Christoph Niemann On Wit, Distilling an Idea, and How the Internet Has Made Us Better Readers
The act of drawing, of envisioning an idea and conveying it visually, produces the same feelings in Christoph Niemann (previously) as it did when he was a child. A wildly successful artist, author, and animator with a keen wit, Niemann reiterates that…
Lively Botanicals and Organic Forms Cloak Juz Kitson’s Ceramic Vessels in Dense Topographies
“You are stronger than you think, You are more than you know,” stoneware, raku, oxides, multiple glazes, fired multiple times, 77 x 39 x 37 centimeters. All photos by Simon Hewson, © Juz Kitson, shared with permission Focused on movement…
Flower Press Studio’s Colorful Compositions Preserve Botanicals and Bouquets for Posterity
All images © Flower Press Studio, shared with permission Knowing that flowers only blossom for a short time, there is romance in their ephemerality. Naturally, we want to preserve their characteristics; we bottle up floral fragrances, and the practice of…
Who Are You Calling Peanut Brain? A Series of Quirky Dolls Imbues Snacks with Enigmatic Personalities
All images © Yulia, shared with permission In her ongoing series of delightful fabric dolls, Ukrainian artist Yulia reimagines meals and snacks with playful personalities. Often conceived as families or groups united by a common theme like vegetables, tea bags,…
A Book and New Documentary Explore the Possibilities of Ink-Making in Urban Environments
All photos by Lauren Kolyn, courtesy of Jason Logan, shared with permission Jason Logan’s entry into ink-making started with a black walnut tree he encountered while biking through a local Toronto park. After gathering the fallen seeds and bringing them…
Entwined Ceramic Sculptures by Claire Lindner Sprout like Roots and Plants
“Enchevetrement vertical” (2022), 120 x 100 centimeters. All images © Claire Lindner, shared with permission Although fixed in glazed and fired ceramic, Claire Lindner’s voluptuous sculptures are primed for movement as they appear to crawl along walls or sprout upward like…
Brilliant Botanical Cyanotypes Adorn Kellie Swanson’s Upcycled Garments
All images © Kellie Swanson, shared with permission Artist and photographer Kellie Swanson imprints jackets, jeans, and other garments with the rich blue of cyanotypes—an early form of photography that uses UV light to produce monochromatic prints—as part of her burgeoning…
Explore the Ancient Art of Kumihimo, a Traditional Japanese Braiding Technique
The ancient Japanese art of kumihimo encompasses 1,300 years of braiding and cord-making history. Translating to “gathered threads,” the weaving technique has been practiced for centuries, with the completed creations used for binding historical samurai armor and creating ties for modern kimonos….
Supple Forms Bow and Bulge in Jonas Noël Niedermann Bow’s Colorful Glass Sculptures
All images © Jonas Noël Niedermann, courtesy of Chesterfield Gallery, shared with permission In his new body of work titled Loops, Jonas Noël Niedermann plays with the possibilities of color, shape, and light. The Swiss artist is known for his keen interest…
An Adorable Hand-Crafted Totoro Collection Celebrates the Studio Ghibli Icon
All images courtesy of Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten The iconic round-bellied Totoro of Studio Ghibli’s (previously) My Neighbor Totoro stars as part of a broad array of new collectible ephemera paying homage to the anime icon. Created by teams of craftspeople connected to Nakagawa…