“Hot” by Judith Eloise Hooper. In this demonstration of the American Sign Language symbol for the word ‘hot,’ the figure appears to be soothing his singed fingertips with a cooling breath. Measuring 7″ long, 4″ wide and 2″ deep, “Hot” is made of grog-infused terra cotta-look clay. When asked as a child what she wanted… Continue reading Signs of Life: The Art of Judith Eloise Hooper
Category: Art
Iran Inside Out
This week, NY’s Chelsea Art Museum launches its latest exhibit: Iran Inside Out: Influences of Homeland and Diaspora on the Artistic Language of 56 Contemporary Artists. Running through September 5th, the exhibit features 35 artists living and working in Iran (some exhibiting for the first time), and 21 others living in the Diaspora. The show’s… Continue reading Iran Inside Out
Max Gerber’s My Heart vs.The Real World
One year ago today, photographer Max Gerber caught my attention as a guest on The Charlie Rose Show (above). Gerber spoke with Rose about My Heart vs. The Real World. a documentary project that explores the lives of children with congenital heart disease through pictures and interviews. A book by the same name was published… Continue reading Max Gerber’s My Heart vs.The Real World
Flash Forward: Phillip Grass Furniture
above: hai_speed by Phillip Grass, 2009 above: The Flying Chair by Phillip Grass, December 2007 (digital prototype to be built later this year out of wood, fiberglass, epoxy resin and chrome paint. The seat will be a shell of fiberglass, upholstered with PU foam and white leather.) above: Zhair chair by Phillip Grass, July 2008… Continue reading Flash Forward: Phillip Grass Furniture
Evolution
 Tonight, for one night only, L.A. store De La Barracuda hosts the Evolution exhibit. Organized by Factory 311 director Nicholas Hardy and photographer Lionel Deluy, Evolution is the result of a 16 month collaboration between the two. With a focus on the analogy between evolution and creative fame, Hardy and Deluy convened a crew of… Continue reading Evolution