The Bearable Lightness of Being: Jasna Sokolovic
“Two Birds in Cherry Tree” Jasna Sokolovic left her native Yugoslavia in 1994, venturing to Granville Island, Vancouver. Her architecture studies in Sarajevo, the war torn capitol, came to an end, but her education resumed in Canada, where she focused on ceramics. In clay she found it possible to meld her interests in architecture and [...]
Layla Grayce Living Room: Style Maker Look Book
Design and Shopping Resources for Layla Grayce Living Room Look Book Oly Studio Kirin Sofa – Layla Grayce Oly Studio Yves Cocktail Table – Layla Grayce Arteriors Bexley Aqua Glass Lamp – Layla Grayce Geometric Side Table – Layla Grayce Mariposa White Decorative Canisters – Z Gallerie Beach Giclee [...]
Resplendent Decay: The Enigmatic Tile Sculpture of Jason H. Green
Ornament Now 2006, Installation of exhibit at Fosdick-Nelson Gallery. Distant memory, sensuous undulations, fragments of time… The visual poetry of Jason H. Green’s tile speaks in a language of patience and introspection. There are echoes of paradox in his art. Decorative surfaces suggest the vernacular of architectural ornament. They combine with the methodical application [...]
3 Decorative Art Gifts the Art Lover on Your List will Adore
Original and whimsical these decorative porcelain plates from Studio Klimenkoff’s “If they could talk…” collection can be found at Seattle-based {far4}. “Ten” by artist Shelly Peacock. Tsunami Glassworks’ “Wisp” in Cerulean Blue.
The Soul-stirring, Mesmerizing Artwork of Ann Marshall
I attend many art shows, meet with a wonderful selection of talented artists, and have an inbox overflowing with requests by artists and artisans for review of their work. From all those exposures, some truly artistic gems surface that capture my heart, soul and imagination. Ann Marshall is one of those creative finds whose artwork [...]
Hugo Franca – R 20th Century Gallery
One of my favorite artists/designers/visionaries, Hugo Franca, has a few beautiful pieces at R 20th Century gallery. I’ve picked some of my favorites from the exhibit to share. "Phenyo" coffee table in pequi wood. Designed and made by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2010. 59" W x 17" H x 39.5" D "Zanta" bench in pequi [...]
Glass Sculpture: Jamie Harris Studio, LLC
Playful, interesting and colorful blown glass orbs from the Mod collection adorn the Jamie Harris Studio booth at the 2010 International Contemporary Furniture Fair. Decorating Resource : Jamie Harris Studio
Eleanor Moreton
While attending the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) Art Fair at the renowned Deauville hotel in Miami Beach last December, I found myself mesmerized by three paintings created by artist, Eleanor Moreton – one of four artists in the exhibit “Four Women” curated by Jack Hanley Gallery – and wanted to learn more about her [...]
Mattia Bonetti
Mattia Bonetti exhibit for Paul Kasmin Gallery at Design Miami 2009 Blue and Gold Bonetti Armchair (2009) in patinated bronze, wood, and upholstered in hide. “Alu”chair (2009) in lacquered aluminum, and upholstery with appliqué. Bonetti ”Meander” coffee table (2009) in patinated bronze and clear acrylic top. “Quasimodo” cabinet, (2009) in patinated resin, tinted wood, and [...]
Maarten Baas
German-born, Dutch bred design prodigy, Maarten Baas, has captured the attention of the design world with his boundary-less approach to design – refusing to accept a clear and distinct demarcation between what is art and what is design. The multi-award winning Baas,the most recent design honor bestowed upon him was “Designer of the Year at [...]
Chez Josephine Restaurant-Color & Decor Inspiration
Room Decor & Color Inspiration: Chez Josephine, New York City Chez Josephine, located in New York City’s magnificent theater row, is renowned for its vibrant, warm and inviting atmosphere, lively music, and its delicious French bistro style cuisine. Its decor also captures the swinging, festive and jazzy mood of 1930s’ Paris. Decorated with rich reds, [...]
Annette Taylor-Anderson of ATADesigns
Founder and surface design specialist, British born, Annette Taylor-Anderson set-up ATADesigns in 2005. She is renowned for her bold statement graphic designs as featured in the press and magazines, both in the UK and Internationally; Her designs break the boundaries of tradition, in true London style. Over the last few years, she has developed cutting-edge [...]
Mosaic Art with a Mission: Piecing Together Hearts & Souls in Haiti
“Not all places and people have financial capital, but everyone has creative capital.” — Laurel True Laurel True is a mosaic artist with a mission: to create economic opportunity and pride in community through mosaic art. In a paper presented to the International Conference on the Arts in Society in Venice in 2009, Dr. Randy [...]
Regina Garay of Garay Artisans
Regina Garay launched Garay Artisans, an Orlando, Florida-based decorative painting and faux finishing firm, in 1998. The company is owned by Regina and her brother Jason Rosales, and since its launch has grown into a respected and creative team of decorative artisans. Their fresh approach brings a client’s vision to life, marrying masterful techniques with [...]
Kristen Stein of Studio Artworks
Kristen Stein is an award-winning Contemporary Artist living in Suburban Philadelphia. Kristen’s works are currently available on a variety of online venues, boutiques and galleries throughout the US. Her art has appeared in numerous printed media including posters, books, CD Covers, calendars and program covers. She is the author/illustrator of the children’s books “The Vegetarian [...]
The Impossible Collection: The 100 Most Coveted Artworks of the Modern Era
If money were no object and anything is possible, what would your ideal modern art collection look like? This question is posed and answered by authors and art consultants, Franck Giraud and Philippe Ségalot, in their book “The Impossible Collection: The 100 Most Coveted Artworks of the Modern Era” – a compilation of their ideal [...]
Donzella 20th Century Exhibit at Design Miami 2009
{1.} Custom chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi (Italy, circa 1952); {2.} Rosewood desk by Paolo Buffa (Italy, circa 1952); {3.} Red floor lamp, “Lampione”, by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini (Italy, circa 1971); {4.} Bronze table lamp, “Triade”, by Alexandre Loge (France); {5.} Sculptural Bronze Bench by Alexandre Loge (France, 2009); {6.} Hand-made Italian [...]
