Nick Cave at Grand Central Terminal
Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings
Artist Nick Cave is a multitalented creative force. Working in varied medium and creating dynamic visual display, his art at once incorporates textile design, sculpture, dance and performance art. A professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as a professionally trained dancer with Alvin Ailey, his current installation at Grand Central Terminal is not to be missed. Unsuspecting commuters come face to face with these dancing horses brought to life by members of the Alvin Ailey troupe, offering a moment of beauty, movement, and reflection in an otherwise routine driven commute. Detailed, elaborate, these horses make reference to the history of transportation of this glorious building. What a gift.
Tags: Alvin Ailey, Dance, design, Grand Central Terminal, Nick Cave, Performance Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Sculpture, Textile Art
Sophie Delaporte for Comme Des Garçons’ Idomenee Book
Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings
The artful and sculptural collection of Comme des Garçons, has been captured by Parisian photographer Sophie Delaporte for the new Comme Des Garcon’s Idomenee Book. The graphic presentation of this collections color and contrast is perfectly styled by Kanako B.Koga. Appropriately, this fashion brand has been exhibited in museums through the years, as the attention to detail, form, and texture is dramatic and oh-so beautiful. While living in New York, I often visited the store in Soho to view new lines, as it offered an up close study in design and materiality, and frankly some fabulous and beautiful people watching. Always anticipated at Fashion Week, and of course, not one to disappoint. The modernity and simplicity of model, costume and backdrop, paired with deliberate lighting and exacting color, create a dramatic image filled with intensity and purpose. Enjoy.
Image and excerpt sources.
Tags: Avant Garde Design, Comme Des Garcons, Fashion Design, Fashion Photography, Idomenee Book, interior design, Sculpture, Sophie Delaporte
Sculptural Felt
Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings
Tags: Acoustic Panels, Acoustic treatment, architecture, felted wool, Felting, handmade, interior design, makers, Sculpture, textile design
David Wiseman
Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings
David Wiseman’s sculptural work is currently on display at gallery R20th Century. Delicate and graceful work in porcelain and bronze, it marks the first solo exhibition of new work by Mr. Wiseman. Specializing in unique, site-specific commissions, each is made by hand for its custom installation. The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum recognized Wiseman’s achievements with the inclusion of his “Cherry Blossom Canopy” installation in the National Design Triennial 2006.
The exhibition is accompanied by a beautiful monograph featuring works shown as well as Wiseman’s process and inspiration.”David Wiseman draws on the natural world for his primary inspiration, yielding poetic and realistic renderings of extraordinary natural phenomena — blossoming branches in porcelain and bronze, the tangle of a pomegranate tree’s canopy beautifully orchestrated across a ceiling, a bird hidden in a bronze fireplace screen. In his unique lighting, fabricated natural and found elements mingle in illuminated branches and his “Collage” chandeliers.”
Images and excerpts sourced at R20th Century.
Tags: Art Gallery New York, Bronze sculpture, David Wiseman, interior design, porcelain, R20th Century, Sculpture
Handmade Halloween
Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings
A handmade Halloween. There is something special about creating a costume, especially for children. An opportunity for creative imaginations to soar. I came across the image above, very much in the spirit of the process we embrace with our boys. A wonderful paper bird mask by the talented crew over at Sweet Paul Magazine. If you are looking for a last minute costume, Paul’s step by step instructions follow. Have fun designing, and please, send me your pictures!
Images and excerpts sourced at Sweet Paul Magazine
Tags: Children's Halloween Masks, Halloween Costume, handmade, interior design, Sculpture, Sweet Paul Magazine
