We’re closing in on Ceramics Week here, and it’s been fun! Let’s keep it going with the incredible work of of Helsinki-based artist Caroline Slotte. I often think of antique porcelain plates as being something that you’d add to rather than subtract from. Boy,…
Day 3 and counting of Brown Paper Bag’s Ceramics Week! Yesterday featured Claire Loder’s beautifully-strange heads while Monday saw animal figurines by Jen Collins. And today? The small, dripping sculptures by Studio Arhoj. So, without further ado… Studio Arhoj is a…
It’s day 2 of Brown Paper Bag’s Ceramics Week! Today, let’s take a look at Claire Loder’s intriguing heads… I’m simultaneously disturbed and enthralled by Claire Loder’s work. The strange and beautifully-crafted ceramic pieces have an air of mystery about them.…
Personally, I’m not good at forming things out of clay, but I like looking at what other people can do! This entire week on Brown Paper Bag is dedicated to ceramics in their various forms: surface design, sculpted figures,…
Today it’s angles all over the place. Lighting fixtures, desk caddies, illustrations, and more. This type of design is really versatile and looks good in many different applications. No wonder it remains so popular; Mary Blair (below) was working with…
I don’t know how best to describe these works (are they paintings? partially photographs?) by Husmann/Tschaeni, so I’ll just let them speak for themselves. The in-your-face color, texture, and patterns are a dizzying combination that I find captivating. They draw me…
Ya’ll, I am so impressed with this cut paper sculpture by artist Elsa Mora; the details within it are incredible! Using just acid-free paper and glue, she creates depth and texture through well-placed cuts and minuscule, hand-punched holes. Close-up shots reveal…
With a variety of fabrics, Olga Ezova-Denisova creates portraits of animals using an applique technique. They’re fun: dogs are dressed for both cold weather and a day at the beach, and we see them donning scarves, caps, rosy cheeks, and more. I…
I was first introduced to Kris Chau’s work when I was in undergrad. She was a guest professor for a “lifestyle” illustration class I was taking, and I fell in love with her way of drawing. Chau uses beautiful lines throughout each…
Okay, so maybe the title is a bit misleading. I don’t know if you’d necessarily hug these soft sculptures, but most of them on this list look pretty cuddly. I’ve always been one to collect stuffed creatures. In my bedroom is a collection…