Gabby Malpas for Armuseli, Spain

I am delighted to be collaborating with the team at Armuseli, Spain on their capsule collection for Spring/Summer 2015.

I spied first photos of a garment featuring my 'Hope' butterfly a week or so ago and below are links to various media pieces after the launch.

I particularly love the youtube video of the team and guests having high tea - that is exactly the sort of scenario I set up for my own gallery openings!

Blog post from: Back To Trendy

Blog post from: blogmaspersonal.com

You Tube video by Sin Magazine - see the Gabby Malpas labels!

Gabby Malpas: new cushion covers arrived

These just landed this week.  This is the final print run of cushions for the year and these, like everything else I produce, are limited edition.
Each cushion cover is 100% cotton, machine washable and numbered as a limited edition print.  I'd recommend keeping them out of very direct sunlight and outdoors.
The pattern depictions shown here are the front and back of each cushion.

42 of the spanish poppy (dark purple), and hellebore cushion covers were made and 45 of the poppy and acid begonias cushion covers (with purple piping).

These are in my online store at www.gabbymalpas.com, and will be coming soon to Platform72 and Breathing Colours Gallery soon...

CoSydney: Artshine's new art space

Vinh Van Lam is an art mentor of  mine and is currently training me in art licensing.  He is a true supporter of artists - he and his partner have put their money where their mouths are and have opened a beautiful new artists' space in Chippendale, Sydney.

The opening night is Next Thursday, 6th November.  All welcome

The Artshine website is here - it's a fabulous resource for artists and buyers alike

Photos from the show: Where are you from? at Platform72

It was a wonderful night and I was overwhelmed with the support of friends, family and complete strangers who came.
Adoption agencies took an interest and there were representatives from AdoptChange, the Benevolent Society and others.  Helen McCabe, who is on the board of directors at AdoptChange opened the show and was so generous with her time.

Platform72 were just wonderful as always

Gabby Malpas: 'where are you from?' show details

Well the big night is nearly here. 

Full details are on Platform72's website  - please also get in touch if your would like to see a catalogue as a number have already been sold.

Gabby Malpas at the Kariong Plant fair Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 September

If you're in the Gosford area this weekend, please come and visit me at the Plant lovers fair at Kariong Mountains High School, Festival Drive, Kariong - we will be there rain or shine from 9am - 4pm every day.

There are a fabulous selection of subtropical plants at this fair - I'm looking to stock up on bromeliads and orchids.

Gabby Malpas and Sarah Ryan at Chapel House, Rydal

Now that Spring has truly sprung downunder, this year's garden shows are in full swing.
Sarah and I had a lovely weekend and star billing at the Rydal Daffodil festival at Chapel House.

Chapel house is owned by Jo and Mike Maxwell who look after the extenive 10 acre gardens and grounds themselves.

The Australian Garden Show - in pictures

Well unfortunately, Sydney did not play nice for the 4 days of the Australian garden show.  The persistent rain meant a very wet weekend and much of the show was very muddy underfoot.  However, the gardeners were not deterred and when the sun finally came out on Sunday afternoon, the show gardens were beautiful to behold.  Here are some random shots of the weekend.

Graham Ross came by for a special introduction of Sarah and her work at Hillandale Gardens & Nursery to his guest audience.

Gabby Malpas at the Australian Garden Show, Sydney Thursday 4 Sept - Sunday 7 September

I'm so excited to be showing at the Australian Garden Show at Centennial Park, Sydney this week and weekend.

My giftware items will be in attendance - plus some items I have made especially for the show

Sarah Ryan of Hillandale Gardens and Nursery fame will be with me offering Garden Consultancy and nursery services - I call her 'Capability Brown Downunder'.

Please come and say hello - we are on Stand 89.

Gabby Malpas at Platform72

I've been working with Platform72 for a year.  They have been fabulous at promoting my artwork and giftware.

They are launching a new exhibition and art space in St Leonards, on the north shore of Sydney.

Exciting!

New melamine products

These limited edition melamine products are now available  at: gabbymalpas.com

New products for the Gabby Malpas website

While we're in Winter in the southern hemisphere, I've been busy getting new products ready for the spring and summer sale season downunder.

Here is a selection of teatowels and cushion covers.

They feature paintings printed as panels and made into products.  I produce limited print runs - there were between 35 and 40-odd cushion covers (3 types of two different panels) and between 40 - 50 teatowels (6 x designs).

That keeps the product niche and a little bit exclusive - guaranteed NOT to find these at Target or IKEA!
You can purchase these on my website and they will be in selected galleries soon.