I am not worthy

To my main man, Andy Goldsworthy, I salute you!

The English-born artist makes his work in and out of solely natural materials-i.e. leaves, thorns, stones, twigs. Any form of manufactured art tools are for mere armatures, here is a professional hands-on kind of man (literally he only uses his hands, and occasional spit). He is one of the greatest creators I have seen so far; his creativity and execution exudes true, raw, and unique talent.

http://www.goldsworthy.cc.gla.ac.uk/


Listening to: Fleet Foxes-White winter Hymnal

Intelligence of the Sun

Yuuwaku (Allure)

Beirut-The Flying Club Cup (album)

Being a learning girl, student of life if you will, I love discovering new things. One of my favourite things to discover are artists; "smart artists" to be more precise. Two new members of this self-created genre are Beirut and Audrey Kawasaki. How are they smart you say? Well, in the band's case [Beirut] the lyrics and music are of high intelligence in my book. Lyrics' brightness are measured by the complexity of the versus and metaphors. If at first I don't understand what the purpose or message of the song is, and am forced to delve deeper, I enjoy it. I love searching for answers, and don't appreciate someone telling them to me. When it comes to instruments, I say the more the merrier, as long as the sounds are cohesive. (I also have a soft spot for trumpets, violins and pianos).

For Audrey, her intelligence is rated by not her talent, but how she utilizes it. For example, she takes an ancient technique of shading (etching) and mixes it with thick, solid lines to create a unique, versatile work. Her drawings and paintings also scream complexity and brilliance. "The themes in Audrey Kawasaki's work are contradictions within themselves. Her work is both innocent and erotic." -bio

I'm not entirely sure how this form of art is so smart, seeing how it is not alive--but that's it! It is living, breathing, in a certain way. It was once a mere idea in the womb of her mind and now she has given birth to a painting more real than our thoughts are; it's tangible, there is proof of it's existence rather than having faith in the idea. That's all they are, ideas. No one knows where they come or where they go, or if they're really original. But when you actually create art, with your hands and your touch, you know, the world knows, it's you, your voice, it's your baby screaming for life. Nay, it's your baby singing in life. it's a piece or your soul forming truth, something concrete.

Migawari (To Give Oneself)
My Dishonest Heart

Beirut Myspace: www.myspace.com/beruit

Kawasaki's page: http://www.audrey-kawasaki.com/index.php

Her recent exhibition Hajimari a prelude: http://www.jonathanlevinegallery.com/?method=Exhibit.ExhibitDescription&ExhibitID=50453F1A-19DB-5802-E0A84B5BF9099F56
(at Jonathan LeVine Gallery)

Listening to: Beirut-Nantes

Swedish Sizist

Corridor Pin

Dropped Cone

Clothespin

With a name like Claus Oldenburg, how could you not be destined for greatness? The Swedish hoss has this crazy drive to enlarge the random necessities of life, such as lipstick and safety pins. Who doesn't love a 45 ft. clothespin in the middle of their city? Or ice cream melting outside their office window. I would. Sí, Sr. Oldenburg, size does matter (in the non-perverted sense, sillies!).

“I am for an art that is political - erotical - mystical, that does something other than sit on its ass in a museum.”-Olednburg

http://www.oldenburgvanbruggen.com/

Listening to: Magic Wands-Teenage Love and Animal Collective-Brothersport

Tea Time

Wallflower

The artist, Sarah Joncas, is a student in Canada with a fabulous talent for portraying realistic women in either fantasy or usual situations with her own perfect twist. Not only do I appreciate her style of painting--and the fact she makes it her own unique work--but also the ceative details she adds, like the throbbing emptiness of the locket and her vacant expression. [Numb] Or the stain on the armchair from someone's previous presence. [A Lingering] I give my praise to you, TeaPartyGirl!

Numb

A Lingering

Her work on Deviantart.com: http://teapartygirl.deviantart.com/




Listening to: Metric-Poster of a Girl

Fall in love with Fafi

Being a curious creature, I love to learn in general; yet my most favourite topics to learn new material in are art and music. I recently discovered a French artist named Fafi. I don't know why I haven't known of her before because I've seen her work around. This is my fave piece by her. Her characters exude strength and have touches of adorable sass.

She probably has enough advertisement already, but If you want to see more of her fabulous art, go to:

The Carmine Fault (her recent project)
http://gallery.me.com/thecarminevault#100033

Her Blog:
http://fafi.coolcats.fr/



I would also love to hear what artists you adore! Welcome to comment :)


Listening to: Prototypes-Je ne te connais pas

Real confidence booster, this one.

Just rip away my confidence and serve it on a silver platter why don't you?
Amazing, aren't they?