Many, many months ago, I was approached by Carly of EMP Collective to curate a show in their multi-purpose art space. Located in downtown Baltimore, EMP is used for gallery shows, live performances, writing workshops, film screenings, and more. The…
Ya’ll know I love embroidery. So, I was totally blown away when I saw the work of Lithuatian artist Severija Inčirauskaitė-Kriaunevičienė, who takes everyday metal objects and applies cross-stitching to them. She drills tiny holes in buckets, watering cans, shovels, and even…
Using pattern, structure, and repetition, artist Bianca Pratorius crafts soft felt sculptures that are affixed to the wall. These forms remind me of an article of clothing, like a soft scarf or fringe. They are comforting in that way, which is…
I first featured one of these black, embroidered plastic bags a couple of months ago and wasn’t sure of who the artist was. Thanks to the power of the internet and its detectives (namely Kristen Kieffer,) I found out that…
(Via. Who is the lovely artist that made this? And where can I get a print?) Yesterday, the type I featured was monochromatic, so why not continue? I’m quickly learning how much easier my life is if I stick to a…
For this week’s Lately and Liked, I thought I’d highlight a few shops. They all sell home goods, stationary, and other things that brighten our lives. Nothing essential, I’d say, but certainly necessary. Neëst Neëst combines inspiration in Japanese design…
I recently saw the work of Jo Hamilton on Hi Fructose and was struck with the feeling that I’d seen her crocheted works before. Looking at her CV, I realized I was right — she was in the exhibition GULP YARN…
How about some visual chaos for your Monday? The weavings of Kustaa Saksi should do the trick! The Finnish artist’s series, Hypnopompic was completed on a jacquard loom, an automatic loom that makes it possible to weave complex patterns. The title…
Via Shade on Shape Etsy. Let the great planter search begin. I’m tired of all my IKEA planters and am now looking for replacements. Here are some I’ve seen lately and liked. Not only their containers this week, but plants…