Archive for the ‘Art’ Category
Works in Progress Society
Friday, May 7th, 2010
I’m often more interested in process rather than product when it comes to art.
I love to know how things are made.
There’s so much that can be understood by just learning about the process of a work.
So, this morning I was quite excited when I stumbled upon the Works in Progress Group on Flickr.
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It’s inspiring to see the process of all these different works.
There’s painting, embroidery, collage, book arts, jewelry, metal, ceramics, and so much more.
You name it, and it’s most likely there.
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A lovely collection to browse through!
Guess What?
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
To Boldly Fold is on Flickr!
I always love to see what goes on inside To Boldly Fold books after they leave my studio.
So, I started up a Flickr Group where you can post your pages!
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This is where Mark’s currently lives.
Fitting in flawlessly between some external hard drives and a Batmobile iPhone dock!
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I’d also love to see where your books have traveled, and anything else having to do with them!
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Can’t wait!
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New Work by Nancy Muller!
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Just thought I’d share
that there’s some new (and very exciting!) work
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I’m pumped because I’m always interested in what she’s working on,
but also because I’m currently working
on a collection of books featuring her illustrated bookplates!
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These have been a long time in coming, but they’re almost done!
Get ready to spot them in my shop!
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New Thread Colors
Monday, February 8th, 2010
When I first started bookbinding,
I only had one color of thread.
White.
Easy, simple, and a necessity.
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As time went on,
I started to experiment
with various different binding styles.
I found exposed bindings
to be my favorite.
So, I found myself in need
of various colors of thread.
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One grew to three.
Three grew to ten.
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Now, my collection has grown
to 33 different colors.
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Oh my.
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Helvetica Cookies – Yes please!
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
So I stumbled across this post
on SwissMiss the other day.
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I was instantly floored
and hungry.
But more importantly, was the fact
that I looked at the name of the designer,
and said, “NO WAY!”
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Beverly Hsu is someone that I got to know very well
while we took the same SAT Prep classes together years ago.
We used to sit and doodle while we were supposed to be
“preparing for the most important test of our lives” (HA.)
Instead, I remember talking about art school
and what we really wanted to do.
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I’m so amazed by the work she’s produced,
and excited to see what’s to come.
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Congrats Bev, and keep up the good work!
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Thesis Work
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Sorry for the lack of posts. I’ve bee very busy with my thesis work, and it’s finally finished! I’ve been working on a project called one thousand books. I made a thousand handmade books with photographs of the proceess to accompany them. Part of the process involves the viewer taking the book, so hopefully by the end of the show, it will no longer exist! They’ll be installed next week for my commencement show, and I’m very excited!
Here are some installation views from my final critique.
More updates once the show is installed!
Oops! Work I forgot to show you.
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Here are a few images from my recent show at the Wilgus Gallery, which I forgot to post here. Enjoy!
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Have you heard: Yulia Bridskaya
Monday, March 2nd, 2009
If you haven’t experienced the work of Yulia Bridskaya, then you are missing out! A Russian born, London based Illustrator and Graphic Designer, Yulia’s work is truly inspiring.
Enjoy!
Beautiful Places
Thursday, January 29th, 2009
This weekend I went on a little trip to nearby Philadelphia. It was a bit cold, but I saw some great things. I went to the classics, like the Reading Terminal Market, Liberty Bell, and Constitution Museum, but I also found a few gems a bit farther off the beaten path.
My two new favorite places in Philadelphia are the Rodin Museum and little park across from the Rodin Museum called Calders on the Parkway. The Rodin Museum in Philadelphia is tiny, but reminds me a lot of the Musee Rodin in Paris. There is a similar outdoor fountain area and Rodin’s Thinker out in front.
Right across the street from the Rodin Museum is a little park filled with one large red Calder sculptor and a few smaller black ones.
I was amazed to find this little treasure, but soon found out that Calder had a long history with the city of Philadelphia. Alexander, also known as Sandy Calder is the Calder known and loved the world over for his mobiles and sculptures. His father, Alexander Stirling Calder taught at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and is known for the Swann Memorial Fountain in Philadelphia. Furthermore, Sandy Calder’s grandfather, Alexander Milne Calder created the famous statue of William Penn that stands atop Philadelphia City Hall.
Oh Calder, you will never cease to amaze me.
Also, there are plans to create a Calder Museum near the Calders on the Parkway. Fantastic!