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Welcome to map magazine’s 152nd issue. next month the Brisbane Powerhouse plays host to the World Press Photo exhibition. a global touring exhibition of prize-winning photographs, the World Press Photo exhibition is considered to be one of the most popular travelling photo events in the world. The purpose of the exhibition is to nurture the talent and passion of photojournalists who tell remarkable stories. The role of the photojournalist is an incredibly important and crucial role in society. Their photos and stories can open our eyes and inspire a greater understanding of the world around us. for the many of us living in the luxury of a country like australia, we

are not often transported to places that reveal how other human beings live on this planet – a living that most of us would not accept. Our cover this month is a portrait of the Chinese contemporary artist ai Weiwei, who is known for his political and cultural art/activism. ai Weiwei uses his art to draw attention to his controversial relationship with his home country and the western world. known as Beijing’s ‘andy Warhol’, his work has been overwhelmingly received around the world. as he once said: “the biggest crime of a dictatorship is to eradicate human feelings from people.” The World Press Photo exhibition exposes us to these feelings. remember to dream ...

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cover ai Weiwei by Stefen Chow, malaysia, for smithsonian magazine worldpressphoto.org

Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.”– – anne frank

24 local dreamer

“Stay humble.” – – friTz SChWarz

38 national dreamer

“You should always keep a melody in your heart.” – – JOSePh TaWaDrOS

44 international dreamer

“Don’t be afraid to think differently.” – – BrOOkS aTWOOD

32 design dreamer

“If ‘they’ don’t make things like they used to,

well then ‘we’ should..” – – miChaeL Cramer

52 arts dreamer

“Only you can understand what can set your

fire in your heart.” – – Daria khOkhLOva

villaGe 08 think10 direction Gonzalo Guerrero12 global report18 rolemodels adam Lockhart Joyce ho20 neighbourhood21 search22 pavement

faShion/beauty26 street27 raw28 cloth Brigid Oesterling32 grooming michael Cramer

deSiGn/GourMet 40 space41 home46 pantry47 place48 food

MuSic/artS/filM 52 prelude Daria khokhlova53 gallery54 mood54 book56 live michael zavros57 face58 ticket59 stimulator martin mcCreadie60 stimulus

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the dreamersMEDIA arChiTeCTSmanaging editor carl lindgrenbusiness manager wendy schipper publishing managerchrisanthi demosglobal editor mikki brammerassistant editormelinda halloran editorial assistants sarah bristow, linsey rendellcopy editor matthew bradyart director/ production manager richard taylorweb/graphic designers tahlia gregori, sarah hyne, amy melksham, isabelle stringfellow, lila theodorosphotographer melinda halloransenior account managerpaige gumbleyaccount managers georgia boyle, amelia labzin financial controller kathryn lindgrenmedia assistantchloe carrucan web developers morgan daly, dino latoga, sam pospischil contributors frances frangenheim, eric lindgren, kathryn lindgreninternsgina chang, georgia lejeunemap cheer squadkara ciampi, ashley tuckermap babies jasper york, mia, milo day, mollie, oscar, jovian, aleeya, quinlanmap sponsor kids modester, nabothmap foster animals jarot the orangutan, maxwell the rhino, migaloo the whale, pedro espinodo the iguana, philadelphia nightingale the turtle, rosie the giraffe,sinya the elephant map sponsor itemsa charity: water well in ethiopia a swing in bolivia an acre of the gondwana link

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01 Win one of six double passes to see an onstage adaptation of the novel A Clockwork Orange02 Win one of ten double passes to see robert redford in the 1974 film The Great Gatsby 03 Win one of two double passes to see the male vaudeville show Briefs: The Second Coming

04 Win one of ten double passes to see the Portuguese romantic tale Tabu05 Win one of ten double passes to see halle Berry in the thriller The Call06 Win one of five double passes to see the play about a fallen fashionista Uta Uber Kool Ja

ark end7Of the alarming number of deaths in developing countries, a significant proportion result from neglected tropical diseases (nTDs). Such diseases can be transmitted through bacterial infections in water, insect bites and worms in the soil, but due to the focus on more prominent diseases such as malaria, nTDs often go largely untreated – resulting in unnecessary deaths. Through its enD7 campaign, The Global network is raising awareness about nTDs and the threat that the diseases pose to impoverished communities. The campaign aims to eradicate seven of these diseases by the year 2020. @ end7.org

most of us have experienced a moment when a complete stranger has set our heart aflutter, but when it comes to matters of love, the happily-ever-after ending often depends on timing rather than a romantic connection. in happiness never Comes alone, Sacha (Gad elmaleh) and Charlotte (Sophie marceau) are leading opposite lives, until their paths cross on a rain-soaked Tuesday afternoon. Despite Sacha’s love for parties and the single life, and Charlotte’s two ex-husbands and three children, the two decide to see whether their attraction can reconcile the difficulties of being at different stages in their lives. for your chance to attend map magazine’s special screening at Palace Centro on may 20 at 6:30 pm, visit mapmagazine.com.au and follow the links. 112 lucky entrants will receive a double pass and winners will be notified by email. Good luck!

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Kenzo tangea Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect, kenzo Tange played a significant role in Japan’s post-WWii emergence into modernism. inspired by the work of Le Corbusier, kenzo’s approach to architecture was to fuse technology with humanity, combining modernist principles with Japanese tradition. his dream was to create structures that people could connect to emotionally.

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editor’S memO– –What would you do if you knew you could not fail? That’s the question that designer Brooks atwood, our may Design issue’s international success story, continually poses to the world –and one that can be the defining factor between rising above a challenge or being defeated. Our national success story, musician Joseph Tawadros, takes a similar approach in his journey, finding strength in rejection to believe in himself even more. So often we hear from the dreamers we interview in map that, despite significant opposition and regularly being told no, they persevered because they truly believed in what they were doing. and as a result, they found great success. it can be a scary thought to challenge yourself to fail more often, but one that could inevitably lead to something wonderful. So, what would you do if you knew you could not fail?

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Traditionally, vodka is made through the distillation of things such as fermented potatoes or grains. Black Cow vodka by West Dorset dairy farmer Jason Barber, on the other hand, is the world’s first pure milk vodka. Composed only of the milk from grass-grazed cows, the vodka is made by fermenting the whey using a special yeast that turns the milk sugar into alcohol. it is then distilled, blended and triple filtered before being hand bottled to create a curiously smooth spirit with an almost creamy texture different to any existing vodka.@ blackcow.co.uk

mIlK // Spirit

The term ‘rGB’ – referring to an additive colour model – is one that graphic designers know well. israel-born, Paris-based artist arik Levy has taken the concept and applied it to something other than images, instead devising a light fixture composed of hanging blown-glass jars. Through his design, arik achieves an effect of colour superimposition by allowing the different jars to be viewed through each other. Jar rGB was designed for the London-based light-fitting collective Lasvit and was launched at the recent milan Design Week. @ lasvit.com

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One of the latest gourmet enclaves to grace the streets of Copenhagen, höst attempts to recreate the feeling of eating amidst a Scandinavian farmyard, but in an urban, minimalist and indoor context. a collaboration between nOrm architects and local design studio menu, the restaurant’s decor includes weathered beams, reclaimed windows and recycled wooden planks and pallets. menu also created a tableware collection specifically for the restaurant, in keeping with its fusion of rustic minimalism and Scandinavian tradition. @ cofoco.dk

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Technology has become an inevitable presence in our lives, but sometimes the accessories that accompany it aren’t so aesthetically pleasing. To juxtapose the metallic gleam of an iPad with something a little more rustic, the sne stand from g86 is moulded from Baltic birch plywood, inspired by furniture-making techniques of the early 20th century. rooted in Salt Lake City, g86 bases its design philosophy on a return to craftsmanship, clarity, and finding greater meaning in the environments we live in and the objects we use. @ g86design.com

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gonzalo guerrero induStrial deSiGner, chileLOneWOLf GOODSlonewolf.cl – –In addition to his guitar and camera straps, Gonzalo Guerrero’s latest design is the Wolfpack – an eye-catching soft camera case for style-savvy photographers.

age 28. born La Serena, Chile. thing that made the world sit up and take notice of you i think it was the products that i created for Lonewolf Goods. Since the very beginning, i have focused on restoring value to the process of handcrafting goods, like traditional leatherwork. describe yourself in ten words Passionate about what i do; lover of learning, music (and) food. gets you out of bed in the morning The desire to live and a curiosity about what is in store for me. i hope to be a bearded grandfather with many stories! most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen The view as you fly above clouds, the ocean, mountains and cities – the earth seen from above. last time you did something for the first time i took a silk-screening class last week. makes you different i can come up with solutions rapidly. for instance, i can make delicious meals from any leftovers in ten minutes. worth fighting for What you truly believe in or want to achieve, whatever it may be. scares you Leaving things unfinished. words of wisdom Though i still don´t consider myself to be a wise person, i would say that we should try to listen more. People are constantly saying things worthy of being heard, and we don´t listen to them.

