The Process from idea to bespoke fashion shoe. 1. Design: Every Design Tells A Story: From an idea inspired by the customers. 2. The Perfect Fit: The making process begins with ensuring the perfect fit. 3. Pattern Making: The most difficult step. 4. Clipping: All parts of the shoes are precisely hand cut. 5. Skiving: The process of thinning the leather for a seamless transition of overlapping parts. 6. Folding: The skived pieces are then folded. 7. Sewing: Meticulous precision required- no Leather mistakes possible. 8. Made To Last: Finally moulded onto a last. https://atelierstefani.com/

The Comparative Anatomy series, 2009, is nickel-plated Britannia metal, approx 65cm high. “Rothwell has developed a practice that is both sculptural and two-dimensional, often using unique self-devised fabrication methods. She creates a fictional world, a geographical non place that is imagined but a logical consequence of real world actions. She uses a scientific focus to meditate on the follies of humanity, so that, her work can be seen as a grand macro-analysis, a scrutiny of human activity and its effects. Despite the gravity of her interests, they are approached with humour, erudition, economy and stylistic diversity.”   

The Brickman is a team of LEGO® brick artists led by Ryan McNaught, aka “The Brickman” who has for decades he has been playing with LEGO. Their. new exhibition Bricktionary is an Interactive LEGO® brick experience. Inspired by their latest book, The Bricktionary: the ultimate A-Z of LEGO®, the exhibition includes all the creations from the book, & showcases some of their biggest LEGO brick models, never before seen by the public. Starts April 9 on The Gold Coast. Has 200 individual models on display, brand new interactive challenges, and over 1 million LEGO bricks to build with.   https://www.thebrickman.com/ 

The 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT10) is currently showing in Brisbane. It includes 69 projects with new and recent work by emerging and established artists and collectives, together comprising more than 150 individuals from 30 countries. It includes works of art that are by turn highly personal, deeply political, and full of joy. It is an exhibition with much to say. https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/apt10

Geoship installed its first bio-ceramic geodesic dome to create long-lasting, zero-carbon, fireproof and biologically resonant architecture. The idea is to create more than a new home design, but a new way of creating communities to build homes. Geoship mixes a type of ceramic crystals and forms them into triangular moulds. The panels are installed on a network of struts that support the dome structure, almost like the interior structure of a mushroom cap. The end product is recyclable, mould-proof, fire-proof and flood-proof. The domes are also hurricane, earthquake and insect resistant. It even comes in cool colours. https://inhabitat.com/first-ceramic-geodesic-dome-in-the-world-is-affordable/

Reflecting Australian Design Centre’s commitment to showcasing outstanding studio practice, The Art of Making: Studio Woodworkers Australia, demonstrates technical mastery pushing creative and material boundaries. Across an eclectic selection of furniture, objects and wall pieces, the exhibition highlights the unique qualities of Australian timbers and fine craft and design skills. Designers/Makers include Silvio Apponyi OAM | Rolf Barfoed | Evan Dunstone | Phoebe Everill | Stuart Faulkner | Gray Hawk | Jim Homann | Grant Vaughan |Ruth Thompson | David Upfill-Brown | Sebastian Wood | Warwick Wright &  more ADC 10 February - 19 March  https://australiandesigncentre.com/whats-on/