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for the thousands of people reading this little patch of the Internet I've decided to attempt to become an organised interwebs user and that means having something of a renovation...in cyberspace.  so before I get insanely popular to the point where I'm a celebrity blogger (just an inevitable fact really) I've decided to bring this blog into line with the other stuff I've left all over social media, partly because a. I need to become vaguely employable, and b. this was created in the midst of a classic arts student existential crisis which I feel is no longer relevant (...for now).

all you need to know is that my name has changed to fit my original tumblr (I'm in the process of trying to change my url without losing this content but my brain can't handle it) (my tumblr is to the right!) but it'll be the same useless mashed collection of insignificant rambles on my behalf, that's what a distend is.  if you're still confused give me a few weeks and then we'll both know what's going on.

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hear this, give your all for this matter is wondrous in worldly riches, living without dread when the body lieth in clay, I could do no more than I did truly

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In the past, Australians have largely been disregarded internationally in many creative industries, pushed aside for bigger and greater names.  But not for bigger ideas.  In fashion and design our time is now, as the next generation of creative types make their mark.  An ever-expanding influence, highly original ideas and experimentation in design are their trademark.  Carly Hunter is no exception.

Perth-born and Melbourne-based, Hunter’s designs reflect feelings of minimalism and an obsession with perfect symmetry.  Experimentation in cut, contrasts in texture and a clearly defined juxtaposition of strength and elegance see Hunter’s collections remain distinct, but consistently considered.  A graduate of the Western Australian School of Art Design and Media, Hunter’s collections have been shown at both the Perth and L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festivals.

Her signature silken drapes possess this geometric hold; while her pieces may appear somewhat simple in cut, Hunter’s designs hide strong shaping and a clear consideration of form.  A favoured use of silk also means her work complements what is underneath, with a sheerness that adds a powerful layer of depth to traditional anatomy.  This is what good fashion and design is all about: consideration of both the form, and the extension of, the individual.  

Hunter's relaxed designs sit at the vanguard of Australian fashion, distinct in their reflections of the human form and approach to geometric sophistication.  And lucky for us, her drapery and individuality is finally getting the attention it deserves. 

only slightly less

the jab in your side
stuck high in your rib
in and out
it's not enough 
we have no time
speaking in closed doors 
you could love
sitting in clouds of smoke 
when you're all alone
we made plans
promises made with aching veins
open eyes and empty minds
you're not anywhere
feel your lungs waiting
smaller and quieter
bones at my collar
holding nothing else inside
the space where we used to be
stuck between minds and reality
jump and fall
jump and fall

For a long time I didn't want to create anything because I was scared of looking back at it in the future and finding that the only way I could communicate my thoughts was forced or feeble or diluted by how much I could transfer from my mind to paper; of the muse I have lost I now see there is no intellect in how I feel or in my ability to explain it.  I want to know that I can hold my reality and every truth that I feel now will be mine forever

Hearts and Cigarettes

Photo Willy Ward

So I slept through most of April but one thing I did manage to do was to go see Chet Faker at The Toff in Town one Thursday night.  If you aren't already on the bandwagon or don't have the pleasure of experiencing Melbourne's perfect little music scene then I recommend you hop on now because this guy is quickly going places.

Also known formally as Nick Murphy, Faker possesses a definite strength in his voice and a tight live presence despite his young age.  Have a listen of a recording he did at 3RRR a few months ago and you'll see why.  Described as a bit dubstep, a bit electronica, a bit I-have-no-idea, his EP Thinking In Textures is exactly that: layered, considered and very clever.  Most of all, a desire to go about things on his own terms and to not be swept up in the hype (which more than often results in being dumped later) means that I'm definitely sure he'll be a growing force for a while.  I also work with a girl who is friends with him so perhaps I'll just leave uni and become a groupie.

Read this review that was in The Age (it was the first one I read and is still my favourite) because it captures it all perfectly.  He's also done a bit of acoustic work under the name Atlas Murphy (who I saw unintentionally live - the power of the pseudonym) which is pretty great too.