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Step In and “Fetch” It November 22, 2010

Filed under: Art "Seen" — tracee ribar @ 3:08 pm

Sometime before February 13 stop into the Wexner Center, perhaps post the holiday hoopla, and meander with eyes and body to experience … 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Six Solos

This set of independent exhibitions features the work of six rising international artists on view inside and outside the Wexner Center. Organized by the Wexner Center and opening in conjunction with the center’s 21st anniversary celebrations, the presentations continue the Wex’s tradition of supporting younger artists in their efforts. http://www.wexarts.org/ex/?eventid=5079
 
The use of LED light in Erwin Redl’s piece Fetch is a whimsical jaw dropper that every dog lover can instantly plug into (couldn’t help it).  With light, the artist has captured memory, movement and  a moment in time.
 
Check out the exhibition. Embrace and support the innovative voices of these artists.  But make sure you go late enough, as the sun goes down, (closes at 6 most days tho) to get full advantage of the Fetch piece.
 

Uncommonly Good October 26, 2010

Filed under: Art "Seen",Home Innovations — tracee ribar @ 8:30 am

Do you have an uncommon desire for a chair made of two NYC Don’t Walk signs? Cool right? A golf club sculpture or bike tire purse?  LOTS of neato stuff out of baseball bats.

Not all items featured on the Uncommon Goods website are made with repurposed “goods” but many are. And, like the well-know Etsy site, which I have cited before as a fav, these goods are made usually by artists or craftspeople. The site offers a shopping experience that is fun, with purchase opportunities that are whimisal, sometimes practical, often enviro-conscious, and anything but ordinary. 

 The “Don’t Walk” signs work by the way. Love a chair that doubles as art!

So, check out www.uncommongoods.com

 

Color and Herman Miller September 22, 2010

Filed under: Art "Seen",Home Innovations — tracee ribar @ 3:44 pm

As you know, I love Dwell Magazine.  When you have a minute, take a look what lies at the heart of making furniture the Herman Miller way, so holistic that there are bees involved… enjoy a litle backround music from Wonderful.   Nothing accidental or uninspired here.

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Cool Art and Cool Design… July 6, 2010

Filed under: Art "Seen",Home Innovations — tracee ribar @ 10:00 am

…a great marriage that DWELL Magazine is officiating with their 10th anniversary cool art meets cool home design. They are collaborating with Arkitip, an art magazine (the site is worth a spin) and have asked 10 artists to produce illustrations of 10 houses featured in DWELL Magazine over the years.  Go check it out . So cool right?

The Dwell/Arkitip Artist Series prints will be sold at the Dwell on Design/A+R store at Dwell on Design, June 25-27 in Los Angeles, and on dwell.com in mid-September. Register now, and be first in line to grab one—they are definitely going to sell out!

 

AND if a fan of modern home design, DWELL magazine is coming out with their "100 Houses We Love" issue.  These are contemporary home designs throughout the globe.  See a sneak peek on the DWELL site.

 

Celebrate Art Independence at High Road July 3, 2010

Filed under: Art "Seen" — tracee ribar @ 9:40 am

High Road Gallery, 12 E. Stafford Ave in downtown Worthington, presents  DOUBLE TAKE:  Uncommon views of common things, a versatile and imaginative exhibit of photography that stimulates  your senses.The show is chaired by Mark Fohl and Laurel Talabere.   In addition to the photography, there will be art/crafts in wood and metal.  June 30 to July 24  are the show dates with the popular Artists’ Reception on Sunday, July 4, from 2-4 PM.  Come after the parade and meet the artists, enjoy the award ceremony for winners.

Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday 12-4, the phone number is 614-781-6454 and the website is www.highroadgallery.org.

 

Art AND Home..perfect April 30, 2010

Filed under: Art "Seen",Home Innovations — tracee ribar @ 10:02 am

One of my favorite things to poke around in is the DWELL Magazine on-line. Recently they did an article asking  interior designers to give their ideas on what the average jo of limited means could do to spruce up a room –with a $100 budget.

WELL this led to a great find for me! Interior designer Betsy Burnham Stern gave this fab website, 20×200.com. I am quoting Betsy here from the Dwell article:

You can buy prints by up-and-coming artists for $20 for 8x10s and $50 for 10x14s. You’ll be supporting new talent, adding to (or starting) your art collection, and spending so little you’ll have enough left over to buy a simple gallery frame from West Elm or Pottery Barn. 
http://www.dwell.com/products/collections/five-easy-pieces.html#ixzz0mazk3Jek

There is so much stuff out there to make your space unusual and “you”. Maybe you want to start here.

