Tag Archives: minimalism

Two Ceramic Artists to Note

ceramic_artists_Kaori-Tatebayashi-vessels

Today I want to bring two ceramic artists that are at the forefront of the contemporary ceramic scene. Kaori Tatebayashi is from Japan but lives in London and Derek Wilson is Irish with a studio in Belfast. Kaori Tatebayashi … Continue reading →

english studio pottery from wales

Readers of my posts know that I am a huge fan of English studio pottery and love to incorporate pieces into my projects. So when I recently came across the work of Welsh ceramicist Adam Buick, I knew I had … Continue reading →

a holiday surprise from ipek kotan

It’s always a treat when, out-of-the-blue, a present lands on my doorstep. And it’s that much more special, when it’s from one of the artists I’ve featured on this blog. I wrote about the Limoges porcelain vessels of Geneva-based artist … Continue reading →

panzeri and modern LED lighting strips

A well-needed update to the one-time useful, but hideous fluorescent strip lighting fixture has just hit the market; and it’s a beauty! Designed earlier this year by Carmen Ferrara for the cutting-edge Italian lighting firm Panzeri, the LED ceiling … Continue reading →

repurposing found objects in the artwork of Jac Leirner

Conceptual Brazilian artist Jac Leirner (b. 1961) has been showing internationally since the 1990s but I have a feeling she is about to explode into the realm of the mega artist. In the next 10 years, I see her … Continue reading →

designer and cabinetmaker david lehmann’s surprisingly comfy peg bench

David Lehmann of New Jersey based Studio-L has literally reinvented the wheel – or in this case, the bench. How can you take a common piece of furniture that has been in use for 1000s of years and still create … Continue reading →

Ico Parisi makes a statement at Phillips London

Finally Italian mid century design is getting the respect it deserves! For the past few years, we have seen a run up on prices for French art deco and Scandinavian design all while the fruits of the Italians languished in … Continue reading →