//all images courtesy of Afternoon Swim
I cannot get enough of these incredible hand woven pillows by Hanna of Afternoon Swim. With a background in interior design and a love of textiles, Hanna blends art and function in the best possible way. Intricate detail adds textural warmth to her geometric designs, making these pillows the ultimate art object. See more of Hanna’s stunning pieces on her website and follow along here.
all images// John Zabawa
I stumbled across these rad paintings by John Zabawa, a Chicago based graphic designer, art director, and photographer, on Instagram and I’m so glad I did. Follow along here and here.
These are new collages I have in SEEDS, a group exhibition at Westobou Gallery up until January 27. If you’re local, be sure to stop buy and see the wonderful show! At the opening reception, several people commented on the unexpected, minimal direction my collages have taken, but to me it’s where I’ve been for quite some time. It drew my attention to how much I keep my art to myself, but here I am trying to remedy that.
All work is available for sale–contact me if interested.
design and art direction// wolke, woodworking// Joji Fukushima, photography// Jennifer Latour
I’m very drawn to this furniture series by Vancouver based design studio wolke, made up of Patrick Campbell and Madison Killough. The chair, bench, and low table are both art and object–with clean, minimal lines and light wood tones that move beyond the standard confines of form and function, offering versatility and adaptability. Stripped of the unnecessary, these pieces are left with thoughtful design that still maintains interest. Find more inspiration on their website and Instagram.
image//Marleigh Culver
image//Triple Seven Home
image//S U R V I V E
drawing #78 by Marleigh Culver | Triple Seven Home table lamp | S U R V I V E because the music from Stranger Things is stuck in my head
I recently discovered the evocative work of Sadie Culberson, a wedding and portrait photographer based in Asheville, North Carolina. Culberson’s visual storytelling through artfully captured portraits, candid moments, and landscapes resonates with me in the most familiar and grand way. I feel a beautiful intimacy in these images–a soothing gracefulness mixed with a sense of splendor.
All is living, shifting art that takes my breath away. Nothing starves for attention or is too flashy, but quaint and rhythmic. This where I see beauty. –Sadie Culberson Studios
She has certainly made a follower out of me. Find more of her stirring images here.
all photos by Sadie Culberson Studios
image// More & Co.
image// Taftyli
image// Studio Guastalla
image// Ye Rin Mok for Apiece Apart
Chloe May Brown ceramic charms | pillow cases | La Liberté des Mers by Georges Braque | home of Serena Mitnik-Miller
I definitely appreciate having a sense of humor about the ridiculous world of health and fitness, especially the dash we make to the gym in January hoping for instant results. Carolyn Figel’s daily animation series Working Out from A to Z started out as a take on just that. In my mind she nails it with these unexpected and perfectly witty depictions of a sometimes misguided and overly serious gym and self-improvement culture. That guy doing planks? That’s me, my love/hate relationship with exercise personified. Carolyn’s ace typography and sound selections make these bizarre scenes all the more brilliant. Here’s to working out and not taking yourself too seriously in 2016. Check out the rest of the series so far and find more of Carolyn’s work on her website.
I’ve been to see Story Line: Wiley, Howard, and Moneyhun, curated by Susan Laney of Laney Comtemporary, half a dozen times since it opened during this year’s Westobou Festival and I still can’t fully comprehend the detail in each impressive piece. Beautiful narratives constructed with intricate textiles, pen drawings, and hand-cut paper (paper!) literally had me gasping in excitement and awe. I have a special appreciation for the surprising power of the line and completely immersed myself in the study of each piece. It’s fascinating to see artists communicate differently using something that’s both so simple and capable of endless transformations. I appreciated the nods to the South and they confirmed once more my love for where I’m from, its rich roots and history.
These photos don’t compare to seeing the pieces in person, but I love the new gallery space and had to take more than a few shots. I’m excited about future art exhibits and next year’s festival already. Please check out more from these wonderful artists: Pamela Wiley, Stephanie Howard, and Hiromi Moneyhun, and if you can, go see this lovely show in person at the Westobou Gallery. It’s up until November 20th!
