Matthew Reinhart's Blog, page 2
July 12, 2012
Artist Watch: Lisa Nilsson
Quilling, also known as paper filigree, is the art of rolling or coiling
thin strips of colored paper to form a pattern or design. This practice,
which can be traced back as early as the 14th century, has been elegantly
repurposed by artist Lisa Nilsson in the form of anatomical diagrams and
cross-sections. I admire her absolute dedication to the art and science in
every piece she shows, you can find more of her work on her website.
www.lisanilssonart.com
thin strips of colored paper to form a pattern or design. This practice,
which can be traced back as early as the 14th century, has been elegantly
repurposed by artist Lisa Nilsson in the form of anatomical diagrams and
cross-sections. I admire her absolute dedication to the art and science in
every piece she shows, you can find more of her work on her website.
www.lisanilssonart.com
July 10, 2012
Word of the Day: Purlieu
purlieu \PUR-loo\ noun
1. A place where one may range at large; confines or bounds.
2. A person's haunt or resort.
3. An outlying district or region, as of a town or city.
Origin:
Purlieu is an alteration (simulating French lieu, "place") of earlier parlewe, "of a forest".
1. A place where one may range at large; confines or bounds.
2. A person's haunt or resort.
3. An outlying district or region, as of a town or city.
Origin:
Purlieu is an alteration (simulating French lieu, "place") of earlier parlewe, "of a forest".
July 9, 2012
Artist Watch: Joe Kievitt
Meticulously hand drawn and colored, one would believe that these pieces were digitally made and printed. But if you look close enough there might be one blotch or something slightly not symmetrical that will be the sign that these were hand made. Joe Kievitt is behind these beautiful drawings. The mosaics are probably my favorite, but the crispness of the lines and the the even tones of color are astonishing. Check out more of his work at his website.
--Jess
--Jess
July 6, 2012
What's Popped Up: The Castaway Pirates by Ray Marshall
I'm always on the lookout for a clever, fun pop-up book. The Castaway Pirates (Chronicle Books, 2008), written and engineered by Ray Marshall and illustrated by Wilson Swain, is among my favorites. The book's jaunty rhyme is very funny and ends with a lucky twist, and the pop-ups and art have unique styles. On his website, Ray Marshall posted a great explanation of how his book was made, from the original idea to the final production. If you're curious about the process of making a pop-up book, I recommend it!
July 5, 2012
Word of the Day: Gravitas
Gravitas \GRAV-uh-tahs\ noun
High seriousness (as in a person's bearing or in the treatment of a subject)
Gravitas comes from the Latin word gravitas "heaviness, seriousness" from gravis "heavy, serious"
High seriousness (as in a person's bearing or in the treatment of a subject)
Gravitas comes from the Latin word gravitas "heaviness, seriousness" from gravis "heavy, serious"
July 2, 2012
Artist Watch: Bovey Lee
When one mixes Chinese calligraphy, painting, and digital work you get the amazing artist Bovey Lee. Lee uses all of these disciplines to create wonderfully intricate cut paper art that are full of life. She has exhibited her work all over the world and has won awards as well.
Even though the pieces are usually massive, they'll so delicate and painstakingly intricate. Check out some of her work below and definitely dive into her website!
-- Jess
Even though the pieces are usually massive, they'll so delicate and painstakingly intricate. Check out some of her work below and definitely dive into her website!
-- Jess
June 27, 2012
Word of the Day: Flounce
Flounce \FLOUNS\
verb:
1. To go with impatient, exaggerated movements.
2. To throw the body about spasmodically
noun:
A strip of material gathered or pleated and attached at on edge, with the other edge left loose or hanging.
Flounce may have emerged from the Scandinavian flunsa, "the plunge, hurry" but the first record of these is 200 years later than the English word. The English bounce may be in influence.
verb:
1. To go with impatient, exaggerated movements.
2. To throw the body about spasmodically
noun:
A strip of material gathered or pleated and attached at on edge, with the other edge left loose or hanging.
Flounce may have emerged from the Scandinavian flunsa, "the plunge, hurry" but the first record of these is 200 years later than the English word. The English bounce may be in influence.
June 25, 2012
What's Popped Up: M.C. Escher Pop-ups by Courtney Watson McCarthy
Our friend Courtney Watson McCarthy brings M.C. Escher's graphic art into pop-up 3D splendor in this beautiful coffee table book from BlueRed Press Ltd (2011). The book includes descriptions of the artwork and quotes from Escher himself.
June 21, 2012
Word of the Day: Altiloquent
Altiloquent \awl-TIL-uh-kwuhnt\ adjective
High flown or pretentious (of language)
Altiloquent comes from the Latin roots atli meaning 'high' and loquentem meaning 'speaking'.
High flown or pretentious (of language)
Altiloquent comes from the Latin roots atli meaning 'high' and loquentem meaning 'speaking'.
June 20, 2012
Artist Watch: Isaiah Zagar
I recently visited Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, a mosaic wonderland on South Street created by artist Isaiah Zagar. Glass bottles, bicycle wheels, hand-painted tiles, mirrors, and sculptures cover the walls and floors, both inside the building and in the courtyard. Outside, Zagar created a maze of walkways that feel like a world away from the city outside. I was enchanted.
If you find yourself in Philly, I recommend a visit!
If you find yourself in Philly, I recommend a visit!