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The residents of the early 20th century may have found it difficult to envision the houses we live in today. equally, our own housing possibilities of the future currently exist only as creative seeds in architects’ imaginations. fuelling such thought, the house Vision exhibition in Tokyo sought to bring together some of Japan’s prolific architects and capture their own radical visions for the dwellings of the future. amongst the revolutionary projects was a bathroom concept from naruse inokuma architects, which tackled the issues of the garden and the bathroom. While not usually linked, both elements are important considerations for high-density living. in addition to collaborating with renowned Japanese toilet maker TOTO, the architecture firm also

enlisted the help of flower artist azuma makoto. for the house Vision bathroom project, azuma created walls swathed in lush vegetation, imbuing the grooming space with a sense of nature and tranquillity, as well as privacy. nestled amongst the greenery, bathroom fixtures such as the sink and toilet appear almost like artefacts that have been uncovered from within an overgrown garden. The bathroom also features a glass floor with vegetation underneath, creating the sense of being completely surrounded by a garden. azuma’s experimental creations, comprising flowers and plants, aim to increase the existential value of plants. his method is to discover the mysterious personas of such greenery and convert them into artistic expression.

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There are people who swear by a scent for their entire lives, choosing their signature fragrance as a teenager and making it their own for a lifetime. Others change perfumes at different stages of their lives, with each new scent representing a distinct time and chapter. Then there are those who change their scent according to mood or season, with the equivalent of an apothecary sitting atop their dressing table. it is the latter group of people to whom The Scent of Time project will likely appeal. The work of parfumier kim Weisswange in collaboration with kolle rebbe, The Scent of Time is a fragrance calendar that features 365 unique fragrances – one for each day of the year. Comprising 44 different bottles, the calendar allows wearers to create

a fragrance themselves by applying a spritz from three bottles – one for the year, one for the month and one for the day (representing the base, heart and head notes respectively). Once blended on the skin, the unique fragrance of the day comes to life. amongst the precious natural elements captured in the 44 bottles are iris root and oudh, as well as many other exotic raw materials. The inklings for the concept came when kim – who has been making perfumes for 25 years – was trying to imagine a way to thank her most devoted clients. having made thousands of different perfumes over the years, she wondered if it would be possible to capture time in a scent. made only in a limited-edition release, The Scent of Time was quickly snapped up by perfume aficionados around the world.

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more so than any other instrument, it’s common to find a guitar lying around at a party, a barbecue, next to a campfire or at a share house. inevitably, someone in the room will know how to play a few chords and will pick up the six-string to lead everyone in a heartfelt singalong. for those who like to travel the world with a guitar in hand, however, lugging the instrument through airports or up a mountain can be a touch cumbersome. handmade in vermont, USa, the alpaca is a rugged travel guitar that is designed to withstand the elements, as well as the knocks and scratches that accompany a life of wanderlust. made from high-quality carbon fibre, as well as flax fabric and bio-derived resins, the guitar is water resistant and easily portable, weighing just more than a kilogram. in order

to protect the usually delicate tuning pegs, the ergonomic design places them at the bottom of the guitar, where they are less likely to suffer knocks. Originating as a kickstarter project, the alpaca has quickly become a necessary accoutrement for the musically inclined adventurer, due to its knack for being strapped to a backpack and toted through a forest –ready to be pulled out for that impromptu singalong. The design also features an adjustable paracord strap to sling over your shoulder. each of the instruments – featuring steel strings and 20 silver nickel frets – is handmade by local artisans in vermont, with materials sourced from the surrounding area whenever possible.Despite its unconventional shape, the guitar’s sound is clear and resonant, perfect for accompanying your campfire rendition of Tom Petty’s ‘free fallin’’.

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One need only look to the haute couture runways and the creations of Philip Treacy and Stephen Jones to know that the right piece of headwear can be an outfit’s defining factor. andrea Deppieri, an italian architect and fashion designer, has taken the idea of sculptural headwear to an entirely different realm, designing a collection of wearable art known as Tête de Bois. Bringing together the worlds of architecture, industrial design and fashion, the unique range of wooden hats explores a truly original concept in headwear. adjustable and surprisingly comfortable, the Tête de Bois collection features several different styles, including the flat-cap inspired ‘Corleone’, the ‘Castro’ (which cuts a silhouette similar to the ever-present headwear of a certain Cuban dictator), and the baseball-cap-style ‘yankee’, among others. each style is available in two

different wood finishes – tanganika and mahogany – with the design inspiration coming from the architectural element of wooden-slatted sun-shading structures. harbouring an insatiable curiosity for life and an obsession for detail, andrea’s personal philosophy is to observe, absorb and exchange. The young italian designer views creativity and rationality as two sides of the same coin, synthesising them in each of his groundbreaking creations. andrea initially began his design career in architecture before shifting his focus to the world of fashion. Collaborating with brands such as Diesel, ralph Lauren and Benetton, andrea applied his creative eye to packaging, shop windows, and interior and furniture design for the brands. in 2012, he founded the design office newton & Son, inspired by the graphic design studio established by his father in 1986.

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While China’s rise in the ranks of major world powers is occurring during an age of digital media saturation, many of the actions taken by its government still remain a mystery to China’s citizens and the rest of world. Disillusioned by his government, Chinese artist and dissident ai Weiwei uses his craft and the internet to send his powerful political messages. his exhibition according to What? is among some of his most controversial works, which was inspired by the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. The government initially concealed information of the deaths of 5,000 children during the earthquake, until ai’s exhibition listing the names of each child held it to account. he is also noted for the intricate exhibition sunflower seeds displayed at Tate modern in 2010, and for his prolific use of Twitter. Since being told

last year that he was unable to leave China without permission from the government, ai himself became just as symbolic as his art. The above portrait of a sinister-looking ai wielding a smartphone was taken by photographer Stefen Chow for smithsonian magazine. it ran alongside a story that questioned whether ai could be China’s most dangerous man. One of the most striking photographs to appear in the media during 2012, the portrait came second in the Staged Portrait Single category of the 56th World Press Photo Contest. The image, alongside a selection other photographs from the contest, is part of the World Press Photo exhibition currently being displayed in galleries around the world. The Brisbane leg of the World Press Photo tour is at Brisbane Powerhouse from June 1–23.

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JoYce ho motion designer and creative lead/breeder Persistence

really does pay off.”– – adaM lockhart

Make sure you love what you do.” – – Joyce ho

What is your profession? i’m a motion designer. People are often confused about the difference between animation and motion design. Simply put, traditional animation is storytelling through characters, whereas motion design communicates a story through design. What training or qualifications do you need to fill this role? you need an eye for design and understanding of pace and storytelling. What are the key skills and responsibilities of the role? motion designers need an arsenal of skills that include graphic design, 2D and/or 3D animation, video editing, cinematography and colour grading. How did you get involved in your profession? i studied visual arts majoring in animation. after university, i was lucky to get a junior designer position at Josephmark. When they decided to start a motion studio, i joined Breeder. Can you break in to the industry in other ways? yes. if you have that sense of design and storytelling, you can learn a lot of the technical skills just through research and self-teaching. What do you hope to achieve within your industry? i hope to create meaningful and original work that will make a positive impact. Are you in the industry for the long term? absolutely, i can’t see myself doing anything else! What advice would you give someone looking to emulate your success? make sure you love what you do. Did you always think you would be in this role? i’ve always wanted to work in a creative industry. first, as a children’s book illustrator, then a cartoonist and finally an animator for television. Becoming a motion designer was the natural progression. What was your first paid job? Designing a logo for my brother’s website. What would you love to do if you weren’t in this role? i’d be a concept artist or an animator for adventure time. What inspires you? The talented and fantastic people i work with every day. Who is your rolemodel? my mentor Jess huddart, executive creative director of Josephmark. i am always learning from her example. What are your words of wisdom? Seven days without laughter makes one weak. (and, always make time for terrible puns.)

What is your profession? i am an associate director at haL architects, where i manage the in-house town planning group. What training or qualifications do you need to fill this role? i briefly studied architectural studies, but ended up undertaking a Bachelor of Built environment majoring in urban and regional planning. What are the key skills and responsibilities of the role? my role is largely development focused. i assist clients to identify redevelopment opportunities and guide them through the application process. How did you get involved in your profession? i’ve always maintained a strong interest in how cities work, how people adapt and live within them, how technology changes them and how cities continually evolve organically. Can you break in to the industry in other ways? Typically, you need a town planning degree or study in a field such as architecture, urban design or environmental science. What do you hope to achieve within your industry? i want to continue to be involved with infill-type redevelopment in inner Brisbane. This involves working with designers on projects that offer creative ways to deal with constrained sites and exploring new ways for people to live in our city. Are you in the industry for the long term? yes – i see myself continuing to play a role in the development industry. What advice would you give someone looking to emulate your success? Don’t take yourself too seriously, be personable with clients, present them with new possibilities and provide advice focused around realistic outcomes. Did you always think you would be in this role? yes – this, or something similar. What was your first paid job? Selling power tools at Bunnings. What would you love to do if you weren’t in this role? Something to do with music or food. maybe both. What inspires you? People who are very joyful and doing something totally different to me. it inspires me to learn more about them. Who is your rolemodel? adam Scott – he shows persistence really does pay off. What are your words of wisdom? ‘Pay no attention to critics. no one ever erected a statue to a critic.’ – Jean Sibelius.

