Yes please!

With uni starting up next week I've got my mind on purchasing some neat, comfortable flat shoes that are versatile. But which ones? 

"Time in Motion" Part 2

The exhibit featured designs, paintings, costumes, photographs and video footage of various endevours undertaken by the Australian ballet from it's first performance of Swan Lake in 1962. I found comparing the detail of an original design to the finished costume to be particularly interesting and I wish I could have seen more of the process in between. My favourite designs in the exhibit were by Kristian Fredrikson and Jennifer Irwin; both who use fine brush strokes to convey intense detail. 

I highly recommend anyone in Sydney who loves dance, design or just looking at really pretty costumes to spend a bit of time at this showcase. It really is worth the time plus it's free! The link at the bottom will give you more information on the exhibition. 

:) 
A. 

P.S. New outfit post tomorrow!! Get excited y'all! 

More info on the exhibition: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/exhibitions/2012/timeinmotion/index.html

"Time in Motion: 50 Years of the Australian Ballet" Exhibition

Yesterday, Patrick and I visited the NSW State Library for their exhibition celebrating 50 Years of the Australian Ballet, called "Time in Motion." I won't be shy in admitting I'm one of those cliched thousands that can't escape a total love affair with the ballet aesthetic. I mean, who could resist? Aside from all the grace and delicate beauty that attracts followers by the dozens, it's just plain awesome!
I don't think I've ever mentioned on the blog before that I take dance classes. I'm not looking to be a professional or anything of the sort, but dance is one of my hobbies. I've dappled in jazz, tap and contemporary but my real love is classical ballet and I'm slowly making my way through the grades of my syllabus. So yesterday's excursion was a total treat for me and I think Pat surprised himself and enjoyed it a fair bit too :)

Because I took a few too many photos, I'm splitting this post in two. I'll post half the pictures today, and half tomorrow to give my poor internet a break. Sorry about the reflections and glares in some of the pictures, the lighting was not my friend. Click >here< for more information on the exhibit.

More soon,
A.

P.S. This 400 million year old fossil was just hanging out in a marble wall behind a fire hydrant in the state library. I classify that pretty darn random!

India

 

It's been a pretty hectic weekend at my house with the arrival of my grandparents from India who will be staying for three months. So I thought I'd finally get around to posting that India series that I promised so long ago. These are just a few photos from my summer holiday there last year with my best friend, Liz and my family. We visited a lot of ancient ruins, old temples, palaces and tombs from South to the North, winding our way right up to the snowy foothills of the Himalayas. The thing that struck me most about being in India (apart from the total culture shock) is the insane colour splashed just about everywhere. Designs running all over palace walls and intricate symbols just bursting with the most brilliant hues. I wouldn't mind one bit if some of those patterns were to be made up into a printed dress or 3 (as long as we're being honest, I mean 5). The country and the people are just beautiful and so very hospitable. I hope to return someday but after I've knocked a few more destinations off my "must travel" list. 

I'm sorry for the image overload in this post, I tried my best to be selective about which photos to use. Apart from Liz and I, all the people in these pictures are complete strangers who were lovely enough to let me take their photo. 

More soon, stay safe :)
~A