Jeremy Anderson Unveils Futuristic Illuminations at Gallery FUMI

Dec 15, 2023 By Admin in Design

At this year’s Design Miami/, New York-based Jeremy Anderson, designer and cofounder of Apparatus, has unveiled his latest body of work at Gallery FUMI: a set of three totemic floor lamps accompanying an installation titled Space Relics, which feature three similarly conceived pendant lights suspended just off the ground. Through his ceramic practice, which he uses as a conduit to tap into the child-like play of making, assembling, and painting, Anderson shapes his lighting into anthropomorphic shapes and forms. Symbolically, the pieces are a reflection of our human condition – that is, individual entities that form a collective society.

Photo: Ethan Herrington

The lights are made from clay and are adorned with illustrious accents, domed disc-shaped elements, and striped patterns that conjure up themes of space, or perhaps ideas of a utopian planet. LED strips and borosilicate glass contrast against the clay to create a new genre of lighting, a tangible realization of the imaginary world that Anderson envisions.

Photo: Ethan Herrington

Photo: Ethan Herrington

Photo: Ethan Herrington

Photo: Ethan Herrington

Photo: Stephane Aboudaram

Anderson’s works were a part of a larger exhibition presented by Gallery FUMI, who capped off its 15th anniversary celebrations with the award of Best Stand at this year’s Design Miami/ 2023.

Photo: Stephane Aboudaram

Photo: Stephane Aboudaram

Photo: Stephane Aboudaram

Photos courtesy of Gallery FUMI.

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She’s probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.

Stoneways Marine Amateur Photographer of the Year 2023 Winners Announced

Dec 15, 2023 By Admin in Photography

Stoneways Marine Amateur Photographer of the Year 2023 Winners Announced

by Stoneways Marine 15 Dec 16:42 GMT

Stoneways Marine Amateur Photographer of the Year 2023 1st Place: Sophia Davies © Sophia Davies

Having received a wide range of entries from UK boat owners and marine trade professionals, Stoneways Marine, the UK’s trusted boat insurance provider, is delighted to reveal the winners of its 2023 Amateur Boating Photographer of the Year Competition.

The annual competition aims to showcase what being on the water means to the British public and highlights just how special being part of the British marine industry really is through the power of a camera lens.

The Amateur Boating Photographer of the Year Competition ran throughout autumn 2023, with this year’s theme of ‘Boating and You’ up for interpretation. A significant number of entries were received depicting different vessels and boating experiences, making the judges’ decision a tough one.

The top three winners are as follows:

1st place is awarded to Sophia Davies, for her photo displaying a peaceful Milford Haven Marina at sunrise with a spectacular reflection of the coral-hued clouds in the surrounding water. With many contrasting trade and lifestyle watercrafts captured in the Pembrokeshire scene, the image summarises ‘Boating and You’ perfectly.

2nd place is presented to Jeff Orford for his image of Kings’ Legend, an impressive sloop-rigged Swan 65. Orford captures the almost 20m long yacht in its natural element – filled with a smiling team of sailors during the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

Lastly, 3rd place goes to Mark Jardine for his image depicting the natural serenity of being out on the water with a burning sun, rippled water and bronzed skyline. An impressive yacht sits slightly out of shot, showcasing just how majestic boating really can be.

All three of the talented winners will receive a host of marine-inspired prizes, including chandlery vouchers, branded clothing and their images published online across the Stoneways Marine website and several other publications. What’s more, their snapshots will also feature in the Stoneways 2024 Marine Calendar.

Alongside the top trio of winners, nine other photographers’ images were selected as runners up, with their photos also set to feature in the 2024 Stoneways Marine Calendar.

Keith Lovett, Managing Director of Stoneways Marine commented: “I was truly impressed to see the number and quality of entries submitted to our 2023 photography competition and we were wholeheartedly delighted to receive photos from both boat owners and marine trade professionals.”

He continued: “Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to all the winners. We will certainly be running the competition again in 2024 and I encourage anyone with a passion for the marine world to get involved.”

As well as judging photography competitions and taking every opportunity to get afloat, Stoneways Marine provides a high level of expertise and a truly personal service to all boat owners and marine trade businesses looking to insure their assets from a wide range of risks.