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reminiscent of a time when paper boys spruiked news headlines from street corners, letterpress goods are made with the slow and thoughtful approach of yesteryear. after developing an appreciation for the tactile nature of letterpress, David atkinson pursued his hobby to a point where he now runs his own letterpress studio – Little Peach Co. – from an old shop in Woolloongabba. a heidelberg dubbed ‘Big Bertha’ brings his custom stationery to life, and the finished results beg you to run your fingers over the textured etchings of soft cotton stock. @ littlepeachco.com.au

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for followers of hinduism, a pilgrimage every 12 years for the kumbh mela festival is one of their most important religious rituals. Their purpose: to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges river, which is believed to contain drops of an elixir of eternal life. While observing celebrations of this year’s kumbh mela in india, photojournalists nigel Brennan and alanna hankey shot a series of photographs capturing the beauty of the ritual. Their exhibition, to Bathe, will be held at Brisbane Powerhouse on may 24 from 6:00 pm, and a portion of profits will be donated to maiti nepal.

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One of the most exciting parts of an event is the anticipation that builds whilst getting ready, especially when the occasion is a ball that requires you to wear your finest threads. The aCT for kids charity is celebrating its 25th anniversary by hosting its silver gala Ball at City hall on may 11 – the first event to be held in the newly opened building. The ball and ongoing initiatives of aCT for kids are supported by mercedes-Benz Brisbane, which provides the charity with cars as prizes for raffles, and also hosts other fundraising events at its fortitude valley dealership. @ mbbrisbane.com.au

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When you find yourself with a nest to feather, one of the greatest challenges is seeking out pieces to give the space a personality. The first collection from local homewares label Cubbylove provides decorators with handmade options, with each piece in the range differing slightly from the others due to the homemade nature of the goods. The pom-pom-laden wares include cushions, wall hangings and planters, and are made in limited runs from organic, local and recycled materials such as cushion inserts derived from recycled water bottles. @ cubbylove.com.au

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The elusive idea of bottling happiness has long been talked about but never achieved. Though using a more symbolic method, french art and design studio happiness factory (branded hPnS factory) has created an art project that attempts to bottle the coveted emotion. The trio behind the project asked people to submit their own idea of happiness based on moments or feelings they would like to relive, and other people who have touched them. hPnS factory then converted those moments into nostalgic labels placed on old apothecary bottles to represent the captured emotion in physical form. @ happinessisabeginning.com

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for some people, 12 months’ worth of cute puppy photos isn’t quite their style. Something that might be more appealing in the calendar stakes is One, by South korean designer Jeong yong. This tabletop calendar uses three magnetic rings that come together in various configurations to represent the current date. One ring represents the days of the week, another the day of the month, while the third symbolises the year. individual magnets are placed behind each number/name, allowing the rings to be connected in any combination. @ jeongyong.com

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only a local would know … ? rocks riverside Park in Seventeen mile rocks is a beautiful spot to relax. what design item has caught your eye recently? i have my eye on a beautiful black maxi dress with amazing detailing. what is stimulating you at the moment? The anticipation of returning to study is exciting. what issue needs immediate public attention? Something that i have experienced personally – the negative attitude of people towards those who are learning to grasp a new language. what are your spiritual beliefs? i practise islam. it is very important to me. who is inspiring you and why? my family and friends who continuously support me, especially at the moment as i am about to start studying again.

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only a local would know … ? Simpson falls at mount Coot-tha is a great place to have a picnic. what design item has caught your eye recently? a colourful Sacha Drake dress i just bought for winter. what is stimulating you at the moment? Lately, i’ve really been enjoying documentaries by Louis Theroux and ross kemp. what issue needs immediate public attention? The number of chemicals and additives in processed foods. what are your spiritual beliefs? i do believe in a higher power, but i mostly believe that if you put positive energy into the world, you’ll receive it back. and that you should be appreciative of what you have. who is inspiring you and why? my eight-year-old son, who has dealt with a newfound health issue with such maturity.

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Fritz Schwarz was in the habit of breaking things as a child. “Looking back, my upbringing on the island was important in terms of my relationship to material goods,” he reflects. “if we had things break back then, we either had to repair it somehow or not have it at all. i was always breaking things and so i was really interested in how to fix things and, later, how to improve and make things.”

as the years passed, fritz’s tinkering evolved to a grander scale, as a result of his passion for sailing and racing boats. he began spending his weekends modifying the family’s boats to make them more competitive. Those skills became particularly useful when it came time to do his compulsory year of civil service in Germany, which he spent working on a project with troubled youth on the island, restoring old boats and bicycles. as part of the project, he sat in on workshops with the young people he was working with, where he himself picked up extra skills such as welding, metalwork and cabinetmaking, inspiring him to eventually complete a boat-building apprenticeship.

While at school on rügen, fritz had happened to fall in love with an australian girl who was living there as an exchange student. in 2005 the couple married and, not long after, decided to move to the Sunshine Coast. Upon arrival, fritz set to work building their home and furniture, and soon also began building furniture for friends and family.

as he settled into his new life, the next few years saw him take on a series of jobs that indulged his artisanal skills – building fittings for a multi-million-dollar yacht in Perth, as well as starting his own business building and selling wooden kite boards.

in amongst his large repertoire of handiwork, fritz had also long been making his own glasses – more out of necessity than creativity. “During my apprenticeship i’d have glasses break on me, but i’d still have the lenses,” he explains. “i had a lot of spare time on my hands and i’d been learning about carbon-fibre techniques. So i made a pair of glasses for myself out of solid carbon fibre and they were a great success, lasting for five years or so. They had no hinges, so they couldn’t really break, and they had a string attached to the back so they were great for sailing and diving.”

admiring his original creations, fritz’s wife mary requested that he make her a similar pair of glasses, but this time from wood. Pondering the conundrum momentarily, he solved it by crafting a carbon-fibre frame with a wooden veneer. mary quickly began receiving compliments about her homemade eyewear and sensed a business opportunity. “She kind of bullied me into going pro,” fritz laughs. “But also, at the time, the kite-boarding business wasn’t doing so well. Beauty is really lost on most kite-boarding fanatics so you can’t really charge much.”

in mid-2010, he registered fritz frames

as a company and, within six months, was winning awards for his designs. “Part of what convinced me to continue with eyewear is that the response was overwhelming,” he says gratefully. “i can’t comprehend where that response came from, but then it’s not to be comprehended; it’s to be noticed and then followed upon. i’ve made a lot of things in my life, but nobody got excited about any of those as much as they have about the eyewear.”

Converse to the founding philosophies of many other eyewear brands, fritz points out that his own approach grew from an appreciation of the materials rather than a desire to create a fashionable item. “it started with the craft and the materials, so there’s more of an engineering factor in it for me. it’s wood composite and has carbon-fibre and fibre reinforcements, so the material is extremely strong. That means you can have very thin rims, which gives you much more design freedom.” another distinguishing factor of the fritz frames design is its coating, which protects the glasses from moisture and Uv rays and prevents the wood from coming in contact with the skin.

True to the problems often encountered by artisans who turn their craft into a successful business, fritz says his greatest challenge has been making the move from the workshop to the office, and finding a healthy balance between the two. “But i’m quite proud of the fact that i didn’t have to borrow money or buy

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It’s often the case that if you’ve grown up near water, you develop

a lifelong connection with it. Fritz Schwarz spent his childhood

on the former-East German island of Rügen, developing an intimate

acquaintance with the Baltic Sea while exploring his love of sailing.

That love soon turned into a career in boat-building and a journey to

the other side of the world to settle next to the Pacific Ocean on the

Sunshine Coast. From there, Fritz has channelled his artisan talents

into a new venture, Fritz Frames, through which he applies his boat-

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my success and that instead it happened organically,” he says. “i’ve gradually grown the company from grassroots and, for me, that’s something to be proud of.”

Being his own boss also gave him the freedom to choose his own job title. not wanting to bear the mundane label of CeO, he pondered other possibilities. at first he considered ‘creator’, but was quickly deterred by the Biblical connotations. “i don’t believe in a god. from my background in east Germany, we didn’t have any gods – we were all communists in a way and churches were for seeing blues musicians and occasional rock concerts.” instead, he chose ‘realiser’. “a realiser is someone who not only makes things, but also makes things happen,” he explains.

Currently fritz and his small team make around 50 frames a month, which are sold mostly through stockists (locally at eyewear den, Optiko). and while the brand’s international market is growing slowly, fritz says he is content to focus on efforts closer to home.

his inspiration, he reveals, comes from seeing other people’s perspectives of eyewear, be it in magazines or in the work of other

designers he knows. “it’s not rocket science to design a pair of glasses, but there is a certain level of excellence involved. That’s what we aspire to.”

