Lilac, Gold and Red

One of the things I love about big cities is the endless supply of visual feasts and contrasts in colour, forms, style, scale and age. Autumn and winter sunshine always enhance the views.

Tokyo is the place more full of contrasts than anywhere I've ever been with tiny old, wooden buildings next to new, high blocks, bright signs, traditional costume, millions of potted plants next to air conditioner outlets - I could go on. I've been there twice and both times barely slept in the fortnight because my eyes were overstuffed from the daily feasts.

The drinks machines punctuate and light up the city by night. I went in autumn and took a trip out of town where the red and orange maples are similarly overwhelming. One day I would love to go back in spring to see the blossom.

Found Garage

The cards for my Tokyo exhibition arrived today and I love them. It's next week at Found Garage  in Naka Meguro for any of you lucky people who might be there during this firey coloured season amongst the maples.

RUST made in england

I recently finished this chandelier with opal glass cups. It's going to a beautiful jewellery shop in Harajuku in Tokyo. I met Nao from Rust when I was in Tokyo (though he's actually based not far from me in South London) He was encouraging me to start a Blog - well I have!!
Nao was there to redecorate and relaunch the shop and I was there having my second exhibition at Found. Nao and Artemis are now decorating Rust's new London premises so check Artemis' blog for info on that as it should be open next month.