Monthly Archives: April 2012

Making It / Shiny Recycled Pipe Lamp With Vintage Style Bulb Number 7 / Mike Smith

Posted on April 30, 2012 by destructivetesting

I was given a box full of these metal pipes, and have started making them into lamps. I’ve started with about the most simple designs possible. I like my creations uncomplicated, so that the viewer can focus attention on the … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Virginie Broquet / France

Posted on April 30, 2012 by destructivetesting

http://www.virginiebroquet.com

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Making It / Vintage Food Grater Wall Lamp / Mike Smith

Posted on April 29, 2012 by destructivetesting

I found this old food grater at Dodge Antiques in Algoma Wis, and decided to make it come to life by making it into a kitchen wall lamp. I love bring new life and usefulness to these old items. http://www.etsy.com/listing/98684025/vintage-food-grater-wall-lamp … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / nathalie-Pirotte / France

Posted on April 29, 2012 by destructivetesting

I think these collages and paintings by Nathalie Pirotte are quite compelling.  I’m not sure what their message is, or how different people will respond to them, but they do demand some kind of response. The quotes are from  Ana … Continue reading →

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Making It / Painting ‘Ella and Max’ / Isabella Taylor

Posted on April 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

A new painting by one of my favorite people, and artists.  Isabella. You can see a slideshow showing the whole progression of this painting in the making at http://isabellart.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/sisters-this-painting-is-about-my-favorite-people-love-you-all.  Start at the sixth photo from the end.

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Making It / Shiny Recycled Pipe Wall Lamp With Flickering Flame And Vintage Style Bulb Number 5 / Mike Smith

Posted on April 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

I was given a box full of these metal pipes, and have started making them into lamps. This is my most simple design. I like my creations uncomplicated, so that the viewer can focus attention on the shapes, textures, colors. … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Alisa Hamilton / Ontario, Canada

Posted on April 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

I love Alisa’s jewelry, and particularly her use of non-traditional recycled e-waste. “Clone Hardware was inspired by the constant influx of computer hardware and electronic devices that have entered our lives and sadly departed as well.” “One day I stumbled … Continue reading →

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Making It / Shiny Recycled Pipe Lamp With Vintage Style Bulb Number 3 / Mike Smith

Posted on April 27, 2012 by destructivetesting

I was given a box full of these metal pipes, and have started making them into lamps. I’ve started with about the most simple design possible. I like my creations uncomplicated, so that the viewer can focus attention on the … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Ryan McGinley / Netherlands / Slideshow Version

Posted on April 27, 2012 by destructivetesting

This is my first attempt at doing a slideshow.  I’ll probably use this for my posts from now on. “Youth, liberation and the joy of losing yourself in the moment are elements that feature throughout Ryan McGinley’s work, from his … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Ryan McGinley / Netherlands

Posted on April 27, 2012 by destructivetesting

“Youth, liberation and the joy of losing yourself in the moment are elements that feature throughout  ’s work, from his early roots in documenting the urban adventures of his downtown Manhattan friends to his subsequent cross-country travels in utopian environments … Continue reading →

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