Grateful to his wife for having nudged him in the right direction, fritz says she inspires him in myriad ways. “She’s very artistic and has her own opinion about things,” he says fondly. “it’s also nice to have a female perspective on the whole fashion side of things.”

in crafting his plans for the future, fritz’s goals lie far beyond the world of eyewear. “my dream is to grow things to the point where the business is making enough money that i can go and travel and sail and not be in the workshop until midnight making a pair of glasses,” he says. “i’d like to find that sustainable balance.”

for now he finds his peace aboard a boat when he goes sailing with a friend every Sunday, or when surfing and kite surfing in “cyclonic conditions” with not a soul in sight.

as for his advice to other artisans following in his path, fritz believes that the most important factor is to maintain humility. “Stay humble and under promise but over deliver,” he says. “if you start bragging about things, you can’t keep up with what you promise.”

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What do you do? i’m a waiter. What are you wearing today? a scarf, WeWood watch and Dolce&Gabbana t-shirt. Describe your style Casual – when i’m off work, i like to be relaxed. Where is your favourite place? my home city of Lyon in france. What is the best advice you have ever received? Travel as much as you can and dare to dream. Who is your rolemodel? The friends who i travel with.

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What do you do? i’m a freelance writer and i also work in retail. What are you wearing today? a suede poncho from St Barts and a necklace my husband bought me in india. Describe your style a hippy-bohemian look that’s slightly edgy. Where is your favourite place? Paris – its beauty is so poetic. What is the best advice you have ever received? everything in moderation. Who is your rolemodel? my husband – he is a creative genius.

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Long gone are the days when plane travel was an elegant affair, with travel attire now selected for comfort rather than style. Preferring not to compromise in either department, Swedish fashion label Brothers decided to create a travel collection of garments to provide gents with soft suits and stretch business shirts during transit. To launch the collection, Brothers built a pop-up store in a shape similar to a vintage Louis vuitton trunk. The shop is travelling around Sweden, taking stylish stopovers at airports and train stations. @ suitcasestore.brothers.se

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Wood is an increasingly viable medium from which to construct fashion items, with the latest foray being the Wearable Wood Clutch by Tesler+mendelovitch. Based in Tel-aviv, the israeli duo behind this fashionable feat creates the 100% wooden clutches using a geometric design that allows for flexibility in the material, so that it can be manipulated into shape. The clutches are available in a variety of different woods, each featuring a slightly varied natural grain. in addition to fashion accessories, Tesler+mendelovitch also applies its woodcrafting skills to furniture. @ talentsdesign.com

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revOLUTiOn hairDreSSinGsandra faiva/ownerWhat is your specialty? as i have worked at TOni&GUy and vidal Sassoon for the past 17 years (salons that specialise in specialist cutting and colouring), my strengths are precision cutting, long hair styling and consultations. What motivates you? my clients and working alongside kevin murphy as a part of the australian creative team directing hair at melbourne spring Fashion Week. What has been your greatest achievement? aside from my two beautiful boys Bowie and flynn, it would be my amazing career. i have spent more than 25 years in an industry i love and i’m still learning and developing as a hairdresser. i am also very proud of the unique environment my husband andre and i have created in our salon. Who or what is your biggest inspiration? i have always loved the 1960s for its explosion of culture and freedom of expression. i also love new york for its endless well of talent and inspiration. 36 vernon Terrace, Teneriffe T. 3666 0745 revolutionaustralia.com.au

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I immigrated from Egypt to Australia when I was two … and i don’t remember much of it. i feel very much australian but i’ve discovered more about my arabic and egyptian heritage here. My family always had that thirst … to go back and visit egypt and i guess i was caught up in that nostalgia. i hadn’t really lived there but the nostalgia came more from all the stories i heard about the family. i think what i do now is very much a way of getting in touch with my culture.My older brother played guitar … and i always remember listening to him practise. and my grandfather played the oud and violin. my family constantly had music on – my parents always played the classic arabic music. I actually wanted to play trumpet … because my uncle was a famous trumpet player in egypt and he was really a pioneer. But then i saw the oud in a movie about an egyptian composer – my family are also arabic movie buffs – and i was really drawn to it. The oud is the instrument of choice in egypt; it’s kind of like the piano is to the West. There was a scene where the main character sold his father’s gold watch to buy an oud and that really stuck with me. I love the sound of the oud … because it’s a very earthy sound, like a cello in a way. it’s got that register that’s not intrusive and it’s a very warm instrument. i also love the nature of the music – it’s very melancholy.

I’ve been back to Egypt … now and then and have hung out with my uncle and other musos. i found that to be a really inspiring environment. The culture is crazy and very different, but i was able to connect with my roots again and all the stories i’d been told. it was a real eye opener for me.I don’t try to play … to a particular genre. i love all sorts of music and i’m in a very privileged position at the moment to be playing with the people i enjoy listening to, who are also my heroes. That’s what this album was about – playing with some of the great jazz players and people i heard as a kid. My brain … is constantly ticking. i try to record an album a year and one that’s totally different from the previous album, which is a very large undertaking. But it’s about meeting the right musicians and knowing what will work and sound great, rather than just doing it for the hell of it. and it’s also about trying to say something. I think for any musician … who is really involved with their instrument and music, it kind of becomes a daily tool for relaxation and expression. it’s something very special that’s also our job and we’re very lucky in that manner – especially if we are composing and performing our own music. The advice I would give anyone pursuing a career in music … is that you have to work very hard, but you also have to love it. it’s about loving your

instrument and loving music and doing it for that reason – all the other stuff is just a bonus. The other thing is to always ask. i wasn’t embarrassed to ask anyone, and that’s why i’ve been able to play with a lot of great musicians. i felt like i had something to offer, so i asked them and they jumped on board. Music is a really hard journey … because it’s not a very lucrative one. So you really have to have the drive, the passion and the love for what you do, finances aside. you’ve got to have a vision and stick with it. most of the success i’ve had, i haven’t ventured out to get. it’s come through me doing what i do and doing it because i love it. The hardest thing to overcome … is people saying no to you. i’ve had classical festivals saying that people won’t enjoy listening to the oud. There are a lot of shut doors in your face, but it gives you the drive to work harder and realise that you do have something and that shut doors aren’t going to stop you from doing it. I’ve never thought of giving up … because really i’ve been very lucky. i’m in a very privileged position because i get to perform the music that i write and have great musicians perform it with me. I’m really proud … of my latest record, because i didn’t think i would get that line-up of musicians – they’re all the best in their field. and i’m also very proud of winning the aria last year.

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One of my most memorable musical moments … was on a tour with the australian Chamber Orchestra and one of the pieces was an arrangement of ‘Shine on you Crazy Diamond’ by Pink floyd. We did about 12 concerts but i never got bored of it. i remember sitting on stage and just looking around and seeing how the guys played and how beautiful it was. it just heaven and i realised that it was really what music is all about. and how privileged was i to be an audience member on the stage!I’m really inspired … by poetry. i’ve done three albums based on the poetry of kahlil Gibran who wrote the Prophet in 1923. i’m also inspired by other music, but i think the greatest things come out of inadequacy. i like going to a show and feeling inadequate and getting that feeling that you still have somewhere to go. That’s what keeps you going – if you don’t feel inadequate then you have no drive to do anything. I really love vivaldi … because his music can be fast but also so emotionally charged. There’s that misconception that if you play fast, there’s no soul in the music but i don’t think that’s the case. There can be great emotional depth within speed and it just comes

down to how the performer is pushing that across. Lately I’ve been listening to … a lot of John abercrombie – revisiting his work. he’s a legendary jazz guitarist and i’ve been listening to his albums at the moment and just loving them. he still continues to be an amazing guitarist even though he’s more than 70 years old. i hope that i still get to play music at that age and i’m still learning. i never want to stop learning. That’s the thing – guys like him are the perfect example of how you want to be as a musician. They’re still keen at that age. i recorded with howard Johnson and roy ayers on the last album and they’re 73 and still excited and loving music and performing. and they don’t take it for granted, which is why i think they’ve had such long careers. My main goal … is to help move the oud away from being seen as an ethnic instrument or attached to one genre. i’d like to see it become an instrument that stands as strong as the guitar or the piano.There’s a spirituality in music … that connects us all and it’s not tied down to a particular religion. That’s what i love about it. you should always keep a melody in your heart.

