News... Its Rather Big!

It is just over a month ago that I was discussing the Collect show at Saatchi and since then I haven't published a jot - how time flies when there is lots to do! I have been busy working on several new projects and in an effort to bring them to fruition I have just been keeping my head down and working as much as I physically can - and thoroughly enjoying it too!

First project in line for readiness is a brand new website, one which I am working hard to make fabulous, and will be much more of a forum for all things art and vintage. Discussions on style, interiors, making, exhibitions, events will be happening - pretty much everything I am usually jabbering about, but much bigger and better! I am also really pleased to be able to confirm some guest writings from a selected few brilliant people on the scene- so I hope that I have managed to sufficiently wet your appetite for the launch over the coming weeks.
Stay tuned on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming dates, or get in touch if you would like to get involved.

Happy Sunday!....

Goodness This Week - Tiles

Since returning to London I felt that everything I saw was getting filed away in my head, dilapidated Deco architecture, train stations, commuter style (running trainers with sharp tailored work suits!) subway tiles - my head was rather filling up! Enter - Instagram! Obvious to the masses, but not so to me, as I was contemplating carrying around my large SLR camera in an unlikely effort to quickly capture things I was seeing. Follow me on Instagram and keep up to date here

Something that has been catching my attention is the beautiful Victorian tiles that - once you begin to look for them - you see everywhere. Sadly there doesn't appear to be a wealth of knowledge readily available about where this fashion really originated from, however we all know the Victorian's penchant for over-decoration. Shades used for ceramics were largely dictated to by which raw materials were readily available to create pigments, which then direct the colour palette.  I leave you with a selection of tiles walked on during my recent travels.....

Marylebone

Islington - new posing as old

Cheltenham - The old court house

Soho

Wigmore Street

St Giles Street - seemingly old but what a colour palette and design!

When you touch me it's magic

Touch Me - Mixed media collage- screen print, acrylic, indian ink, pen

Available as a unique piece and reproduced as a greetings card.

Coffee Morning

Much of my work is triggered by small things in daily life, things that are emotive or are an everyday activity - walking down the street, writing a letter. A still life from the kitchen table.

Mixed media collage unique piece, also reproduced as a greetings card - in the shop!

Look Book - Some Ideas

I have been playing around with what is the beginnings of a look book with a new body of work.
Some I have had in my mind for a long time, and it is so nice to finally see them realised, and some still need tweaking and are in the early stages of development. It is interesting to see what you enjoy making most in the process of doing other things - for example I really enjoyed painting the wallpaper, and even though I created it as a tool, I am already itching to make some more large scale designs.

There are lots more designs that will be coming out over the next few months, so I'll keep you posted as and when. In the meantime, take a look at some of the pieces that are currently available. Hope you like!

Vintage Collar and Sprinkles Zipper Pouch

Zipper Pouch  and Collar
Dress- models own

Touch Me Coin Purse

Green Linen Dash Zipper Pouch

Vintage Collar Dress - models own, vintage turban is a sample

Atomo Clutch

Look Sharp collage

Art Flea

This weekend we showcased some items from the new collection at the bizarre bazaar event Art Flea - a very cool weekender event. The Stroud Goods Shed was full of really exciting artists and events, and although I didnt get to really see much of it as I was working my own stand, what I did see was fantastic. A big thanks to all who came and participated in my photo booth!

We set up a Photo Shop where we took portraits, using hand-drawn wallpaper and props

My stand - we had lots of stripey jumpers as our mascots

Some rather lovely Lady K Loves popcorn roller girls sitting for me!

A sneak peek at what is next up - new collection! - more on that coming up very soon!....

Photo Shop

So Art Flea is only a few days away (as if you needed reminding, I just know that you are all perched on the edge of your seats in anticipation!) and apart from showcasing my work on the 18th I will also be manning a photo station of sorts, where you can have your potrait taken with me, illustration style!
What does this really mean Sarika? Well, it means stepping in to big sketchbook page, attaching your chosen features and adopting a speech bubble or two- depending on what you want to express of course- as that's what it's all about. It means -in short- becoming one of my characters.

To take part is FREE, and no appointment necessary. This is chance to get involved with my work, have a bit of fun, get a great image for you to enjoy- and maybe walk away with a tear drop or two!

Vintage Collar . Blouse and skirt- made by me

Vintage Collar
Dress - models own. Turban - a sample

All collars - www.sarikathakorlal.com

Turban - www.sarikathakorlal.com

Orange vintage dress - models own

Black blouse, white vest and black skirt - made by me

New Look!

Read all about it! My website has got a whole new look! 

I don't there's any such thing as 'finished' when it comes to websites - things just change too much for them to be a static presentation of a person's work - but hey, that's a good thing! There's a new layout and new imagery, but there's still lots more goodness to come, so I'm looking forward to 'unveiling' it as things come together. In the mean time I hope you enjoy the new stock images, and get a sneak peek of my new surface designs - these form the backdrop of some of the greetings cards!

Toodlepip!

Who me? Apparently nobody says 'Dear' anymore except for me and OAPs. Is this true? I think it a most romantic, endearing sort of term. I used details from my own minty 1950s spectacles for this one and did several drafts in order to try and try and capture the right feeling with the right lines.....

  

Available in the shop