. The scent was so arrestingly fresh, Laboratory Perfumes decided to find a way to capture its zesty rush for this, their third fragrance.
A sprig of that verbena was crushed with a pinch of juniper berries from the spice rack – and Samphire began to take shape.
Moving from the kitchen to the lab, citrus oil, flourishes of lavender, basil and rosemary, as well as base notes of white amber and oak moss were blended in to create a bright, cool, aromatic scent with a lightness of touch that belies its complexity and longevity on the skin.
The finished scent was so clearly evocative of the seashore they could only call it Samphire.
Notes: verbena, juniper berries, citrus oil, lavender, basil, rosemary, white amber, oak moss
Contents: 100mls Eau de Toilette
Made in UK
FORA STUDIOS| Vintage 1960s Amber Glass Fruit Bowl
Regular price £68.00 £68.00Rare 1960s amber glass fruit or serving bowl This is vintage with a touch of elegance.
A stunning amber glass vintage bowl. This bowl measures approx 23cm across and can be used for elegance or function! This gorgeous centre-pirece can be filled with fake fruit for a kitsch creation or left empty to refract light across many angles across your space.
8000 KICKS | Explorer V2 Sneakers in Black/White
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