Ms Isy Galey is the very crafty curator and inspirational shop keeper behind the Smith Street emporium of goodness that is in.cube8r.  It's a little like bringing a magic bag from all your favourite makers and opening them up in one spot.  A mini-market if you like.

As Isy explains, "The gallery leases spaces to artists without taking any commission on artist’s works. It’s divided into 90 spaces and is an interactive/hands on business model. I currently have 82 artists displaying their work. Artists have the power over their display and are free to play with their spaces."

Isy is our lady sharing a nice 5 x 5 with us here.

FIVE FAVOURITE THINGS YOU OWN FROM IN.CUBE8R?
It's a tight draw between three Nadia Turner prints and a pair of Motoko Okada earrings.

MOST UNUSUAL THINGS FOR SALE AT IN.CUBER8 RIGHT NOW
1. Belts made from bicycle tyres. 
2. Whimsical clay brooches and earrings with handmade clay formed from PVA glue and talcum powder.
3. Cheese platters made from melted wine bottles.
5. Fruit bowl made from old vinyl LPs.

REASONS CRAFT ROCKS
1. It's made with love not sweat.
2. It's usually original/one-off.
3. It's fabulous to give as a gift
4. It supports 'local made'

FIVE MOST INSPIRATIONAL ARTISTS OF ALL TIME
1. Bowie
2. Dali
3. Barbara Kruger
4. Miro
5. Niki de Saint Phalle

FIVE TIPS FOR SURVIVING THE WINTER
1. Electric blanket
2. Peppermint tea
3. Chocolate
4. A scarf collection
5. Sheepskin uggies

in.cube8r
321 Smith Street Melbourne VIC
www.incube8r.blogspot.com
www.incube8r.com.au