ISSUE #05
Welcome back once again! Another issue of Melbourne Pixel is here, and not soon
enough! For those of you who missed us these last four weeks, never fear! Not
only have we been working hard to bring you this latest issue, but we have begun
plans to bring you Pixel-icious content every day! But enough about the future
and its flying cars,
and back to the important stuff!
Issue #05 once again brings you the latest and greatest in this disturbed creative
world Down Under, and as always we never hold back when shit gets crazy. This
issue we celebrate! Not only are we still here (hooray! -Ed.), but Issue #04
was viewed by over 10,000 peoples in one month! We agree...holy crap! So,
time now to sing praises to Lost
At E Minor, Design
Is Kinky, and of course our
returning readers (i guess that's you huh...we love you!).
So once again enjoy this issue, with hot
websites, resources, bars,
and of course our regular illustrative feature from Blue
Giant. Plus the lovely and talented people who are featured in the articles
below!
ARTICLES
Dancing, Crime and
Getting Dirty
It's not often we come across a
photographer that really stimulates our interest. I mean
sure, respect to those out there following the craft, but
really it is a unique moment when someone's work makes you
stop, retrace your steps, and engage with their beautiful
representation of life.
Did we have to travel for this? No way! Residing in 'sunny'
Melbourne, Mad-dame is a young and talented photographer
who already has a glowing reputation through more 'alternative'
circles, and presents subjects and ideas with a blossoming
talent that makes even career-photographers sit up and pay
attention.
Squish Your Puppet
Creativity without bounds. It's
what we stand for and why we exist. No matter what your doing,
if it's creative, we are interested. And so brings us to
the clay-covered hands of Al Oldfield. A clay animator. Didn't
see that one coming did you?
Not only does this field of creativity require exceptional
dedication and patience, but above all it needs to be dripping
in personality. Enter Al. When he is not teaching knitting
classes or leaping about at a Ska concert, Al is hunched
over his clay models re-enacting Frankenstein by animating
his imagination-fueled creations. And with better lighting.
We crashed Al's party to steal some of his time, and oh it
was worth it!
A New Realm
of Thinking
Design is a fickle bitch at the
best of times. A hard field to master, and an even
harder field to be successful in, it takes a true
visionary to excel and stand out amongst the crowd
of over-excited amateurs. With every second university
student booting up pirate software and playing havoc
with design, it can become hard to see through the
clutter. But if you persevere, a studio
like Buro North, and in particular Soren Luckins,
are your prize.
Soren is an established designer, artist, industrial
designer, and general creator of mind-twisting visuals.
Having studied in both Melbourne and Germany, he
brings forth excellent examples of what the mind
is capable of.
Certified Influence
Leading the way for Australian Hip-Hop, the Hilltop Hoods
are at the top of their game, bringing the whole genre to
a new level as they hit radio stations, music video programs,
and move their sales to Platinum status in Australia. From
humble beginnings in Adelaide, to becoming the driving force
of Aussie Hip-Hop with Obese Records, this trio from the
city of churches have people from all walks of life tapping
and head-bobbing to their fresh style of sound.
So when they announced their tour for the new album 'The
Hard Road', of course we here at Melbourne Pixel were beating
each other out of the way to score tickets to see one of
the best live shows this country has to offer.
Critical Depth
How often do you see artwork and think 'I really want that
on my wall at home'. I mean think that and actually seriously
consider it. Perhaps you offer a guy some cash for it, or
beg and beg until they kick you screaming into the street...well
look no further, this is that kind of art!
Nat's work
is a unique blend of urban-influenced art that smacks of stencil
graffiti and raw passion for the final result. Taking advantage
of both traditional and digital mediums to produce his underground
style, Nat has an inspired eye for framing and detail that most
people would kill for.
Thankfully our resident literary genius Simon Smithson gets out
into the world, and managed to snatch some time with Nat.
We Want You!
Are you a creative Australian
who feels that your work just doesn't get exposure? Feel
like it's money, not talent, that's keeping you from a
feature article? Well, welcome home!
That's right, we are currently looking for talented Australians
to be a part of the Melbourne Pixel expansion. We don't
care if you freelance, have no money, only work at night,
or only work in a yellow sequined g-string. If you have
what it takes, then we'll back you the whole way!
We are currently looking for:
• Photographers
• Writers
• Designers
• Artists
• Affiliate communities / groups / companies
If you fit
any of the above criteria, and want to contribute to Melbourne
Pixel, just fill out the form below to contact us.
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LATER...
Still reading? Wow, you must have really gotten into
this issue! Well, we are sorry to say this, but your
at the end of our issue for this month. It has been a
fun ride, and once again we thank you for sticking by
us and reading, contributing, and generally fucking around
on the internet. What would we do without you? (Post
videos on YouTube...or be a loser and blog about mundane
shite... -Ed.).
Of course, we'll be back again next month! Thankfully,
we choose Melbourne Pixel over sleep, and are proud
of it! Keep an eye out for some cool shit: updates,
new killer articles, slick links to sites that will
ease your soul, and Blue Giant representing. Plus your
chance to win some cool stuff!
If your still stuck for things to do, swing by Lost
At E Minor for more on the Aussie scene, and we'll see
you at the pub if your still craving a slice of insanity!
Peace Out!
Melbourne Pixel Team
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