BEN LAWRY // FOUNDER

What do you do...

By title the Founder & Director, but my role wears many hats from Creative Director to Production Manager to Accounts & so on... My most passionate roles are leadership & business strategy by far!

When I’m not at work you’ll find me….

Dinners with friends, reading, exercising, galleries. The old days of late nights & bars have been replaced for late nights at work, family & friends…

Most memorable ACC moment so far?

My most memorable moment would have to be when the initial idea for Art Club Concept came to me whilst traveling in Bali. The idea of creating artwork that would impact peoples lives in a positive way is what brought ACC to life and is what fuels my passion each day! – Art has always been more than a product to me, it’s the positive effect it plays in someone life consciously & sub-consciously.

Current read…

Recently started reading Xero to One by Peter Thiel. In saying this, I’m a victim to having another two books on the go like most people.

Personally reading is about learning & my book selection over the past 10 years has focused on Business, Entrepreneurship & Spiritually – My love & hunger for learning are huge!

I would highly recommend the Beatle Leaves at Long Grain restaurant.

Describe yourself in 5 words…

Ambitious, Positive, Creative, Thinker, Loving

A quote that resonates with your soul & why ….

This is impossible to answer with a single quote! I have 100+ quotes I could list that resonate equally on an emotional & inspirational level! But if I must…..

“Everyday do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow”

And…

Amare bene vivere bene (Love well, live well)

The first is a daily mantra & the second is actually a tattoo that pays respect to my Italian heritage & symbolises the meaning of family & love - As without love in this world, we essentially have nothing.

When you think of your home, what immediately comes to mind?

Family, love, food & laughter.

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LAURA JOHNS

What do you do…

My role is Brand & Sales Manager. I’ve been with Art Club since before launch and ever since I stepped in the door, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. We have the most incredible team! When I’m not talking with our wonderful retailers, I’m running around the office doing a bit of everything!

When I’m not at work you’ll find me….

With my family on the Mornington Peninsula, going on adventures with friends or hanging out in the city. I’m generally always on the go!

Most memorable ACC moment so far?

Picking up issue #25 of the collective and seeing the Art Club story told over a 6 page spread. That’s when it really hit home that we’re creating something special that people want to know about!

Current read…

Currently trying to get through ‘Awaken the giant within’ by Tony Robbins. Ben recommended it & I’m loving it so far. Just need to squeeze in more reading time in my busy schedule.

I would highly recommend the Dry Fish Curry at Chin Chins – It’s incredible

Describe yourself in 5 words…

Friendly, Honest, Positive, Active & Loyal

A quote that resonates with your soul & why ….

‘Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire’

It's often not easy pursuing something you're passionate about and there can be many risks associated. That's where the fearless part comes in. In the end it'll be worth it!

When you think of your home, what immediately comes to mind?

Gumtrees. For me, home will always be the bush. I grew up in a beautiful rustic house on the Mornington Peninsula surrounded by trees and native wildlife. Bush girl at heart.

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LUCY JANE BRAND

What do you do…

I'm the resident design nerd and artist - Each day is different from creating web & social media content, publications & packaging to working with Ben developing our next range. I also style our social media content and do a lot of retouching #pixelsonpixelsonpixels

When I’m not at work you’ll find me…

Having adventures in Northcote, watching documentaries and reading, hanging out with friends and my whippet Atticus, cooking and going out for dinner, at music festivals and gigs, creating my own artwork… And when I find a spare second I like to sit and listen to Radiohead or The Smiths or Joy Division...

Most memorable ACC moment so far?

The launch of the AW16 Modern Muse Collection. Seeing and living the process of producing a range from initial concept generation to final production was amazing and it was so fulfilling to see the hard work and long hours put into the designs we created come to life.

I would highly recommend the Agedashi Tofu at Peko Peko.

My favourite bar is…

Joes Shoe Store in Northcote and Salt Gallery in Queenscliff - both do an excellent Dirty Gin Martini

Describe yourself in 5 words…

Pixel-pusher, sarcastic, funny, weird, gypsy

A quote that resonates with your soul & why ….

1. Hobbies are for people that don't like what they're doing - Stefan Sagmeister

I believe that it is so important to love what you do and be passionate about it.

When you think of your home, what immediately comes to mind?

The beach. Even though I've lived out of home for nearly 8 years, including a two year stint in London, my parents place in Point Lonsdale still feels like 'home'.

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JAMIE LOGAN

What do you do…

I am the office jester… but technically I suppose I do some operations and marketing things and head the customer service team because I’m very charming.

When I’m not at work you’ll find me….

Usually wearing a fancy outfit (my pyjamas) at a fancy occasion (Tuesday night) eating fancy food (left overs) and socialising with very fancy people (my cat).

Most memorable ACC moment so far?

Probably the team photoshoot, we all looked like we were shooting the promo shots for Real Housewives of Brunswick East… truth be told we’re all a bunch of goofs so I was in awe that we could look so fierce.

Also seeing a whole collection come to life from beginning to end and then seeing people fall in love with it just as we have was an incredible thing to be a part of.

I would highly recommend the popcorn chicken snack box at KFC...

Hello heavenly box of greasy deliciousness

My favourite bar is...

127 Brunswick. I’m a flavour of the month type of girl so my favourite bar varies depending on where I last had the best time of my life. My espresso martini and I had a very nice time last time I was at 127 Brunswick….

Describe yourself in 5 words...

Hilarious, Funny, Joker, Optimist, Not easily distracted (and certainly not in anyway a distraction in the office… right Ben?)

A quote that resonates with your soul & why ....

‘I intend to live forever. So far, so good’ - Steven Wright

This quote caught my eye the other day and it inspired me to attempt to live forever. Now I just need to find a really good scientist to help me achieve this…

When you think of your home, what immediately comes to mind?

(Free) Home cooked meals (I still live at home) #noshame

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ALICIA ELEZOVIC

What do you do...

I'm across all of our Marketing & PR/Communication initiatives, you'll also find me shooting social media/web content.

When I’m not at work you’ll find me....

Saturday nights are generally spent discovering new bars with old friends & new -sipping on a glass of red or two…or three.

Come Sunday morning you’ll find me walking my dog around Princess Park with my family, we look like the Griswolds when we’re together, usually unintentionally colour coordinated.

After that I always find time to fit in breakfast or brunch out & in the afternoon I dedicate a few hours to shooting photography content or driving around trying to find the perfect location for my personal blog.

Most memorable ACC moment so far?

Hearing from the Creative Director of The Collective tell us that they would love to feature us across a 5 page spread ! Such a proud moment for us all.

Current read...

I actually just walked into work this morning to find 'YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE STUFF' by Daniel Flynn on my desk, Laura the sweetheart bought one for each of us so I'm diving into that next.

My favourite bar is…

I’m all about a quality view, so check out The Lui Bar. It's romantic, classy & the bartenders are experts...For fun vibes & great tunes you must go to Dr Morse !!

Describe yourself in 5 words...

Bubbly. Genuine. Determined. Creative. Constantly disorientated (no sense of direction).

A quote that resonates with your soul & why ....

I’m not a ride or die chick. I have questions. Where we riding to? Why do I have to die? Can we stop to get food?

But on a serious note I love this quote,

Attracted to consciousness, high vibrations and soul intelligence.

When you think of your home, what immediately comes to mind?

When I think of home, I think of my family & the incredible closeness we all share. Unbounded love.

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Texting or Calling Both ! I can text for hours or chat on the phone for hours !