auór journal

As part of launching our circularity and eyewear refurbishment program, we sat down with designer, curator ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ and Supercyclers founder Sarah K to talk about sustainability in design.  Thinking about sustainability in design seems to come naturally to you, but was there a time when it didn’t, and what was the turning point for you? It was the combination of a few things. When I was living in Hobart with my family between 2006-2009, I would watch as the logger’s trucks carrying trees so large they had to be anywhere from 100 to 1000 years old traveled past my design store's window,...

 In Conversation with Kim Nuri  Kim Nuri is the artist behind JAERYO Ceramics based in Seoul, Korea.  Her work has always interested us, with creative designs which have a natural and organic way of assimilating into the surrounding spaces with which they occupy. Deviating from the conventional idea of pottery as merely practical, the work is focused on expanding the boundaries of ceramics. Kim's work is both decorative and unique, and aesthetically beautiful, drawing from both traditional and contemporary ceramic techniques.We sat down with her to learn a little more about her pathway into the world of ceramics, her creative process, and most recent Grap Nuage Collection.  How did you get into...

In Conversation With Paige Geffen “To change the narrative on how we relate to our stuff” is the philosophy behind Paige Geffen’s Object & Us, a consultancy which seeks to redefine the individual’s relationship to their objects and spaces. A multi-talented creative director, interior designer, stylist and photographer, we sat down with Paige to talk about her creative life in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and her approach to finding balance and connection to the material world. Where did you grow up and where is home for you now? I grew up outside of Philadelphia, PA, and I honestly never really...

In Conversation With Ophelia Mikkelson Jones. We are delighted to feature Ophelia Mikkelson Jones on the auór journal this month. A fierce creator, artist, photographer and sock maker who is carving out a quiet life which reflects and celebrates her coastal surroundings in beautiful New Zealand. We first crossed paths with Ophelia when we caught her wearing our Paloma Celery frames a year ago now, befriending one another over our shared love of radiant green. We’ve been in awe of her sensibility, creative eye and humble ways ever since. Happy reading! xx We’d love to know how your life started...

In Conversation With Lauren Brincat. We’ve had huge lady crush on artist Lauren Brincat for far too long! So we are honoured to be featuring her on the auór journal this month coinciding with her latest work ‘Other Tempo’ on now at Carriageworks as part of the Liveworks Festival. Brincat is an artist who works across diverse media from video and performance to sculpture and installation. Using a variety of platforms her work explores non-verbal modes of expression through narratives or ideas. So we sat down with Lauren to unpack this creative soul a little more. Where did you grow...

In Conversation With Hannah Cawley. To celebrate the launch of our Paloma Rose eyewear collaboration, we took a moment to chat to fashion designer and founder of London label Cawley Studio. Where were you born and where is home for now?  I was born in Stoke on Trent in the Midlands. I moved to London eight years ago. What are the three best words to describe Hannah Cawley? Dedicated, practical and stubborn. What brought you to the world of fashion design? After high school I went to college, I wanted to become either a chef or a fashion designer, in...