Willer Gallery"I am an obsessive researcher, I love being in the library, figuring out the roots, the links, the relationships and the influences.” - Rebecca Willer If there’s anything I set out to achieve, it’s that I want the look to be like the objects have grown with the person,” says Willer. “Our clients are discerning. They are people who travel, experience different cultures and who are very interested in the arts. We help them reflect their lifestyles in their decor.” Charming, perceptive, interested and interesting, Willer has confidence in what she knows but also confidence to be excited about learning more, all the time. “I am an obsessive researcher,” says Willer. “I love being in the library, figuring out the roots, the links, the relationships and the influences.” This approach to design and life is in Willer’s DNA. “My father was a diplomat towards the end of his career and when he travelled, what he always wanted to know was ‘What are the most special artefacts of the local cultures?’ and ‘What can we ship back?’ I can’t imagine not responding to my environment that way; even when I was a student, living on a shoestring, my room didn’t look like anyone else’s – for pennies, it looked different. I say my approach has always been spare, not forced, certainly accumulated over time. (text taken from here...) Paul Mathieu 'Aria' chaise, bronze & Abigail Simpson vesselMathilde Penicaut table lampsmore info here..-------------- Willer Gallery "I am an obsessive researcher, I love being in the library, figuring out the roots, the links, the relationships and the... Read more » 8:01 PM
I’ve long been interested in loops, mistakes, trance-y repetition. It’s like writing a novel with pages missing in all the right places. —Harmony Korine Harmony Korine December 28, 2014 - January 31, 2015Eden Rock Gallery St. Jean, St. Barthélemy Gagosian is pleased to present recent paintings by Harmony Korine at Eden Rock Gallery's new location on top of the iconic hotel Eden Rock in St. Barths. Korine’s cult films of the past twenty years—from the surreal Gummo (1997) to Spring Breakers (2012), a contemporary film noir in which four college freshwomen are drawn into a murderous labyrinth of events—merge reality with fiction and hand-held camerawork with precise montage. This heady mix of the unplanned, the seductive, and the outlandish crystallizes in his lesser known, highly tactile paintings. Eschewing brush and professional paint in favor of Squeegees, leftover household paint, and masking tape, he creates loosely sequential images that echo the sonic and visual leitmotifs of his films. The accumulative hypnotic effect of the paintings is offset by lifelike randomness and impulsive energy. Fidget Malt Crew and Slotty (all works 2014) are inhabited by shadowy, clawed creatures reminiscent of Goya’s ghastly Caprices, obscured by layers of housepaint, sprayed with letters, and repainted over the course of several years. The rows of circles and squares that cover every inch of Fflobby Check and Slausenraver Check yield sudden variations that vacillate between considered and spontaneous mark-making, while rainbow-hued, striated paintings comprising hundreds of horizontal lines hint at distant perspectives. Korine sticks pieces of bubble wrap, plastic, and paper to the canvas as he works, imbuing the optical depths with physical relief. These fossilized scraps embody dual narratives: as literal records of process, their skeletal silhouettes also suggest drifting specters, echoing the animated wraiths of more overtly figurative works such as Tinchy Sinchy and Frost Ball Junior High. Deliberate and erratic, repetitious and random, Korine’s paintings are born of fierce life forces, conflictual yet interdependent.more info here..--------------- I’ve long been interested in loops, mistakes, trance-y repetition. It’s like writing a novel with pages missing in all the right places. —H... Read more » 11:14 AM
winter chills and spills and thrills 1. Blinky Palermo, 1969 painting2. Catch, is a collection of floor, wall and suspension lamps which plays on a visual and physical tension amongst brass elements, blown glass and the sensual light of the opal. “I let the chain turn into big graphic staples imposing themselves on fragile glass elements. […] Some sort of timeless play between the male element – the rigid metal – and the female one – the liquid glass”via Nilafur Gallery-------------- winter chills and spills and thrills 1. Blinky Palermo, 1969 painting 2. Catch, is a collection of floor, wall and suspension lamps which... Read more » 2:54 PM
