I wish I thought of that

Have you ever seen something so awesome and clever that it made you say, "Fuck, I wish I made that!"? I hate/ love those moments. After a recent conversation with bud Tiffany where she admitted she was annoyed with herself for not shooting an obvious budgies series, I came to think about all the things I've seen that have made me feel that way. Although I lack the skill and artistic dexterity to create detailed sculptural pieces I have always dreamed of exploring a world outside of paper and light.

This "excessory-baggage" piece by Meryl Smith is one of those items that made my heart flutter and wish I had made myself. This oh so lux animal crawled out of my head. Words can't express how badass I find this puppy vuitton purse. The next best thing to actually creating this would be owning it and appreciating it I guess.

Materials: metal screen, paper mache, leather, gold paint, zipper
I made "excessory baggage" for a group exhibition at The Honey Space, where 5 curators asked artists to create sculptures that fit the measurement requirements for international carry-on luggage.

What drives you crazy?
People who don't bother thinking. People who say, "I should have thought of that but I just didn't think." I see kids today with these wires in their ears listening to noise all day and I wonder, how can they think?
-Maurice Kanbar
SOMA film issue

Annie Tung

If there's one thing i know for sure it's that I drool over preciousness. I love when artists explore preservation and encapsulate objects with meaning or non meaning. I think this Heirloom series by Annie Tung is a great example of that. Although I'm not too keen on touching other people's hair I find these pieces very special.

Ring with hand-held locket & memento
gold-plated brass, gold-fill chain, acrylic, hair, resinHer Love and War wedding rings are pretty fun too:

Sterling silver, nickel, rosewood, flocking

happy Friday and Valentines day weekend!

Valentines Day usually involves doing something cute and date-ish. If you have a chance this weekend I totally recommend watching Synedoche, New York.  It's not your typical date movie but it's pretty sweet and will certainly inspired conversation. 

surprisingly romantic

One of the lead characters, Adele is an artist who creates these impossibly tiny paintings. Of course I can't get these miniature works off my mind. 

If it's playing in your area I totally suggest seeing it right away. I'm shocked it's not being shown on a large scale national level. 

I <3 you honey

Ever since my bf introduced me to Judi Harvest's work I've been obsessing about owning one of her Colony Collapse Disorder hive pieces.

It seems like CCD is something that has been occupying a lot of people's minds. I've come across some really interesting Bee themed treasures lately.

Giant Japanese Hornet Honey via edible

The Giant Japanese Hornet is the largest species of wasp in the world, and it contains special enzymes in its body which are reputed to increase strength and energy levels. Giant Japanese Hornets have one of the most incredible stamina’s of any living creature and this stamina can be temporarily passed into the system of those who consume it.

The Abandoned Comb Amulet via black sheep & prodigal sons

The necklace is a bittersweet collaboration with nature: a honeycomb pendant sculpted by bees, crafted of solid 18 karat gold and captured in honey. A choice must be made to forcefully exhume the honey-drenched gold, violently shattering and consuming its casing, or to recognize value in its current form, nurturing a natural deterioration and the gradual revelation of treasure within.

Nature Series, organic bee & hive, pearl, gold leaf, resin and copper broach; ArtByWinona

Also check out A NEW HIVE-art to save the disappearing honeybee

escape plan

adorable.

taskarim;via notcot

Bompas & Parr: Architectural Jelly

WOWZERS! is all i have to say about Bompas & Parr. This is a perfect example of taking an idea to the next level and exploring all the possibilities available. I love when people take one or two things and perfect them.

victorian breakfast jellyCopper St Paul's Jelly Mould

Barajas "Jelly" Airport to your party. Serves 250
wedding jelly

Luther Burger!!!
Monnow Valley Drive Thru and Drive In Movie Theatre project.

"Bompas & Parr creates fine English jellies, designs bespoke jelly moulds and curates spectacular culinary events.

The work of Bompas & Parr operates in the space between food and architecture. Our projects explore how the taste of food is altered through synaesthesia, performance and setting. Currently the focus of our research is jelly: jelly is the perfect site for an examination of food and architecture due to its uniquely plastic form and the historic role it has played in exploring notions of taste."

Equus Collection

If money weren't an object and I had friends who were in the same monetary position then I'd surely register for this lust worthy Equus collection by Lladró (whenever that time came).
I love the playful elegance of these saucers, dishes and accessories.

Re-Cyclos is a creative proposal of new and evocative
works made from Lladró’s classic figurines. Lladró Re-Cyclos Magical by Bodo Sperlein came into being when the porcelain brand invited prestigious designers from all over the world to reinterpret its creations.EQUUS, recently presented at Paris as one of the new introductions this season. Bodo Sperlein uses the legs, heads and hoofs of Lladró horses to create witty tabletop accessories. Coffee cups and saucers, a teapot, a bowl or a butter dish and knife comprise this original series of accessories for decorating tables with a touch of elegance and innovation. Apart from the horse elements, this collection is particularly noteworthy for the hand-painted elements in grey tones.

bunny love print

“Bunny Love”; 18″ x 24″ seven color screenprint,edition of 55;Lucky Bunny $75.
I'm impressed with the watercolor effect they achieved. I've never seen a 7 color silkscreen print look so light and effortless. This would be great for a baby's room.
via omg posters!

I want to be this chick. I love that huge dutch bike, flocked cape and white gloves, vintage helmet and ominous raven ridding companion. via Bobbin

great find: vintage stripper audition polaroids

I'm loving these 1970's stripper tryout polaroids. These ladies are so classy by today's standards. Check out the oh so lux decor...shag rug, cinder block table and zebra print wallpaper.

via tell you (today)

tough&chic

wish list:

gold and onyx spike braclet, Lavender via zoe
&

YSL via geometric sleep

cockroach art

Fabian Pena; "The impossibility of storage for the soul", cockroach wings on translucent paper in light box; 12x12, 2007

Bernice Steinbaum Gallery 

A bugs death-Miami New Times

exciting folk art

Sometimes I truly surprise myself in what I find intriguing.  I've never been interested in folk art or craft but lately I've noticed a slight interest in folksy decorative pieces.  
I recently came across the work of Joanna Blitch. She works in several medias but I'm really digging her stoneware mask pots. This fox mask might pair nicely with some of my other animal art. 

Nothing gets more folk and Americana-ish than wolf imagery. This hand carved hemlock wood mask by  Jason Tennant  has a great presence. 

Although the wolf mask is totally badass-these hand carved black crows are way more my style and practical.  I think these birds would look great displayed on high ceilings. 

And lastly I'm absolutely in love with this modern take on folky plate paintings by Barret Stanley, Joanna Blitch's husband.  Theses glazed stoneware plates are so subtle and would compliment my present collection without taking it in some weird crafty direction.  I'm very tempted to pick up "temp" and portrait of "Jacques Cousteau".

Yes!: creative dog grooming

I seriously love those wtf?!? moments when you come across something bordering the brink of crazy and awesome. My dear friend Ferris just sent me a link to creative dog grooming and my heart began to race a little bit. How absurd and wonderful are these images? I really wish there were more professional photographs and backgrounds on the dogs and obsessed owners. There has to be a photographer out there who has explored this competative creative dog grooming world. Lets not forget every idea ever has already been thougth of.
If this animal painting world amuses you then check out "why paint cats."