Weaving Textures & Forms – Textile artworks by Jo Elbourne
The ancient practice of weaving has always served a functional and ornamental purpose, the latter of which was exploited by European modern artists who elevated it to an art form. These days the creative potential of weaving is being rediscovered by young designers, like British artist Jo Elbourne,
Non-Existent Existence – Glass Sculpture by Jinya Zhao
The technique of glassblowing has been around for more than 2000 years and has given form to countless objects and artworks. As is the case with other glassmaking techniques, recently glassblowing has been rediscovered by young designers like Jinya Zhao, who use it as a creative tool to produce intr
Reinterpreting Family Keepsakes – In Tangibles by Stine Mikkelsen
How can we rethink the art vs crafts debate? The transdisciplinary practice of Copenhagen-based artist and designer Stine Mikkelsen seeks to uncover new ways in which design, art, and craft can interact with each other. With this intention in mind, through her minimal, monochromatic, and texturized
Textured Abstractions – Ceramic Vases by Kathy Erteman
Kathy Erteman is an internationally-known ceramicist who approaches her craft in a dual way. On the one hand, she manually produces minimal and textured sculptural-looking vessels and on the other she creates tableware designs for companies, like Crate & Barrel and Tiffany, who manufacture them
Diverse Geometric Shapes – Block Series by Artist Rahee Yoon
Seoul-based designer and artist Rahee Yoon is acquainted with all sorts of techniques ranging from metalwork and ceramics to textiles, acrylic and epoxy resin casting, and woodwork. Over the years, this eclectic knowledge has inspired her craft as she often experiments with materials of diverse qual
Multipurpose Design – Together & Apart by Bjarke Ballisager
A bench, a table, or a nightstand are usually conceived and sold separately, but what if they could all be blended on one multipurpose piece of furniture. Brooklyn-based architect and designer Bjarke Ballisager achieved just that with Together and Apart, a clean and sober modular furniture design co
A Conscious Purpose – Mirror series by Fernando Mastrangelo
During the last few decades, artists and designers have increasingly been raising awareness of climate change. Such is the case of New York-based Fernando Mastrangelo, who for years has been creating sculptural objects inspired in natural settings and in how they are suffering as a result of our cur
The Rhythm of Nature – Ceramic Sculpture by Virginie Hucher
The minimal yet organic works by French artist Virginie Hucher echo the colors, forms, and structures of nature and, at the same time, they replicate the fluidity and harmony that emanate from music and dance. While rooted in the abstract tradition, the artist’s ceramic sculptures, paintings, draw
The Alchemist of Wax – Encaustic Paintings by Artist Lonney White
Every once in a while a young artist reinterprets and reinvents ancient techniques infusing them with a breeze of fresh air. Such is the case of Chicago-based artist Lonney White who for years has been creating abstract-looking black and white wax-based compositions which exude an aura of balance, m