Bruce Conner: CROSSROADS"In an untitled work from 1963 a labyrinthine and dense series of black lines simultaneously resembles a thumbprint and a black hole of space; in an inkblot drawing from 1995 the small mirrored shapes recall the self-reflective quality of fleeting images of inner thought." "Kohn Gallery is pleased to present Bruce Conner: CROSSROADS, on view November 8 through December 20, featuring the iconic 1976 short film of declassified footage of the first underwater atomic bomb test, The fully restored 36-minute film, with original music by Patrick Gleeson and Terry Riley, was last seen in a single screening last fall at the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the exhibition at Kohn gallery returns the film to the west coast. In addition to the film, a selection of Conner’s drawings focused similar themes of destruction and resurrection, created between 1962 and 2004. Accompanying CROSSROADS is a group of works on paper that date from 1955 to 2004 by Conner. These drawings not only relate symbolically to the film, as in MUSHROOM, 1962, but also in the range of emotional depth of the varying works. The mushroom image recurs in a number of drawings from the early 60s, most likely because of the artist’s admiration for the secret, complex growth of this fungal form. The notion of great knowledge and wisdom contained within, be it a fungus or a nylon-veiled assemblage, is a consistent theme in Conner’s works. In an untitled work from 1963 a labyrinthine and dense series of black lines simultaneously resembles a thumbprint and a black hole of space; in an inkblot drawing from 1995 the small mirrored shapes recall the self-reflective quality of fleeting images of inner thought. Other drawings in the exhibition from the FALLING LEAVES series, created soon after 9/11 in 2001, show the fragility of nature in the face of human borne disaster. The pathos of these works on paper is poignantly close to that elicited by CROSSROADS.""Born in 1933, internationally recognized American artist, Bruce Conner is best known for his assemblages, surrealist sculptures, avant-garde short films and detailed paintings and drawings. Conner’s innovative film works, often utilizing montaged shots from pre-existing footage and incorporation of pop music for sound tracks, have inspired generations of filmmakers and considered to be precursors to the music video genre. He was a central figure in the San Francisco Beat scene of the 1950s and remained an active proponent of the counter-cultural movement, at large through his death in San Francisco in 2008. " (text taken from here) Kohn Gallery1227 North Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038----------- Bruce Conner: CROSSROADS "In an untitled work from 1963 a labyrinthine and dense series of black lines simultaneously resembles a th... Read more » 7:46 AM
new plumbing by the watermark collection "Back in ’76 when Herman Abel formed Watermark, it was out of a passion for metal finishing – a passion that still remains at the heart of the company today. Over the years we’ve learnt to apply his secret formulas to Brassware, employing a melting pot of artisans and craftspeople from across Brooklyn to help us in the creation of our unique statement products. Our inspiration comes from the architectural details and engineering structures around us – selecting elements that are infused into our designs which are often created in partnership with the architects and designers of our famous borough. Everything we make is produced in our factory with a care and attention to detail that only hand manufacture can bring - resulting in a quality of product that has seen us selected by some."------------ new plumbing by the watermark collection "Back in ’76 when Herman Abel formed Watermark , it was out of a passion for metal finishing... Read more » 12:48 PM
the cabinets of JALLU Ebénistes "Jallu Ebénistes creates museum quality furniture, one of a kind pieces and bespoke commissions, using straw marquetry, gypse, mica, vellum/parchment, shagreen, precious wood veneers and fine metal work. We strive for excellence using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. We are the only furniture making workshop in Europe that has mastered ALL of the finishes that were developed in France during the Art Deco period. We have been honored by the French Government in recognition of the excellence of our work, our innovations with these materials and our respect for the history of the trade. My goal is provide the highest quality custom made furniture possible and I personally oversee each piece, from concept to completion. Our precision, attention to detail and professional service have been appreciated by Interior Designers and Architects for more than 18 years . We are fully fluent in English having worked for many years in New York City before returning to Brittany France to open our own workshop in 2006."Cabinet en gypse, laiton chromé & marbre thassos gypse, chrome plated brass & thassos marble cabinet (photo by Anais Wulf)chevets en gypse, placage "snow white" et laiton patinée gypse, snow white veneer and patinated brass bedside cabinet designed by Douglas Mackiemore info here..------------ the cabinets of JALLU Ebénistes "Jallu Ebénistes creates museum quality furniture, one of a kind pieces and bespoke commissions, usi... Read more » 7:35 PM
the new lighting Table Light CylinderMichael Anastassiades has created a series of products exclusively for Svenskt Tenn in which he plays with the concept of sincerity, through a reinterpretation of selected objects designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn.------ the new lighting Table Light Cylinder Michael Anastassiades has created a series of products exclusively for Svenskt Tenn in which he pla... Read more » 5:56 PM