Tuesday November 11, 2008

molly schiot



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In the spirit of my previous post, here's another artist/illustrator. My favorite aspect of her work is her sense of humor. I mean, who does spend $150 bucks for a T-shirt at Fred Segal? Posers.

In Los Angeles, she shows at Phyllis Stein Art (who's logo I love).

See more of Molly's work.


Monday November 10, 2008

david shrigley


David Shrigley's work walks the fine line between Fine Art and Illustration. A distinction that can get very murky, indeed. I recently walked in to an exhibition of his work, and when confronted with a room full of his work the distinction is made clear; his work transcends it's crude execution by addressing themes that are larger than simple shapes on paper.

Shrigley explores themes like love, frustration, loneliness and mixes them with a silly, loose naivete that is so appealing.

Here's my favorite video:

On/Off

See more of his work:

David Shrigley





Sunday November 2, 2008

The Crown Jewels- sorta



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I was largely anti-jewelery as a teenager, save for the- ahem, candy necklaces and anime inspired fare of the early nineties- but a handful of years ago something clicked and suddenly I couldn't get enough. The bigger and shinier the better. Now my coffer runneth over with bangles and baubles, real or costume, I don't discriminate.

Enter stage left Ben Day. I was walking by the window on a recent trip to London and was stopped dead in my tracks by a big shiny emerald cut emerald in a simple, architectural gold band. Ben Day's jewelery is striking in it's bold simplicity, while still exuding a dainty femininity that some modern jewelery lacks.

That being said- the photos on the site leave much to be desired, but I encourage those jewelery lovers deep of pocket to go check the pieces out near you.

Ben Day



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