LIFESTYLE EDITORIALS / AUSTRALIANS IN NEW YORK interiors / food
CODE: NYKaren
LOCATION: Manhattan, New York
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vivien Allender
DESCRIPTION: THE GPS GIRL & VOICE OF SIRI
If you use GPS or iphone 4S Suri chances are you already have an intimate connection with Karen, the Aussie female voice of both. Singer, author and inspirational speaker (including a TED talk), Brisbane born Karen is an inspiring New York success story. She arrived with nothing but a big dream, and with her delightful determination those dreams have been, and continue to be fulfilled.
LOCATION: Manhattan, New York
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vivien Allender
DESCRIPTION: THE GPS GIRL & VOICE OF SIRI
If you use GPS or iphone 4S Suri chances are you already have an intimate connection with Karen, the Aussie female voice of both. Singer, author and inspirational speaker (including a TED talk), Brisbane born Karen is an inspiring New York success story. She arrived with nothing but a big dream, and with her delightful determination those dreams have been, and continue to be fulfilled.
CODE: NYVictoria
LOCATION: Stattan Island
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vivien Allender
DESCRIPTION: ARTIST
Victoria Munro (b. 1975, Wellington, New Zealand; lives Staten Island, NY) living in New York works in a variety of media, including installation, sculpture, ceramics, and photography. Munro has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions in the USA, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, The Netherlands, and UK. In 2011, Munro was commissioned by the NYC Department of Transportation to create a pubic art project for the Grand Staircase at the St. George Staten Island Ferry Terminal. This installation was inspired by the colours of the container ships which pass by the terminal daily. Munro is Editor of SOAP magazine and has curated countless exhibitions and projects, most recently the international group exhibition We Go Far...And Way Back at Show Gallery on Staten Island, NY.
LOCATION: Stattan Island
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vivien Allender
DESCRIPTION: ARTIST
Victoria Munro (b. 1975, Wellington, New Zealand; lives Staten Island, NY) living in New York works in a variety of media, including installation, sculpture, ceramics, and photography. Munro has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions in the USA, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, The Netherlands, and UK. In 2011, Munro was commissioned by the NYC Department of Transportation to create a pubic art project for the Grand Staircase at the St. George Staten Island Ferry Terminal. This installation was inspired by the colours of the container ships which pass by the terminal daily. Munro is Editor of SOAP magazine and has curated countless exhibitions and projects, most recently the international group exhibition We Go Far...And Way Back at Show Gallery on Staten Island, NY.
CODE: NYMartin
LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vivien Allender
DESCRIPTION: ARTIST
Martin is an artist born in Wellington who completed his studies at Columbia University New York. He divides his time between Auckland and New York City, and maintains his studio in Brooklyn. He has held solo shows each year since 2006, and group shows every year since 2004. His interdisciplinary practice has been described as “a consideration of the environmental and social implications of consumption in our contemporary age.”
LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vivien Allender
DESCRIPTION: ARTIST
Martin is an artist born in Wellington who completed his studies at Columbia University New York. He divides his time between Auckland and New York City, and maintains his studio in Brooklyn. He has held solo shows each year since 2006, and group shows every year since 2004. His interdisciplinary practice has been described as “a consideration of the environmental and social implications of consumption in our contemporary age.”
CODE: NYNadia
LOCATION: Manhattan, New York
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vivien Allender
DESCRIPTION: SINGER / SONGWRITER / ARTIST
Multi-talented singer, songwriter and artist Nadia released her second album earlier this year and signed with Spectra Records. She has appeared in NY's Carnegie Hall joining the likes of Sting and James Taylor on stage and has done backing vocals on major commercials in the US. Nadia tours in both the US and Australia.
LOCATION: Manhattan, New York
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vivien Allender
DESCRIPTION: SINGER / SONGWRITER / ARTIST
Multi-talented singer, songwriter and artist Nadia released her second album earlier this year and signed with Spectra Records. She has appeared in NY's Carnegie Hall joining the likes of Sting and James Taylor on stage and has done backing vocals on major commercials in the US. Nadia tours in both the US and Australia.
CODE: NYJono
LOCATION: Manhattan, New York
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vivien Allender
DESCRIPTION: FILM MAKER
Award winning documentary film maker Jonno makes New York his home. He has co-produced, directed and acted in 3 documentaries to date, including the fun and crazily ambitious Surfing 50 States and Somewhere Near Tapachula. Both of which have been selected for many film festivals in the US and at home in Australia, and are shown regularly on cable TV. Jonno shows how with an idea and a vision a boy from Adelaide can come to NY and make his dreams a reality.
CODE: NYDanielle
LOCATION: Manhattan, New York
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vivien Allender
DESCRIPTION: ARTIST / FOUNDER PLEIN AIR PAINTING SCHOOL
Combining her painting talents, teaching skills and love of NY, Aussie expat Danielle started an outdoor painting school in NY. She takes small groups of students, who range in skill level from beginner to advanced, to various locations around the city to follow their dream or just to have some fun. Locations vary and include Times Square, Central Park, Hudson River, and downtown rooftops. Participants leave with a completed oil painting and a big smile resulting from dose of Danielle's enthusiasm. Popular with both locals and visitors they all report it as an incredibly enjoyable way to experience another level of New York life.
LOCATION: Manhattan, New York
PHOTOGRAPHER: Vivien Allender
DESCRIPTION: ARTIST / FOUNDER PLEIN AIR PAINTING SCHOOL
Combining her painting talents, teaching skills and love of NY, Aussie expat Danielle started an outdoor painting school in NY. She takes small groups of students, who range in skill level from beginner to advanced, to various locations around the city to follow their dream or just to have some fun. Locations vary and include Times Square, Central Park, Hudson River, and downtown rooftops. Participants leave with a completed oil painting and a big smile resulting from dose of Danielle's enthusiasm. Popular with both locals and visitors they all report it as an incredibly enjoyable way to experience another level of New York life.