What an amazing start to the year for EMMA HACK with her work in such demand that some editions are selling out.

A SHORT BODY PAINTING FILM!

Emma recently worked with Tim Piper from Piro, Kojo, Anifex and the gorgeous Daz Burgess to make a short film incorporating moving picture and body art. Link below - please feel free share it with your friends it's truly AMAZING!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9Z3qga_vKc

EXHIBITION NEWS

ADELAIDE - Adelaide Fringe Festival - 22nd Feb-18th March
Emma will be showing around 50 images from the last 10 years of her exhibitions at The Adelaide Convention Centre (North Tce, Adelaide) this month as part of The Fringe.

"Emma Hack: The Full Journey"
A retrospective look at Emma's collection celebrating ten years of body art - Launched at the BIG SLAPPLE - Regatta's Fringe venue of live music and fun on February 22nd - pop it in your diary, invites to come shortly.

ADELAIDE - AP BOND
AP Bond open their huge new gallery and Emma's work will permanently hang in their fantastic space so go on and visit 2 Ann St, Stepney SA (just behind the old gallery space).

MELBOURNE - Catherine Asquith Gallery 20th March - 7th April
Emma has almost finished working on her new collection to be launched at her first SOLO show with Catherine Asquith Gallery (48 Oxford Street, Collingwood) in Melbourne this March. In this collection Emma will also be revisiting porcelain.

SYDNEY - Frances Keevil Gallery - 27th April - 13th May
Em is exhibiting as part of the "HEAD ON" photo festival in Sydney - all of her gorgeous new works and utopia collection feature at the Frances Keevil Gallery (28-34 Cross Street, Double Bay).

ART Melbourne - 24th - 27th May
Emma will be showcasing a wide range of works on her stand at ART Melbourne this year - looking forward to seeing you all there!

MORE NEWS

What's coming up this year? Emma will be creating 2 portraits of prominent artists. One will be launched at ART Melbourne, which is very exciting - details to come.

Shows in the UK are being planned and various art fairs throughout the year with Rebecca Hossack Gallery. A Singapore show is on the horizon too and Emma has also garnished interest from a HUGE museum that she hopes to create some beautiful new works for. Crazy wonderful things are happening!

Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" has hit the charts in Europe, UK and US. The award-winning music video Emma helped create is now sitting on 60 million views - totally mind-blowing!! This single was also the number 1 tune in Triple J's Hottest 100. Congrats to Wally, your future is blindingly bright!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY

EVENT & CAMPAIGN BODY ART

Do you have a campaign or event coming up that would be enhanced by one of Emma's creations? Emma can create a bespoke commission live, characters to suit a theme or something divinely original to add an artistic flair to your event or advertising campaign!

Enquiries - Abby Edwards (Manager - Emma Hack)

abby@onyasoapbox.com or +61 417 808 107

WALLPAPER COLLECTION & GELASKIN IPHONE COVERS

Don't forget, you can order Emma's Wallpaper Collection 2005-2010 Art Book and 'Gelaskin' iphone covers online, please visit:

Wallpaper Collection Book:
http://www.instocknow.com.au/online-store/?pid=2054

Gelaskin iPhone Covers:
http://www.instocknow.com.au/online-store/?cid=27

Have a great February - enjoy the year of the Dragon!

Abby.

www.emmahackartist.com

Bio: http://www.onyasoapbox.com/talent/show.php?id=154

Mirrored Whispers

20th March to 7th April 2012
Opening: Thursday 22nd March, 6 to 8pm


MIRRORED WHISPERS - the Collection

Emma Hack's inaugural solo exhibition "Mirrored Whispers" with Catherine Asquith Gallery, recalls many aspects of her childhood; in particular, Emma's fond memories of her grandmother's extraordinary garden. Heirloom irises, sweet peas, hydrangeas and gardenias all encircled by what seemed to Emma at the time, a monumental Magnolia tree, meant for joyful, blissful times.

This new collection, with its subdued palette and gentle figurative reflections also highlights what Emma terms her 'inner muse', that feminine wisdom that we as women experience, at least once in our lives.

As an artist, Emma has always enjoyed working with the female form, and by visually incorporating a 'mirrored' image, the works suggest an internal dialogue, a personal narrative and a gentle rendering of this quiet contemplation.

Compositionally, Emma views this collection as an extension of her subject matter: the flora and figures are still present, albeit in softer focus. Emma was purposeful in having the models pose side-on, feeling this profile perhaps a more 'chastened' rendition of the female nude.

