Weekend Warriors!

Lots of fun stuff to do this weekend and guess what? I have it all lined up for you so you don't even have to think about it. Just Pick a day and there will be something awesome for you to go and do! You can thank me later. 

April 22nd-June 5th visit Muzeo Museum in Anaheim Ca to see Trash Artist Challenge finalists artwork on display. For more info go to Muzeo.org

May 7th through June 3rd The Architecture and Design Museum in Los Angeles will be showing 2x8 source, an annual exibition showcasing student work from architecture and design students throughout California. 

For more info go to Aplusd.org

Thursday May 12th Meet Fashion Designer Trina Turk at her Newport Beach store. 

For more info check out the Trina Turk Facebook page. 

Starting Thursday May 12th through May 14th, Los Angeles La Cienega Design Quarter will be hosting

 The 2011 Legends of La Cienega Celebrate: Art. 

For more info on this event go to lcdqla.com 

Saturday May 14th Nordstrom Fashion Island, is hosting a meet and greet with Nicole Richie and a look at the latest from her Winter Kate clothing line. 

For more info please go to Shopfashionisland.com

Sunday May 15th Join me at The Patchwork Festival in Long Beach, Ca. Peruse booths from  local independent artists, designers & crafters at the show. these amazing creators will be showcasing their wares. Listen to local dj’s and acoustic music streaming from our solar powered music booth. You are encouraged to ride your bike and check it in at our bike valet.

For more info go to Patchworkshow.com

Hope you can make it to one of these fun events! 

OBJCT GALLERY

OBJCT Gallery

548 West First Street

Claremont, CA 91711

Tues - Sat 11 - 6

Sun 12 - 5

DESIGN/PROCESS is an exhibition about the DNA of design and how inspiration travels the chain from mentor to protégé, from concept to execution. Featured are the objects/products of professional artists/designers who have mentored students in the design process displayed alongside the products of the next generation of young designers. This generational “passing of the torch” demonstrates that the flame of inspiration can spark new ideas and innovations in design that continually respond to the ever-changing currents of contemporary culture.

Included in the exhibition are selected works by esteemed educators who represent a consortium of schools and prestigious art/design programs including Otis College of Art and Design, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Pilchuck Glass School, USC, UCLA, LMU (Loyola Marymount University), Cal Poly Pomona, and CSU San Bernardino. Central to this theme is the demonstration of how these educators communicate their core aesthetics through the design process and create products that exemplify honed design principles put into practice.

The Protégés are represented by works that illustrate their grasp of design fundamentals conflated with their ability to elevate, adapt, and channel the ordinary into the realm of the unexpected, the evocative, and the sensory. Drawing inspiration from art historical, botanical, architectural, and anatomical references young designers such as Tyler Hagstrom and Sara Aguliera transcend conventional chair and wall shelving design (see Quantum-Biosis Chair and Key Pattern Shelf) to create new hybrid products that incorporate functionality with technology, use new materials with those reclaimed or repurposed, and mash modern cultural symbols with inherited patterns of design.

Laura Burch Cat Artwork

If you really know me then you know that I love cats whether they are my own cats, someone else's cats or arts and crafts of cats. In my opinion the coolest cat artwork comes from Laura Burch, check it out and you'll see. She makes cats become mystical creatures that stare at you with lovingly big eyes.

I just might be the only person who would actually wear these Laurel Burch cat earrings. I love them they remind me of the ones my grandmother gave me for Christmas.

This past Christmas my Grandmother gave me a coin purse similar to this one. Mine is purple and on display next to my other ethnic cat tchotchkes.

-Blue Cats with Butterflies-

This painting is so mystical, I mean the blue cats are putting me in a trance. I'm not a huge fan of butterflies but I can make due because this painting is beautiful.

To purchase or find out more about Laurel Burch please visit the Laurel Burch website.

Homemade Vintage style Cuban posters.

Since tomorrow night is my Cuban birthday party Ive been cramming in all the extra decor and last minute ideas before its too late. I decided to do handmade vintage style Cuban posters. I found all of them online and made my own version so I could save money, plus it was fun making them.

1. Title: Havana- Welcome To Cuba

Artist: Unknown

My version : )

2. Title: Havana, Cuba

Artist: Donna Stackhouse

This is my version : )

3.Title: Escape to Cuba

Artist: Kerne Erickson

My version : )

So what do you think? Good enough?

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