It may be controversial to say, but I think in many ways we can thank industrial design for an overall reduction in design. Creating repeatable shapes and making…
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Images in Wood – Marquetry by British Artist Chelsea Vivash
This interesting cross section between art and craft continues to fascinate me and is an area that I think is still lacking in exploration. It seems as though…
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Unfolding Curiosity – Paper Sculptures by Artist Matt Shlian
Matt Shlian likes to look at the world from a different perspective. Where most people see an ordinary, functional object, Shlian looks at the detail; He is curious…
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Radiating Colour – Paper Prints by American Artist Michael Delucia
American artist Michael Delucia’s art has a defining feature; abstracting form. His earlier artworks were more literal, covering a shopping trolley with tinsel or placing metal railings in…
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Radial Formations – Modern Graphic Quilts by Audrey Esarey
I’ve referenced the work of Josef Albers many times in the past. I admire Alber’s work in two ways specifically, one being his constant use of repetition, especially…
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Imaginary Landscapes – Tapis by French Designer Guillaume Delvigne
French designer Guillaume Delvigne has always liked the idea of moving away from reality and trying to incorporate this in functional design. He is inspired by everything interesting,…
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Levels of Perception – Abstract Art by Norwegian Creative Fino Prydz
The further you delve in to different art forms the more you think about depth and layering. On the surface level most art can be condensed down to…
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Movement & Texture – A Selection of Abstract Art by Ninos Studio
Nature is so alive with colour, form and texture, it cannot help but inspire us. Artists Johnny and Ashleigh Ninos from Ninos Studio are particularly inspired by movement…
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Experiments in Urushi – Lacquerware by Japanese Artist Genta Ishizuka
A maker of much fascination to me is Japanese lacquer artist Genta Ishizuka. He has used this traditional material to convey some of the contemporary ways in which…
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Masking the Landscape – Abstract Artwork by Sam Smyth
Slotting shape and implementing colour in a harmonious manner shares so many similarities with all the other art forms. If broken down, craft, for example, is essentially shape…
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Illustrations of Space – Artworks by Katrin Greiling for Furnishing Utopia
The relationship between between our physical environment and the inspirations that make up all art or design is very fascinating. Design collective Furnishing Utopia, who we previously mentioned…
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Delving into Abstract Shapes – Paintings & Prints by Joanne Freeman
There is something quite remarkable about brightly coloured abstract shapes against stark white backgrounds. This is the main characteristic of Joanne Freeman’s work and how her paintings come…
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