During the construction of these works, after photographing one model in 2 different ways, Emma then digitally manipulated the image, basically 'flipping' it, and allowing the spontaneity of this action to produce what is to her, a "quite magical image": ironically, not exactly a mirror image, but beautifully sublime.


EMMA HACK - Biography

Emma Hack has been exhibiting professionally since 2002, having held in excess of 20 solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions throughout Australia.

Emma has shown at ART Sydney (2008, 2009 and 2010) and ART Melbourne (2009), and internationally, at the London Art Fair (2011) and the Affordable Art Fair, New York (2011).

Emma's art practice and exhibitions have been widely documented in both the Australian and international press, and in particular, her participation in local and overseas art fairs has been featured on various television programs. In 2011, Emma's work was highlighted on Australia's ABC TV's "Art Nation" program.

Represented nationally throughout Australia, Emma is also represented in London and New York and her work is held in numerous private and corporate collections globally.


For recent television appearances by Emma Hack go to: www.youtube.com/user/EmmahackTV


For all enquiries including further images and/or a copy of the artist's CV, please contact Catherine Asquith Gallery, (03) 9417 2828 or emailenquiries@catherineasquithgallery.com


View exhibition on line at www.catherineasquithgallery.com

Internationally renowned Body Illustrator and Photographic Artist Emma Hack releases her first highly coveted Art Book featuring the iconic wallpaper imagery of the late Florence Broadhurst - Wallpaper Collection 2005-2010.

For her most recent collection, Wallpaper Mandala, Emma Hack has painstakingly camouflaged the human form into combined wallpaper designs, creating a circular mandala collaged background into which her muse is artfully blended.

Wallpaper Collection 2005-2010 catalogue/art book features all of Emma's works combined with Broadhurst designs and is a highly collectable, edition based run of 1000 books only. Each come with a certificate of authenticity and is individually numbered and signed. This book is a masterpiece and artwork in itself.

THE BOOK - Wallpaper Collection 2005-2010 is priced at $499, plus postage.

"Why would you jump out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft?" and "Why would you jump off a perfectly good cliff?" If I had a dollar for every time I have been asked these questions I would be a rich man. Over the years I have waxed lyrical on the virtues of overcoming fear, the science of the emotional brain, the advantages of physical and mental fitness and the self confident joy inspired by achieving the impossible. But from now on, thanks to my beautiful wife Heather, I will only have to respond to these questions with one simple answer - Read 'No Ceiling' and you will understand. This book is the result of a 6-year journey of physical, mental and emotional extremes. Over those long years, Heather transformed herself from a 'safe' corporate mum into a world-class extreme sport athlete capable of challenging an iconic world record. As well as changing her body-habitus (from 36% fat to 15% fat), she changed her attitude to life, her attitude to love, her attitude to family and her attitude to the 'glass ceiling' that is supposed to prevent women from achieving their full potential. She endured setbacks, tragedy, humiliation and pain to ultimately triumph in the most macho of male dominated sports: rockclimbing, mountaineering, skydiving and BASEjumping. Throughout the most gruelling of extreme boot camps she never lost touch with her femininity, her emotional balance and her radiant beauty. The world record she ultimately achieved shattered conventional wisdom and prejudice about the 'role' and 'limits' of women (and men!). 'No Ceiling' is not a book about extreme sport. It is a classic human 'vision quest' drama set in a world that is foreign to most people; a world of eccentrics, misfits, athletes, scientists, visionaries and breathtaking landscapes. At times Heather's journey might seem outrageous but the woman taking it is intelligent, funny, vibrant and insightful. Her words speak with a clarity and passion that transport the reader into foreign panoramas and subcultures with sympathy and understanding.

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By Jodie Benveniste, Director of Parent Wellbeing and author of Little Bundle: Comfort and inspiration for new parents and Full Belly: Comfort and inspiration for pregnancy and birth.

1. Filter advice
There are as many different ways to raise children, as there are people doing it. You need to discover your way. You have opinions too, and your opinions count.

2. Sleep when you can
Babies don't sleep all night. The only solution is to sleep when you can, and expect that you won't function as effectively as someone who gets a good night's sleep.

3. Expect change
A baby's first year involves phenomenal change. Respond to how your baby is behaving now, rather than how you expect or want your baby to behave.

