FRESH! Interview with Nikki Tran and Simon Trevorrow
With the ever growing popularity of web series taking over the internet two Melbourne based filmmakers have joined forces to create a comedy web series of their own. We caught up with local writer and producer Nikki Tran and producer Simon Trevorrow who have just got back from the LA Film Festival where episode 6 of […]
Fipe Preuss Brings Creativity, Arts & Community Together
Fipe Preuss is an artist who uses creativity as a driving force throughout her arts practice, her business and her community building and facilitating. She’s an inspiring (and very busy) woman making waves in Melbourne’s arts community and beyond. We’re proud to be collaborating with Fipe and Nuholani in an upcoming community fundraiser Hula / […]
‘Aeasi (as far as the eye can see above the sea)’ A Solo Exhibition by Amie Batalibasi
‘Aeasi (as far as the eye can see above the sea)’ is a retrospective exhibition of works by Australian Solomon Islander (Feralimae/ Kosi) filmmaker Amie Batalibasi running from the 5th – 22nd of October at Blak Dot Gallery in Brunswick. Batalibasi is an Australian Solomon Islander (Kosi/ Feralimae) writer, director and the 2017 Merata […]
Local Filmmaker Matthew Victor Pastor Takes His Short Film to Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Matthew Victor Pastor is a local filmmaker who makes bold narrative films about identity in modern Australia. Born in Dandenong, and of Filipino/Malaysian heritage he tells stories of his upbringing within the Filipino family. Screening next week as part of the 33rd Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, ‘I am JUPITER I am the BIGGEST […]
Nani Puspasari is an All-Round Creative Cheerleader // Melbourne Artist Interview
Nani Puspasari is the ‘all-round creative cheerleader’ behind the Melbourne based label Designani. One glance at her website and you can see how her arts practice is driven by a desire to ‘pursue happiness, fun, balance and progress’. Whether it’s her bold but minimal graphic designs, colourful pop art-ish paintings or dreamlike yet quirky handpainted ceramics (including her bacon […]
Interview with Tab Sejoe of Feather and Spear
Designer, wanderer and creative dreamer, Tab Sejoe creates the earthy, original and sometimes cheeky cards and art prints that her label Feather & Spear has become known for, and much, much more. Made in the very heart of Melbourne, Feather and Spear features the screen-printed cards and fine art prints from Tab’s original illustrations and […]
Ch-ch-ch-changes: A new focus for Colour Box Studio in 2017!
Colour Box Studio is back after the summer holiday period, and we’re approaching 2017 with new projects and goals. We had a mammoth year of creative programming at VU at MetroWest, including our annual Members & Volunteers Exhibition, Throw Up Your Art, a networking event featuring an artist talk by illustrator Carla McRae, several creative workshops, […]
Colour Box Studio Round Up: 2016 What a Year!
2016… oh what a year! We here at Colour Box Studio have worked hard to host a creative program packed with local art, hands-on workshops, and many opportunities to meet like-minded creative people like yourself. In 2016 the Colour Box Studio Management family grew and welcomed interns Prue Blake as Social Media Coordinator, Liam Anderson […]
We’ve Got Your Weekends Leading to Christmas Sorted!!
