Author Archives: Shayne House

Camille and Kennerly

So I had this dream right… Holy crap!

Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses (Electric Harp Duet) Camille and Kennerly, Harp Twins

“Camille and Kennerly” posted on May 13, 2012 by Shayne House in Art, Fresh Kicks, Music

POOLJUMPERS

This award-winning documentary illuminates the unlikely pioneers that shaped the way we see pools… Incredible, groundbreaking action!

Thanks to Mikey at Seed Surf Co. for turning me onto this one

“POOLJUMPERS” posted on May 9, 2012 by Shayne House in Film, Fresh Kicks, Skateboarding

Field Notes

I’m a stationery geek. I love note books. I’ve written in many note books over the years. Moleskine are good in every size, soft and hard cover. Ciak are an indulgence with their soft leather covers handmade in Italy. But nothing, absolutely nothing compares to Field Notes note books. I use them every day. Wherever I am I always have one with me. With the exception of the shower. When will they make a waterproof one?

Co-founder of the Field Notes brand Aaron Draplin has been collecting note books for years, “rescuing them” from obscurity. He talks about Field Notes’ ancestry in this little film…

“Field Notes” posted on April 12, 2012 by Shayne House in Art, Brainfood, Film

Inhouse Studio Presents: An exhibition by Karl Mackie

Beware the dark underbelly of the manufactured lifestyle of the monstrous surf industry. To many people, who by their very existence and way of life, create surf culture, it’s a very different and much more wholesome creature.

These exhibitions, for me, are about the curation of interesting and relevant art by artists and artisans inspired by our surf culture. Giving artists that are inspired by the ocean a new platform in which to present their work.

Inhouse Studio Presents: An exhibition by Karl Mackie April 7th – June 9th 2012

Watch the sound-slide below to see Karl setting up for this exhibition and listen to him discuss the inspiration behind his work.

“Inhouse Studio Presents: An exhibition by Karl Mackie” posted on April 5, 2012 by Shayne House in Art, Fresh Kicks, Surfing

Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer

Thanks to Lucy Jenner-Brown.

“Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer” posted on March 20, 2012 by Shayne House in Fresh Kicks, Music

U Can Ukelele

There’s something deeply satisfying about playing an instrument. The ukelele is one of my favourites, it’s a lot easier to travel with than a (full sized) guitar, and it’s also a bit more sociable than the trumpet, which is my main instrument. I know my fellow contributor Lee Robertson plays a mean uke, and there are a fair few others I know that understand this beautiful Hawaiian instrument. If you’re daunted by the thought of playing an instrument then this little video from Korduroy TV will show you just how easy it is to play a tune. Go on, grab a uke and enjoy. Mahalo nui loa!

“U Can Ukelele” posted on February 25, 2012 by Shayne House in Brainfood, Music

Neon Nightmare – Rosie Vanier

This is a music video directed by Ian Bucknole. This might sound weird but I’ve never met him. OK that in itself doesn’t sound weird. But how about this… I’ve met his wife briefly on another video shoot I was directing. Sorry that actually sounds weirder than it’s meant to. Let me set the record straight… I was shooting a film about gardening. I also know another filmmaker who has worked with Ian. She speaks very highly of him. Anyway to cut to the chase, I’m not posting his latest music video in the hope that he’ll ask me to work with him on a project in the future. OK yes I am. But it’s also a bloody good song, and video.

“Neon Nightmare – Rosie Vanier” posted on February 21, 2012 by Shayne House in Film, Music

Nothing is Original

“Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery – celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from – it’s where you take them to.”
~ Jim Jarmusch

“Nothing is Original” posted on February 20, 2012 by Shayne House in Quote