Double ARIA Award nominated, multi-instrumentalist musician/producer, Dingo Spender, is a man of many talents and a humanist storyteller at heart. His aim is to connect people – mind, body, and soul.
Bronwyn Kidd is an internationally award-winning fashion, portrait and art photographer whose work spans major advertising campaigns and iconic portraits across fashion, film, theatre, sport, and politics. “I want my work to be timeless,” she says. “There is a sincerity in all of my pictures. I have to feel a connection with every photo I choose to present.”
Moorooduc master potter John Stroomer is internationally recognised for his crystalline glazes, a complex ceramic technique that produces gem-like crystals through carefully controlled cooling. Now, he is exploring a bold new direction in a collaboration with visual artist Marta Gola who paints her exquisite nudes onto John’s pots, resulting in genuinely striking and original works.
Mount Martha artist Melanie Bloom is on a journey of self-discovery, blossoming into her new role as a full-time fine artist. Her professional life has unfolded in three inter-related acts. She was a portrait and wedding photographer for ten years. The next 16 years were dedicated to designing interiors for retreats and private homes. Now Mel draws, paints in watercolour and makes ceramics in her third and favourite act so far.
Mornington jewellery designer Sally Rose welcomes clients into her cosy studio at The Nook on…
Wildlife painter Nicole Barros wanted to create an intimate art gallery where she could share space with other talented artists offering affordable art directly to buyers. For art lovers, art is not a luxury; it’s essential, a daily source of joy and inspiration.
Mornington author Anna Matilda, aka The Urban Nanna, is keen to share her wealth of knowledge about simple ways to live a more sustainable, efficient and economical life. Her bestselling book, Everyday Permaculture, is a beautiful, easy-to-follow guide to living in sync with people and the planet. Given the squeeze of the current economy, this ethos makes a lot of sense, but permaculture isn’t just a philosophy of low waste and economy; it’s also based in community, nourishment and kindness.
Never in a million years did Rosebud go-go dancer Vicky Sapkin think professional go-go dancing was in her future. In 2024, she established her business, 1960s Dance Party, and has since taught both private and public classes.
The sea serves as solace and salvation for Barry, a decorated Victoria Police Sergeant of over 30 years, who founded Operation Soul Surf (OSS) — a surf therapy program helping police, fire, ambulance, and defence personnel use the healing power of the ocean to manage work-related PTSD.