Distant camera

Posted on October 24, 2014January 10, 2017 by admin

With the “likes” of social media these days, everybody likes to be liked. But this wasn’t the case for American nanny, Vivian Maier. A self taught photographer, she hid behind her rolleiflex camera, documenting the world around her. Shooting over the course of 50 years, no one had seen her work….until now. In 2007, loaded with over 100,00 negatives, John Maloof won a container at auction. No one knew he was about to discover one of the greatest street photographers of our time.

Vivian Maier Self Portrait — Photograph by Vivian Maier

A very private woman, she never showed anyone her photographs. Not even the families that she nannied for.

She may have documented everything around her like we do today, but unlike us, she never showed anyone her photographs. The greatest majority of her work she didn’t even get to see herself….but I did. Seeing her work, at the Centre for Contemporary Photography as part of the Melbourne Festival, blew me away. Maier had such an artistic eye for composition and light. The honesty of her photo’s allow you to step into the picture and I can tell you there’s no instagram filter that allows you to feel that. She may have not wanted us to see her work, but we cannot turn a blind eye to such a great talent. It was such a thrill for me to see traditional photography be so embraced in this current digital world.

The history of street photography has been re-written with the discovery of Vivian Maier and the #selfie

Photo: Diane Kitanoski for thisisroshambo.com inspired by Vivian Maier
Title: “Distant Camera” – Neil Young
Exhibition: “Crossing Path’s with Vivian Maier” showing at Centre for Contemporary Photography until Sun 26th Oct 2014
Work courtesy of: Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York
Melbourne Festival www.melbournefestival.com.au 10-26 Oct 2014
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No sleep ’til…

Posted on October 20, 2014January 10, 2017 by admin

I love Brooklyn and I’m a sucker for anything with the word Brooklyn on it. Especially from the clothing brand BWGH because they “go hard!” And they also parle francais!

Le faites vous?

Photo: Diane Kitanoski for thisisroshambo.com
Title: “No sleep til Brooklyn” – Beastie Boys
Model wears Brooklyn We Go Hard
Model from @ModelCitizens
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Song to the Sirèn

Posted on October 13, 2014January 10, 2017 by admin

She’s blonde, sensual, passionate, French/Belgian background, (born and bred in Melbourne) and she’s a beer!

Is this not your perfect girl?

Just like the enchanting mermaid La Sirèné, this beer will seduce you. Like the colour of her flowing hair, this bottle is filled with liquid gold, beautiful, smooth and she will keep you wanting more. Do your taste buds hear her seducing call, Sailor?

You too will fall under the La Sirèné spell.

Last week, I was one of the lucky few to dine at the private dining room of St Crispin for the La Sirèné showcase over a 5 course Beer Degustation. The intimate event was hosted by the head brewer and owner, Costa Nikias, who guided us through a delectable dinner with matching beers from the local artisanal brewery.

We were presented with a menu especially designed for for this one off event. Delicious food, fabulous friends and fantastic beer! A wonderful night had by all. Definitely worth having a few beers on a Monday, even though it was a school night. As my date put it, “fancy food and beer…this couldn’t be more you!”

If you are hearing the siren call of La Sirèné it is to remind you to “buy beer!”

Photo’s: Diane Kitanoski for thisisroshambo.com
Guest of Honor: La Sirèné – 2 Wingrove St, Alphington, Vic 3078 – www.lasirene.com.au
Venue: St Crispin – 300 Smith St, Collingwood, Vic 3066
Title: ‘ Song to the Siren” – Tim Buckley
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Let me be your ruler

Posted on October 1, 2014January 10, 2017 by admin

Girls are often getting their hair and nails “did”, but what about the fellas? Where do they go when they need a spit and polish?

Hand the man a scotch.

I’ll tell you where…..

A classic establishment in Thornbury where you’ll find the coolest “Cat” who runs Lord’s of the North, one of the best Barber Shop’s in town.

Not just you average “short, back and sides.”

Dudes can kick back with a beer whilst they wait for their turn for a choice beard trim, rockin haircut and/or switchblade shave (with hot towel of course).

With cool tunes in the background, there has never been a more enjoyable full barber service for the boys.

And ladies, I guarantee this is the only time you wish you were a bloke and you didn’t think shaving was a hassle. Feel my grooming envy by dropping in to see these guys.

Just head North!

Photo: Diane Kitanoski for thisisroshambo.com
Title: “Royals” – Lorde
Model: from @ModelCitizens
Location: Lord’s of the North Barber Shop, 895 High St, Thornbury, 3071.
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Girl Talk

Posted on September 25, 2014January 10, 2017 by admin

Girls love to talk. Especially when it’s about a new guy we’ve met and we can’t wait to tell our girlfriend’s. And one of the first question’s we’ll ask is, “who does he look like?”

One particular occasion I was telling my story and I answered, “he looks like Monkey Magic.” And my beautiful young friend, (10 years my junior) said, “Who’s that?”

Lessons learnt;

1. You will always find a character/celebrity to compare someone to

2. The older we get, the more we feel it

3. If you don’t feel it, you’ll be sure to get a reminder

4. The guy may not last, but your girlfriend always will

5. She is still as beautiful as ever (and yes she’s still younger!)

Photography: Diane Kitanoski for thisisroshambo.com
Title: “Girl Talk” – Julie London
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Roxanne

Posted on September 22, 2014January 10, 2017 by admin

You don’t have to put on the red light

Those days are over

You don’t have to sell your body to the night

Roxanne, you don’t have to wear that dress tonight

Walk the streets for money

You don’t care if it’s wrong or if it’s right

Photography: Diane Kitanoski for thisisroshambo.com
Words: The Police – “Roxanne”
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Evening on the Grounds

Posted on September 16, 2014January 10, 2017 by admin

Photos: Diane Kitanoski for thisisroshambo.com

I’ve got a bike

Posted on September 15, 2014January 10, 2017 by admin

“I’ve got a bike,

you can ride it if you like.

It’s got a basket, a bell that rings

and things to make it look good.

I’d give it to you if I could,

but I borrowed it”

Artwork: Diane Kitanoski for This is Roshambo

She’s the cheese and I’m the macaroni

Posted on September 8, 2014January 10, 2017 by admin

Earth angel’s Cupid was spot on when he aimed at this couple There’s no better pairing than the artistic partnership of Rowena Martinich and Geoffrey Carran. Known for their large scale public artworks, it’s your typical love story…..abstract expressionist meets contemporary artist.

Their two painting styles are perfectly combined giving birth to the (now) newlyweds first baby and debut range of Martinich&Carran Homewares. Pieces range from their beautiful handpainted ceramics to their stunning cushions featuring Geoffrey’s incredible cockatoo’s and Rowena’s distinctive fluroscent paintings. You cannot pick up a home/lifestyle magazine without it featuring a story on this highly successful, dynamic duo.

Their most recent open studio event was part of the Surf Coast Arts Trail, where they opened up their beachside home and studio space to the public.

If you missed out and are keen to see more, pop into Koskela this Saturday between 2:00-3:30pm for a chance to meet Rowena Martinich, the neon queen herself, at her new solo exhibition “Inamorata.”