Monday, May 19, 2008

I'm stickin with you.

Things i love right now:


(emily?)
cute drawings by denise simon


The velvet fucking underground. i mean really. is there possibly a band out that has ever existed that i love more? all i've been wanting to listen to is them these past few weeks. i throw in some led zeppelin every now any again, but who doesn't. i can't say enough about them.
they were simply way ahead of their time.


And if i'm in the mood for something bluer, i listen to the black keys over and over and over again. i have never gotten sick of them. i'd say if i were a musician i would aspire to write and deliver songs identically to them. that is how much i love them.
their so good, and rich and have this sound that drives me crazy.
Gorgeous heels.
stunning.


Also, i just love this tori amos album cover.


thats all i've got right now
stay tuned for things tomorrow..
also i have new items posted on egg-yellow
i still need to put up descriptions and prices. but look anyhow!

Sunday, May 11, 2008

camilla







camilla engman

these are some images i found recently that i kept to show you.
i like the painting's washy quality. i've noticed lately while painting that i prefer the thinnest paint washes layered on top of eachother to make that thin/uneven surface.
also this cup/saucer is just terrific.
enjoy

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

anya, yuyen, julia, laura

really: this blog has become less about me talking about anything i post, and more of a visual online scrapbook of things i want others to know/see/appreciate. my inarticulate words really have no bearing on another's perception of art. so look, enjoy, come back for more.




i admire anya kivarkis' dedication towards preserving the importance of the historical aspect of jewelry and adornment. but moreover i admire her restraint in which it's simplicity in color/texture/form is what makes this work so compelling.



Yuyen Chang's series of brooches are some of my favorite jewelry pieces i've ever seen. i always called them orafice series. and i'm not sure if i made that up, but i always associate that title. it makes me feel uncomfortable and yet intrigued. you question what that crevasse is and i assume it's something not to be displayed on the body.
the questioning is my favorite aspect of art because it is much more fascinating.
also note her use of restraint and how the piece is not overworked or elaborated on.


this work by julia harrison has been on my mind for years. i've forgetten most of the details, and when i stumbled upon it in an old metalsmith magazine from 2006, i wrote down her name to be sure i posted images. the subtleness of these brooches is worthy of recognition. the meatiness of these lips/pouts is something i love. i can't even put it into words. each has much to say and are unique to the person/situation.
i also had an affection for series of objects of any kind where you subconciously or not pick out your favorite or one that you identify with. that process is very juvenile to me and i love that. everyone has a favorite. mine is top right corner. i think it's because it looks most like my mouth.

also i love love love love this piece. i think it's beautiful and clever and simple and clean.
it is also by julia harrison


i was captivated by Laura Marsden's recycled plastic lace ruffs. each are hand stitched and appear very delicate. i have an affinity towards all things lace now after my senior project series. the repetition and the traditions of textiles is incredibly important and should be highly valued.

that is all i have now