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The class that I’d
like to go back to school and take is sculpture. So many times, I find myself
coveting objects that embody movement and playfulness—animated forms in waiting.
Betty Cooke’s jewelry does just that. |
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Lush photography, simple and light-handed infographics, and fun
comparative views like “human vision” vs. “tiger vision” make this app
for the World Wildlife Fund easy and enjoyable to dive into for all ages—something we know is not easy to achieve. |
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From the January 2013 issue of Smithsonian magazine. This is a long exposure of the sky, the most beautiful design of all. |
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I receive a small magazine from a friend who sells real estate. Every now and then there’s an article I find compelling enough to read. This one was about the Chinese/Japanese folk art of embroidering balls with
silk
thread salvaged (historically) from old kimonos. I had never heard of
such a thing, but was instantly drawn to the balance and color of the design. This temari ball and photograph was created by Susan Kelly.
She gives a portion of each sale to someone in
the form of a micro-loan. |
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My friend Mark Giglio crafts these beautiful kokeshi dolls out of scrap wood and hand paints them. He clearly has an eye for detail with his use of simple patterns and bold colors. He makes them when he has time and I’m still hoping to own one myself one day. |
