Being connected to modern culture requires a certain amount of screen time. You and I, in order to share these musings, which are surely worthwhile, have to spend time on a device. The paradox of our reality is that, the more time we spend in this two dimensional, textureless yet very real place, the less … Continue reading Shell Metamorphosis: Works of Rowan Mersh
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Originals by Synkroniciti: Outgoing Tide
After a few years and two floods, I'm finally painting again. Nothing calms me down better than putting some color on canvas and seeing what crops up. The section of wall to the left of our fireplace has some damage from whatever hung there in the past. It's a rather tall footprint, and I didn't … Continue reading Originals by Synkroniciti: Outgoing Tide
Patterns of Connection: The Land Art of Dietmar Voorwold
Why should modern humanity regain and hold on to its connection with nature at a time when technology seems omnipresent? I have always loved making things: textures and patterns create a sense of calmness for me. In my early years I made a texture book into which I glued pieces of fabric. I would spend … Continue reading Patterns of Connection: The Land Art of Dietmar Voorwold
Imitating Nature: Green Cacti of Lina Cofán
Nature is a great source of inspiration for creatives of all types. Lina Cofán takes a whimsical look at cacti. Lina Cofán was working as a performance and theater based artist in Berlin when she decided to move back to Spain and pursue an interest in ceramic sculpture. The majority of her pieces are … Continue reading Imitating Nature: Green Cacti of Lina Cofán
Quote for Today: Joseph Brodsky
I always adhered to the idea that God is time, or at least that His spirit is... In any case, I always thought that if the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the water, the water was bound to reflect it. Hence my sentiment for water, for its folds, wrinkles, and ripples, … Continue reading Quote for Today: Joseph Brodsky
Sensuality of Texture: Geology of Shoes
Machines are so essential to daily life that we often fail to appreciate what we can make with our hands. A cordwainer is a person that fashions luxury footwear from soft leather by hand, designing, cutting and shaping shoes into objects of beauty and usefulness. The term is derived from the same word that gives us cordovan, a soft leather that … Continue reading Sensuality of Texture: Geology of Shoes
Gluten Sensitivity for Construction Workers, Artists and Children: Building and Crafting Materials
Construction and craft projects often result in exposure to gluten. Where does gluten lurk and how can exposure be minimized? In the spring of 2009, our house flooded and we embarked on a journey involving demolition, repair and renovation. At the time I didn't know that I was gluten intolerant. My husband and I decided … Continue reading Gluten Sensitivity for Construction Workers, Artists and Children: Building and Crafting Materials
