Portrait by Alice Rainis

portrait by Alice Rainis, 2014

I couldn't be any happier to share this portrait with you.
Thanks to the wonderful photographer Alice Rainis.

To see more from Alice Rainis visit her website.

Yayoi Kusama - Victoria Miro

After seeing the work of Yayoi Kusama at the Tate show a couple of years ago I became an instant fan. I popped along last week to see her latest exhibition 'Pumpkins' at the Victoria Miro gallery.

Here's what you can expect to see and some of my favourite works. 

The artist - Yayoi Kusama

Photo: Victoria Miro Gallery, London/ Ota Fine Arts, Tokyo/ Yayoi Kusama Studio Inc. Copyright: Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama with her latest work. 

Photo: Gautier Deblonde

 Yayoi Kusama, 'Eyes of Mine', 2010

Yayoi Kusama, 'Horse Play in Woodstock, a happening', 1967

From the above work until now, she continues to produce powerful transformative work. Her dedication to her art is truly inspirational. 

Of all the works at the Victoria Miro I have to say the piece above was my favourite. 

Yayoi Kusama, 'Pumpkin', 2014 

Photo:Victoria Miro Gallery

You can also check out Yayoi Kusama reading her poem 'On Pumpkins', 2010

Victoria Miro, 16 Wharf Road, London, N1 7RW

www.victoria-miro.com

'Pumpkins' shows 16 September - 19 December 2014

Inspiration from Paperchase

I love visiting Paperchase. Especially the Tottenham Court Road branch. 

I can never leave without purchasing something. 

Here's some recent favourites of mine. 

Insectia in Urban Outfitters White City

Pieces from the Insectia collection have landed in Urban Outfitters White City. 

Pictures to come soon.

Check it out while you can!

Sabrina

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The moment it all changed for me...

Sabrina Samsoodin
Print
2006

Design and Make at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design 2006.
Thanks to the amazing support and teaching from Sarah Wilson. Wherever you are!

Tring Natural History Museum

This place is definitely my favourite place of the year so far!
I've been meaning to post this for ages...hope you enjoy...

Tring Natural History Museum is part of the Natural History Museum, also located in Kensington. 

I visited earlier this year to explore and it is definitely one of the best museums I have been to.

Take a look below... you could see through the cabinets and look from one end of the room to the other. Magical! Like it belonged in a film. 

He's so cute

Bizarre seeing Lemurs against wild cats and birds...

The birds were my favourite as I am currently working on a project studying British birds. The project JUMP + FLY is currently being developed. More on this to come soon...

The tragopan (right) was particularly stunning

There is so much to see there.
The sea creatures, fish, sharks and cabinets holding insects, butterflies, beetles and scorpions were upstairs...

A look inside

Under the sea ...

The coconut crab almost looked hand painted. In my head I imagined my dear friend K.M.B had done it.

... and this is where my camera died. Major sad face.
There was lots more to capture, including zebras, huge elephant tusks, eels, a circular cabinet filled with hummingbirds, snakes, dogs, meerkats, badgers, mice and much much more.

The museum is on 2/3 floors and believe me there's a lot to see.

If you interested in visiting it's free and not hard to get to.
Visit the NHM Tring website for more information. I highly recommend it!

Takashi Iwasaki - Artist

I stumbled across this artist and was blown away by his use of colour and composition.
Check out some of his embroidery and painting which I love.

4.5palacebudoccolini
Embroidery floss and fabric (hand embroidered)

Eiseiearkazaris
Embroidery floss and fabric (hand embroidered)

Heatness
Acrylic on canvas

Pkapkatogeshakin
Embroidery floss and fabric (hand embroidered)

Pkapkatogeshakin

Please visit Takashi Iwasaki online for more works and information.

New Look on sabrinasamsoodin.com

Nothing quite like your washing line to inspire you to revamp your website.
I've injected a bit of colour into it and cleaned it up a bit.

Hope you enjoy!

The inspiration

The New Homepage

The New Portfolio Links

I have to also post another photo I love and piece of inspiration...

The stairs in United Colors of Benetton taken in Oxford Circus

JUMP + FLY Colour & Print

Here's some inspiration and research from a project I am currently working on - JUMP + FLY.
I have fallen in love with these amazing prints and colours, while researching frogs, toads and birds.

Stay tuned for developing work ...

JUMP + FLY Inspiration

New Year. New Project - JUMP + FLY

Here's some inspiration for the project. 

For this project I will be using embroidery alongside hand drawn illustration to create some one-off framed artwork. Stay tuned for more pictures of developing work coming soon!

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