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While the information age now engulfs us, there’s still a great deal of satisfaction to be found in creating something of a tactile nature. after continuing to be inspired by his love of furniture making, and feeling disillusioned with his office job at the same time, James Talty decided to pursue a career as a maker instead. he is largely self-taught, but employs many of the lessons passed down to him from his grandfather and father, who were both skilled carpenters. from his studio in red hill, James quietly hones his craft and minimalist Danish-style aesthetic, while, outside, cars whirl frantically along musgrave road. Battered working benches bearing scars

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Creative pursuits can require getting your hands dirty at times. With support from Brisbane City Council, Brisbane institute of art (Bia) provides community access to large art studios close to the city, where you can get a little messy. These creative spaces see people involved in all manner of artistic activities, from splashing paint to smudging charcoal, chiselling stone, shaping clay and grinding metal. following these creative pursuits is also a great way to find a remedy for the constraints common to city living, with many participants at Bia finding that art has helped make them feel connected to themselves and to others around them. at the school, more than

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few musical genres have formed such a passionate band of followers as jazz. Since its emergence in the USa in the early 20th century, the energetic musical style has created a fervour of movement on dancefloors, making itself known in clubs far around the globe. Brisbane locals who share a passion for jazz music and wish to follow in the footsteps of jazz greats like miles Davis and Chet Baker can learn the craft at Jazz music institute (Jmi). The school provides tertiary study in jazz, with bachelor and certificate courses available, alongside short-term courses and those designed for high school students. high-quality and holistic jazz education is taught in international-

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after searching for the perfect place to channel his creativity, Chris decided to complete a Diploma of multimedia with SBiT. Chris has since returned to SBiT multiple times to equip himself with a diverse range of skills that allow him to be involved in all aspects of his business, from business development to marketing and iT. he believes the hands-on learning he was exposed to at SBiT has been instrumental in the success of QmG. “The quality of the campus facilities and the industry-experienced teachers provide SBiT students with knowledge and skills that can be put into practice in any workplace,” he explains. SBiT’s flexible study options

were another enticing option for Chris – after igniting an enthusiasm for learning with his first diploma, Chris later completed a Certificate ii in information Technology, a Diploma of marketing and a Diploma of Business through SBiT, all while working full-time to build his own business. Chris also credits SBiT teachers for providing him with the necessary tools to succeed. “The knowledge and encouragement i received even after i finished studying at SBiT has been fantastic,” he says. “my business has gone from strength to strength and i have to thank the teachers at SBiT for making a real impact on my life.”

Building a highly successful business in today’s competitive digital media industry can be challenging. For Chris Byrnes, the 29-year-old founder and technical director of Brisbane-based digital agency QMG, the answer was hands-on, vocational learning. This type of education was exactly what Chris found at Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT).

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What was your childhood dream?my dream was to experience a journey that would let me be in the moment – because to me the trip is the best part, not where you’re going or what you’re doing there. So i wanted to be an astronaut because it seemed like that’s what they did. We moved all over the place when i was a kid and i think growing up like that gives you the ability to be very adaptable and charismatic, because you need to make friends fast when you change schools. Were your parents an influence?God, yes. i’m not sure the best way to describe my parents because if people think that i’m crazy, funny, entertaining and eccentric, my parents have me beaten tenfold. i don’t know exactly why we moved around so much when i was a kid. They’ve never really answered that and i’ve never really asked specifically. my parents divorced when i was young, but i just remember growing up and never having a problem, because every time something bad happened, my mum would turn it into something exciting and an adventure. i’ve kind of just taken that with me in my life – no matter what happens, it’s an adventure so i should have fun doing it. What is one of your first memories of appreciating or recognising design? i would visit my dad in the summers and he’d make me do all these chores while i was there, like build a deck, or a fence, or a boathouse. and while i was doing all that stuff i remember thinking that there

had to be more to it than just doing the job. Why couldn’t i do a pattern in the fence or why couldn’t the deck bend? my dad was also very creative – he’s not a practising architect but he pretends to be one. in the seventies he was building houses with wood trusses and prefabricated systems before prefab was even a word. i guess i took his ingenuity and applied it to my mum’s creativity and found this really fun balance.You say you work in the realm of boundary pushing. How so?i just jump into a new project and see if i can drown. fail like a rock star – that’s what i tell my students. So i approach every project with a totally unique eye and perspective. and from the very beginning i try to take it out to an extreme nether-region of design and go as far out as possible. We don’t show the client all those things; it’s more for us in the office to see if we can come up with new things. That’s the way to be innovative – pushing the boundaries as far out as you can in every way possible. nothing is taboo. Then we slowly start bringing it back to reality until it teeters into that kind of genius realm. i love to be in that territory that most people find uncomfortable. Do you consider yourself to be a success?absolutely. i’m doing what i love to do and i get to dream every day and be as creative as possible. To me that’s success – following your dreams and not being afraid of your own creativity and never apologising for it.

What’s been your greatest challenge?Other people’s fear. Other people are afraid of creativity and so i think my biggest challenge is proving the validity of being creative in different industries, like architecture. Boundary-pushing architecture is generally scary for people, and it’s the same with interior and product design. But i believe it’s the only way to be innovative. and one day it will catch up to me and people will notice, but i’m also okay if they don’t. What are you most proud of?i’m most proud of being the person i am and not being afraid to take the chances and challenges that people ask me to. i’m also proud that i’m able to stay positive and creative under pressure and be true to myself and the things i believe in. What took you from being defeated by failure to ‘failing like a rock star’?To me, again, it’s about boundary pushing. if you’re afraid of failing, then you’re never going to be able to push the boundaries. So when i say that on every project i try to push the boundaries out as far as i can, those are failures. i’m just failing over and over again, but i believe that i’m failing on a huge, awesome level and that something good is going to come out of that failure at some point. i tell my students that i want them to fail, in order to allow them to strip fear away and to know that they’ve tried and experienced and experimented as many times as possible. and they end up with something incredibly powerful

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and magical that, even if it’s not exactly right, it doesn’t matter because they went through this amazing journey and they’re not afraid of failing anymore.Was there a failure that helped you develop this mindset? it wasn’t a particular failure, but i love being rejected from things. i apply for everything – grants, residences, artist scholarships – and i get turned down on all of them. But i don’t care because i’ve put that information and creativity out into the universe and i believe that, at one point in the future, it will come back to me. maintaining that optimism allows me to eliminate fear. Who inspires you?Other people without fear. einstein, David Lynch, John Cage, eddie Smith – people who don’t give a shit about preconceived notions of anything. They know that something is good and they’re going to go with it. These people have done amazing things with their careers and i hope that i’m following that path. What inspires you?experience and looking at things. as a designer, i’m reinterpreting what i see to people, similar to how an artist shows you what

you’re not seeing. i need to be looking at everything all the time to see how i can see something new or do something differently. When was the last time you did something for the first time?i try to do that every day, as many times as possible, whether it’s brushing my teeth upside-down or getting dressed backwards. i believe that you should do it as many times a day as you can. i take a different route to work every day or i’ll make a point to look at something from a different angle every day, even if i’m walking down the same path, just to see if i can see something i haven’t seen before.Where do you find peace in life? in quietness in my home with my wife and dog. it’s like a safe zone where i can just sit and be quiet, and i can free myself and shut my brain off. it’s like meditation. Do you believe in a god and, if so, which one?i believe everything is connected in the universe – energy, positivity and creativity – whether you call that karma or Daoism or Buddhism. i have faith in design.What are your words of wisdom?Don’t be afraid to think differently.

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While the saying ‘at sixes and sevens’ refers to a moment of sheer confusion, a new locale with this moniker is filled with patrons engaged in animated conversation, appearing to be anything but confused by the flow of ideas emerging over a casual drink. also named after its location at street number 67, at Sixes and Sevens is a bar and gastropub nestled inside a revamped cottage. you can get cosy inside and let your eyes wander through a sea of hanging lights that resemble a starlit sky, or take a seat outside and watch the real stars emerge as you share morsels of food and sip on your evening beverage.

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highly regarded amongst caravan enthusiasts and those with an appreciation for all things retro, airstream vans are considered the harley-Davidsons of the caravan world. When it came time for a coveted vintage airstream dubbed ‘Brewnette’ to be retired from its life on the road, a pair of budding coffee entrepreneurs shipped the van to australia from the USa, and transformed it into a makeshift cafe. The van now houses a full coffee machine that brews Dancing Bean beans, and customers are greeted through a large window adorned with bunting and flowers. Brewnette will be moving from its current location later this month.

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after Bistrot Bistro’s departure from the Logan road precinct, its lodgings were quickly inhabited by a new restaurant also offering fare from abroad. Birdcage Pan asian is a venture by Darryl marsden, who became enamoured with contemporary asian dining whilst living in Southeast asia for 15 years – a time that imbued him with the inspiration to recreate his experiences here in Brisbane. menu items, from red Thai-style curry to Japanese gyoza, are all made in-house and served alongside meals of Seasoned Whole Snapper with asian Slaw. The heritage decor of the building remains, but is now dotted with artefacts symbolic of asian culture.

