Pinning Takes on a Whole New Meaning
When you think of the word “pinning” these days, you may think of Pinterest, or at least you should. It’s the visual social media site that has fast-paced come up in the ranks to match the clout of Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and the likes. We use it for Casart coverings and it’s a must for anyone in the art/ visual/ interior design business. Seeing the artwork of Ran Hwang, however, gave me a completely different interpretation of “pinning.” Just see what she has done with thousands of pins, buttons, bead and needles — incredibly gorgeous! Like beaded ball gowns but stuck to walls like a three-dimensional, sculptural “murals,” they fascinate and sparkle beautifully beyond words (via This is Colossal and Design You Trust). This first, “Whimsical Dream” piece reminds me of the cherry blossoms-like piece by Katie Martin, created with styrofoam cups.
But as far as Pinterest goes, the co-founder Ben Silberman has his own pinned portrait by Eric Daigh.
His work reminds me of early Chuck Close.
So, save those pins, buttons, beads and needles and get pinning to create your own stuck-on and stunning artwork.
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I'm an artist, wife and mother of two boys. I started my illustration business, The Occasional Palette over 35 years ago, when my oldest son was an infant. Once my children were in school, I began painting decorative, faux finishes and murals through my second business, Casart, now over 30 years old. My third business, Casart Coverings, is a springboard from my second. Click on the link on the sidebar to see innovative, custom, designer wallcovering, removable and reusable wallpaper and coordinating decor.
