At age eight his shell collection proved worthy of purchase by the Department of Natural History at the Amsterdam Royal Zoo, and things escalated from there… The works are refreshing, freehand and candid markings from masters in the world of art.
Ralph Lauren unveils their Christmas windows on Madison Avenue. The stage is set and behind the scenes the players attire in dressing rooms. Lots of sparkle and vintage 30s glamour amidst the Santa Fe blankets and stag horns.
What the future holds’ in ‘divine disguise’ would seem to be a laptop with pretty casing. ‘The webmaster’ in us all perhaps will be seduced, perhaps will remain true to our inner mac, but the show in the windows again is astoundingly entertaining and theatrical. Kudos to the merchandising team and window dressers for the art of it all!
Cheryl Hazan Gallery, Tribeca of Substance and Form; featuring the works of Jaq Belcher , Carolina Sardi and John Ensor Parker. The show runs until November 10.
… designer Lotte Dekker explains: “By widening and reshaping the crack,instead of denying it, the object gets a hole new character without losing its function. The crack becomes beautiful and deserves to be seen!”
…a thorough research approach, with pure exploration of ideas and materials at the source. These are truly beautiful ideas that lie on the floors, hang from the light fittings, or cling to the walls of the exhibition space. The works are entirely free of commercial connection, the restraints of ‘end-product’ and market.
Meindertsma’s work has also looked at the fibers Linen, Flax, Aran knitting, and objects at airports that are required as ‘checked baggage’. Her work leads one to look at products in a closer manner, seeing them either in a different light, a different scale, or even a pre-form of themselves.
The weavers who worked and stitched these cloths were Coptic, living in Egypt… and using Linen…and Wool…
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