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TeenAngster
Published on April 2, 2009 in Reviews |
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"A writer should write with his eyes and a painter paint with his ears." - Gertrude Stein
This week's News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere has some new buzzwords of note (zakka!), primitive interiors, anonymous folk art treasures, emotive fairy tale photoshoots, imaginative sculpture beyond description, classic fashions of yore, and delicate handiwork to drool over.
Read on!
Anonymous Works is, hands down, my new favorite blog. They collect and display anonymous vernacular treasures found on the internet. I can't even tell you the amount of time I've spent poring over this site. Some of the stuff is even for sale, so make sure to check back often!
I'm all about home design and interiors as of late, and Japanese store Five From the Ground has that indescribable old-but-not-kitschy, well-designed-antiques-but-still-useful aesthetic that I'm so gaga over. This design phenomenon is apparently known as Zakka, which is described as "the art of seeing the savvy in the ordinary and mundane." I couldn't imagine a more appealing concept! [Via You Are What You Love]
Shary Boyle's sculpture blows my mind. I don't have any words besides a Homer Simpson-esque drooling sound. Amazing! [Via Lady Lavona's Cabinet of Curiosities]
Shavingkit clued me into Archival Clothing, a blog dedicated to, well, archiving old clothing. The blogger behind it is "obsessed with austerity, build quality, and durable woolens," and I have to say that the timeless qualities of the clothing makes me want to build a wardrobe that has no timestamp. Check out these sweaters from yesteryear for some prime examples.
Richard Sarson's work is a ornate, dizzying, and intense: all great qualities, in my opinion.
This photo spread from W Magazine combines so many inspiring aspects: autumn, a surrealist palette, absurdity (bears much?!), and fairy tales. [Via Refinery 29]
Wanna give me some more artsy, style or design blogs to peruse? Leave them in the comments! And check out past installments of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere!
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4TheSparrowsNest
WOW this is so intriguing! The sculptures really take you by surprise...they look antique but they're so unexpected!
FancifulForm
The dolls kinda freaked me out at first. I hopped over to sharyboyle's website and found more fabulous work. Really creative mind there. Wow.
AlliesAdornments
Shary Boyle's sculpture is fabulous! Cool & creepy at the same time. Thanks for introducing me to her work!
PoleStar
So many fantastic elements rolled up into those figurines. Finds new use for a curio cabinet. Do love the bear photographs as well, whimsical, chic and spooky.
CutieDynamite
Those doll sculptures are amazing! And I absolutely love the W spread...need to pick that up!
edor
gloilocksandbody
VintageEye
Fabulous! I adore the Richard Sarson!
I've been into Zakka for years. Just didn't
know what it was called!
taylorseclectic
sagemoonmckee
ScottieinaCanoe
Love the Archival Clothing! digging that Danish Modern spice rack as well :)
chakrapennywhistle
Oh my! You have sent me over the edge with this one :)
Thank you for Anonymous Works!
Incredible post!!!
dragonhouseofyuen
minouette
Awesome! I love the 1818 eyeball.
And, I saw a Shary Boyle catalog the other day and was planning to blog about her myself. :)
Lots of great leads for visual inspiration in this article!
shavingkitsuppplies
So fantastic, so much wonderfulness, so many good things to check out. That W spread is sublime. And I love the ribbon brooch and the spice rack from the goodies you collected....so tempting, tempting, tempting!!
Monicaj
I am in awe over this collection TeenAngster! OM the faceted honeycomb rings are tdf!
sweetshorn
DeNovoStyle
3squares
Anonymous Works rocks! i think it's my new favorite, too. thanks for sharing these interesting finds.
SusanFaye
I love the Anonymos Works blog!! There are so many beautiful artifacts and treasures in the world whose creators have been long forgotten. Thanks for sharing Teen Angster...
If you enjoy art/whimsy, you might enjoy my blog: http://www.365CatLadies.blogspot.com
dedicated to fabulous felines and the women who love them...
