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Artistic Dresses
Looking for a one of a kind holiday dress? Although I was unfamiliar with the Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery in Kensington, MD I’m glad I know about it now. Wow, how incredible is this, Autumn Sunset Kimono by Marko & Norris?! It’s made of woven glass. Amazing. Here’s a silent video that gives a visual snippet to help show their artistic process: If I could afford a piece, I’d probably purchase the Ice Babies from their Nest Babies™ collection. Something about the colors are calming and contradictory with an ice climate for hatching eggs. The dichotomy speaks to me. Their work is truly innovative and beautiful. The testimonies on…
Pictorial Fashion
Life imitating art, or art influencing fashion? There were many examples of the latest apparel using pictorial images printed onto fabric in the Style section recently. Tops, dresses and scarves are being made with printed photos. I like this idea, maybe since I’m doing something similar with wall coverings. See our custom page with personal photos that can be uploaded as well as our own casart™ images. Here’s more fashionable art — beautiful Kimonos mentioned on Slow Muse: Mikyoung Whang, a graduate student in apparel and textiles, has made a “Tornado Dress” after her house was demolished by a tornado. She describes her creation as a therapeutic part of her…
Artistic Humor
What’s the best medicine for a hectic week, being sick, and just an stressful month in general — besides a cocktail? Humor! I have a million and one things I could post but I can’t think of anything that would bring more of a smile than these funny yet clever, trompe l’oeil murals on the Visual Funhouse blog, which explores everything that has to do with optical illusions. You can get lost in this site, it’s so distracting and fun. This one is a little “tongue and cheek” for the way I may be feeling right now. Another fascinating thing is how artists use everyday objects to create something completely…
