Design
Outdoors in Architecture
Bringing the outdoors in I think would create a great work environment because you’d never feel couped up inside. Here’s an example of the Selgas Cano Architecture Office in Spain as seen on Arch Daily. I like how the color delineates the interior space as to what is open and what is covered space. Very clever use of design. This is an interesting dichotomy coming back from Sewanee where everything is all about the outdoors. This architecture seems to combine the best of both worlds, albeit in a very modern way.
Sand Dance
This is unusual — sand dance art by Peter Donnelly. I discovered this on the Celestial Dreams blog and subsequently on Environmental Graffiti. Click the links for the full story and video describing his creative process. I imagine he’d have to have a calm, non-windy day to do this and with lots of patience. The concept kinda reminds me of Zen-like, Asian sand/rock gardens. I’ll have to keep this in mind as I’m traveling to pick up my son from school and remember the calm in this when we return. Happy Memorial Day!
Fabric Design
I found this blog by Patricia Bravo inspirational in describing her creative process of designing fabric patterns. She is a talented textile designer who produces brightly patterned fabrics for independent quilters through her online shop Art Gallery Fabrics. I think her designs are pleasantly intricate and the colors cheerful and uplifting. It was very interesting to see how her artwork goes from sketch to print.
