I am currently on holiday in Perth, catching up with friends and family and having a lovely time. Perth is an interesting place and one that I find that can be very inspiring. At first it appears that the art scene is minimal or hidden, but after a little while it reveals itself.
Soemtimes it pops up in the smaller suburbs or in little stores that are off the regular trail. For example; I have stumbled upon a set of stores named "Pidgeonhole". There are three of them in the heart of Perth and they are lovely. They are all unique in their own way and stock the most interesting and original products I have seen in a long time. They have had quite an affect on me over here, it's been nice. I like the crispness of the stores, the soundtrack playing and the pure originality of the products. I recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great gift or something wonderful for themselves. You can find them at http://www.pidgeonhole.com.au/I have also been poking around the back streets and have found some great artworks.
Two have really knocked my sock off.
The piece on the left is on the back wall of the shopping centre in Mt Lawley, I have nick named him Rupert and love him dearly. The piece in the right was in a carpark in Subiaco. I have recently discovered the work of American artist Stormie Mills and I have an inkling that it MAY be his work. He recently exhibited in a gallery just down from this carpark on Hay St.
I also visited my favourite bar in Perth, the Hula Bula Bar. A cocktail bar with a 50's Tiki lounge feel. They
make the greatest Chi Chi's ever!! Visit them at http://www.hulabulabar.com/
I have had a lot of fun here in Perth and am looking forward to getting back to Brisbane to get moving on the "What's New Pussycat? Project" and to add a few more pics from my time in Perth.
Hugs from the West Side.....
