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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Internet, get ready. Tonight, August 21, at 7PM ET, Monica Ramos’ (previously) online shop, Rituals, will release some more of her delightful ceramic alpacas. If you missed ’em last time around (like I did), now’s your chance! Set an alarm on your…
I’ve always been a fan of miniatures. When I was younger, I remember that my mom had printer drawers mounted to our walls with tiny goodies on display. Now it’s come full circle, as I too collect small art objects! So…
Here we are, at the end of another work week! What are your plans for the weekend? I, for one, am going to check out this BUS stop in east Baltimore (please click the link to see that I’m not…