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Updated 18 March 2021
Karen McCartney asks Melbourne-based creatives Stephanie Stamatis (known on Instagram as Stephanie Somebody) (left) and Tamara Maynes (right) to share some personal inspiration.
When we saw that two of our favourite creative people were speaking in the Life Instyle Conversation Series in Melbourne (sold out – sorry) on the topic of 'Making it Personal: The Secret of Crafting a Unique Business', we thought how good it would be if they each shared some images that were meaningful to them and told us why.
Tamara Maynes is a designer/maker who admires craft and collaborations and taps into her inventive design sensibility in a variety of ways – all of them inspiring. Stephanie Stamatis has a number of strings to her bow as photographer, stylist and mastermind of events through her business Local Gatherings. Both have a great generosity of spirit and are tuned into the fast-changing world of creative communication. If you like what you see, I suggest you follow them on Instagram @tamaramaynes and @stephanie_somebody @localgatherings
STEPHANIE SOMEBODY
Connection to nature (image by Stephanie Stamatis)
Visiting the forest, ocean and the mountains is my favourite way of finding my center when the city has become too overwhelming. I like to be reminded how small we are in the grand scheme of things.
Moments (image by Stephanie Stamatis)
I am a pretty sentimental person and I am finding more and more that I am drawn to what makes me nostalgic and I have a memory connection to. I think this is why I am so passionate about creating images, from the need to tell a visual story.
Sharing meals (image by Lauren Bamford)
I find so much joy in cooking for people. Gathering for a shared meal is an opportunity for connecting and conversing in the spirit of generosity.
Things I've been taught (image by Tara Pearce)
Its very special when someone takes the time to teach you something.This image is from a photo series I created to document the way I have been taught how to make Turkish coffee by my grandfather and its one of my strongest memories of him.
TAMARA MAYNES
Shape & colour (styling by Tamara Maynes & photo by Alicia Taylor for Real Living Magazine)
My designer/maker head is constantly switched on and naturally wants to understand the objects around me. This leaves my creativity greatly influenced by elements, with shape and colour inspiring me more than any other.
Ornamental beauty (styling by Tamara Maynes & photo by Anthony Basheer for The Establishment Studios)
I grew up on a sheep and cattle farm in country NSW, but despite the charm of the countryside I found the utilitarian aspect of my surroundings aesthetically harsh. In response I have been drawn to creating purely ornamental displays of beautiful things from a very early age.
Craftsmanship (styling by Tamara Maynes & photo by Anthony Basheer for The Establishment Studios)
Craftsmanship is at the core of my family tree and I feel incredibly connected to what we are capable of making with our skilled hands. I am compelled to use it in every aspect of my work and although it's sometimes subtle as in this tableware image, it is always present.
Collaboration (styling by Tamara Maynes & photo by Thomasz Machnik for He Made She Made)
Collaboration has always been a wonderful experience for me and I often discover untapped abilities while working together with others on a creative brief. Crafting this mask by fusing together thousands of tiny beads was the first time I had worked in this medium and the process gave me so much satisfaction.
Follow Tamara on Instagram @tamaramaynes and Stephanie @stephanie_somebody and @localgatherings. The pair will be in conversation at Life Instyle, 31 July - 4 August, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne.
Getting personal with Stephanie Somebody and Tamara Maynes
Karen McCartney asks Melbourne-based creatives Stephanie Stamatis (known on Instagram as Stephanie Somebody) (left) and Tamara Maynes (right) to share some personal inspiration.
When we saw that two of our favourite creative people were speaking in the Life Instyle Conversation Series in Melbourne (sold out – sorry) on the topic of 'Making it Personal: The Secret of Crafting a Unique Business', we thought how good it would be if they each shared some images that were meaningful to them and told us why.
Tamara Maynes is a designer/maker who admires craft and collaborations and taps into her inventive design sensibility in a variety of ways – all of them inspiring. Stephanie Stamatis has a number of strings to her bow as photographer, stylist and mastermind of events through her business Local Gatherings. Both have a great generosity of spirit and are tuned into the fast-changing world of creative communication. If you like what you see, I suggest you follow them on Instagram @tamaramaynes and @stephanie_somebody @localgatherings
STEPHANIE SOMEBODY
Connection to nature (image by Stephanie Stamatis)
Visiting the forest, ocean and the mountains is my favourite way of finding my center when the city has become too overwhelming. I like to be reminded how small we are in the grand scheme of things.
Moments (image by Stephanie Stamatis)
I am a pretty sentimental person and I am finding more and more that I am drawn to what makes me nostalgic and I have a memory connection to. I think this is why I am so passionate about creating images, from the need to tell a visual story.
Sharing meals (image by Lauren Bamford)
I find so much joy in cooking for people. Gathering for a shared meal is an opportunity for connecting and conversing in the spirit of generosity.
Things I've been taught (image by Tara Pearce)
Its very special when someone takes the time to teach you something.This image is from a photo series I created to document the way I have been taught how to make Turkish coffee by my grandfather and its one of my strongest memories of him.
TAMARA MAYNES
Shape & colour (styling by Tamara Maynes & photo by Alicia Taylor for Real Living Magazine)
My designer/maker head is constantly switched on and naturally wants to understand the objects around me. This leaves my creativity greatly influenced by elements, with shape and colour inspiring me more than any other.
Ornamental beauty (styling by Tamara Maynes & photo by Anthony Basheer for The Establishment Studios)
I grew up on a sheep and cattle farm in country NSW, but despite the charm of the countryside I found the utilitarian aspect of my surroundings aesthetically harsh. In response I have been drawn to creating purely ornamental displays of beautiful things from a very early age.
Craftsmanship (styling by Tamara Maynes & photo by Anthony Basheer for The Establishment Studios)
Craftsmanship is at the core of my family tree and I feel incredibly connected to what we are capable of making with our skilled hands. I am compelled to use it in every aspect of my work and although it's sometimes subtle as in this tableware image, it is always present.
Collaboration (styling by Tamara Maynes & photo by Thomasz Machnik for He Made She Made)
Collaboration has always been a wonderful experience for me and I often discover untapped abilities while working together with others on a creative brief. Crafting this mask by fusing together thousands of tiny beads was the first time I had worked in this medium and the process gave me so much satisfaction.
Follow Tamara on Instagram @tamaramaynes and Stephanie @stephanie_somebody and @localgatherings. The pair will be in conversation at Life Instyle, 31 July - 4 August, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne.
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