Category Archives: Art

Artist Ed Carpenter

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

Today I am looking at artist Ed Carpenter. Ed Carpenter is an artist specializing in large-scale public installations ranging from architectural sculpture to infrastructure design. Working internationally from his studio in Portland, Oregon, USA, Carpenter collaborates with a variety of expert … Continue reading →

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Strange Fruit

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Today I am looking at Strange Fruit garden sculpture by James Lethbridge. Drawing upon botanical sources of inspiration, I use the fluid organic aesthetic of hot glass to construct objects which question traditional relationships between sculpture and lighting. In visual translation they … Continue reading →

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Monumenta 2012

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Today I am Looking at Monumenta 2012 and these amazing glass huts by Daniel Buren. MONUMENTA is an ambitious artistic encounter unmatched anywhere in the world, organized by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication. Each year MONUMENTA invites an … Continue reading →

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Picasso Paints on Glass

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Today I am watching Pablo Picasso paint on glass! The footage is part of Paul Haesaert’s short 1950 documentary, Visit to Picasso, which you can watch online in its entirety.  If you are interested in the full high resolution version, … Continue reading →

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Roger Thomas Glass

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Today I am looking at Portland, Oregon glass artist, Roger Thomas. Artist Roger Thomas visualizes the world through his glass landscapes. While he considers himself a painter, he has chosen to work in glass because he craves the challenges and … Continue reading →

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Chilean Finger Painter

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Today I am looking at this SUPER-FAST Chilean finger painter video that I found via ArtDaily.org. If you can’t see the video CLICK HERE I don’t know about you, but I suddenly feel like I am the S-L-O-W-E-S-T person in … Continue reading →

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Durand Art Glass

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Today I am looking and learning about Durand art glass. According to the Antiquarian: The Durand Art Glass Co. never existed. Durand Art Glass was produced originally by Vineland Flint Glassworks owned by Mr. Victor Durand, Jr. and later for a short … Continue reading →

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Christopher Foster Sunchatcher Leaves

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Today I am looking at these lovely upcycled leaf sunchatchers made by Christopher Foster. You can buy these beauties from Christopher’s shop Cfosterglassworks on Etsy. I cut each leaf from a pattern made from an actual maple or oak leaf found … Continue reading →

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Crocheted and Knitted Glass

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Today I am looking at the unbelievable crocheted and knitted glass by UK, craft designer, Catherine Carr. I just read an article yesterday about how fiber arts have enjoyed a revival over the past 5 years.  Catherine Carr has combined the … Continue reading →

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Small Bits Do Add Up

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

It is a slow day out in the virtual world today.  Or maybe it’s just me that’s s-l-o-w Over time I collect little bits of information that aren’t quite enough for a blog post, but I still think are worth sharing. Today … Continue reading →

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