SASessories
zombuki
odiliafu
strawberrypeople
dig richard sarson's work. how does he get it so perfect?! the sculptures are pretty awesome too. nice choices here.
lovelygifts
PearsonMaron
buttercupbloom
I've come to really look forward to your craft/style news each Thursday, TeenAngster, and you've really outdone yourself with fantasticness this time! Thx.
katiearms
I actually whimpered out loud when I saw Shary Boyle's work. Holy cow, so amazing!!!
Mattson
I love this weekly feature! Thanks again for the investigative blog reporting.
fineartstoneware
nosideup
asundrynotion
You've outdone yourselves in this edition of Craft + Style Blogosphere! I've long loved vernacular, authentic folk art. So glad to find out about Anonymous Works and Archival Clothing. I'm parting with a few unusual, antique handmade pieces in my shop. Take a look.
IceCreamCandy
Waterrose
Wow everything is so interesting....had to take a long look and peek.
theaxx
VintageinBohemia
bobnstitch
Bunnys
Shary Boyle's sculpture is amazing. It reminds me of an old print I saw explaining the process of reincarnation. The concept seems complex, but the presentation is very approachable and familiar. Love it!
gigiandrose
pamwares
awesome as always! thank you!
sale on all jewelry in my little shop this weekend only! Viva Las Vegas - celebrating 11 years of wedding bliss with you!
elizabethwrenvintage
oh i how i absolutely adore the craft & style blogosphere each and every week!
TeacupAdventure
MouseTrapVintage
Thanks for including my "Plain and Fancy" Brooch in this amazing collection. This weekly article is by far my fave! I didn't even know what blogs were when I started reading it and now I look forward to your finds every week. :)
CecilandCo
5gardenias
looks like beauty and the beast to me( girl and cuddly bears!)-- take a look at the early jean cocteau film of beauty and the beast... a funny correlation.. and an amazing film --- love shary boyle's work--always evocative and fascinating!!! and as always-- you find the BEST STuff!!!
5gardenias
...oh my god---the shary boyle statue is "the beast" from the film--
sandali
Awesome article -- it was like watching a movie ;) Great intertainment !!
InvisibleFountain
bellasparty
Lunarossa7
An fantastic article of incredible art...What could be better? While the figurines aren't something I would buy, they are quite arresting!
TheCottageCheese
metrostation
Mattamorphis
LittleCritters00
vivilian
artdog7
littlepinkpebble
specificflavour
principessaemicranie
fell in love with five from the ground...
thanks for the tip! everything's amazing as always :)
ablemabel
Whoa! Cool stuff! I love the teddy bear photo shoot. Talk about creative!
girlindustries
Oh those bears! Amazing to look at and very inspiring for a Friday afternoon.
thestapeliacompany
I think this is the best so far. Those figurines with a dark twist, love those. And the photos with the bears etc...? Strange and beautiful. :)
BayMoonDesign
I love all the quotes that this series opens with. The photo choices give food for thought. Thanks for putting this together.
poppyswickedgarden
Just incredible finds! WOW! I'm amazed t those sculptures!!!
MiniatureRhino
damn...as always, so good. i started following Anonymous Works after your tweet about it. really good find...
EpicBones
oldworldprimitives
PipocaHandmade
I look forward to the Craft+Style blogosphere every week...it's like a burst of design energy to kick off the weekend!
Five from the Ground reminds me a bit of Truck Furniture which I absolutely love!
http://www.truck-furniture.co.jp/
beachhouseblues
I really look forward to the Craft+Style blogosphere every week. Thank You!
Signs
hodgepodgefarm
oooh, can't wait to check out archival clothing. looks like a great inspiration resource!
funkeyfinds
marylouiseevans
yummyink
madamehoux
cloudery
Cloudery has a gallery-style blog titled, appropriately, MVSEVM. We feature artists and artisans, primarily fine arts, and so far everything is from Etsy sellers. We post every day (or close to it); there's no commentary, just the "hanging."
Please visit MVSEVM at:
http://cloudery.typepad.com
RenJewels
SouthwestFlower
plumprettysugar
weirdwolf
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