 

Art is here…and accessible April 23, 2010

Filed under: Art "Seen" — tracee ribar @ 8:37 am
Tucked away in Grandview is a group of artists making, displaying and selling art. Several times a year, okay maybe 2 times a year, they have the “c-note” art sale, where displayed artwork is $100. Talk about accessibility! Smart too. People go with the expectation that they will buy something. That mindset is a powerful freeing thing that can help you walk away with something unique to enjoy. Perhaps you will find an artist you want to “collect”.  You can spend more of course, just step into the studio space of the artists and take a look around. Join their facebook page to keep on top of what is happening there!
 Junctionview Studios
Junctionview Studios is a multi-use warehouse space housing artists’, musicians’, and performers’ studios in Columbus, Ohio. Tenants include photographers, painters, print-makers, designers, dancers, jewelers, musicians, tattoo artists, woodworkers, and more!
Junctionview Studios is also home to the CouchfireCollective arts advocacy group and is the host of such events as Agora, Tiny Canary Indie Design Market, C-Note Art Show, Spark, and Kidz Artz.
Open: All content is public.
 

Art Opportunities April 16, 2010

Filed under: Art "Seen" — tracee ribar @ 7:52 am

Now until April 30th at the Sharon Weiss Gallery, located at 20 East Lincoln St,. is Craig Carlisle Left Hand. He is known for his Big Head paintings. For this series, Carlisle explores the subconscious –using the non-dominated left hand. To get a good sense of him and this show go to his studio facebook page at:

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Craig-Carlisle-Studio/143085934084

 

More at High Road Gallery March 31, 2010

Filed under: Art "Seen" — tracee ribar @ 11:36 am
TAMED AND UNTAMED: ALL GOD’S CRITTERS
 
TAMED AND UNTAMED: ALL GOD’S CREATURES is the title that  HighRoad Gallery has chosen for the April Exhibit in the Historic Register Buttles/Brown house in downtown Worthington.  Chaired by Sculptor Alan Hamwi, the show will feature a wide range of media by Ohio Artists who responded to the open call on a favorite theme, wild and tame animals.  In addition to painting, pencil, photos and collage, there are purses, scarves, felted animals and sculpture with animal subjects.

The show dates are March 31 to April 24.

The Artist’s Reception will be a special event onSaturday night, April 3, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM, a change from the usual Sunday openings to accommodate Easter the next day.  All are invited to meet the artists, and enjoy the food and drink.   Awards will be given out that evening to winners chosen by a judge.

Gallery hours are 12-4 Wednesday through Saturday.  The Phone is 614-781-6454 and the website, www.highroadgallery.org, will be updated with this show on March 30.
 

Steel Container House! March 23, 2010

Filed under: Art "Seen",Home Innovations,Real Estate — tracee ribar @ 10:19 am

There is a surging interest in steel container houses. Yes, steel shipping containers that are put together to form a dwelling. Surfing the internet, there are many companies that sell the containers. And now several architect/designers creating homes. These containers are really one-way transport for goods—so they arrive here and sit. Steel boxes, in various sizes, waiting for creative use.

Adam Kalkin is one such creative spirit. He has created a steel container pre-fab called the Quik House. It is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath family home. He is an artist/architect whose vision is both engaging and amazing. As with all artists, the thought process is the most amazing thing to see. Below is an approx. 4 minute video that outlines Adam Kalkin, his ideas and a little walk-through of the quik (here it is the “quick”) house.  produced/recorded by Dwell Magazine.

The Quik House

http://www.quik-build.com/

What is it? The Quik House website explains it as follows:

The Quik House is a prefabricated kit house designed by Adam Kalkin from recycled shipping containers. It has three bedrooms and two and one-half baths in its 2,000 square foot plan. The shell assembles within one day at your site, you will have a fully enclosed building. From start to finish, it should take no longer than three months to complete your house.

Wow. The site answers a lot of questions.  One is cost. The basic estimated  cost of the Quik House, which includes, excavation, slab foundation, utilities, interior cabinets, finishes, lights, doors–is $184,000. Now this doesn’t include any customization, differing labor costs, land, of course, or other site specific customization. But still, very cool. Check it out !