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remembrance day {celebration of colour}
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marked the end of World War One and is now a day when countries around the world honour those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, those who served and...
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pixelated beagle
You know those round nonpareil sprinkles that are liberally tossed about during holiday cookie decorating? Imagine meticulously placing 221,184 of them by hand using jewellery tweezers and a...
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composition light
I think I just found a new sculpture to add to the top of my “art I would kill to have” list. Created by Canadian designer Miya Kondo, ‘Composition Light‘ is a light sculpture comprised of five...
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domino fedex boxes
Click here to view the embedded video. Lately it feels like FedEx is leading the way in making clever and effective ads with a handmade sensibility. Remember the parcel via windows one I posted about...
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the joy of books
Click here to view the embedded video. This joyful video is making plenty of news today and for good reason. It is a happy maker! A few months ago, I posted a stop-motion video by Canadian designers...
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pans of minty metallics
What are these intriguing pans of shimmering colour? Perhaps liquid metal or coloured glass? Nope, they are stainless steel trays full of Listerine mouthwash. Created by Canadian artist Steve Bishop,...
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fascinating facets
My love affair with facets doesn’t seem to have an end in sight especially when gorgeous work like the Blocks Series comes to life. Captured and conceptualized by Canadian photographer Evonne...
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les boules roses, aires libres {celebration of colour}
I am a big fan of Canadian landscape architect Claude Cormier and when I saw the photographs of his Les Boules Roses installation in Montreal, I almost immediately booked a ticket East. Created for...
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stolen riches laces {objects of desire}
I love a pop of colour among neutrals and bright laces are a surefire way to inject vibrant detail into fashion. I love these Stolen Riches laces and their gold/silver aglets. The Canadian company has...
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try and try and try
Click here to view the embedded video. I love music videos. Yes, the genre is littered with some rather disturbing commercialization, repetitive imagery and soulless preening BUT I still believe there...
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bright button installations
Partners for Mental Health installation, by Blok Design (Toronto, 2012) Vancouver Contemporary Art Gallery installation, by Rethink (Vancouver, 2005) I love public art installations, especially when...
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tape masking {in black & white}
Oh how I love Tape masking, an installation by Canadian artist Joy Walker. Black masking tape, the corner of a room and some rather precise talent at ripping tape to just the right size — three keys...
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