Fine artist Kari-Lise Alexander takes her audiences breath away, yet again, with her incredible oil paintings series in her exhibition, "a lovelorn theft" held at the Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco.
On now until October 3!
Fashion Isn't Art? PUNK THAT!
Fashion Isn't Art? PUNK THAT!
Written by John Turnbull
OPALUS Magazine presents a brand new campaign that can be affectionately described as "retroccentric", found in our latest issue, which features the punk band "Satan's Furnace" – aka Dr.Chronix, Mr. Stumblepissed and Oi! Lee Bean.
Utilizing DIY stencils, stitching and spray paint for the clothing and masks, the overall look accentuates individuality while creating an underlying unity. The "Subway to Hell" background is a tribute to underground street art circa the late 70s, designed by Malorie Shmyr.
So yes, any fashion is art. You better punking believe it!
Check out the full spread from this campaign!
Nominee at LFFF2015
It is an honour to have been nominated for "Best Hair and Makeup" at the London Fashion Film Festival 2015 for "Dream Travels Through the Pastel Sky"!
If you haven't seen the fashion film yet, check it out in the fashion film section!
Previously Unreleased Dreams Imagery
"Dream Travels through the Pastel Sky" is a fashion film directed and edited by OPALUS's creative director, Malorie Shmyr.
The fashion film is directly reflects the theme of the anniversary issue of OPALUS, dreams! Exploring the concepts that our energy body leaves our physical body while we dream to explore different realms, the film takes us on an inspiring and enchanting journey of dreamy imagery.
Creative Director, Malorie Shmyr, encourages us during our own dream travels to pay attention to what our 'dream self' shows us, and take back with us lessons and inspiration upon awakening!
In celebration of our acceptance of this fashion film into the London Fashion Film Festival 2015, taking place September 16th, previously unreleased imagery from the 'Dream Travels' shoot will be released on Instagram and facebook!
Be sure to follow us @opalusmag on instagram, and OPALUS Magazine on facebook!
Official Selection to LFFF 2015
OPALUS is going to LONDON!
It is an honour to announce that an OPALUS fashion film, "Dream Travels in the Pastel Sky" directed by Malorie Shmyr, is an official selection for the London Fashion Film Festival 2015!
Congratulations to the team involved in the film, Rebecca Nantel (Makeup Artist), Lyra Brown (Model), Joe Laisi (Musical Composer). And a thank you to Luxx Ready to Wear, Terry Shmyr and Marie Shmyr for their contributions as well!
Press Release -
London Fashion Film Festival
An exclusive and intimate event held once a year in the style capital of the UK, London.
London Fashion Film Festival offers a fresh and colourful look at the innovative world of fashion film - a fusion and celebration of the work of creative professionals within the fashion, film and advertising industries.
Focusing the lens on the symbiotic relationship between fashion and film, we will screen a varied selection of documentaries, fashion films and fashion shorts, and take a look at the fashion that has drawn its inspiration directly from the film industry.
Attracting first-class local and worldwide creative talent, the fashion festival is a haven for industry professionals from film-makers to photographers, models to artists, and many more. It’s a unique opportunity for fashion enthusiasts to make friends, network and connect in appreciation and celebration of Fashion Film.
Lively panel discussions will also spark engaging debate or discussion surrounding this new and continually evolving art form. Open to all members of the public, book your ticket now to attend one of the hottest fashion events in London.
Also, check out the website for more information: http://lfff.co.uk/
Last year we had many guests and celebrities such as Stephen Jones, Shaun Ross and Lucy Siegle from the BBC. We had some films and videos from big brands like Vogue, Italia, Wisteria Hysteria,House of Holland, Lookbook, The Woolmark Company and London Cloth.
For more information about the last year’s nominees and winners have a look at: http://lfff.co.uk/lfff-2014-winners-results/
This year we feature about 35 films, some made for adverts or by very famous and major brands such as The Kooples, Swarovski, Revlon, coco de mer, MCM, Worldwide, Juicy Couture, Hawkers, Harpers Bazaar and Garage Magazine.
