Look up and about – Slow Art in Sydney
Whilst we are at the tail end of Sydney’s Art and About annual festival I feel the need to share with you a work that made me stop due to its’ slow nature and approach. It is Janet Echelmans’ suspended sculptural piece over-seeing (as well as over-arching) the constant stream of pedestrians and vehicles, commuters and tourists at Sydney’s iconic Townhall. Titled Tsunami 1.26, the work was first commisioned for the Biennial of the Americas to represent... Read More
Slowly Spreading
The Slow movement has been around for quite a while now, since 1986 to be precise, but it’s amazing how it continues to spread. It’s value to society i ssuch that even through the gradual method of self discovery the movement has spread throughout the world. I rarely see articles which talk about the slow movement in the general media, but since I’ve come across one I thought I’d share so that we too can add to the “slow” method of spreading... Read More
Handcrafted Shoes at your Doorstep: Feit
Ever wondered what it would be like to live in a time when shoes were made to order, when you could send in your measurements and order your very own handcrafted shoe that fits your foot exactly? Well i’m here to tell you that a little shop in Darlinghurst, Sydney, has brought the fine craftsman ship and art of traditional shoe making right to our doorstep. Established in 2005 Feit has gained a huge following in the overseas market via their online platform, and rightly... Read More
Slow Neighbourhood : the Cohousing Model
Modern cities are facing increasing challenges around social isolation, population growth, housing shortages and resource distribution impacted by climate change. Managing growth, reducing traffic, creating sustainable development, sharing resources and amenities are all challenges we face today. Within these challenges, the importance of an individual to make a change comes from one‘s need to gain back the control over their way of living. Where we live and what we eat are... Read More