1. The Big Design Market As the name suggests, The Big Design Market is THE market of markets. Held at the stunning Royal Exhibition Building, this is a great place to get some inspiration and to find a wide range of aesthetic goodies to fulfill your Christmas wishes. Say hi to our Colour Box Studio members […]
Interview with CBS Member & Visual Artist, Ferney Caro
Fascinated with shapes and colours and how they fuse amongst the layers of paint, Ferney Caro’s work is a research about painting itself. Ferney is the Colour Box Studio member and talented visual artist behind amazing works of acrylic on canvas, and winning exhibitor at our annual members and volunteers exhibition, Throw Up Your Art. […]
It’s the Spring Pop Up Shop’s Final Week
Can you believe there’s just one more week left to check out our Spring Pop Up Shop? Come on down before 2PM on Friday, November 4 (opening hours below) for your last chance to pick up some art and objects made by 32 Melbourne-based creatives. Got the late night shopping bug? Feed it on Thursday […]
Interview with #CBSpopup Shop Artist Robyn Deboar
Robyn Deboar is an illustrator originally from the south coast of Adelaide who’s passionate about creating art that expresses everyday joys in life. We interviewed Robyn and found her responses just as poetic as her artworks and illustrations. You can purchase Robyn’s work and prints at the Colour Box Studio Spring Pop Up Shop, running until the 4th of […]
Interview with #CBSpopup Shop Artist Beck ‘Wally’ Wallman
Beck Wallman started her business Wally Paper Co. out of a love of greeting cards and a desire to see some more unique messages on the front of them – like “Happy Birthday ya filthy animal!” We chatted to Beck about her move from working as an art director to running a greeting card company and late-night brainstorming. You can […]
Interview with #CBSpopup Shop Artist Hanna Mancini
Hanna Mancini of Hannakin has been involved with Colour Box Studio for a few years now, with her fairytale-style illustrations, prints and cards having been featured at several Colour Box Studio Pop Up Shops and other events. We spoke to Hanna about her creative projects – from colouring books to felt brooches to dolls and more – and how her childhood adventures […]
Interview with #CBSpopup Shop Artist Kinga
Kinga hand-makes beautiful beaded Kumihimo Jewellery, a style which originated from Japan. Kinga has always had a passion for the arts and dabbled in different crafts but it was not until she retired that she fully embraced this passion and started and selling her brightly coloured bead jewellery. Find Kinga’s jewellery pieces including earring and necklace sets at the Colour Box Studio’s […]
Interview with #CBSpopup Shop Artist Lucy Buxton
Lucy Buxton is the brainchild of Lucy in the Sky Illustration, which features beautifully hand-coloured imaginary worlds and quirky characters. With a background in printmaking, Lucy draws inspiration from Studio Ghibli, May Gibbs, Shaun Tan, and sunshine. Her fanciful work can bring a smile to both young and old! Find Lucy’s prints and original framed etchings at […]
Interview with #CBSpopup Shop Artist Emilia Rossi
Emilia Rossi is a passionate designer who handcrafts clay jewellery in beautiful minimalist designs inspired by her travels. Starting out as an Exhibition Designer at the National Gallery of Australia, we catch up with Emilia to find out about what inspired her to start her own jewellery line and what she’s currently working on. Emilia’s […]
Interview with #CBSpopup Shop Artist Susan Fitzgerald
Spin Spin, by Susan Fitzgerald, is a small West Footscray studio producing fresh, modern and sustainable screen printed textiles, paper goods and ceramics. We chatted to Susan about the benefits of a clean studio, strong coffee and living in a creative city. Spin Spin items are featured at Colour Box Studio’s Spring Pop Up Shop running until […]
Interview with #CBSpopup Shop Design Duo Tessa and Andrew of brand Coco & Max
Tessa and Andrew are so inspired by their kids, they’ve named their label Coco & Max after them! We chatted to the design duo about their return to Melbourne after a stint away, what they’re currently working on, and what their brand is about. You can pick up some of Coco & Max’s super unique womens- and menswear at Colour […]
Interview with #CBSpopup Shop Design Duo Linda Bennett and Dillon Bailey
Linda Bennett and Dillon Bailey are the talented design duo behind the brand Architact Collective: an ongoing collaboration between an architect and a builder. We interviewed the design duo to find out about how they started their brand, what they are inspired by, and what they’re currently working on. Expect to see Architact Collective’s line […]
Interview with #CBSpopup Shop Artist Megan Bonnici
Megan Bonnici is the talented visual artist behind Studio Bonnici. We interviewed Megan to find out about how she started her brand, what she is inspired by, and what she’s currently working on. With a wide repertoire in handmade crafts, expect to see Megan’s gift tags, textile jewellery, greeting cards, cardvelopes, art cards, and mini original […]
Interview with #CBSpopup Shop Artist Sharni Pasquill
Sharni Pasquill is the handmade artist and creative force behind the fashion and jewelry brand, Lila&I. We interviewed Sharni to find out more about how she started her brand, what she is inspired by, and what she’s currently working on. Sharni’s handmade natural wood and stone polymer clay pendants, and polymer clay earrings are featured in Colour […]
Our BIGGEST Pop Up in Four Years! Colour Box Studio Spring Pop Up Shop is here.
