Florence Broadhurst Original Silk Screens in action!

Here I am printing a piece of “Japanese Floral” from the original silk screen of Florence Broadhurst from the 70s. Because of my love and research for the work of Florence, custodians @signatureprints, David and Helen Lennie allowed me to print and take home this precious piece of Australian design history. Normally only new screens are used to preserve the older archive, so I’m feeling very very lucky right now! In fact when I asked David if he usually allowed people to print from the original screens he said “No, never.  Not ever”.  I think Florence must have been there in spirit today urging him on to share this with me!

Getting hugged by Jimmy Choo

A little blurry, but it’s not everyday you get hugged by Jimmy Choo He loved my Ashe label and wants to help me build my brand! Exciting times!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Wow, What a year. I’ve launched my new Ashe on-line store, had a big exhibition, finished renovating my house, got my son off to school and most importantly….welcomed my baby daughter into the world just a few weeks ago. Merry Christmas to you all out there and I look forward to getting back into the swing of things in 2014!

New Ashe On-line store launch at Exhibition…

We have a date! The Ashe on-line store will be (finally) launched at the end of September – co-inciding with my exhibition “On the Surface” with Sheree Dornan at The Moores Gallery in Fremantle…More details coming soon….

Ashe Gift wrap paper – available on-line soon!

Glossy Ashe giftwrap paper will soon be available in 1.6 metre rolls. The rolls also make great inexpensive artworks to pin up around the house…This is the first ever giftwrapped item in Ashe paper…”Peacock Throne” in Gold Art Deco.

Welcome to 2013, the year of the snake!

Welcome to 2013 – Year of the Water Snake! According to Chinese Astrology 2013 is the Year of the Snake whose colours are black and green – one of my favourite colour combinations. My Chinese Astrological sign is also the Snake so I am looking forward to a creative year influenced by the Snake’s mobility, dynamism, and changeability – it’s exciting stuff for my creative soul! Here is a sneak peak of a print from my new ASHE collection coming out in February – it’s called “Sacred Temple” and depicts a floating world washed in green. Happy New Year to you all – may the Snake bring you a year where anything is possible!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas to you all! May you have a relaxing and peaceful holiday, filled with re-creation and joyful times. Thank you for your continued support of my label Ashe – I can’t wait to reveal the new on-line store next year – and my new homewares line! Deck the Halls!

Ashe featured in “Fashion Futures” cont…..

Fashion Futures – featuring Ashe!!! Is available from all good book stores all around the world. You can get it on Amazon for around $50. It will be most certainly taking pride of place on my library shelf! I can’t wait to get some feedback on this great success!

Ashe featured in “Fashion Futures”

Just released by Merrell Publishers – is the beautiful glossy tome – “Fashion Futures” by Bradley Quinn. With internationally profiled designers, I feel extremely priveleged to be featured in this book as a designer interested in using sustainable materials. The book is a thought-provoking overview of how fashion will look, perform and be manufactured and purchased in the twenty-first century. Also featured is the beautiful work of Sheree Dornan – a long time friend and fellow designer with very similar interests to mine. Vunderbar!

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas to you all and have a safe and joyful New Year…

Don’t forget to write out your New Years Resolutions!

See you in Cocoon Textiles for the full Ashe range of clothing in 2011.