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AJ Fosik’s 3D Wood PiecesAJ Fosik‘s work would actually be a bit scary if they weren’t so brightly, beautifully colorful. The Michigan native is known for crafting 3D wood-based pieces—using both his hands and digital techniques—that call to mind American folk and tribal art, mostly thanks to his use of
· PAINTING, SCULPTURE ·
Jason Middlebrook’s Paintings on PlanksJason Middlebrook is described by Artforum as having a “long-standing interest in decaying landscape and nature/culture clashes”. And from the looks of his work, which usually incorporate discarded objects and leftover debris, the Michigan-born, New York-based artist does seem to have a penchant for searching in unlikely places for his artistic mediums.
· INTERIOR DESIGN ·
TrendHome: Alessandro Capellaro loft installed in a Carpentry [Florence]In Florence, the architect Alessandro Capellaro conceived an unusual place, entirely flexible, in an old carpenty with exceptional volumes. When he discovered the woodwork at the back of an alley, Capellaro had a click. He immediately knew and saw what he could imagine for the place: “I transposed myself immediately. The
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Lucas Maassen & Sons Furniture FactoryWhat a genius idea by Dutch industrial designer Lucas Maassen. He employed his 3 sons, Thijme (9), Julian (7) and Maris (7) for the paint job of the pine wood furniture built in the factory. As agreed by the contract they signed, they get paid 1 Euro for every piece of furniture they paint. Due [...]
· ART ·
Juxtapoz 2012 x Audrey KawasakiJuxtapoz rings in the new year with cult-followed artist Audrey Kawasaki, whose work graces the cover of their first issue for 2012. Audrey is most known for her oil on wood works, which manage to come out both innocent yet erotic, attractive yet disturbing. As a graduate of Fine Arts Painting from the Pratt Institute, [...]
· ART, SCULPTURE ·
Michelle Peterson-Albandoz Wood ArtMixed-media artist, Michelle Peterson-Albandoz is well known for her wood constructions on panel and sculpture made from reclaimed wood from urban areas. To be exact, chaotic materials that people just discard. Most of us don’t even see these objects that become cohesive panels inspired by nature. We just see
· ART ·
Artsy Slingshot by Christopher JarrattDuring London Design Festival (wood) artist Christopher Jarratt presented his latest collection of Natural slingshots. Each is hand crafted from a found forked tree branch collected in one of the last great forests of England – Epping Forest. As each fork in the trees growth is unique, each slingshot is
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
The iTree by KMKGCreated by Austrian architecture and design studio KMKG, The iTree is a top-quality iPhone and iPod docking station made out of a simple tree trunk. This is hollowed out using a special technique and specialized tools, expertly proportioned to produce optimum sound quality through the speakers.
· SCULPTURE ·
Ron van der Ende Wooden Scraps ArtRotterdam based sculptor Ron van der Ende specializes in wall mounted bas-reliefs constructed from found wood. The original color and texture of the wood is utilized to form a gripping and realistic mosaic. The realism is further enhanced by the perspective built into
· DESIGN, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Peter Marigold Wooden FurnitureNature is not only inspiration for London based designer Peter Marigold, it is also his main component. Working with wood like no one else, using branches or tree bark and always obsessed by storage systems, he creates stunning furniture with geometry always in his mind.
· ART, VIDEO ·
Origin of the Beginning by Levi van VeluwWritten by Guest Blogger Seema Sharma Dutch artist Levi van Veluw created 3 rooms covered with more then 30.000 wooden blocks, balls and slats. In these life-size installation he draws memories from his boyhood bedroom, where he spent many solitary hours between the ages of 8 and 14. All of these objects including every inch [...]
· INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Hendzel & Hunt Furniture DesignHendzel and Hunt is a newly established London based design studio, specializing in the manufacturing and design of bespoke cabinets and furniture. Developing ideas and providing tailored solutions is their calling. Whether the product is a single piece of cabinetry, a complex architectural plan or sophisticated interior design they can make it for you! So [...]