To speak to one of the marine insurance specialists directly, please call 03333 609 886 today. Alternatively, email , or drop into the office at 47A Commercial Road in Parkstone, Poole.

www.stoneways.co.uk

Meticulous Embroideries by Cécile Davidovici Bring Objects to Life and Evoke the Passing of Time

Dec 15, 2023 By Admin in Art World News

All images © Cécile Davidovici, shared with permission

Through densely embroidered still lifes and portraits, Cécile Davidovici stitches together a dialogue between time, objects, and nostalgia. Focusing on gesture and color, the Paris-based artist uses short, expressive stitches to render melons, wine glasses, hands, and faces that glow by candlelight and sunset.

Evolving quite a bit from her previous works, Davidovici explains, “I’ve always wanted to do portraits, and I finally succeeded in a way that spoke to me by working and experimenting a lot with embroidery. I love the idea of pushing the technique to places it’s never been before.” After completing the series, she applied her new embroidery methods to still lifes.

Placing both modern and classical subjects next to each other, La Vie Silencieuse, or The Silent Life, questions what it means to make still lifes today in contrast to their popularization centuries ago. Created as a joint effort, the artist worked with David Citborsky, who first created 3D models of each composition. Davidovici then used these images to render each scene through copious threads, converging textures, and jewel-toned hues.

See more work and process videos on Davidovici’s website and Instagram.

Propped up against mountains, a watermelon and a cantaloupe rest against each other. There is a warm light emitted from the left side.

“Jupiter”

A still life of a cup with a straw, figs, bread, and a cloth.

“Le Poids des Choses”

A classic still life table with a blue cloth, and a vase of flowers, watermelon, and a TV.

“La Vie Silencieuse”

An orange orb, with a seemingly plastic of translucent shiny material around it.

“Pluton”

A pumpkin, artichokes, and a glass sculpture of an angel on a table.

“Marbre Vert”

A tube of unrolled tin foil with a rock resting upon it, a glass, and grapefruit on a table.

“Pierre Bleue”

Candles, a glass of wine, a fig, and blueberries on a table.

“Les Heures de Cire”

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Sculpture garden remodeled at Norfolk Arts Center

Dec 15, 2023 By Admin in Sculpture

With the Norfolk Arts Center more than 25 years old, its sculpture garden had fallen into a state of disrepair.

CIGA Design’s Minimalist, Mechanical, and Mystical Eye of Horus Wristwatch

Dec 15, 2023 By Admin in Design

CIGA Design may not yet have the brand recognition on the horological landscape as other established luxury tier watchmakers, but the industry and those passionate about timepieces certainly took note after the relative upstart took home a Grand Prix prize at the “the Oscars of watchmaking” with their 46-millimeter titanium Blue Planet automatic wristwatch.

Naoto Fukasawa’s J Zen to the left and Michael Young’s MY watch are two other CIGA Design collaborative creations.

Founded by Zhang Jianmin and guided by Bauhaus design principles to bring good design to Gen Z fashionistas on a global scale, CIGA Design have taken a foothold as an interesting upstart in the realm of timepieces. They’ve accelerated their presence by partnering with numerous designers of note over the last several years, co-creating signature mechanical watches that include Naoto Fukasawa’s stunningly spoked J Zen, Michael Young’s namesake timepiece the MY, and the 2021 iF Design Award winning Black Hole by Paul Cohen.

Their latest watch, the Eye of Horus from X Series is more bare bones in the designer name association department, but showcases CIGA Design’s intricate eye for details and precise self-winding engineering at an attainable price.

In spite of the complex transparent design, the back-to-front skeleton-style automatic mechanical watch keeps the design unfussy in the hours, minutes, and seconds complications department. Instead, the watchmaker’s newest creation centers around the Eye of Horus, iconography representative of ancient Egyptian mythology’s belief of energy, power, healing, and luck.

Operating as the second hand, the triangular motif turns and glows with a luminous green at night.

Housed within a lightweight bioceramic case, the watch invites admiration of its movement with a 360-degree view of the watch’s inner mechanics. Newbies to the horological collection game will benefit from the watch’s self-winding movement, subtracting the responsibility to regularly manual wind the watch.

Black and gold CIGA Design Eye of Horus mechanical wristwatch from front overhead view with soft white glow behind it.

An obsidian crown is a small additional touch tying together the ancient Egyptian themed motif. Only the watch’s noticeably flaccid silicone strap comes up a bit short, but it’s easily replaced with something more befitting of the original design.

The CIGA Design Eye of Horus is being offered in Black, Rose Gold, and Silver, available via Indiegogo for $199 before retailing for $270 in February 2024.

