Mastery
May 28, 2012
May 25, 2012
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.
May 24, 2012
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.
April 27, 2012
Hine Mizushima Dolls
Revisiting a favorite Japanese artist, Hine Mizushima. Was impressed with her wildlife wreaths the first time around. She has since added these amazing dolls to her portfolio.
Images: Courtesy of Hine Mizushima.
March 06, 2012
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
February 29, 2012
Robert van Embricqs
Amazed by this “Rising”series of furniture created from a single, flat piece of wood by Amsterdam-based designer, Robert van Embricqs, who explains:
“During the design process, I made a point of sticking as close to nature as possible. Using natural design concepts for inspiration, I studied the various ways in which transformations take place in nature without the cumbersome involvement of man.”
This incredible series composed of a stool, chair and table along with other designs can be seen at his website here.
Images: Courtesy of Robert van Embricqs.
February 13, 2012
Lisa Nilsson
Intrigued by these amazing anatomical cross-sections created by Massachusetts-based artist, Lisa Nilsson. The technique she uses is called quilling or paper filigree where narrow strips of paper are rolled, shaped and glued together to create these intricate works of art. This is what she says of the process:
“I love how asymmetrical the body looks in cross section. We are so symmetrical on the outside and so asymmetrical on the inside and everything inside fits so perfectly. This is the connection I made to quilling.”
Images: Courtesy of Lisa Nilsson.
January 18, 2012
Diana Beltran Herrera
Intrigued by the paper cut work and sculptures of Colombian artist, Diana Beltran Herrera. Her art is an ever evolving experiment with many materials and techniques. She writes of herself:
“This question that make me wonder: what if?
is always my favorite part.
I just want to make every single thing, just as simple, as nice”.
Images: Courtesy of Diana Beltran Herrera.
January 17, 2012
Jennifer Collier
UK artist Jennifer Collier treats paper as if cloth, employing stitching as the main technique In transforming them into these incredible works of art. She recycles and gives new life to things that otherwise would be thrown away. She says of her work:
“I enjoy the idea of working with disposable organic materials that are transient in nature, imbuing them with worth and creating something intriguing and of great beauty.”
Images: Courtesy of Jennifer Collier.
January 12, 2012
Yuko Nishimura
Amazed by the works of master origami artist, Yuko Nishimura. Her folded paper work of geometric patterns are simply stunning especially considering that they are created without a template. She expresses her passion for folding as follows:
"Only by folding one piece of paper an expressive masterpiece can be created. This is the Japanese way of folding. In order to link the past with future generations regarding the form of folding, I do not limit myself to the category of origami but consider the pursuit of any possibility of folding paper."
Images: Courtesy of Yuko Nishimura
