to the artists, designers and craftspeople who think I call their work kitsch... this is NOT the case, it refers to my own work
May 31, 2008
walking sculptures - Julian Opie
Along O'Connell street in Dublin - 4 different light-sculptures of walking figures, from artist Julian Opie. It is amazing to look at the grace of the movement, these figures show a very natural walk. I made a tiny video of it at night, in very bad conditions from the top of a bus, but I haven't worked out how to edit this. So I will post it later.
And here's a post with VIDEO
May 30, 2008
Irish literature with a view
The Guinness Storehouse, a place worth visiting. Located in the heart of the St. James's Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse is a 7 storey visitor experience.
The Gravity Bar at the top floor is a 360 degree panoramic bar. This is where we ended our day with a nice dinner, a very good live music band, and the best view over Dublin while the sun was setting. Perfect.
May 29, 2008
Ed Chapman - mosaic portraits
Just by accident did I walk in the Green Gallery in Stephen's Green Centre - Dublin. The current 'Stars exhibition' shows these amazingly accurate portraits in ceramic tile mosaic.
Ed Chapman is one of UK's leading mosaic artists achieving incredibly detailed results. More portraits on his site.
(my photos are taken in not so good conditions, there is a reflection in the tiles)
Ed Chapman is one of UK's leading mosaic artists achieving incredibly detailed results. More portraits on his site.
(my photos are taken in not so good conditions, there is a reflection in the tiles)
May 28, 2008
crystal seats
Back from Spain, now we're leaving for Dublin. Wim has to be there for a couple of days and I'm joining him; a nice opportunity to see this lively city and the arrival of a new member in the family. Wim's Irish half-sister Fiona gave birth to her second son.
Meanwhile waiting in the airport as many flights are delayed due to a plane crash a few days ago, and it is still blocking one of the airstrips.
First time we have the time to sit on one of these crystal seats by the Belgian crystal manufacture of Val-Saint-Lambert. They are designed for the Belgian pavilion at the Seville world exhibition of 1992.
the price of the latest version? have a look here
May 27, 2008
art & charm - Hotel Chamarel
Walking through the streets of Denia - Alicante - Spain, Leentje showed us this small family hotel hidden in a quiet street. The sign outdoors already caught my attention, part of a painting I recognised.
Yes, once inside there was no doubt, it is part of a painting by a Belgian artist, Fernand Khnopff.(the painting behind the bar)
I can almost imagine the people living in this house in a glorious past. Stylish furniture throughout the house.
Each room has a different style and every where throughout this old town house are paintings by Vidallach, one of the owners.
Details are carefully chosen to complement the style and feeling of each one of the rooms.
More info on the Hotel Chamarel site.
May 24, 2008
Salvador Mollà and Art-Aromatic
While in Spain, my sister-in-law took us to this wonderful sculpture garden Art Aromàtic. The garden and sculptures are made by a very kind and talented artist, Salvador Mollà.
"Art Aromàtic is Salvador Molla's new project, in Xàbia. This consists in a sculpture landscape living together with aromatic plants. In a land dignified for centenary carob trees and the Montgo's omnipresence.
... Art Aromatic tries to be a kindly landscape where visitors can stay, surrounded by creative sculptures of several materials and natures, between dry land an subtle herbal aromas."
Salvador Mollà works basically with ceramics - but also with iron, wood, glass, steel - making curious contrasts.
"Art Aromàtic is Salvador Molla's new project, in Xàbia. This consists in a sculpture landscape living together with aromatic plants. In a land dignified for centenary carob trees and the Montgo's omnipresence.
... Art Aromatic tries to be a kindly landscape where visitors can stay, surrounded by creative sculptures of several materials and natures, between dry land an subtle herbal aromas."
Salvador Mollà works basically with ceramics - but also with iron, wood, glass, steel - making curious contrasts.
May 22, 2008
May 21, 2008
outdoor living in Spain
and I never get tired of the gorgeous African wax fabrics - the colours and bold patterns never bore me
the outdoor kitchenpebbles from the beach - actually dumped building waste reshaped by the sea - make nice mosaic figures on the walls
thanks Leentje en Bebert for the nice stay in your lovely home
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