Basic House II by Martin Azua is a habitable space that’s foldable, inflatable, and reversible. The experimental prototype is constructed out of polyester and is currently part of MOMA’s collection in New York. This almost immaterial house self-inflates with body heat or from the heat of the sun, it protects from the cold one way and from the heat when reversed.
Sao Paulo, Brazil-based illustrator Adams Carvalho has been hard at work creating digital art, which is he then prints onto cotton paper. Adams’ choice of pastels really reflect the subject matter at hand incredibly well – surfer chic, millennial land! Check out his shop here.
Norma Lehmeier Hartie‘s art is a two part process, first she creates fiber felted balls and then she digitally photographs and manipulates them. Each ball is playful, vibrant, and invites you to explore the tiniest of details. You can’t help but feel happy just looking at them!
Marriage is all about celebrating your perfect match, and CADI Jewelry designed a way to wear it as well. Their minimalist wedding ring sets fit together when placed side by side to create special love-inspired shapes or initials. I love how inconspicuous they are when separate as well, not at all in your face.
I love a good bar cabinet, you might remember the one I made from an old depression era cabinet. It’s just such a classy piece of furniture, a bar cart taken to the next level that’s ready to welcome you after a long day or guests the minute they walk into your home. My favorites have always a mid-century vibe, but I’m also loving some of the more unique pieces below. How about you, do you prefer a bar cart or cabinet?
Titus Kaphar takes recognizable styles of art and reworks them with his own style of magic. Kaphar cuts, bends, sculpts, and mixes the works of Classic and Renaissance painters, reconstructing art history in the process. Once he’s finished, what started as a painting now resembles a sculpture.
And just like that, we’re through the first month of the year and February is here! Here’s this month’s desktop calendar download if your computer needs a little update.
This week I’m in Palm Springs for a conference and couldn’t help but notice how much Mateja Kovač‘s fashion illustrations fit the vibe. Lots of color, a spectacularly casual feel, and some 60s undertones. Her shop is on a break through February 10th, but you should definitely take a look once the doors are open once again!