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have you ever considered the efficacy of your fruit bowl, putting careful thought into where you position each new addition? Designer kåre frandsen did, and deemed his fruit bowl to be ineffective. rather than relegating hard fruits to the bottom of the bowl where they remain unseen, kåre’s suspended design is made from steel rings and rubber cable, making each individual piece of fruit visible. known as Pick, this modern fruit bowl can be hung in your kitchen where you can pluck your desired fruit as if it were fresh from a tree. @ karefrandsen.com

One of the conundrums that comes with a picnic is finding a sturdy surface at your grassy destination on which you can conduct your preparations. The handy norm multi-basket solves the problem by building a tray into your actual picnic basket. you can lock the handle in place when using it as a basket and then adjust it to the side when you need the tray. The bamboo lids that fit in place to form the tray can also be used as plates during the picnic, while the basket itself can be adapted to carry firewood and other items. @ menudesignshop.com

Cocktails, sangria, lemonade and anything else involving pieces of fruit can be somewhat messy affairs. There’s that inevitable splash during the pouring process when an errant piece of fruit comes tumbling into your glass. The Stir it, by anna Blattert of POSTfOSSiL, solves such problems with its elegant design. The hand-blown glass carafe has a steel basket built in to it in order to hold items steady for infusion. not only is it a tidier means of making a cocktail, but it also makes the process of fishing for a desired piece of fruit much easier. @ postfossil.ch

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When the cold weather has gotten the best of you and you’re feeling chilled to the bone, a steaming bowl of soup is often the answer. The svelte wooden form of the Cara bowl – designed by rina Ono – is the consummate vessel for enjoying a soothing serving of miso soup. The bowl’s egg shape is designed to fit snugly into your palms and is part of a larger range of tableware made from linden wood. The Cara collection is handcrafted by Takahashi kougei, a family-run wood workshop in hokkaido, Japan.@ mrkitly.com.au

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froM india by kumar mahadevan and Suba mahadevan. Photography by mark roper. Published by murdoch Books.

INGREDIENTS100 g grated coconut1 tablespoon roasted chana dal 80 ml gingili (unscented sesame oil) 2 teaspoons black or brown mustard seeds1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds1 tablespoon cumin seeds100 g french shallots (eschalots), sliced100 g okra, trimmed and cut a 3-cm slit on one side1 tablespoon red chilli powder2 tablespoons ground coriander1 teaspoon ground turmeric75 ml tamarind concentrate2 tomatoes, diced 12 curry leaves12 raw king prawns, unpeeled

FOR THE TEMPERING 1 tablespoon gingili4 dried red chillies8–10 curry leaves

TO MAkEPut the coconut and chana dal in a spice grinder and finely grind. ensure it is very finely ground – process in batches if necessary. heat the gingili in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat, add the mustard seeds and let them crackle for about 20 seconds. add the fenugreek, cumin and shallots and cook for two minutes. add the okra and cook for five minutes. remove the okra mixture and set aside. add the chilli powder, coriander, turmeric, tamarind, tomato, coconut mixture and 750 ml of water to the pan and cook for five minutes. add half of the curry leaves, return the okra mixture to the pan and cook for five minutes.

meanwhile, to make the tempering, heat the gingili in a small frying pan over low heat, add the chillies and curry leaves and cook for one minute or until fragrant. remove from the heat. Once the okra mixture is ready, add the prawns and cook for two to three minutes, or until cooked through. Pour the tempering over the dish and serve immediately.


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mayfieLD ChOCOLaTeS indulgent The art of chocolate-making is a creative process that merges an inventive mind with a sophisticated palate for exotic flavours. Brisbane’s own mayfield Chocolates is an esteemed creator of unique chocolates. you can purchase by the box at the chocolatier (and gift to mum for mother’s Day), or select individual pieces to sample different flavours. Uniquely australian flavours abound at the specialty haven, including Wattle, Brandy Sultana and Lavender. find the full selection in-store at the chocolatier’s two boutiques.155 Wickham Terrace, Spring HillThe Barracks, 61 Petrie Terrace mayfieldchocolates.com.au

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Written in 1939 as a statement against the movements of fascism and nazism, Bertolt Brecht’s play mother Courage and her Children retains its relevance as an anti-war play. rather than being set against the Thirty years’ War of the 1600s, Wesley enoch’s adaptation is set in the australian desert, which has been pillaged by war. Ursula yovich leads the cast in a production that focuses on uniquely australian themes including land ownership, mining impacts and the Stolen Generation. mother Courage and her Children is at QPaC from may 25. @ queenslandtheatre.com.au

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for lovers of jazz, a pilgrimage to new Orleans is an aspiration high on the bucket list. in the meantime, however, there’s a need to look a little closer to home for a fix of live music – such as at the first Brisbane international Jazz Festival. held at various venues from may 29 to June 6, the festival celebrates jazz music as it exists in many pockets of the world, presenting artists from australia and around the globe. The line-up features erin Dickins from the USa, italian jazz pianist kekko fornarelli, ernie Watts Quartet, and australian acts The vampires and Trichotomy. @ brisbanejazzfestival.com.au

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When was the last time you played a board game? humble board-game nights are often few and far between, and yet a good game of chess sharpens the mind, while Scrabble can expand your repertoire of words containing both the letters ‘x’ and ‘y’. held on the last Thursday of each month, Games night at king George Square is a free event where you can test your Connect four strategy against strangers, play a game of giant mahjong or bring along your own game to play as the sun sets. The next night will be held on Thursday may 30 from 5:00–9:00 pm. @ games-at-event.com

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darIa KhoKhloVaSoloiSt, ruSSiaBOLShOi BaLLeT qpac.com.au– –A soloist for Russia’s revered Bolshoi Ballet, Daria Khokhlova is dancing in Le Corsaire and The Bright Stream during the ballet’s season at QPAC from May 30.

age 21. born moscow. performance that first made your world come alive? i remember very well – it was when i saw the nutcracker on the Bolshoi stage for the first time. i was five years old. something you discovered this month i discovered that, despite anything, one should choose one’s own creative path to move in a way of harmony. it was from taking part in a rehearsal of eugene onegin that i understood this. you should improve yourself despite all outside obstacles. last thing that made you smile The morning sun. idea of complete happiness When you achieve something that you have been striving for. most beautiful thing you have ever seen russian nature. scares you i am scared of my level of dissatisfaction and that i can be my own worst critic. tell me about passion it is an individual thing. Only you can understand what can set your heart on fire. makes you different i try to think outside the square and view and analyse certain things differently to develop myself. worth fighting for your family, your parents, your health and your beloved people. That is the most important thing. words of wisdom if you cannot change the situation, then change your attitude towards it.


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”i am fOLLOWinG naTUre WiThOUT BeinG aBLe TO GraSP her; i PerhaPS OWe havinG BeCOme a PainTer TO fLOWerS.” – claude MonetgallerY

in smalltown, photographer martin mischkulnig presents a dialogue between his photographs and the prose of author Tim Winton, who is noted for his evocative descriptions of outback australia. rather than romanticising australia’s desolate landscapes, martin captures stark images

of remote landscapes to question what motivates people to inhabit these harsh environments. martin’s images are paired with snippets of Tim Winton’s writing on the nature of rural living to create an exhibition layered in meaning. until June 16

The relationship between fashion and identity has long been explored in creative and academic pursuits, and still continues to fascinate fashionistas and style observers alike. Beast, an exhibition by Gerwyn Davies, furthers this conversation by exploring the role clothing plays in representing the self, as well as the element of performance in fashion. To create his works, Gerwyn mixes the arts of costume making with photography. his clothing is crafted from unconventional materials and manipulated into sculptural forms before being photographed on the wearer. in doing so, Gerwyn questions restraining social norms associated with the art of dressing, and also presents a playful alternative means of projecting the self. May 11 to June 1

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Using art as a commentary on the habits of our current-day consumer-oriented society, artists Claire healy and Sean Cordeiro use discarded artefacts as the basis for their art. By manipulating the form of the items they collect into sculptures and installations, the artists

question the idea of home and aspiration, and the role that material goods play in shaping these deeply personal notions. Their current exhibition features a diverse collection of sculpture, installations and photographs from the past ten years. until July 28

claIre healY and sean cordeIrouq art MuSeuM

aBOve: GerWyn DavieS, Wood, imaGe DeTaiL, imaGe COUrTeSy Of SPirO GraCe arT rOOmS. TOP riGhT: marTin miSChkULniG, loChiel, 2005, imaGe COUrTeSy Of marTin miSChkULniG. BOTTOm riGhT: CLaire heaLy anD Sean COrDeirO, deCeased estate, 2004, PhOTOGraPhy By ChriSTian SChnUr.

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chucK mangIone fun and gamesby a&M rEcordS, 1979

right up there with the oboe and the bassoon, the flugelhorn doesn’t always earn the glory it deserves in the musical arena. irreverent jazz artist Chuck mangione has dedicated his career to demonstrating the virtues of the instrument, releasing more than 30 albums since 1960. heavily influenced by Dizzy Gillespie, Chuck found greatest renown with his 1977 single ‘feels So Good’, which was a clever seventies-style pop-jazz fusion. Fun and games is one of his lesser-known albums, but a favourite among the jazz cognoscenti (and flugelhorn devotees).

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finding his niche in the world of chillout music, Denis Jasarevic – otherwise known as Gramatik – charts a course through an eclectic collection of dubstep, electro, hip-hop and electronic soul funk. While the Slovenian mC most commonly uses the classics of funk, soul, blues and jazz tracks as his sampling fodder, he has also been known to apply his beat-infused treatment to rock classics such as Led zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to heaven’ (though his version is cheekily renamed ‘Stairway to hip-hop heaven’).

