Category: Art
My visit at the Textile Biënnale in Rijswijk
Yesterday we visited the Textile Biënnale in Rijswijk museum. The Biënnale taking place in every two years in this charming museum. Twenty artists from four different continents are participating. Using diverse techniques such as embroidery, weaving, sawing, knitting, crocheting and much more- many times in a surprising ways. It was absolutely a joy visiting the…
Drawing challenge: city
My city inspires me to create, to work and to love. Cites in general are my favorite places to be and to live. I took this picture a few months ago, next to where we live. I pass it a few times a day. The canals, the constant flow of water gives energy, sense of…
Art I like: Judith G. Klausner
Judith G. Klausner obviously didn’t listen to her mother saying:Â Don’t play with your food! Now she is making art from/with food. I think the Cereal work is great, and my favorite is off course the moldy bread embroidery.
Strawberry Earth, Bloesem kids, sketchbook and free music
My dear talented friend Mette te Velde from Strawberry Earth surprised me two times this week. First time, she posted about my work at “Strawberry Earth” blog and second time she mentioned my “bag boy” in a curated post she did for “Smile in your face”. Thank you Mette. Beside, my little “Wiplala” was mentioned…
Monster- the new drawing challenge
When I first saw the challenge subject of this week, I thought that’s a good one… Then I realized there are enough monsters in our world, but not enough fighters against them. So, here is my super-monster-warrior. black thread on paper. This drawing challenge this week was hosted by the very talented Julia
Art I like: Kent Rogowski
Inside out teddy bears, I never thought these fours words could be put together- but surprise suprise… that is exactly what Kent Rogowski did. Those beers been turned inside out and re stuffed. “These bears, which have lived and loved and lost as much as their owners, have suffered and endured through it all. It…
Marie Prevost and I: the drawing challenge
Marie is standing and looking around. She is standing above and a side. Curious, she can see every detail. I love her posture. Leaning forward so tuned. Front and back, black thread on paper. This drawing challenge this week was hosted by Julia
One of the best ways to celebrate summer
“Let your boat of life be light, packed with only what you need – a homely home and simple pleasures, one or two friends, worth the name, someone to love and to love you, a cat, a dog, and a pipe or two, enough to eat and enough to wear, and a little more…
It’s all about Beginner’s luck & a giveaway
Wikipedia: Beginner’s luck :” refers to the supposed phenomenon of novices experiencing disproportionate frequency of success or succeeding against an expert in a given activity.” Tell me, what are the odds to win two times within a few days, “give away” from two my favorite artists? Well, the answer is simple: my beginner’s luck…:-)…
The Makers Project
Beautiful project by Jennifer Causey, feaÂtures The Makers project – the story behind the poeple of handÂmade goods from Brooklyn N.Y. Her photos presenting their work place and the inspiÂraÂtion behind each product. Artists, crafter, coffees makers and more. If you can, take your time and look at every story of her project, her photos…
Drawing challenge: Balance
I’m trying to find balance in my Everyday life. Tying to juggle with it all. Balance is elusive, changing according to circumstances. I know that I need to look for it from the start in every time. I need to remind myself not to get lost in the search. Keep perspective and a smile. Host…
This tree house
I was totally overwhelmed when I saw “Outlandia” project. This tree house observatory imagined by artists London Field works and designed by award-winning Malcolm Fraser Architects. “Inspired by childhood dens, wildlife hides and bothies, by forest outlaws and Japanese poetry platforms”. Dream house. Dream tree house. (via: http://www.dezeen.com)