by Mikenna Pierotti | Nov 11, 2019 | In The Studio
The human condition, identity, individuality—these are the themes of Elena Øhlander’s work. “Within the framework of my Eurasian-American feminine identity I seek to preserve my heritage and cultures,” she says. In the traditional Japanese art form sumi-e, the ensō is...
by Laura Rote | Nov 1, 2019 | In The Studio
When it’s nice out, Sharm Murugiah bikes or runs the six or seven miles to his studio in a 19th century library building in southeast London. Advertisement He calls the neighborhood a “leafy part of London,” about a 20-minute train trek from the Shard; it’s a place...
by Chris Force | Jul 16, 2019 | In The Studio
“So, what you’re telling me is you don’t know what you like, or why you like it, you just know what you like when you see it?” This, hurled at me by an overeducated, under-successful graduate school art professor, hit me dead between my eyes. “Um, yeah,” I replied. My...
by Studio Sixtysix | May 23, 2019 | In The Studio
Inspiration for the shape comes not only from nature, but also architecture. “Architects are building these monstrosities of buildings that can stand for hundreds of years, and they are doing it with geometric shapes and forms,” T.J. says. But while the overall shape...
by Maia Welbel | Jul 31, 2018 | In The Studio
Visit the Brian Giniewski web shop, and you’ll find ceramic vessels with names like “Fluff,” “Toast,” “Sherbet,” “Creamsicle,” and “Stardust.” That tells you just about everything you need to know about the whimsical pottery line. Giniewski, who launched his business...
by Saundra Marcel | Feb 27, 2016 | In The Studio
This furniture-designing trio is making waves with its modern wares The partnership of Rich Brilliant Willing is a dichotomy of ambition and modesty. Even while the designers’ pristine Bias Clock sits on a shelf at the MoMA Design Store, they still manage to keep...
