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“two is WAY better than one.” $15 from Danita.
“sink or swarm.” $i’m-afraid-to-ask from Peter Foucault.
That’s right, Design for Mankind— still is BACK. I remember learning about still life in like seventh grade, and painting that dang bowl of fruit OVER and OVER and OVER until I got it right, and even then my banana looked more like string cheese. Alas, Mimi Jensen has finally managed to make still life
Margarita’s beautiful work is currently on display in NY at the Sara Meltzer Gallery — and is made with such unexpected objects. I’m so enamored with this piece, created from border patrol uniform fabric, thread and a terracotta pot. Simply amazing. Click here for details and directions to attend the show.
“because face it— the glass vase is soooo overdone.” $45 from Moss.
Ok this is so funny to me. Mary Catherine sent me an email last night with a link to her work, stating that she’s not sure if she’s a good fit for Design for Mankind, but that she’s a fan of the site anyway. And then I visit her Etsy shop, and I see this.
Based in Melbourne (is today AU day or WHAT?!), Beci Orpin is a mighty, mighty talented gal. I can’t really say much else about her, b/c if I know what she’s like, I’ll want to buy her art. And Beci Orpin art is NOT cheap, believe me. But hey– it’s fun to look at, right?