Tag Archives: Inspiration

Inspiration: Mosaics in Paris

November 9, 2011

Our last day in Paris we decided to have a look at the newly restored dome of Galleries Layfayette. On the way we stepped into Au Printemps and found this wonderful encaustic mosaic in the entry. The colors are vibrant and it is a lively and welcoming floor.Slideshow

Most people go to Paris and record vistas of beautiful gardens, remarkable architectural detail and people in cafes or walking their dogs. I do that as well, some of the time. But on my most recent trip in March, I wanted to find really beautiful mosaics that were not in museums. By accident, I happened to look in an apartment vestibule and spied a really wonderful mosaic and photographed it.

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Sticks and Twigs

November 9, 2011

The sculpture feels as if it blends with the landscape. It is placed under several gigantic shade trees and the sun creates lovely shadows all around.Slideshow

As I was thinking about writing this post, I realized that I am a sticks and stones person; natural materials are what inspire me. I absolutely loved the Bambu exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Now I am excited to tell you about a tiny exhibit that I saw last summer but is still on site, called “Stickwork”, at the charming Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut.

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Sensory Overload

November 9, 2011

I took this photo because I thought this piece was created from glass; it turns out that it is resin.Slideshow

On March 3rd I decided I needed a learning journey and took myself to the Armory Art Show, an international art fair that is a great cultural event in New York. The fair spotlights about 300 galleries from all over the world. Though I did not have time to attend anything but the shows, there are art tours, lectures and panels, receptions, open galleries—especially all over Chelsea—and with the right card, visits to private collections.

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Art in the Bath

November 7, 2011

Photographs are always good bath art, although I would not put my vintage Steichen in there. Humidity could create havoc with the fragile print.Slideshow

I have wanted to write this post for a while but I thought I should do a bit of research first. There is no question that art in the bath looks great. However, steam, water and humidity can deteriorate the integrity of a picture over time. So I would not recommend hanging your most precious and fragile art on the walls. But, pictures add charm, personality and dimension to any space so finding the right art for a damp environment is an important final step in completing the design process.

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