Daily Archives: May 1, 2012

Making It / Predator Drones Waiting For The Coordinates / Mike Smith

Posted on May 1, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’ve been trying to think of ways to use these boxes of shiny pipes I was given, and since I’ve always wanted to make a mobile, I designed and built this in a couple hours this afternoon. (I will deliver … Continue reading →

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Making It / Shiny Recycled Pipe Flower Floor Lamp / Mike Smith

Posted on May 1, 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 / Sandy Smith-Garcés

Posted on May 1, 2012 by destructivetesting

No pretty ‘decorative’ art here.  I’d like you to read her complete ‘artist statement’:  http://smithgarcesart.com/about “I find myself wondering, how free are women today? Centuries ago women could be tortured for speaking out, but continued news of honor killings and … Continue reading →

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