by Elsa Mora | Mar 3, 2014 | Blog, Painting
* Augustin Lesage (1876-1954), was a French coal miner who became painter and artist through the help of what he considered to be spirit voices. When he was 35 years old, Lesage claimed he heard a voice speak to him from the darkness of the mine and tell him, “One day...
by Elsa Mora | Mar 3, 2014 | Blog, Ceramic
* Marie-Laure-Gobat Bouchat is the creator of these beautiful pieces. They are so intriguing. I invite you to visit her website to learn more about how she builds them. It is fascinating. Photos © Marie-Laure-Gobat Bouchat ↓
by Elsa Mora | Feb 28, 2014 | Blog, Glass, Sculpture
* When I first saw these pieces by Carine Neutjens, I thought that they were ceramics. What a surprise when I found out that they were actually made of glass! As Gallery Phase says: Carine Neutjens’ bowls remind one of stone, coral, lava and other natural elements....
by Elsa Mora | Feb 27, 2014 | Blog, Fashion, Fiber, Jewelry
* I am in love with these sculptural necklaces from Zorra, a shop based in Germany. The artist behind Zorra is Vânia O. Aren’t they beautiful? If you want to purchase one of these pieces, here is the shop. You can also like the artist’s Facebook...
by Elsa Mora | Feb 26, 2014 | Blog, Ceramic
* Jane Reumert (born 1942) is a super talented Danish ceramist. She creates ultra-fine porcelain, which obtains its stunning appearance due to wood/salt firing. The fanciful shapes are partly a result of the method of firing. The pots are not placed inside the kiln,...
by Elsa Mora | Feb 25, 2014 | Blog, Embroidery
* Launched in 2012 by Michelle Galletta, Kirikí Press offers contemporary and creatively designed patterns. Michelle is an artist and embroidery enthusiast with a B.F.A. from the Ontario College of Art and Design University, specialized in Printmaking. She spent three...
