Pretty embroidered bracelets from OMY are created with satin threads by artisan embroiderers in their Paris studio. What a fun way to take any outfit up a notch while you add some fun and personality!
Chicago-based self-taught web developer and artist Nicholas Rougeux did something rather remarkable, he took the scores of classical composers and turned them into wonderfully colorful fractal images. In fact, he created the entire process and you can see the visuals take shape as each piece is played here.
Each dot represents a note in the score. Pitch is indicated by the distance from the center of the image, while the time at which the note occurs is given by the angle from the 12 o’clock position. The size of the dot indicates the duration of the note, and the color of the dot is different for each instrument.
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Statement earrings go best with summer weather in my humble opinion, when they can stand out against a canvas of dewy (re: sweaty) skin. And Studio Iebis‘ owner Ieva Ancāne has her finger on the pulse of one big trend – handmade clay statement earrings. Which pair is your favorite? I’m leaning towards last pair below.
There are so many things I love about Phoebe Cummings‘ sculptures. She primarily works with greenware – AKA unfired clay – and other supportive elements to create these pieces that are built on site and will only last as long as their respective exhibition. Because Cummings’ sculptures are the natural color of the clay they look as though they’d be right at home adorning an immaculate mausoleum.
Bump is a collection of borosilicate vessels designed by Tom Dixon that’s just about perfect for entertaining. Each double-walled piece is handmade in muted pinks and greys, resembling building blocks we all played with as kids. The collection includes three vases, a teapot, a jug, tea cups, and glasses.
I have a bit of an addiction… to sunglasses. My collection runs about thirty pairs deep, with none costing more than $100 and most hovering around the $30 point. So far this summer I’ve restrained myself from adding any more, but then I spied these Haskell Prism Sunglasses from Warby Parker. They’re available in an entire spectrum of colors and are such a statement-maker!
Paris-based Swedish photographer Emma Hartvig has a way behind the camera that makes every shot seem right out of a glamorous Hollywood film. Her staging capabilities are impeccable, as are the narratives she strives to capture within each project.
Amusement parks and carnivals are two of my favorite things – the energy, the smells, and the people-watching all combine for the perfect summer adventure! Roger Vail started photographing their thrill rides with his 8 x 10-inch view camera back in 1970, his pictures made in the evening hours with long exposure times. The result of these extended moments, which track the momentum of the ride, offer up the childlike sense of wonderment that keeps me going back year after year for more.
Your jean jacket is probably tucked away in the closet for summer, but there are plenty of other ways to wear enamel pins – especially these ones. Check out Plain Pins. These easy to wear enamel pins are meant for every day and designed to be worn color-blocked, coordinated or clashing, as singles or in pairs. I love their minimalistic style and go with everything look!
Over the past few years we’ve seen the resurgence of the Memphis Movement and last September Camille Walala brought her spin to WALALA x PLAY, her latest project at London’s NOW Gallery. The colorful, graphic labyrinth encourages visitors to unleash their inner child while leading them towards a puzzle where they’re asked to find the differences between similar images. Walala’s influences also include the Ndebele tribe and optical art master Vasarely, as well as the simple desire to put a smile on people’s faces.
Photos by Charles Emerson
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