1.11.2012

A color obliteration

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What?!  Kids are creating this amazing art installation "The Obliteration Room" developed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama for the Queensland Art Gallery.  Starting as a blank room painted nearly all white, it grows and changes daily under the hands of little visitors charged with applying colorful stickers in the shape of dots....





What started as a blank canvas has quickly become "obliterated" with color and shape.  
The interactive exhibit runs until March 2012.


Seen in Time Magazine.


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9.09.2010

art crawl - megan whitmarsh

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color dance bomb - embroidery thread on fabric

Can you believe that this colorful work is embroidery on fabric?!?  God I wish I could see it up close.  Megan Whitmarsh is a genius and her mixed media works can currently be seen at the Michael Rosenthal Gallery in San Francisco.  Growing up in the 70s, Megan's work expresses her sense of futurism influenced by Mork and Mindy, The Muppets, punk rock, and more...Read more about her interesting background and philosophy here. 

twinz crystal - embroidery thread on fabric

crystal logic - embroidery thread on fabric

abbra-cadabbra home security -  collaboration with Caroline Rankin - dimensions variable, vinyl, fabric, stuffing, yarn lasers & large diamond

trash mountain - pencil, marker, gouache, and ink on paper

sunshine lazer jazz (wall drawing) -spraypaint, acrylic, collaged paper, tape

Looking at Megan's pieces have really inspired me this morning.  And I can't get enough of the vibrant colors and hints at my childhood, growing up around the same imagery and stories she reflects in her work.  You have to check out the pieces to be exhibited at the Michael Rosenthal gallery here and her incredible artist page here. 
What do you think of her pieces?  

{Image Credits: Michael Rosenthal Gallery and Megan Whitmarsh}

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5.20.2010

art crawl - Michelle Caplan

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Elaine 7 Print by Michelle Caplan on Etsy

I don't know where I have been but I just discovered Michelle Caplan on her Etsy shop and her amazing collage portraits. With a background in graphic design and visual arts, coupled with her passion for collage, her Collage Portraiture was created.  In her words, 
"The portraits bring life to photographic history, each piece with its own narrative; trying to the tell the story of the person behind the image. It can represent a link to a family’s past and provide a visual legacy for its future. "  
Michelle creates her originals from found photos that have a history, sometimes unknown behind them.  That's part of the appeal I think.  She also does commission work from photos of those who seek out her talent. Whether you choose to have her create an original from a family member during a milestone event, or a portrait of the family pet, she will create a truly special time sake.  
Ride Print by Michelle Caplan
Grandpa and Motorcycle Kid 2 Print by Michelle Caplan

Examples of her commissioned portraits:





Thanks Michelle!  Visit Michelle's shop here and her website here.  Also take a look at her lovely blog Michelle Caplan Mixed Media Collage Artist. {Image Credits: Michelle Caplan}

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