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AGWA was delighted to host award-winning author Holden Sheppard last week, for his PULSE TALKS keynote address on The Road Less Travelled – Finding a Path in the Arts. Holden’s incredibly candid and authentic keynote took the audience on a journey. From his humble beginnings as a tradie in Geraldton to his mental health struggles and almost giving up on his dream of writing. The author of the acclaimed young adult books Invisible Boys and The Brink gave the AGWA guests an insight into his “road less travelled”. Holden’s enthusiasm was contagious, and after the keynote address many of the young listeners lined up to have their books signed and to get a few moments of wisdom from him. Invisible Boys is currently being adapted a much-anticipated ten-episode television series. Holden’s top ten tips for aspiring artists can be downloaded from the AGWA website here. Holden stepped into the Design Store this week to choose his favourite things. |
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JONATHAN ADLER CHARADE BOWL | $325“I love the bold, studded punk aesthetic of this Jonathan Adler “Charade” Bowl. It looks somewhere between a medieval goblet and the perfect King’s Cup to put in the middle of the cards in a game of Circle of Death and fill with goon!” |
PAUL YORE: WORD MADE OF FLESH | $120“A quick flick through Paul Yore’s book revealed some powerful homoeroticism which I really enjoyed. I love seeing bold and provocative art like this. It inspires me. And is easy on the eyes too. 😉” |
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SMILEY BUNDLE OF LIGHT | $79“Yellow is my favourite colour and I’m always drawn to happy stuff. Although my own art is dark and grungy, my personality is pretty upbeat. Positivity and optimism motivate me through the hard times. Everyone needs a smiley face around em!” |
SELETTI PORCELAIN MY SPACESHIP and SELETTI MY ROBOT | $190-$250“I couldn’t go past these two. The Seletti robot looks like a friendly dude, and the sleek polished finish was aesthetically appealing. As for the golden phallic rocket ship … I am physically unable to resist both innuendo and a good sight gag. I need one for my shelf!” |