The festival will be held on Tuesday 15th of September 2015 from 18.00 to 21.00 at Mondrian London Hotel.
Tickets are available from: http://lfff.co.uk/programme-and-tickets/
Mondrian Hotel is 5 star luxury hotel
situated on the banks of the River Thames in the
famed Sea Containers building. Mondrian London is just a 7-minute walk from the Tate
Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/mondrian/mondrian-london
The ‘jury’ for LFFF 2015 has been chosen from talented people working in the fashion
and film arenas.
Roseita Royce – a screenwriter, writer, actress and producer also enjoying modelling. She ahs worked extensively on BBC television as a voice over artist. She has done voice over and dubbing for some TV series like A Year at Kew, Lonely Planet and Black Cab
Sessions USA.
Jean-François Carly is a fashion photographer and a producer.
He has contributed to magazines such as Arena Homme Plus, Harpers Bazaar, Dutch, Mixte, Qvest, Sang Bleu, V magazine and Vogue Homme International to name but a few.
Anne Verrept is a Brand and Business Strategist who has worked in film, TV, fashion and advertising across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and the USA.
Contact the festival via info@lfff.co.uk or go to the festival’s website and contact us here: http://lfff.co.uk/contact-lfff/
Submission theme announcements!
We are pleased to announce the next two issue themes! Be a part of our next issue and submit today!!
"ETERNAL EFFLORESCENCE"
(DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1, 2015)
ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THE ISSUE:
FLOWERS, GOLD, PINK, GREEN, SOFT, DREAMY, FEMININE
AND
"EXTRATERRESTRIAL"
(DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2015)
ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THE ISSUE:
SILVER, BOLD, OTHER-WORLDY, ECCENTRIC, VIBRANT, SHINY
TO
SUBMISSIONS@OPALUSMAGAZINE.COM
ISSUE 6 IS RELEASED!
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
To be delinquent is to go against the grain, and that can be a beautiful thing when it is done genuinely.
In this issue we explore the more punk side of oneself. when we are brave enough to express our opinion, identify different view points and fearlessly embrace our quirks, we create a sense of freedom within ourselves that is incomparably our most beautiful part.
Be Delinquent,
Malorie Shmyr, Editor
Read the latest issue online for free,
or order your print copy!
By Malorie Shmyr in OPALUS MAGAZINE
74 pages, published 7/2/2015
Visual Arts for the Imagination. Issue Theme - Beautifully Delinquent.
July Cover Announcement
We are pleased to present the cover for our July issue of OPALUS Magazine, themed "Beautifully Delinquent".
The issue releases July 1, and will feature a series of inspiring works from artists based out of Canada, Russia, Italy, The Netherlands, and Australia!
Photographer / Set Designer - Malorie Shmyr
Stylist - Derek Jagodzinsky
Makeup Artist - Rebecca Nantel
Hair Stylist - Emily Strocher
Model - Valeriia Polishchuk
ILLUSTRATOR FRANZISKA SCHÜTZ
Freelance illustrator Franziska Schütz, based out of Amsterdam, brings us a very unique style of illustration that seems to come from a different dimension all together.
Franziska's illustrations remind us of those mysterious beings that can sneak their way into our beautiful dreams, not know if they are going to bring us on a magical journey or engulf us into the darkness, which is very relevant to OPALUS's latest issue theme, 'Dream Travels in the Pastel Sky'.
Franziska's background in both fine arts and fashion design come together in her work creating, most often, female figures or portraits using her favourite medium's, ink and water-colour.
We ask the Amsterdam based freelance illustrator what inspires her to create such a unique style of illustration that seem to come from a different dimension all together. Here's what she said,
“I take a lot of inspiration from my surroundings, nightlife and everything odd and often fuse them with memories of me growing up on the countryside (Black Forest, Germany), so you can also find a lot of references to nature.
Mostly my illustrations are made up of fine black lines, but I do incorporate elements that come by chance, like random ink drops, mistakes that become something else.The actual process of drawing can lead me to directions I would not have thought of before and I have learned to embrace that.”
