I always use this work by Rauschenberg as an example of how to think like an artist, when people ask me about art. Then I often talk about the piece I wish I could make happen; which is for Christo to wrap the Mona Lisa. Ideally, in time, it would create the ultimate artistic conundrum…. as the ‘wrapped Christo/Mona Lisa,’ would equal the fame of the Mona Lisa, but if it is ever to become unwrapped then that piece is destroyed. Either way the two pieces of art would struggle with the ultimate problem that in the wrapping one piece is hidden and in the unveiling another is destroyed but the clincher is that, so long as it happens, the Idea will survive of both pieces (wrapped and unwrapped Mona Lisa, by Christo!)
Some manila rope light pics from Degree bar in New Zealand
Interior design by www.lovelace.co.nz
pics Topaz Brownlie
So apparently this photo I took is controversial/makes people feel uncomfortable!
*Feel free to send me comments…
DX Auktion piece using only items found at Ikea deconstructed and reworked to make something new. by Alex Jowett and Michael Greenwood
The Triffid light designed for the Design Exchange/Ikea Auktion by Alex Jowett and Mike Greenwood
The campaign for Wanderer of Yawnder continues! Get yer limited artist-edition of m’book at www.indiegogo.com/wandererofyawnder. Yer support is much appreciated. This book is like something you’ve never seen! There’s 21 new graphite and watercolour drawing inside and narrative written by Granduncle Jiggs. He thinks it’s probably going to be the next Harry Potter. (pictured here: prototype of #WoY)
Creme Design chandelier using Atelier 688 manila rope lights!
http://www.wayfair.com/blog/2012/10/19/bring-the-look-home/#
A new application for the rope lights… just hang them on your wall!
via Trendland’s instagram
https://www.facebook.com/Trendland/app_267091300008193?ref=ts
CVC Elements paddle ‘Fire’ and my Swiss Army watch w/t military strap.
Great Re-use of components!!!
“Technological mandala 02″ by Leonardo Ulian,
aesthetics of electric components
Boathouse Tables
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Bradley Denton during the summer, designing and building a set of reclaimed White Oak tables for a gorgeous boathouse on Lake Simcoe.
The coffee table is quite big but works well in the large, open space. The side tables are a simple frame design, topped with marble.
Zai Core Axe
For those outside major metropolitan areas not named Patrick Bateman, an axe is a much needed winter tool. We really like this one. There are two interchangeable heads that are very easy to switch out. One is for chopping tress, the other is for splitting logs.
