I am absolutely exhausted after a full day of scouring Sydney’s markets for some inspiration perhaps. Starting around the corner from Evan’s place is Surry Hill’s infamous little markets, held on the first Saturday of every month.
The Surry Hills Markets have been an integral part of the Surry Hills community since 1981. In response to community consultations, the Markets were set up to trade in recycled, second hand or hand made goods, distinguishing them from other community markets.
The original concept was to offer a focus for Surry Hills which was experiencing rapid changes in local population, and to provide an opportunity for local & other low-income earners to make additional money. Over the years, Surry Hills has continued to be ever-changing, and the Market now provides an opportunity for locals and visitors to experience the unique diversity of our area. A visit to the Surry Hills Market, either as a buyer or seller, is a reminder that the notion of a community market is still viable in the rapidly changing inner-city environment.
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On the corner of Crown and Collin St, Surry Hills markets are a local attraction transforming the park into a little corner filled with racks of vintage gear and attractive people hunting for a bargain. The scene is filled with lots and lots of clothes from vintage, second hand and the start up designer. Shoes, art works adorn the ground along with random findings as people basked in the humid heat. After nearly suffering from heat exhaustion, I unfortunately left empty handed but there were definitely some handbags there that made it difficult to.
I strangely fell in love with the tacky flower print of this dress and the black bustier.
Alyssa went crazy over this hat as it reminded her off her unforgettable fashionable school days!
Intriguing and sensual
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Moving on from the Surry Hills Market, we embarked upon the Oxford Art Market Day. I find markets situated in pubs a funny feeling (e.g. Fringe Markets) and this was no exception. This was the opening of the Oxford Art market:
On the first Saturday of every month, the Oxford Art Factory will act as the platform and exhibition space for Sydney’s established and emerging artists to sell their work.
The Art Market offers diverse, original and affordable art to be purchased by YOU. This event also allows you to relax with your friends, have a drink, surf the net (bring your laptop – wireless supplied) and hang out with our city’s creative talent! All during the day, all under one roof!
Sydney’s first Art Market is an opportunity for you to support the art community; all you have to do is remember when it’s on… The first Saturday of every month, from 11am to 5pm. – Oxford Art Factory
Aside from the fantastic initiatives for artist, the cold and sterile atmosphere at Oxford Art certainly did not make it welcoming and friendly. I am hoping that they will get more artists involved as the art works on sale weren’t exactly enticing.
One of Pigeon Boy’s drawing. Don’t ask – I didn’t bother to ask how he got his name…
The artist, going under the name of Pigeon Boy was creating some art pieces on show for a small donation.
Cute perspex necklace. Alyssa ended up purchasing a fang necklace for a friend’s birthday who is obsessed with fangs. Great find!
I loved the display in the corner of the Oxford Art where the warm ambient light gave the art on display the needed warmth!
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After a stint in Newtown’s Pho hotspot, Finder’s Keepers at Carriageworks was our next stop. This certainly was the highlight for the day with talented and emerging artists selling their artworks. My friend Alex was there selling her Daze t-shirt line which was nearly sold out by the time we got there. The market was buzzing with people of all ages. To highlight the popularity of it, the Carriageworks’ cafe ran out of food! There were a great range of little pieces on offer with an open atmosphere. Such a shame that Finders Keepers is not open regularly.
These occasional markets, originally run under the name Hope Street markets, have been growing for more than a year now and exemplify the rise of curious, alternative artsy things such as pillowslips sewn from vintage fabrics that are then hand-painted, and jewellery featuring tiny, framed cross-stitch. Sydney Morning Herald
While walking from Newtown to Carriagworks via Wilson St (now one of my loved streets in Sydney) we stumbled upon a unusual building. The striking coloured exterior amongst the residential area surely made it worthwhile to get a picture of. They manufacture and sell tables, I think, but I may be wrong.
One of Alex’s Daze T-shirts. Very bold but cool designs. View more designs..
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Unfortunately, I didn’t purchase any market knick knacks (thanks to my tight budget schedule) but I did get an earlier chrissy present courtesy of Evan – Rayban sunglasses. After going through a few cheap knock offs of the infamous Wayfarer, a genuine pair seemed fitting. At $240.00 it wasn’t exactly the cheapest pair nor was it the most expensive pair. The design is a bit more square than the usual Rayban shape which suited me fine. The classic shape doesn’t fair well with my face shape but the square ones faired better. Now, lets hope that I do not break or lose them..
Bob Dylan’s famous Rayban moment
