Searching

This morning I was talking to one of my best friends about moving out to the sticks for a while, because I'm such a cardigan when it comes to the fast paced fun loving lifestyle a typical 23 yr old is supposed to pine for. I think I would miss the pace of London though, we're blessed with such variety here, culturally and in terms of green spaces. But, it could be fun though...
Reading through Zoe Murphy's blog I found Nick Hand (a Bristolian graphic designer & photographer) and his SlowCoast project, touring with his bike along the UK coastline, meeting artisans and makers along the way.
Check it out some of the conversations he has collected www.slowcost.co.uk/soundslides

colours of summer

I first saw Zoe Murphy's work at what must have been the 2008 New Designer's Exhibition, together with printed textiles, she recycle's vintage furniture - rejuvinating it with strong blasts of colour and contemporary etched graphics.


Now in August and a long awaited cycling trip to Kent's coast looming, for me Zoe Murphy's work reminds me of that fresh optimism crazy summer days with friends can bring.