Not all of the artists in “Beauty in All Things” are Japanese: some are Americans of Japanese heritage. We chose them to show the continuation of interest in Japanese aesthetics that go beyond geography. One of the most important and famous of these artists is Toshiko Takaezu.
Hippo wants to be President of the USA.
First campaign stop? The Open Studios at MAD.
Perhaps the most exciting area of Japanese design today is Fiber Arts, mixing traditional weaving techniques with skilled innovation and imagination. See the energy and vigor of the textile works on view in Beauty in All Things.
Since my time spent in the studios I have been burning the candle at both ends. I have been exhibiting my work steadily and was also away for 2.5 months particpating in the Kohler Arts & Industry Residency. For my first post I want to share some images and insights about my experience @ Kohler.
What a pleasure it has been to work at MAD Museum. I thank the visitors for all their comments while I was working on the sculpture, 3 Cultures.
While many of us are familiar with mid-century design, particularly mid-century furniture, we are often left asking what these interiors looked like. The answer may surprise you.
Remember that project in elementary school where you made paper out of gluey pulp and let it dry? For most of us, that’s the extent of seeing paper as anything near to art. This is not the case for Japanese artist Yoshio Ikezaki, who has made a career out of creating stunning pieces of paper using unusual materials and innovative techniques.
The title of MAD’s recently opened show ‘Beauty in All Things,’ is the core design philosophy that Japanese artists have carried around for centuries. Style and function should exist harmoniously within an object, constantly inspiring and invigorating the user. This is no less true for today’s Japanese designers, who have injected an aesthetic spirit into everyday objects. Continue Reading for some examples!
I’m excited to see the documentary Eames: The Architect and The Painter all about legendary husband-and-wife design team Charles and Ray Eames. I thought our readers and fellow mid-century design aficionados would be interested too.
It’s Marianne, and it has been a while since I finished my residency in April The teaset and bowls I worked on during my residency have been produced in porcelain and they are now available in stores!
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