Cari Mateo

Hirotoshi Ito

Intrigued by these stone sculptures created by Japanese stone artist, Hirotoshi Ito. First discovered his work on Iichi where some of his creations are available for purchase. Then read more about him and saw more of his work on his blog, Jiyuseki.

Images: Courtesy of Hirotoshi Ito.

Rie Tsubaki

Would love to be able to embroider like Japanese artisan, Rie Tsubaki. After completing her studies in France she established her atelier, BrodeRie Tsubaki. Some of her brooches are available online at iichi.

Images: Courtesy of BrodeRie Tsubaki and iishi.

Evelin Kasikov

Amazed by these CMYK embroideries created by London-based graphic designer, Evelin Kasikov, who “uses typography, grid systerms and design techniques to challenge the preconceptions of embroidery”.

Images: Courtesy of Evelin Kasikov.

Lee Broom

Don’t have the budget for Waterford chandeliers but I think I can eke out enough cash for a few of these gorgeous crystal light bulbs created by British designer, Lee Broom. May even have just enough to purchase a crystal decanter pendant as well.

Images: Courtesy of Lee Broom.

Peter Callesen

My niece recently introduced me to Danish artist, Peter Callesen, who created these incredible paper cuts.  Love this particular 2006 series, entitled, ‘Alive, but Dead”. Do check out his work when you have the chance.

Images: Courtesy of Peter Callesen.

Trudy Cook

This is a great way to recycle those postages stamps, swap cards and other ephemeras you’ve been collecting. These beautiful collages were created by Melbourne mixed media artist, Trudy Cook. Can certainly picture a couple of these hanging on my wall.

Images: Courtesy of Trudy Cook.

Jaime Hayon

Coveting this blue ware created by Jaime Hayon for Japanese online shop, Kutani Choemon.

Images: Courtesy of Kutani Choemon.

Johan Lindstén

Contemporary meets traditional in these series of chairs depicting idyllic Swedish landscape created by designer, Johan Lindstén.  Truly a great way to elevate the time-honored  but neglected craft of cross-stitching.

 Images:  Courtesy of Lindstén Form Studio.

Product Displays

Thought this was a great use of dolls and arrows as part of window displays in Asia.  

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Keitaro Sugihara

Just discovered the amazing collage illustrations of Japanese artist, Keitaro Sugihara. Wish I knew a little bit more about him but for now I am happy just to take in the beauty and wonder of his work. He does write in his profile:

“Currently working on various art projects that warmth can be felt, regardless of genre and style.”

Images: Courtesy of Keitaro Sugihara