The Institute For Figuring Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef, ‘a woolly celebration of the intersection of higher geometry and feminine handicraft, and a testimony to the disappearing wonders of the marine world. Like its biological counterparts, the crochet reef grows slowly: each piece is hand-made and individually thought out. The quality of yarn, style of stitch […]
a walk down memory lane… Doilie mania | more {via sweet paul} Doily love {via decor8} Daily Poetics Month of white | i , ii, iii {via cally creates} Heather Smith Jones Wolle | Winterweiss {via Janne Peters} Studio corner {via cursive design} Over the river and through the woods {via lisa s}
Nervous System is a collaborative design studio composed of Jessica Rosenkrantz (architecture+biology) and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg (math, MIT) whose focus is exploring algorithmic design. “We draw our inspiration from the natural forms and processes around us. Through the computer, we translate our influences into interactive tools which we can used to explore an infinite range of […]
Susan Stockwell’s work takes the form of drawings, collage, sculpture and installation. It is primarily concerned with transformation. The materials used are the everyday, domestic and industrial disposable products that pervade our everyday lives. These materials are manipulated and transformed into art objects.
Alison Foshee enjoys exploring the artistic potential of everyday materials. She uses candy wrappers and assorted office supplies such as labels, stickers and staples through the art of patterning, ‘repeating a pattern requires conscious thought and energy. It is the pursuit of perfection.‘ {via dear ada}
I love everything that Susie MacMurray creates, and what’s more, she’s a local artist. Susie is well known for producing art made from unconventional materials including balloons, hair, peacock feathers, washing up gloves and cotton ear plugs. {via designers’ block}
Paul Villinski was born in York, Maine in 1960, and has lived and worked in New York City since 1982. These pieces explore themes of transformation and recovery through the metamorphosis of crushed beer cans from the streets of New York into flocks of realistically crafted butterflies. {via dear ada}
Taking art from found objects to new depths, Miwa Koizumi uses heat guns and soldering irons to sculpt startlingly realistic sea creatures from discarded liquid containers. Her PET project cleverly takes its name from PET (polyethylene terephthalate) – the highly recyclable, plant-based oil the containers are made from. {via MAKE: Blog} * Takashi Utsumi – […]
I must be the last to congratulate grace and ac on their wedding engagement. Naturally, it would primarily be a DIY affair and all eyes are heading to design*sponge for their wedding preparations. Check out the offerings from etsy wedding. * Handmade wedding series
