Blog: 2012 | Naomi Goodsir

PERFUME

Submitted by naomi on Sun, 14 October 2012

Images from Andrea Maack's exhibtion last year in Zurich. The tent is entirely hand drawn & was later filled with perfume

ART & PERFUME - A friend that we have known for a number of years & who was also at Fragranze 10, is the georgeous ANDREA MAACK. Andrea is an Icelandic artist, born in Reykjavík.

" Maack uses her pencil & mixed media drawings to form a basis for her artwork that borderline with fashion & play with the concept of wearable art."

Since 2007 she has been making perfume which interact with her work & beyond. And now has a perfume range of five fragrances.

TRAVEL

Submitted by naomi on Sun, 30 September 2012

TRADITION - While walking along Borgo San Frediano in Florence we came across this incredible studio & gallery called ROMANELLI.

"The Romanelli gallery was founded in 1860 by the famous sculpting family & is as before a forum between patrons & sculptor. The Romanelli gallery is unique in that it offers works on a commission basis. Folco & Raffaello Romanelli, father & son in the family are continuing the tradition, fulfilling commissions of actors, politicians & other prominent personalities".

Just the height of the ceiling & the enormity of the man on the horse at 6 metres, was inspiring enough - this is a gallery worth seeking out.

TRAVEL

Submitted by naomi on Sun, 30 September 2012

FLORENCE - We didn't have any time to explore the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, but here are a few images which were taken while we walked to dinner on the southern bank of The Arno.

TRAVEL

Submitted by naomi on Sun, 30 September 2012

FLORENCE - Whilst here 2 weeks ago, we ate outdoors on the fairy lit patio of this charming trattoria PIZZERIA NAPOLEONE in the Piazza del Carmine. It is well known for pizzas & its wonderful cave like interior. The restaurants' architecture brings to mind a rabbit warren with small & large rooms running off each other, ancient paintings hung on textured terra cotta walls fused with old & modern stone masonry, antler heads, antique furniture - a charming blend of everything - that fuses very well.

NEWS

Submitted by naomi on Fri, 21 September 2012

PERFUMES - Our stand for Naomi Goodsir Parfums at Fragranze 10, in Florence, Italy. It was the premiere launch of our two perfumes Cuir Velours & Bois d'Ascese. Thank you to Pitti Imagine & to all our visitors for their support & comments.

Hand painted oil fly by Jean Philippe Roubaud - an ode to Giotto & a vintage mannequin hand & blotters

The beauitul deer on our stand was called -

"Le Trophee de Monsieur Le Notre ou La Coupe a la Francaise" by Lemesle & Roubaud 2007 (The trophy of Mr Le Notre or The French Cut)

NEWS

Submitted by naomi on Wed, 12 September 2012

PERFUMES - We are very proud & excited to announce the launch of Naomi Goodsir Parfums. We are showing this week Friday 14th - Sunday 16th September at the discerning perfume trade show FRAGRANZE in Florence, Italy.

STUDIO

Submitted by naomi on Tue, 28 August 2012

HANDS HANDS HANDS - There are just some days we all could use an extra pair. These vintage child mannequin hands were found at a brocante. Thought they could make interesting coat hooks or a good place to rest a hat. Either, or - they are quite expressive & amusing just as they are.

COLLECTIONS

Submitted by naomi on Tue, 28 August 2012

ADVERTISING # 3 - The Proebster

COLLECTIONS

Submitted by naomi on Tue, 28 August 2012

THE PROEBSTER - Introducing the new fabulous oversized tote for men & women. Made from soft calf skin with hand plaited kangaroo handles attached using crocodile backstraps. Kangaroo hand lace detailing on the gussets, with hand stitching on the inside pocket.

The big bag for everything - work, play, travel & the kitchen sink ....

ART

Submitted by naomi on Mon, 2 July 2012

BOOK - Hot off the press is the book "Impressions d'Ateliers" which gives an insight to the studios & works of 33 contemporary artists living & working on the Cote d'Azur.

There is an introduction interview with Ben Vautier who is part of L'Ecole de Nice - along with such artists such as Yves Klein, Martial Raysse, Cesar etc

This book is focused on todays artists on the French Riviera. Published by Gazelle Communications with South Art Editions.