Elise on Feb 26 2008 | Filed under: Design, Hughes, Imitative
What do you do when you have an assortment of special beads that you finally have decided to use? Stringing up a necklace of disparate beads to achieve an attractive result is no easy feat. Yet, Victoria Hughes makes it look simple in this short, recently assembled sampler necklace that combines polymer with bits and […]
Rachel on Feb 04 2008 | Filed under: 1998, Blends, Design, Dever
There is a lingering perception in our culture that wonderful art results from a spontaneous moment of inspiration. Although this may be true for some works of art, generally there is a substantial body of work and knowledge behind the artist that serve as the foundation for such success. Unlike centuries prior where skills were […]
Rachel on Dec 09 2007 | Filed under: Caning, Design, Shriver
The appeal of a kaleidoscope is its capacity to offer a constantly changing view from the same set of components. For Sarah Shriver, the possibility of perpetual change from a single starting point suggests an inspiration for her intricate compositions. In her elasticized cuff bracelet, one’s initial sense is of an amalgamation of coordinated, but […]
Rachel on Nov 13 2007 | Filed under: 1998, Chatoyance, Design, Voulkos
The elements of design are present in all fabricated objects, although we rarely stop to consider them. A stylistic analysis of a hand crafted piece of jewelry, a manufactured chair or product packaging may seem strange, but one can evaluate each of them with the same care and language as one might use to discuss […]