Schütz is definitely an illustrator to be watching!
Enjoy Franziska Schütz's selection by clicking the button below!
VOLIM - MOTHER NATURE BLOOMS INTO FASHION
IMAGES BY VOLIM
Current trends see many facets of entertainment falling under the three R's: re-issuing, revamping and regurgitation. Fashion, too, can be guilty of theses same failings. OPALUS, by contrast, stands for and promotes the cutting edge of fashion; the innovative, the inventive, the unexpected, the unique. A pristine example of this is VOLIM, an upstart Australian company started by TIA TOKIC and LAUREN SALT, and featured in the latest issue of OPALUS.
IMAGES BY VOLIM
The unique (and refreshing) twist that these two artists bring to the walkway is the combination of fashion and fauna. In other words, flowers, actual flowers, woven intricately and passionately in the very clothing designs themselves.
IMAGES BY VOLIM
Bold and unabashed, VOLIM takes beauty and art to truly unique levels with no apologies and no looking back. Their recent photo shoot in OPALUS reveals an awe-inspiring beauty unrivaled by many in it's uniqueness. I hope all enjoy their vision as much as OPALUS did presenting it.
View below to see what all the hype is about and to enjoy this exclusive interview with the talented duo!
Exclusive interview with Volim
Photographer - Aleks Markovic
Designer - Volim (volim.com.au)
Makeup Artist - Tia Tonic
Model - Ella Mills
OPALUS
What sparked the idea to create a collection inspired by bacterial diseases.
VOLIM
Micrographs of any subject (artificial or living) are incredible; they have an ageless property that make them consistently impressive. I have been collecting them for a few years and focused on diseased cells which were often pink due to Crystal Violet dyeing. Some symptoms of the diseases are repelling to say the least, which I found to be a completely different reading to their cellular images. The idea of fusing bright, intricate textures with unusual silhouettes justified this colour palette for me.
OPALUS
What colors are inspiring you most lately?
VOLIM
Black is our focus at the moment
OPALUS
What beverage do you most often have when creating?
VOLIM
Just ur standard ice cubed water
OPALUS
Please explain the creative relationship between the two of you when it comes to Volim.
VOLIM
I guess we just have common views on method and process in each of our fields
OPALUS
What do you hope the viewer will take away from your Bacterium collection?
VOLIM
Any sort of questioning of popular fashion would be an excellent outcome! I think it's important for people to be introduced to different shapes that challenge the common "desirable" silhouette for either gender.
Photographer - Aleks Markovic
Designer - Volim (volim.com.au)
Makeup Artist - Tia Tonic
Model - Ella Mills
OPALUS
Can you describe how it feels to wear one of the garments from this collection?
VOLIM
The couture pieces are supposed to make the wearer uncomfortable and restricted to represent the feeling of disease. None of them have armholes and are made with bizarre materials, so I didn't see many models who were confident in dressing themselves without some direction.
OPALUS
The materials you choose to work with seem unique, please tell us about your materials choice.
VOLIM
I used a few unconventional materials and finishes such as cotton balls, pipecleaners, nail polish, bandages, acrylic paint etc. I wanted to experiment with new, intricate applications to encompass the wearer in a overwhelmingly decorated garment.
OPALUS
Tell us about the unique name choices of your garments
VOLIM
Each of the garments reference a particular disease, so it seemed obvious to credit the bacterium that is responsible for the sickness. E.g. Anthrax -> 'Anthracis', Haemophilus Influenzae -> 'Haemophilus'
Photographer - Aleks Markovic
Designer - Volim (volim.com.au)
Makeup Artist - Tia Tonic
Model - Ella Mills
OPALUS
What was one of your favourite moments during the creative process of the Bacterium collection?
VOLIM
The time spent on each piece is definitely not my favourite past time, but their undying effect on an audience is something I'm proud of.
OPALUS
What can we look forward to in the future from Volim?
VOLIM
We will just continue doin what we're doin; exploring and sharing new concepts that improve design methods and practice in our own work and others. We look forward to the possibilities