Kapa Gallery Exhibition - 24th Janurary - 19th Febuary

EMA FROST IN QUEENSTOWN!   

Wow, where has the time gone!! I do apologize for not keeping on top of my blog!! I still have a couple of posts I've missed!! re: follow up from my AMAZING time in Japan!! I did get loads of inspiration and have sooo many ideas where is one to begin. But I'd just like to share with you that I'll be having a Exhibition at Kapa Gallery in Queenstown NZ.

I welcome you to the enchanted, vibrantly colourful world of Ema Frost, where hummingbirds are reflected in the eyes of my characters and magical creatures hide in unsuspecting places, visible to only the most discerning eye. The delicately detailed images are inspired by the combined mythologies of Japanese and Maori folklore. The magic for me is in the detail. Each piece is not just an image, but a character with a history, name and mythology associated with it. My latest collection was born out of my most recent Artist in Residence in Japan, where I found my muse in the cities of Tokyo, Kanazawa, Osaka and Kyoto. And I hope all will enjoy :)

Also I'd just like to add since my return I've been very lucky to have my works grace the walls of the coveted Koru lounge at Auckland International Airport and am featured in the latest REMIX magazine which I will post the interview soon! I promise.

With lots of Frost
Ema xx

PS I'll be posting the art soon after the exhibition is underway 

Ema Frost - Goes to Japan

TO THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN   

Wow, it seems like it has been for ever me wanting to go to Japan, and now it is finally happening. I've been very fortunate to have been invited there for a Artist in Residence for the month of October.

I will be staying with Japanese artist and art school owner Kimiko Matsumoto. We were introduced to each other in 2010 by one of my clients who has been following my work for quite sometime now and knew of my interest in Japanese art. 

During my trip to The Land of the Rising Sun, I will be immersing myself in the local traditions and customs of Japanese culture, in search of inspiration for the series of Children’s books that I'm writing and illustrating featuring many of my characters; Little Warrior Girl and Boy, Kuini, Tikina, and the Magical Hummingbirds. The stories are loosely based on Maori myths and legends. Whilst my art has a distinct New Zealand theme, you can feel my Japanese interest interwoven with the folklore of Maori mythology giving my work a sense of enchantment that feels truly magical.  I will also be spending time at Kimiko Matsumoto’s art school, learning from fellow artists as well as teaching the local students.

I love Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara, (this is one of his pieces to the right of the pics above) whose work I came across by chance when an art contributor for the Art News New Zealand Magazine mentioned that elements of my art reminded him of Yoshitomo’s work. Yoshitomo has received international acclaim for his Japanese pop art sculptures and paintings.  In addition Yoshitomo has also written and illustrated his own children book.

Little Warrior Girl

The pilgrimage to Japan is an artistic journey that has been evolving with the creation of my characters which pictured here is Little Warrior Girl, one of my favorite. I love how I can bring these two worlds together through my work, combining fairytale characters from Japanese and Maori folklore.

E Frost xx

Ema Frost - on Jasons Media Travel!!

http://www.jasons.co.nz/auckland/top-5-places-to-shop-in-central-auckland

Thanks to Jasons Travel Media Frost+Dinkie makes the TOP 5 PLACES TO SHOP IN AUCKLAND, NZ!!
Here's what they had to say...

Karangahape Road

Colloquially known as K Road, the Link Bus (that's the bright green one) is a handy way to find your way to one of Auckland's most famous streets. A bohemian mix of second hand boutiques, food halls, nail bars,cafes and bars; K Rd offers a glimpse of the cross section that makes up Auckland's CBD. Take the time to explore the arcades – they're full of hidden treasures.

Editor's Tip: Another of my favourite parts of town, I LOVE buying gifts on K Rd, for other people as well as myself! Plus it's great for fast, cheap food when you're on the run and just don't know what you want. There's always a buzz around here - such a colourful cast of characters in this part of town. It never fails to put a smile on my face. Sarah McMullan 

Frost + Dinkie Showcasing the work of graphic artist, illustrator and ceramic designer Ema Frost, Frost + Dinkie combines her love for vintage advertising, toys, wood blocks, Japanese pop culture and more recently,traditional Maori hei tiki. Whimsical, beautiful and undeniably Kiwi. Start collecting now - her work is only going to keep going up in value. Cross Street Arcade – 214 K Rd.  ** Pictured: Little Warrior Girl - Ema Frost **

Revel Café An environmentally conscious café that pride themselves on making food from food, not numbers, this place is HEAVEN for anyone with dietary restrictions. Even tricky ones. They do a full range of vegan and vegie and organic BUT they won't make you feel bad if you do order meat. No judgement – just some of the most delicious food you'll find. You'll swear you can taste the love!  (Peanut butter chocolate pie to DIE for!)

Faberge Eggs - And Art

Check out some of these amazing pieces of art! www.fastcocreate.com
Fabergé Eggs get a modern makeover for the Craziest Easter Egg Hunt Ever! - London

(Fabergé, Peter Carl (1846-1920), Was a russian goldsmith and jeweler, he was known for the intricate Easter eggs that he made for Tsar Alexandar III and other royalty.)

I think we'll have to set one up here in NZ next year!!

Frost+Dinkie -Tattooed Dinkie

Check out this little cutie!! Yes this is one of my creations!
This is one of my Tattooed Dinkies, finally! Its been a long time in the making. Dinkie pictured here is a ceramic mintie gloss with my illustrations glazed/tattooed on, so it's there for good, no laser treatment's gonna get this off. Each one is slightly different as I have to hand make each one.

These little guys are available through selected stores in NZ and will now be available at the Frost+Dinkie showroom in Cross St Arcade, 1/214 K'rd, Auckland, NZ, and of course you can get them online at www.frostanddinkie.com - they are very limited though as I have to make each one!
 

Maurie&Eve - Bowie Pants

Check out these beautiful clothes from maurieandeve  you can buy everything online.  Model wears Bowie pants and Sedgwick shirt, colour: Frost Floral (how appropriate!)

Make your own brick shelving

Make your own brick shelves. I just put this together the other day which I'm using in the Frost+Dinkie showroom/gallery.

All you need is some bricks - which I picked up from TradeMe or you can get from a Demolition Yard, and a sheet of 1200x1200 board - which I picked up from Bunnings and they can cut it there for you if you don't have the tools at home.
Then I just painted everything white! You could paint the bricks any colour (I was going to paint them bright blue or pink, but because I'm using this in the gallery, white is suited best).

You could totally do this with bits of old wood you might have lying around, and also bricks, there is usually always someone that has some that are not in use.