Crafting a Lifestyle – Shearer’s Quarters by John Wardle Architects
I like to come back to many of the architectural builds, or even the interior spaces of the past, and see whether their design choices have stood the test of time or not from an aesthetic point of view. ‘Shearers Quarters’ by Australia based architect firm John Wardle Architects is an ol
Dedicated to Handmade – Artwork and Textiles by Caroline Z Hurley
Caroline Hurley is more than just an artist. She’s a fantastic designer who has been able to reach the wider market with her wonderful designs. Caroline incorporates techniques of block printing, quilting and weaving to produce unique pieces that provide travel-inspired modern looks that make
Balance Points – Kinetic Sculpture & Mobiles by Karolina Maszkiewicz
The interesting clash between materials is something so few creatives really talk about. If we think about architecture you also have to discuss the balance that materials bring to a space. There’s so many properties to each material, such as texture, tone, so it would make sense that harmonio
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Another Dimension – The UCCA Dune Museum by Open Architecture
In this world, you would be hard pressed to find anything more majestic than a beach. The clear blue sky, the powerful water and the endless landscape of sand comes together to provide a peaceful and scenic vibe that makes all of want to take a pilgrimage to the beach at least once a year. […
Silent Poetry – Abstract Paintings by Irish Artist David Quinn
Art can be bright, vibrant and in your face or it can be neat, subtle and thought provoking. Some may argue that it is this more subtle art form that can be even harder to create. Making something out of simple objects and colors can be more challenging than you would think. Yet, this subtle [&helli
Window to the Soul – Ceramic Vases by Artist Eric Roinestad
The ultimate mission of art should be to tell a story. And what tells a story better than a face? A face tells us so much. It is an expression of our emotions. It gives us insight to our age, our culture and, of course, the eyes are the window to the soul. We are […]
Cleansing Aesthetic – Te Arai House by Fearon Hay Architects
I have to take my hat off to architects Fearon Hay, run by Tim Hay and Jeff Fearon, who have completed the ‘Te Arai’ House, named after a small community on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, that sits amongst the dunes and pine forest in this same location. These gabled
New in the Shop – Handcrafted Japanese Lacquerware by Fujii Works
Lacquerware is still not that well understood in the West. Most people I speak to, if they have heard about it at all, have an image of the shiny black Chinese lacquerware with patterns painted in gold, red or black. Very different to what we are presenting here in our shop. Fujii Works have dedicat
Depicting Human Touch – Seduction Sculpture Series by Najla El Zein
Najila El Zein has taken full advantage of her creative license to produce thought provoking pieces that produce a remarkable aesthetic. El Zein is a designer that hails from Beirut. She uses objects and materials to tell stories and seeks out materials like concrete, slick travertine and porous sto
Sculpture Morphing to Design – Acrylic Works by Korean Artist Rahee Yoon
Distinct colors, geometric shapes and shatterproof qualities. That is what Rahee Yoon’s acrylic sculptures are all about. Rahee Yoon is a Seoul-based artist with a background in metalwork, textile, ceramics and woodworking. She specializes in bringing out the rawness of the materials she works wit
The Simplicity of Modernism – Paintings & Collage by British Artist John Taylor
Collage has always intrigued me. The experimental nature of it, also the skill of being able to handle and combine so many different material. The starting point must be quite hard to approach from a creative standpoint. What material do you pick first? So for an artist to produce a finished piece o
