The flemish technique, an oil painting technique that characterizes most, if not all, of Victor Fota‘s portfolio, uncannily resembles my own process in essay-writing. Starting by constructing the bone, and then adding, bit by bit, layers of detail that delve into deeper a narrative – I weave my essays with careful gestures of the pen, … Continued
Emma Ruff‘s creations depict my life of twenty-one years perfectly. When I first set eyes upon her work, I was immediately taken back to the year 2000; my hazy childhood filled with half-read newspapers, a plastic box full of Crayola, and a small tub of PDA glue – it was paper mâché time. At the end … Continued
Motion art designer and founder Nahuel Salcedo calls Onesal an art direction studio – a collective made up of “self-defined visual cooks” working on versatile animation projects that are open to an infinite number of possible definitions. The Tokyo-based “kitchen” garnered attention for its “international taste”, serving otherworldly sensory simulations that, instead of telling a narrative, … Continued
Three words come to mind when setting eyes upon Allyson Rousseau‘s fibre art pieces: forgiveness, balance, and freedom. The Montréal-based fibre artist resets the prestigious notion of art, by manipulating her medium to her heart’s content and responding to the daily inspirations from the simplicity of life. Weaving to Rousseau is a lifelong and rewarding … Continued
My very first encounter with Jennifer Chow and #SadCherry was at the Artist Playground launch event at The Park Lane Hong Kong last summer. Amidst the bustling crowd and celebratory atmosphere, #SadCherry stood out as a raw and striking statement. In conversing with Jennifer, it became clear how her process of introspection affects her viewpoint of the … Continued
Bang Sang-ho has always been an artist who intrigued me both visually and mentally, due to the inimitability of his intricate yet striking style. There seems to be a gravitational force across every inch of his canvas, precisely because there is so much going on. His works mercilessly draw my gaze into every nook and … Continued
Fashion is timeless. Sure, some styles may lose its touch once new fads arise, however, they will always stay a staple within our fashion history. From the back of our dusty closets, to the front windows of a boutique, vintage clothing is a forgotten treasure. Everyone has their favorite era of clothing, and we are … Continued
The STUVVZ team proudly presents our newest media collaboration with The HULA Limited, an online style innovator based in Hong Kong. The following article is courtesy to The HULA Limited at www.thehula.com and feature image courtesy to buro247.my. Cai Mei Khoo is the Editor in Chief of Buro 24/7 Malaysia; a digital fashion, design and lifestyle magazine which launched in 2011 and … Continued
Handcrafted and radiating a slow, simple, and nonchalant vibe – meet MANO, a contemporary forerunner in clean-cut craftsmanship. The following article and images are courtesy to Obellery at www.obellery.com. Mano MANO (MànMàn) is a curatorial team established in 2010 by Min-Ling Hsieh and Yu-Chun Chen from Taiwan who are also enthusiastic jewellery makers themselves. ‘Mano’ … Continued
The STUVVZ team recently talked to Fanny Moizant, Co-Founder of Vestiaire Collective, and her talented team about authenticity in the online shopping culture, the collective’s product curation process, and how to spot real amidst replicas. i) What does the word ‘authentic’ mean to you and your team? We take authenticity very seriously at Vestiaire Collective, it’s … Continued