4. Do not compare
Your baby is an individual. Instead of comparing your baby to others, marvel at the amazing personality and skills your baby is developing, and live and learn together.

5. Embrace your new self
Motherhood happens overnight, but do not expect to adjust overnight. You need time to embrace your new life and farewell your former life.

6. Accept help
Caring for a baby can be a lonely, isolating experience. Do not be afraid to accept help or ask for help. Like your baby, you need support too.

7. See the big picture
Your baby's first year is an intense and challenging time, but it does not last forever. Welcome every day with your baby because soon your baby will be a teenager!

© Parent Wellbeing

View Jodie Benveniste's Biography

1. Cleary define why it is important to you to get fit and stay motivated. Do you need more energy, improve your sleep, be a better role model for your children, lose weight or all of the above?

2. Set specific measurable goals in relation to your fitness and make sure you constantly review and reset them. Attach attractive rewards to your goals to help you stay motivated.

3. Write your goals out and share them with someone close to you to make you accountable. I recently joined a new gym and one of their points of difference is that you have to book in your gym sessions. Their number one priority is to make sure you reach your goals and help you stay on track by addressing accountability.

4. Explain to the important people in your life why your goals are a priority to you. Analyse your weekly schedule and plan time for your exercise sessions. Schedule them into your diary as a meeting with yourself. Make sure they remain a priority. Do not underestimate the value of 'you' time. Re-energising physically and mentally and this will help you be a better Mum.

5. If exercise is a chore for you it will be difficult to maintain motivation. Mix it up. Variety will help to minimise your boredom and varies your conditioning. Join a gym, a club or find a group of friends that enjoy similar activities to you.

6. If babysitting is an issue, try and find a crache or a friend or family member to look after your children for an hour or two. Even better create an exercise group with other Mums/Dads and share the exercise and the babysitting role. For example if there are 5 of you in the group you would only have to be the babysitter for 1/5^th of the exercise sessions.

7. Be creative and do exercise with your children. There are exercise instructors available who include children into their group classes. Your children will benefit from the exercise and learn that exercise should be a part of their life.

View Katrina Webb's Biography

When it comes to style, staying true to oneself is important. But sometimes we need a little help along the way. Ask yourself what needs improving or updating. Is it your skin? Does your hair leave you feeling flat? Is your make-up aging you? Do you need a wardrobe overhaul? Figure this out, and you'll know where to begin your makeover. With a few simple tips, you just might become the best you can be.

1. PREPARE TO WEAR
It's amazing how uplifting it is to occasionally pamper yourself. Whether it's a facial, massage, spray tan or pedicure, a small indulgence can do wonders for your self-esteem. After all, you are your own canvas. So, if your budget allows, invest in a professional treatment now and then and with so many fantastic do-it-yourself products available, perfecting the art of personal grooming in the comfort of your own home has never been easier.

2. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE HAIR
The fastest way to update your look is with a simple cut and colour. A good hair style should frame your face according to your facial structure. Hair colour should always compliment the tone of your skin to maximize your natural beauty and highlight your best features. So next time you're in the salon, talk it over with your stylist and try something different. You'll feel like a new person!

3. WAKE UP YOUR MAKE UP
It's so important to make sure your make-up isn't aging you. If you've been applying your make-up the same way for years, it may be time to re-evaluate your look. Throw out make-up that is stale and old. Shelf life depends largely on storage, but as a general guide discard mascara after: 3 months; foundation & concealer: 1 year; lipstick, lip gloss & lip liner: 1.5 - 2 years; powder, blush, bronzer & eyeshadow: 2 years.

4. THE EYES HAVE IT
They say they are the windows to the soul and often the first thing people notice, so it's important to frame them well. Shaped eyebrows instantly lift your face and draw attention to your eyes. Once they have been professionally done all you will need is some tweezers for some easy home maintenance. Heavy, black eyeliner can be harsh and aging to the eye, especially during the day, so opt for softer tones such as grey or charcoal and blend well for a more subtle effect.

5. KNOW YOUR BODY SHAPE
In my opinion, this is the number one rule when it comes to dressing with style. Just because an outfit looks good on someone else, this does not mean it will suit you. We come in all shapes and sizes and defining what style and cut best suits you will make shopping for your shape a breeze. The good news is, these days there's something for everyone! Each season brings new trends, not all of which will suit you. Find a few that do at affordable prices, combine with classics and you will have the ultimate wardrobe.

