Rebecca Scibilia

For Downton Abbey fans everywhere we have some pretty awesome news…. the show is a major feature in Rebecca Scibilia’s new work with us. Exciting right?

We undertook some intensive research in the form of a daylong Downton Abbey MARATHON at our house. It was pretty awesome, all the cares of the week slipped away as we discussed and argued about the exact titles of each character. It can be a bit complicated remembering who is a Lady, a Corporal, first footman or a Duke.  You do not want to get things confused. As Mr. Carson says, there is nothing much worse ‘than a maid serving a Duke’.

More "research" with Rebecca in the Sisters Hayes Studio

When it comes to exciting escapism, there is nothing like a period costume drama. And Downton Abbey is epic escapism.

For those of you who do not know, the show Downton Abbey is set during the dying end of the Edwardian era, in a fictional Yorksire county estate. The aristocratic Crawley family and their servants are at the centre of the drama as the great historical events; such as the sinking of the Titanic, The First World War and Women’s Suffrage roar past.

Mansions, silver service garden parties & summer linens, what's not to love?

The Downton Abbey crew.

Three sisters.... we can relate

Poor Mary, most likely exhausted from her fifth costume change of the day.

Oh, Edith.

Rebecca's favourite character, Nurse Sybil Crawley

Another casual dinner in Downton Abbey

Rebecca and TSH believe that for the costumes alone, this show is irresistible viewing. And if that doesn't convince you, two words: Maggie Smith.

Rebecca’s work is drawn from what she loves. Book covers, DVD covers and celebrity magazines all provide ample imagery and text for her paintings. We are pretty excited to be making this work from our shared love and looking forward to sharing it with you all very shortly. 

Cameron Noble

Cameron Noble’s paintings and drawings of pop stars, models and celebrities are stunning. His brilliant use of colour heightens their already iconic state until the viewer is completely captivated. At only 29, Cameron’s painting of Billie Holiday has already been included in Arts Project’s Permanent collection. The permanent collection enables a truly significant work by an artist to become a part of a much loved and cared for collection of work. 

Cameron’s work is alluring and sensual. His portraits reveal a knowingness of each subject. We have been very excited about what Cameron had in store for us. 

Earlier, we went down to Rose Chong Costumes and we all put our hands together in tribute for a late nineties VH1 Top count down #1 HIT. 

Rose Chong Costumes

Cameron searching for the look

Dan and Christina wait for the reveal

All hands on set!

Peter Ben

Talk of the Good and the Bad can often get a bit tricky. Some see good and bad in black and white. Others see a great deal of gray. Our conversations with Peter on the subject often got quite, well, colourful. These conversations led to his new work which tackles the question of the good and bad as well as the LAW!

We have had a great deal of fun. There is nothing like a good 'cops and robbers' chase to make everyone happy. Here are some photos of the behind the scenes filming of Peter’s work as he gets into character.

Peter Ben takes over the green screen room

It's a wrap: Rebecca, Peter Ben and Christina after a long morning of filming