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| Lang Leav |
| Charlie's Widow チャーリーズウィドウ |
| But sadly Charlie would soon find Beneath her sugar-coated lies Candy Wrappers on the floor Left by suitors who came to call |
| Violet ヴァイオレット |
| Not a single one She cared about She'd chew them up And spit them out |
| Veruca ヴェルーカ |
| We see she wears to our chagrin A little hat of squirrel skin Around her neck sits like a wreath A necklace made of Oompa's teeth |
Those who come across my work for the first time say it feels strangely familiar. Almost like Déjà vu. Fairytale characters
firmly stapled in your memory smile sweetly at you from a canvas. Reminding you of places you have forgotten to visit for a
very long time.
It is only when you are drawn in closer that you begin to notice the little details. A slight upturn of red rose lips begin to look
more like a snarl and a blood stained handkerchief leaves you with a peculiar sense of unease.
My work is born from a compulsive desire to create. It carries a deep appreciation of traditional methods used by artisans for
centuries. Writing, weaving, painting, binding of books and an insatiable passion for storytelling.
firmly stapled in your memory smile sweetly at you from a canvas. Reminding you of places you have forgotten to visit for a
very long time.
It is only when you are drawn in closer that you begin to notice the little details. A slight upturn of red rose lips begin to look
more like a snarl and a blood stained handkerchief leaves you with a peculiar sense of unease.
My work is born from a compulsive desire to create. It carries a deep appreciation of traditional methods used by artisans for
centuries. Writing, weaving, painting, binding of books and an insatiable passion for storytelling.
| Miss Vee ミス・ヴィー |
| Contraptions made with electric wires Dynamite sticks and arsenic fires The things that she would often dish On your greatest enemy you would not wish |
| August オーガスト |
| Sweets and treats Blood and gall Fancy meats- she craved it all Her appetite insatiable |
Contemporary Sydney artist, Lang Leav is the inspiration behind the enchanting world of Akina. Her imagination stretches across a variety of disciplines
encompassing fashion, art, poetry and books. Frequently invited to exhibit at high profile exhibitions locally and overseas, she has since built up a loyal
following of international fans. Her latest book, Charlie's Widow, was hand presented to iconic film director Tim Burton at the opening of his exhibition at the
Australian Centre for the Moving Image.
Known for her versatility, Lang has completed a wide range of projects both independently and through a number of exciting collaborations. The distinct
nature of her work alternates between the whimsical and melancholy, expressing an underlying complexity beneath its child-like facade.
Lang is a recipient of The Qantas Spirit of Youth Award and was later granted a prestigious Churchill Fellowship. Her fashion label Akina has achieved critical
and commercial success, stocked in key boutiques around Australia and later in cutting edge Harajuku, Japan.
In December 2010, Lang completed two shows in Santa Monica for the renowned Copro gallery. In January she was hand-picked to exhibit in the landmark
'Playboy Redux' curated by The Warhol Museum and Playboy Enterprises; alongside contemporary greats such as Gary Baseman, Luke Cheuh, Shag,
Nouar, Glenn Barr and Tara McPherson
encompassing fashion, art, poetry and books. Frequently invited to exhibit at high profile exhibitions locally and overseas, she has since built up a loyal
following of international fans. Her latest book, Charlie's Widow, was hand presented to iconic film director Tim Burton at the opening of his exhibition at the
Australian Centre for the Moving Image.
Known for her versatility, Lang has completed a wide range of projects both independently and through a number of exciting collaborations. The distinct
nature of her work alternates between the whimsical and melancholy, expressing an underlying complexity beneath its child-like facade.
Lang is a recipient of The Qantas Spirit of Youth Award and was later granted a prestigious Churchill Fellowship. Her fashion label Akina has achieved critical
and commercial success, stocked in key boutiques around Australia and later in cutting edge Harajuku, Japan.
In December 2010, Lang completed two shows in Santa Monica for the renowned Copro gallery. In January she was hand-picked to exhibit in the landmark
'Playboy Redux' curated by The Warhol Museum and Playboy Enterprises; alongside contemporary greats such as Gary Baseman, Luke Cheuh, Shag,
Nouar, Glenn Barr and Tara McPherson
| Charlie's Widow - Handcrafted Storybook The sinister sequel to the Teddy Bear's Picnic $200.00 + P&H Limited edition of 100 (50 books have been pre-sold) Charlie's Widow continues the story of Akina, who once crept into the pristine world of fairytales and nursery rhymes, leaving behind a devastating trail of destruction. After years of plotting and scheming, she is set to invade Charlie's chocolate factory, turning sweet-as-cotton-candy girls into bloodthirsty, button-hungry villains- before setting them on a murderous rampage! |
| The Magician's Bunny 22x16 inches Acrylic and pastels on paper |
