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Splitscreen nostalgia
by Eva Wynne
Today’s gem, Splitscreen: A love story directed by J.W. Griffiths, is from 8 years ago. It’s beautifully shot, portraying the parallel lives of the two protagonists despite living on opposite sides of the globe. Its immensely satisfying to watch the symmetry of their lives. Splitscreen won the 2011 Nokia Shorts competition and is a staff pick of the decade on Vimeo. Enjoy.
Design imitating life imitating technology imitating life imitating design…
by Eva Wynne
I crossed paths with an article about a design study into the behaviours + practices we adopt from using technology. It roused my interest. Firstly – I am now acutely aware that I actually practice some of the things described. I had been blissfully unaware until I saw the article on co.DESIGN. The design study, Curious Rituals actually illustrates common trends in behaviour created … Read More Design imitating life imitating technology imitating life imitating design…
A nice pot of tea – #20 Way to Live
by Eva Wynne
Learn to brew a proper pot of tea – use the good service, with tea cups and matching saucers. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post). Drinking tea has many rituals associated with it, from cementing business agreements to providing comfort. Tea is refreshing by nature and known for healthful properties. Take the … Read More A nice pot of tea – #20 Way to Live
+ Art, Fashion, Movies, Uncategorized
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
by Eva Wynne
The Eye has to Travel featured in Brisbane’s International Film Festival 2012. The documentary is about outlandish bon vivant and curator of style Diana Vreeland. I love the portrayal of Vreeland from adventurous woman to style icon – placed among the backdrop of rapidly changing roles of woman and the relationship with power. I love the resilience she conveyed – the famous quote “There’s only one very good life and … Read More Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
#16 Way to Live – Know your boundaries.
by Eva Wynne
I have limits. That place where I draw-the-line. Tupperware, specifically The Tupperware Party. I’m not 100 per cent sure why I feel so strongly about this – it’s no fault of the product. On balance, I say yes to secure and durable food storage. I’m certainly pro stackable anything. And yet… This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read … Read More #16 Way to Live – Know your boundaries.
Cat Power Brings It to Brisbane
by Eva Wynne
Cat Power played Brisbane’s Tivoli Theatre last night. It was awesome. I’m never sure if music I fell in love with in the 90s converts to today but I can tell you this Cat Power translates – with amazingly fragile raw soulfulness. Having heard tales of her rather mercurial performances, I did spend the first 5 minutes reassuring myself all items of clothing were securely attached … Read More Cat Power Brings It to Brisbane
A whole year…
by Eva Wynne
in a whimsical six minutes as a beautifully put together clip of 1 second each day of 2012. Enjoy.
Failing to see Toulouse-Lautrec
by Eva Wynne
I write about living. Documenting an attempt of life – if I haven’t done it I’m not writing about it. This is an exception. The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra is hosting an exclusive exhibition and I am failing to see it. The exhibition, Toulouse-Lautrec: Paris and the Moulin Rouge is a first for Australia. Never has such a complete retrospective of Toulouse-Lautrec … Read More Failing to see Toulouse-Lautrec
Moonlight cinema in technicolor!
by Eva Wynne
Every summer I eagerly await Moonlight Cinema sessions. This year’s program is finishing soon, in fact I will be bidding the Moonlight cinema adios on Thursday 14th February 2013 with the screening of classic and academy award-winning rom-com Breakfast at Tiffany’s. If for some reason you have never seen* Breakfast at Tiffany’s Thursday is the perfect opportunity. Make it a Breakfast at Tiffany’s Thursday. Enjoy a … Read More Moonlight cinema in technicolor!
+ Living, Music, Uncategorized
#14 Way to live – on being heard
by Eva Wynne
Your car is not a cone-of-silence. You can (and will) be heard. Over-estimating the sound proofing of your car can be highly entertaining. For your passengers and the occasional pedestrian. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post). The illusion of being in your very own private bubble is highly liberating. You can really … Read More #14 Way to live – on being heard
Word Resurrection
by Eva Wynne
Restoring words – this was a topic of debate amongst friends recently. There are words that you just don’t hear today but with a little effort could be restored to conversation. So here’s a snapshot list-o-words I’d like to see have a jolly good dusting off, or de-fibrillation back to life. If you have your own feel free to contribute… Huzzah! Golly! Discombobulate Dastardly Splendid … Read More Word Resurrection
Rumours of flooding
by Eva Wynne
At this rate Queensland is going to get a reputation. For the second time in 2 years the city braced for a flooding… 2011 Floods were devastating enough, you can read about my personal experiences in the post Apres le Deluge, I am extremely grateful this time everything was different. But this time northern Queensland is enduring the worst of the weather. My heart goes out … Read More Rumours of flooding
Fragments of Eva 