-m- îlby Barclay rEcordS, 2012

Though not quite as impressive as Prince’s foray into being known simply by the love symbol, it’s still quite a feat to be able to go by just the first letter of your name. -m- (matthieu Chedid to his closer acquaintances) is one of france’s most prominent rock singer-songwriters. The multi-instrumentalist, known particularly for his guitar antics, originally created the -m- persona to overcome his shyness on stage. Over time the superhero-like character has become best known for his flamboyant outfits and m-shaped hairstyle.

nIght beds country sleepby dEad ocEanS, 2013

Created in ‘the spirit of the vagabond’, Country sleep is the debut album from nashville-based outfit, night Beds. But while it may hail from the capital of country music, the group’s sound shows only slight traces of the genre, instead opting for a more folk-rock bent. Lead vocalist Winston yellen’s searching vocals lend a somewhat melancholy tone to the album’s aesthetic, at times combining with powerful string arrangements to create a soothing yet relatively sombre musical experience.

the complete guIde to 20th centurY antIquesby MarTIn MIllEr

There’s almost the full alphabet in the topics of aeronautica, bottles, cameras, ephemera, furniture, glass, handbags, jewellery, kitchenalia, luggage, metalware, paperweights, padios, scripophily, taxidermy and writing equipment. Can you fill the gaps? a plethora of familiar and unfamiliar objects shows us the range of items created and often discarded as we journey through time. all from the past century, many items will bring back memories and send you to another time and place occupied by your spirit of the past. Perhaps that is why antiques are so loveable?

eVerYthIng I Know about busIness I learned from the grateful deadby Barry BarnES

Bands come and go, but some persist. USa’s Grateful Dead lasted for 30 years, so their business manager must have been okay. Barry Barnes, a devoted fan, examines the practices that contributed to the band’s success and summarises them as: born 1965; a 20th century top-grossing band; 2,300 shows; only five members throughout its lifetime; slow and steady growth; excellent merchandising; no static business plan. he surmises this success can be attributed to innovation, living your values, creating a following and a do-it-yourself attitude.

tradItIonal healers of central australIa: ngangKarIby VarIoUS aUTHorS

Written by ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara yankunytjatjara Women’s Council aboriginal Corporation, this book acknowledges ngangkari – the traditional healers of the anangu. They have long carried knowledge of the properties of natural plants and animals that help humans survive and heal their bodies and minds. now, using modern technology, these people have published their traditional wisdom on paper and on online. Twenty-one men and women share their knowledge, and reflect on how modern development affects their ancient civilisation.

the begInner’s guIde to chInese paper cuttIngby ZHao ZIpInG

Birds, stars, flowers, fruit, men and women can be created from just a sheet of paper and a pair of scissors. zhao ziping takes you through the basics in easy lessons to create them all. Origami paper cuts can represent health, longevity, good fortune and relationships, while colour and form also add to the message. Like india’s yoga or korea’s taekwondo, paper cutting requires discipline – posture, lines and basic movements must all be precise while at work. With practice, the beauty of symmetry and freeform will take you into a fascinating world.

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Michael Zavros is an ambitious artist who admits he is a workaholic. however, as a father of three young children, he explains that in recent years he has whittled down the time he spends in his home studio to the manageable hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Living on acreage on the outskirts of Brisbane with his wife – respected curator and art writer alison kubler – and their young brood, michael is content to be geographically removed from the art worlds of Brisbane and beyond. he finds peace in his work and loves to be outdoors on his property, fixing fences and digging gardens.

“i can work in a vacuum quite happily, which is what i prefer to do. a few weeks can go by and i haven’t left home. i much prefer that,” michael says. “especially now with the internet the way that it is – your work can go off and have a life of its own. you don’t have to go with it.”

michael’s work has certainly lived a colourful and fertile life. he graduated from the Queensland College of art with a Bachelor of visual arts (double major in printmaking) in 1996 and developed his practice in hyper-realist paintings and drawings. he has also recently delved into sculpture and film. michael’s impressive art Cv notes he has won three of the four prestigious prizes for drawing in australia, including the kedumba Drawing award in 2007. he recently took his family art-gallery hopping in italy as part of his residency for winning the $80,000

inaugural Bulgari art award last year. for his current show at QaG, michael

was invited into the gallery’s esteemed collections to curate an exhibition for its annual artist’s Choice series – the third artist to do so. michael explains that it is an immense show, as he handpicked more than 70 historical and contemporary works across the QaG and Queensland museum collections to create a lavish interior space.

an unaffected soul, michael considers himself a success because he’s happy with his work and feels fulfilled. Despite being the son of two school teachers, he says art has always been his dream career. “even before primary school, i could draw. i didn’t come from a family with art around or even many books, but mum and dad could see i could do that stuff. So i was given that title from a very young age.” he recalls that his parents would often remark: “you are an artist and that is what you’ll do.”

after graduating from university, michael took some time to find his path. “i wasn’t one of those star graduates who was curated into brilliant shows,” he says. “i had a few years where i was a bit lost and i kind of had to get art school out of my system and come back to my art in a very organic way. i think when you’re saturated with learning and arts theory and you have this awareness of what is happening in the world, you can be a bit stifled and feel you can’t put down

a mark. i felt a bit like everything had been done and i just needed to find a reason to make artworks after school.”

The work that first resonated was his executive suite series, which was selected in 2000 for the museum of Contemporary art’s annual Primavera exhibition. “Things moved very quickly for me after that,” michael says. “Primavera was my first big show and break. i felt thrilled and surprised,” he recalls.

michael finds his greatest challenge is trying to maintain his integrity and identity as an artist. however, he’s never ruminated about walking away from his art. “early on i used to have more peaks and troughs, but now i know that when things are quiet, it’s good for me … i am the kind of artist who works no matter what. if i feel a bit off, i go and work. if i feel good, i just work. When you’ve been doing it for a long time, you learn how to do it in a nine-to-five sort of way, whether you feel inspired or not you just continue to do it.”

his dream now is to exhibit more internationally and he is finding inspiration in the sage words, ‘fortune favours the brave’. When asked about his motivation, michael says, “i think that’s a question that artists have to keep asking themselves. for whatever reason, making what i’m making now makes sense to me. it holds meaning for me and if ever that stopped then i would stop. i hope that it never does.”

Fortune favours the brave ... ”

To view Brisbane artist Michael Zavros’ portfolio is to

experience pure poetry. At age 39, he is considered one

of Australia’s most collectible young realist painters, having

won major art prizes including the 2010 Doug Moran National

Portrait Prize, and becoming a five-time Archibald Prize finalist.

For all of Michael’s success, it’s surprising to hear he struggled

to find his creative mojo after graduating from university

in 1996. But since the year 2000, he has been as prolific

as he is potent. His recent work – an elaborate curatorial project

– is at Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) until June 23.

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careY mullIgan the great gatsbyDIRECTED BY BaZ lUHrMann

inspired to pursue acting from a young age, Carey mulligan chased her dreams without her parents’ knowledge – a tactic that led her to reach out to her idols through letters. after attending a dinner for aspiring actors, Carey auditioned for her first major role of kitty in the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, which paved the way for her casting in an education. Despite her lack of formal acting training, Carey’s most recent performance is alongside some of hollywood’s biggest names as Daisy in Baz Luhrmann’s lavish production of the great gatsby. Set in new york in the 1920s, the film relives the fated attraction of socialite Jay Gatsby for his former teenage sweetheart Daisy, which is rekindled amongst a sea of opulent soirees.

greg KInnear a place for meDIRECTED BY JoSH BoonE

Greg kinnear ascribes to the view that the tragic element of a character is always intriguing. While this rings true for a lot of films rich in substance, it also highlights Greg’s preference to perform in films such as little miss sunshine. Starting out as the host of talk soup (a daily round-up of clips from talk shows) and then as the host of his own late-night talk show, Greg eventually made the transition to film. his latest role as William in a Place For me follows a character feebly trying to hold his life together after his wife leaves him. William is an acclaimed author, but is unable to write after the divorce. instead, he spends his time spying on his ex-wife, enjoying trysts with his married neighbour and struggling to raise his teenagers, one of whom wants to be a writer.

eVa mendes the place beyond the pinesDIRECTED BY dErEk cIanfrancE

With a career spanning an array of genres, eva mendes has proven her versatility as an actor through her various roles, one of which included holding her own alongside the improvisation of Will ferrell in the other guys. Prior to enjoying the luxury to pick and choose her projects, eva started out acting in small roles for film and television, before gaining widespread recognition opposite Denzel Washington in training day. as romina in the Place Beyond the Pines, eva plays the love interest of her offscreen partner ryan Gosling. The film follows the interactions between motorcycle stunt-rider Luke (ryan Gosling) and police officer avery (Bradley Cooper), who become linked after a poor decision Luke makes to support his family.