The Colour Box Studio Pop Up Shop is back! We opened with our first shop in 2012 so we’re excited to be able to offer you more locally handmade and designed art and things in 2016! ——- 2016 SPRING POP UP SHOP October 7 – November 4 It’s spring and Colour Box Studio is hosting a […]
Interview with Sculptor Carolyn Warren-Langford
Colour Box Studio Member and workshop facilitator Carolyn Warren-Langford is a sculptor from Western Australia who’s passionate about clay. Now based in Point Cook in Melbourne’s western suburbs, Carolyn has taught workshops and exhibited in both Perth, at The Metamorphosis Art Gallery, and in Melbourne, at Brunswick St Gallery and at the Wyndham Art Prize […]
Interview with TUYA Winner, Ferney Caro
Colour Box Studio member, Ferney Caro was chosen by Sarah Hayes of A Gallery in Preston as the winning exhibitor at our annual members and volunteers exhibition, Throw Up Your Art. We sat down with Ferney to chat about his artistic background, creative process and what it means to be a painter. Tell us a […]
It’s A Double Whammy and You’re Invited
Colour Box Studio is all about celebrating, empowering and supporting artists and creatives through a thriving community. So, we’ve cooked up a double whammy night full to the brim with artistic inspiration, and you’re invited! Throw Up Your Art, Colour Box Studio’s annual exhibition for members and vollies launches this evening at 5pm. To celebrate […]
Artist Interview with Local Creative Carla McRae
On Friday 12th August, come along to our Art to Art – Creative Conversations event and hear from Melbourne-based illustrator and designer, Carla McRae! Carla (also known as The Paper Beast) creates beautiful, calming line drawings depicting characters exploring, going about their daily activities or enjoying moments of peace, along with luscious plants and geometric […]
My Five Stages of Grief for the Australian Arts Industry
By Lauren Wraight Like any arts or visual arts graduate, I didn’t pursue my field out of a desire for a high-paying job or an impressive, powerful career. I pursued it because I love art, cultural engagement, connecting over things that operate in those ‘grey’ spaces outside of the black and white narratives that we’re […]
5 Artists That Inspire Julie from Aacute
A big welcome to our guest blogger for this week, Julie from Aacute! Aacute is a collective of thinkers and makers, stemming from Melbournian sisters, Julie and Kelly Tran. Influenced by the indigenous tribal communities of East Asia and modern, dark urban fashion, Aacute painstakingly handcrafts jewellery forged from a myriad of exceptional materials. This […]
Lucy Buxton and Spontaneity in Ethereal Worlds
Colour Box Studio is thrilled to welcome printmaker Lucy Buxton to facilitate an exciting “Introduction to Etching” workshop on the 9th July, 2016. We sat down with Lucy to learn more about her work as an illustrator and printmaker – Read on to learn more about her creative process and upcoming workshop. Lucy is a […]
Colour Box Studio Member: Tamara Russell
At Colour Box Studio we love to support our members and their latest projects. CBS member, Tamara Russell, is currently exhibiting at the Brunswick Street Gallery as part of the Small Works Art Prize. In this interview we chat to the Melbourne based artist about her process and the importance of sustainability in creative practice. […]
Colour Box Studio BACK in Footscray!
By Angela Shi From early beginnings as a pop-up space in an old tattoo parlour to a warehouse studio space, Colour Box Studio now has an exciting new home in the heart of Footscray. Over the last three years Colour Box Studio (www.colourboxstudio.com) has provided a platform for the community to explore their creativity. They’ve created opportunities for artists […]