Image via. I am fairly certain I’ve talked about Balthus before on this blog, but at this point, it is probably years since I have done so. But, last weekend I saw the movie Stoker and found the visual similarities between Balthus’…
Image via. I am fairly certain I’ve talked about Balthus before on this blog, but at this point, it is probably years since I have done so. But, last weekend I saw the movie Stoker and found the visual similarities between Balthus’…
The Shock of the New is a BBC television program that was produced in 1980’s. Narrative by Australian-born art critic Robert Hughes, it addresses the development of modern art starting with the Impressionists. I haven’t watched all of the 8…
I asked my pal Lisa who should be my focus of Time Travel Tuesday today, and she mentioned that she loves the work of Henry Darger. Henry Darger! Perfect! He’s an American folk artist who worked as a custodian in…
Olle Eksell was a Swedish graphic designer and illustrator, known for his simple designs and bold illustrations. He worked with logos, posters, illustration, book covers, packaging over the course of his career. In addition, Olle Eksell also collaborated with the…
I’ve always enjoyed textiles, especially patterned ones. I like the story that patterns can tell, and how even a simple one can give something an instant historical context. The Design Center at Philadelphia University is home to 200,000+ objects…
Emily Haasch is a collage artist and designer living in Chicago. Her general collage aesthetic is minimal and controlled, with bursts of gesture and sometimes mayhem. A photograph or carefully cut paper is often joined with paper that’s been torn…
Much of Naomi Kolsteren’s work focuses on small moments, be it abstracted or not. Texture is an obviously important part of her portfolio and takes various forms. Naomi looks to be using it via photography, collage, ink, and more. All…
It’s Tuesday, and another installment of Time Travel Tuesday with Rebecca of Big Things! I’m really excited about the images that she is presenting! Check out what she’s got to say about Peruvian Artifacts below! Recently, I decided it would…
Based in Leeds, Leah Durant states that her primary passion is photography, which is melded with printmaking, collage, and drawing. In collaged pieces, Leah’s photography is often non-specific and enlarged to highlight texture. Aesthetically, I love the diffused nature of…
Leah Tacha, an artist living and working in Brooklyn, New York emailed me recently with her work. Specifically, she turned me on to her collages, which often juxtapose basketball players with glitter, and isolates over-the-top gesture of fashion photography. Leah’s…