6. CLASSIC IS TIMELESS
They may cost more now, but if chosen carefully will save you in the long run. Invest in clothes you can wear from season to season. From the LBD (little black dress) to a classic white shirt, these trusted favourites always look great and will be sure to give you your money's worth.

7. COMPLETE YOUR LOOK
Whether you choose a belt, bag, necklace, earrings, bangle, scarf or hat, the right accessory can transform your outfit from basic and boring to fabulously fashionable. Add the perfect pair of shoes and you can go from daytime chic to evening glam in no time at all. And ladies, in order to get the most out of your look good underwear is essential. Visible bra straps are sometimes frowned upon, but the VPL (visible panty line) will forever be a no-no!

8. FIND A FASHION FALL-BACK
Let's face it, we all have the occasional 'fat day' and there's nothing better than having some emergency figure flatterers to help hide a number of sins. A floaty summer dress, empire or A-line tunic, or swing style coat can ultimately save the day. A faithful fashion fall-back is a godsend and will help you through those not-so-great days.

9. IF IN DOUBT, SEEK ADVICE
If you're not confident you can find your inner style on your own, bring in the professionals. After all, that's what we're here for! Westfield offer a variety of services including your very own personal stylist as well as beauty, hair & make-up experts. Personal Style Sessions range from one hour to an all day affair. Alternatively, you and some friends can really get into the spirit of things with a group booking for up to 4 people. The key is to make every appointment a lesson, so take notes, ask how to apply these techniques at home and learn how to do it on your own. That way you get the most out of your time and money.

10. LOVE THE SKIN YOU'RE IN
Trends may come and go, but self-confidence never goes out of style! So remember, dress to suit your personality, lifestyle and budget, wear it with confidence and your well on your way to creating your very own signature style - one that is sure to stand the test of time!

BONUS TIP: GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING
An instant feel-good fix is to get your motor running! We all know that exercise is good for you and it doesn't need to be a chore. Whether it's a brisk walk or a dance class, anything that gets your blood pumping will immediately release endorphins, increase your metabolism and improve muscle tone. So find an activity you like, you can get together with friends and who knows you might even enjoy yourself!

View Summa Edwards' Biography

From the author of Little Bundle: Comfort and inspiration for new parents comes a book to reassure parents-to-be. Jodie Benveniste, psychologist and mother of two, helps you enjoy the wonders and calm the worries with her newest title Full Belly.

About Full Belly

Your belly grows, your mind slows, and your urge to bake cakes is insatiable.

No question you are pregnant! In pregnancy, there a physical and emotional changes. There are wonders at the baby you are growing. And worries about birth and beyond.

The author's gentle affirmations comfort and inspire so you can bake the cake and eat it too!

Fully Belly helps parents-to-be:

• Make their own choices
  Other people may not want the responsibility of caring for your baby, but they do want to tell you how you should do it. Full Belly helps you trust your own instincts.
• Manage the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy
  Being pregnant is not all bliss and bubble bath. Full Belly guides parents through the intense emotions of pregnancy and birth.
• Prepare for the arrival of their baby and imminent parenthood
  We all have images of the perfect parent. But how realistic are they? Fully Belly reassures parents that the responsibility of parenthood may be daunting but fortunately, the rewards are incredible.

Full Belly will be released in March 2009.

Please click on this link for a sample of the book.

About Jodie

Jodie Benveniste has a background in psychology and has worked as an academic researcher, teacher and writer. She is the author of the successful Little Bundle: Comfort and inspiration for new parents. She is also the director of Parent Wellbeing, an organization aimed at helping parents improve their quality of life. Jodie now combines running her business with caring for her two young children.

Tipsheet

How to make the most of your pregnancy

1. Make your own choices - Other people may not want the responsibility of caring for your baby, but they do want to tell you how you should do it. Trust your own instincts.

2. Respect your body - Fortunately, pregnancy can teach us a new respect for our body. Our body can create, grow and birth a baby. Respect that.

3. Simplify - slow down - Eliminate the superfluous, focus on what's important, and begin to prepare for your new life with your baby. By simplifying, we open up to a bigger and richer world.

4. Weight Gain - see the whole picture - By watching the scales we only see part of the picture. By tuning into our body's needs for food, exercise and rest, we see the whole picture.

5. Choose comfort - Can't find clothes to fit your pregnant shape? Some days you may feel more heffalump than sleek senorita. On those days, perhaps comfort is enough.

View Jodie Benveniste's Biography

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