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While wisdom comes through experience, there’s no harm in being open to the sage advice of others along your journey. Based on this philosophy, the creative conferences pieced together by analogue/Digital provide a platform for students and professionals to connect with and learn from those challenging conventional ways of thinking in their respective fields. Speakers at the upcoming event include american photographer Dan millner, new zealand street artist askew One and Ben Johnston from Josephmark. analoguedigital.com.au

anYwhere theatre festIVal until may 19AT VarIoUS locaTIonS

named after the building it is traditionally performed in, theatre can sometimes seem to exist in a realm of exclusivity. Breaking down this long-held tradition, anywhere theatre Festival takes live shows into unconventional spaces. This year’s festival features 49 shows in locations ranging from art Deco buildings to local bowls clubs and parks. as well as providing a new way for the community to engage with the arts, the festival also encourages performers to develop more experimental productions. anywherefest.com

empIrefrom may 24AT kInG GEorGE SQUarE

With our attention spans beginning to wane at the hands of technology and nostalgic sentiments becoming more popular, it’s little wonder vaudeville variety shows have been revived. Part of this redux is Spiegelworld’s empire, a variety show about a weekend-long party in manhattan. inspiration for the show came from both vaudeville and new york City as they were at the turn of the 20th century. empire is a range of comedy, circus and burlesque acts presented in the Spiegeltent, which is fitted with velvet booths and a carnival-style bar to recreate the era. empireaustralia.com

martha waInwrIghtmay 31AT THE TIVolI

from karaoke to the serenade of a loved one, there’s a part of our brain that can forgive poor vocals when a song is delivered with passion and sincerity. in the case of martha Wainwright, however, her smooth voice combined with the real emotion poured into her performances creates an enticing display that need not beg for forgiveness. Warmth and candour create a familiar sense of comfort as the seasoned songstress delivers tunes of despair alongside those of sheer joy, showcasing the unique timbre of her voice. thetivoli.net.au

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›I became a performer because ... i have always enjoyed inhabiting another persona or character. i’ve also always been interested in the relationship between a performer and the audience, as well as the almost ritualistic origins of all performance.›My creativity comes from ... my life experiences, the people i meet, the places i go, my memories, knowledge, appetite and mood. So, basically, anything and everything.›I ‘fuel’ my creativity by ... not closing myself off to anything or anyone. my good friend and mentor once said to me: ‘The day you think you know everything is the day you might as well climb in the box.’ So i absorb all i can from life’s rich tapestry.›I love my job because ... it is my passion and i’ve always found it a joy, not a labour. also, i like the way anyone in the audience can glean some enjoyment, escapism or education from any one performance i’m involved in. ›Through my work, I would like to ... travel all over the world and perform alongside as many like-minded and enthusiastic individuals/ensembles as possible. if it transpires that acting becomes financially profitable for me, i’d like to share that around to nullify people’s stress.

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coMedy melbourne InternatIonal comedY festIVal roadshow may 15–18 AT BrISBanE poWErHoUSE Laughing is an act we learn from a young age, when our parents would resort to almost any measure to see our tiny dimpled cheeks blush with glee. and while our idea of what is funny may change with time, the infectious appeal of laughing remains. Spreading laughter across the country, the melbourne international Comedy Festival Roadshow is a band of travelling comedians including Cal Wilson, asher Treleaven, harley Breen and nazeem hussain.

theatre sons of sIn may 17–25 AT JUdITH WrIGHT cEnTrE The period prior to adulthood is filled with dreams and the pressure to uphold the legacy of past generations. exploring

the idea of what makes a man a man, The Danger ensemble’s sons of sin follows a group of young men passing through the rites of passage that come before adulthood. Confessions of hopes and dreams are acted alongside

scenes of drinking games and sporting matches by a cast of twenty-something actors in similar stages of life.

theatre the booK club may 14–15 AT GardEnS THEaTrE as much as a story can become all-consuming, as you follow plot twists and are swept up in moments of drama and deceit, most of us are happy to leave them in the realm of fiction. for lonely housewife Deborah, written tales of romantic trysts occupy her days and her gossip-riddled book-club meetings are always a social highlight. That is until a handsome author attends a meeting and Deborah’s real life begins to read like a mills & Boon novel.

dance alIce’s adVentures In wonderland may 24–29 AT palacE BarrackS Gather a group to discuss what was going on in Lewis Carroll’s mind as he dreamed up alice’s adventures in Wonderland

and it’s unlikely you’ll reach a consensus, but most will agree that his character’s quirks are cleverly executed. The royal Ballet has reimagined Lewis’ characters in a choreographed dance performance of the children’s story, screening at Palace

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culture encounters: IndIa may 13–19 AT SoUTH Bank Canvassing social customs, food, art, literature and fashion, culture can easily be defined, but not always understood

until experienced first hand. Such is the case with indian culture, which is identified the world over for its vibrancy. To foster an understanding of india’s culture, encounters: india festival will create a pocket of india at South Bank,

complete with an indian bazaar, film screenings, dance performances, fashion, a sitar player and concerts.

ballet esmeralda may 12–16 AT dEndy porTSIdE Perhaps made most famous by Disney’s the hunchback of notre dame, the character of esmeralda was first imagined by victor hugo in 1831 as he created a story of an enchanting young gypsy and an unlikely suitor. victor hugo’s novel was quickly adapted to a ballet, first performed by a select number of companies including russia’s Bolshoi Ballet. The Bolshoi’s most recent performance of esmeralda will be screened locally as part of Dendy Portside’s ballet season.

talk darren Jorgensen on esoterIc art may 23 AT IMa visiting Brisbane from the University of Western australia, Darren Jorgensen will discuss australian esoteric art at ima.

ideas in the talk are from a paper he is researching, which looks at how artists such as norman Lindsay and Danie mellor mobilise ritual images in their work. in the process of synthesising ritual traditions, esoteric artists themselves

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I am to discover that the Tiger Tops jungle experience is more than just a rare sighting of the famous Bengal tiger. instead, an abundance of wildlife and local village people charm their way into my heart and mind. a 30-minute flight south from kathmandu to Bharatpur and a 60-minute car trip from the airport to the lodge transform my surrounds from a bustling and dusty cityscape to the lush jungle village of the Tharu people. The Tharu are an ethnic group indigenous to the Terai region at the southern foothills of the himalayas, and have a distinct peacefulness to their culture.

The lodge emulates the longhouse style of Tharu architecture, its straw-bale structure nestled amidst the forest adjacent to the buffer zone of the Chitwan national Park. from the moment i arrive, the staff brings the jungle experience alive. The naturalists are always on-hand to plan jungle activities, all of which have one goal – to capture the essence of jungle life. activities include an early morning or late-afternoon elephant safari, an ox-and-cart ride through the national park or a long-boat journey down the rapti river. There are also options to trek on foot through the national park, visit the lodge-sponsored local school, and gain insights into nepalese village life and the daily routines of the elephants. and if that isn’t enough, at each mealtime i am presented with the local harvest, immaculately prepared into an amazing

feast. Lunchtime is my favourite, sitting outside under the mango trees listening to gentle breezes push through the leaves amidst the chirping sounds of the jungle, whilst indulging in local nepalese curries and homemade papadum. my belly goes wild in anticipation of this daily ritual.

my first elephant safari starts off as what could be described as ... awkward. i step onto the elephant from the platform and sit facing out, with the master perched on the elephant’s head and my naturalist standing on its rear. from the first step the elephant takes, my body jolts with each bounding stride from her two-tonne body. after about an hour of this movement, i get into her rhythm, as if i am dancing with her, moving in tune to her movements. it feels amazing. after a face-off with a feasting rhinoceros in the forest thicket, we cross back over the creek that marked the commencement of the safari. i look back on our tracks and there sitting, waiting to be noticed, is a leopard. a glimpse of a Bengal tiger is high on my wishlist, but the naturalist’s excitement at our find proves this to be an even rarer discovery. The unique specimen is one of only about 35 in the entire 932-sq km expanse of the national park (as opposed to the 120 Bengal tigers).

elephant safari through the national park is one experience, but trekking through the park on foot requires a totally different mindset. Chitwan is one of only a few parks in the world that can be

explored on foot, and the fresh Bengal tiger footprint that i spot in the sand upon entering the park speaks volumes as to why. along the trek i find myself sneaking past a protective mother rhino whilst her baby feeds beside her, and my mind is propelled into overdrive about what to do in the case of a rhino stampede. i recall the naturalist’s instructions: Climb a tree. if you can’t climb one, hide behind one. if there is no tree, gather together with other people in a group, with your stick, and make as much noise as you can. and if all else fails, run in zigzags. my heart is pounding! Jungle escape plan aside, we pass quietly without disturbing mother or baby.

further along the trek, chattering monkeys swing effortlessly from tree to tree and crocodiles lie beside the path, rolling in the mud. male peacocks dance in a splash of colour, wild boar snort and oversized deer are in full force as they become aware of another presence, quickly racing across the path and crashing into the underbrush. far off in the distance, i hear the trumpeting sound of the locally feared wild elephant, which sends chills down my spine. The abundance of wildlife i’ve seen and heard on the trek is amazing, but it’s those i haven’t seen that are firmly imprinted on my imagination, flashing across my mind at every crunch of a leaf or crack of a twig and sending my heart racing.

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I cautiously step into muddy water and wade towards an enormous

wrinkly mammal. She is kneeling down on her knees and elbows,

and the naturalist tells me to climb onto her back. I splash her with

water and scratch her big floppy ears, before stepping up onto her

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limbs to climb up onto her back. Respectfully, she does not shower

me with water from her bulging trunk, but gently sprays her sides

to wash herself while I pat her head and stroke her back. A bathing

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