Francis Liang was inspired by the work of Jackson Pollock.
Here are some amazing window displays created by Russell Clower’sVisual Merchandising 2 students! The project asked students to create a shadowbox window display for a men’s or women’s fragrance, incorporating a particular period of art history or the style of a particular artist that matched the image of the brand and it’s fragrance. Students drew from a variety of eras and artists – and we’re seriously loving what they came up with! What artist or artistic period would be the perfect match for your signature scent? Tell us in the comments below!
Caitlyn Randrup was inspired by Hollywood director and choreographer Busby Berkeley.
Wordsation is a new subscription site offering original graphic designs and illustrations on baby apparel. They are looking for artists to create one-of-a-kind designs that incorporate artfully fun words. Each month, designers submit 5 theme-based designs that the site chooses (such as transportation, animals, tools, etc). A minimum of three designs will be chosen, and then printed on onesies.
The designer is the centerpiece for the site for the entire month and will be featured with a video, photo, bio and link to their website or portfolio. Designers also make a commission on sales for all onesies sold with their designs. This is a great opportunity to have your work featured!
If you’re interested in being a featured designer, contact Sarah Scudder at sarah@wordsation.com
The Textile Arts Council presents celebrated Bay Area fiber artist Lia Cook. One of the first weavers to employ digital photography in her work, her recent weavings look like photographic enlargements of faces, but dissolve into a maze-like surface upon closer inspection. She was interested to see that viewers were so emotionally invloved with the pieces that they were often moved to touch them.
Long interested in the science of the brain, and curious about these reactions to her art, Ms. Cook was invited to participate in the TREND program at the University of Pittsburgh’s school of medicine. This program invites an artist to take residency for collaboration with neuroscience researchers. Through this collaboration, Ms. Cook was able to map the responses in the brain showing areas of touch and emotion when viewing the art. Lia Cook’s work is in the permanent collection of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco as well as the collections of many other institutions and private individuals. She has exhibited her work internationally and is a respected teacher.
WHEN: Saturday, January 21, 2012 – 10 am
WHERE: Koret Auditorium – de Young Museum
Free to TAC members, $5 for museum members & students, $10 for non-members
Just yesterday, Coachella released their 2012 lineup via Facebook and Twitter. The headliners are The Black Keys, Radiohead, and Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg. The much anticipated return of French electro-duo Justice is not to be missed, we can’t wait to hear their new rock-infused sound, as well as the reunions of Mazzy Star and At the Drive-In, and new material from The Shins. And Florence + the Machine is sure to have a stellar performance as well.
But – like any music festival vet knows – the real gems are the lesser known acts, the fine print if you will. Neon Indian always puts on a great show, as do The Vaccines, Metronomy, and Lissie. One of our personal faves and probably one of the most talented artists out there right now, Gary Clark, Jr. also made the cut – we fell in love with his bluesy sound during a private concert at John Varvatos in SF. Other notables: Santigold, Beirut, The Weeknd, Gotye,Bon Iver, M83 – okay this could go on for days, and we’ve barely even touched on the stellar electro artists on the roster (Swedish House Mafia, AVICII, David Guetta, Clavin Harris – just to name a few). We do have to take a moment to saluate the Bay Area bands holding it down this year – tUne-yArDs, GIRLS – though we wish there were more.
Let the countdown begin – only 93 days until weekend 1! Who are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments below!
P.S. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 13 at 10 AM – they’re sure to go quick! And if you hadn’t heard, Coachella will run for two weekends this year. Weekend 1 is April 13-15, and Weekend 2 is April 20-22.
If you happen to be in Milan this January – be sure to stop by the winter sale at 10 Corso Como! You can stock up on the amazing selection of art, clothing and accessories that the gallery + store has to offer. They’ve also had some amazing collaborations this year with artists and designers such as Gareth Pugh and Petite Bateau in celebration of the their 20th Anniversary. These limited edition items won’t be around for long, so hurry in!
The Academy of Art University Galleries are debuting their newest exhibits this week! Starting Friday, you can see Bong-soo Koh’s Earth-inspired sculptures at the 625 Gallery, Barry Focha’s colorful paintings at the Cannery, and Michelle Drewes‘ stunning photography at the 688 Gallery. A visit to the gallery is the perfect afternoon activity for this cold weather – you can stay warm and be inspired!
The New Generations: Student Showcase is looking for talented student artists to be featured in this year’s show. The theme for the showcase is Matter! – think of it as a one word manifesto. Matter! is the stuff of our lives, the goods that surround us, the fibers we wear, and the atoms of which our bodies are formed. Artists and designers have, in recent years, called for a return to Matter!, new investigations of material culture, a re-invigoration of distinctly handmade objects, and insistent materiality. In an age characterized by post-studio art, others might argue that what matters most today is something immaterial, something social, an artistic form of anti-matter.
Matter! is a serious call for your creative contributions. Weigh in with your own submissions of work to be considered by our jury of art professionals.
Public Programs at the de Young Museum invites you to submit proposals of visual art, film, music, or performance art, for “Friday Nights at the de Young” on Friday, April 20, 2012. Members of the de Young Museum’s New Generations Student and Faculty Advisory Committee will jury the proposals.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send the following required information to the address or email listed below. Read the instructions carefully, submissions will be returned if applicants do not meet the following requirements.
Participants are limited to 2 submissions
All disciplines are welcome
This is a one-night event. Space is limited and all artwork must be ready to hang or be displayed.
Sizes are restricted to 50” in height and width and weight is restricted to 20 pounds
Former Academy of Art University Fashion School student Desanka Fasiska is having an art show in Los Angeles this weekend! Proceeds from the show go to The Farley Project – an anti-bullying non-profit in LA. If you happen to be down south this weekend, be sure to check it out!
Thomas Palmer, who loves spiders. His drawing for the London Zoo.
It appears that artistic talent runs in the Palmer family. Gladys Perint Palmer’s 5-year-old grandson, Thomas Palmer, recently won a drawing contest at the London Zoo.
His mother, Grace O’Connor, who teaches drawing online, wrote to Gladys:
“His drawing will be on the London Zoo’s Christmas card and he won a trip to the zoo for the whole class to meet Santa.
Thomas was Person of the Week (at school) for winning and his drawing was on all the digital noticeboards…
When I congratulated him the first thing he said, remembering what I had promised him, ‘Don’t forget, you owe me £20 for winning’ and this morning he said he will offer the original for sale at £200.”
Thomas is a young artist in the making – with a mind for business, too. Congratulations – we can’t wait to see what you do in the future!
Art Basel is the most important annual gathering in Florida for the influential international fashion and art community. In the chilly winter month of December, many seek to leave their cold winter for the warm oasis that is Miami. This amalgamation of heavenly weather, art, music, and culture produces four days of pure fashion bliss. However, the best part of Art Basel is that the artwork extends beyond what can be found at the Convention Center, Red Dot, and Wynwood galleries, for the people who take part in Basel are art forms themselves. From swaying fabrics to bold colors and prints, each person paints themselves…perhaps far more interestingly than the art that hangs on the walls around them.
Francis Liang was inspired by the work of Jackson Pollock.
Caitlyn Randrup was inspired by Hollywood director and choreographer Busby Berkeley.
Abilen Mora was inspired by Cubism.
Photo Courtesy of Deviant Art
Thomas Palmer, who loves spiders. His drawing for the London Zoo.
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