Tag Archives: art and nature

Time and the Construction of an Uncanny Beauty

Posted on November 3, 2016 by infinite dictionary

I spent last week in my studio going through old articles and photos that I had cut out of magazines during one of my frenzied cleaning sprees. It was there that I came upon a review of a 2008 exhibition, … Continue reading →

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Message and Vision: The Art of Alison Moritsugu

Posted on November 7, 2015 by infinite dictionary

In Design: A Beginner’s Handbook we advise readers to work towards mastery of design and craft skills but to remember that those things should always be subservient to your vision as an artist and the message or concepts you want … Continue reading →

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Nature As An Artist’s Resource: The Photographs of Karl Blossfeldt

Posted on September 26, 2015 by infinite dictionary

Karl Blossfeldt was an early twentieth century art and design educator who lived in Germany. At Berlin’s Academy of Art Blossfeldt taught specialized classes in drawing and relief sculpture – sculpture for architectural decoration and ornamentation. At the time floral … Continue reading →

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