Gregory Han is a Senior Editor at Design Milk. A Los Angeles native with a profound love and curiosity for design, hiking, tide pools, and road trips, a selection of his adventures and musings can be found at gregoryhan.com.

Photography studio to offer raffles, holiday portraits, photos with Santa at new Berks location

Dec 15, 2023 By Admin in Photography

WEST READING, Pa. – A popular and longstanding photography studio is making moves while continuing to capture life’s special moments in Berks County.

Zerbe Photography, offering a wide array of photography services including weddings, portraits and commercial services, will hold a grand opening event noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at its new location, 530 Penn Ave., West Reading.

The event will include photos with Santa ($10; includes digital image) from noon to 2 p.m. and walk-in holiday portrait sessions ($100; includes three digital images) from 2 to 4 p.m.

Zerbe Photography, offering a wide array of photography services including weddings, portraits and commercial services, will hold a grand opening event noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at its new location, 530 Penn Ave., West Reading.

Zerbe Photography

Grand opening deals will include 20% off portrait sessions booked within six months, 20% off print orders and 60% off all frames in studio (includes print).

Individuals also will be able to enter raffles to win a 45-minute photo session (includes 20 digital photographs) and headshot session (includes two digital photographs).

Established in 1977 as Dave Zerbe Studio of Photography, the journey began with a simple vision: “to freeze fleeting moments in time, preserving memories that last a lifetime,” according to a historical account on the studio’s website.

The journey was led by founder Dave Zerbe, a visionary artist with a deep appreciation for the art of photography.

With a commitment to quality and an unwavering dedication to the craft, the studio quickly gained a reputation for producing images that resonate with emotion and authenticity.

In 2022, the studio experienced a shift in leadership as Wayne Becker, once an apprentice under Dave and long time employee of the business, chose to carry forward the esteemed Zerbe family legacy.

Later that year, the studio rebranded with a more modern look and shortly after, Zerbe Photography came to fruition.

Today, Zerbe Photography continues to deliver a top-notch experience while upholding the Dave Zerbe legacy.

Over the years, the studio has expanded to cover various aspects of professional photography, including senior portraits, family photography, children and newborn photography and professional portraits.

“When you choose Zerbe Photography, you’re choosing more than just a photography studio – you’re choosing an experience,” a message on the business’ website reads.

“Our goal is to provide you with not only stunning photographs but also an experience that’s enjoyable, relaxed, and tailored to your unique needs. Whether it’s your wedding photography, a family portrait session, or a corporate session, Zerbe Photography is here to capture the moments that matter most.”

For the latest Zerbe Photography updates, follow the business’ Facebook and Instagram pages. Info: (610) 376-0379; davezerbestudio.com.

The art market & luxury goods outperform the FTSE 100

Dec 15, 2023 By Admin in Art World News

For the first time on record, luxury goods and the fine art market have outperformed the FTSE 100 and prime central London property markets over the past year.

According to the Luxury Investment Index by Knight Frank, the art market has seen a significant surge, with a 30% increase in prices, while the FTSE 100 index only climbed 5%, and prime central London property decreased by 1%.

Yet despite the art market outperforming the FTSE 100, without independent funding and support from private investors, Britain’s artists may stand a minimal chance of career success with the arts sector in the UK struggling to survive due to brutal government funding cuts.

During the pandemic, the government’s £1.6bn Culture Recovery Fund prevented a collapse of the entire art sector. Since then, current funding now sits at a mere £9.40 per pupil at state schools and in 2022, the body that decides arts funding in England cut £50m worth of grants in London in order to support organisations outside the capital.

As these cuts send the UK’s visual arts sector into crisis, The International Body of Art (IBA) – an arts company that helps launch the career of underrepresented artists through its public exhibitions programme – has launched their platform, ‘Projects‘, which now provides a vital lifeline for underrepresented creatives, allowing funders to both sponsor and connect with the artists.

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With proprietary research stating that 26% of artists have had to abandon their careers in the arts due to limited financial prospects, and 29% of ethnic minority artists watching their white peers’ careers progress further than theirs, the platform facilitates an intimate connection between donors and artists who fall outside of the traditional bounds of the art institution.

Highlighting the dire need for initiatives such as this, individual grants from Arts Council England for UK artists declined by a staggering £5.2m year on year between 2008 and 2019, often with ethnic minority, working class and female artists being disproportionately affected.

Within the context of a £2.2bn industry, the art world is one of the most homogenous sectors – with stats from the Smithsonian revealing that 85% of the artists featured in permanent collections are white and 87% are men.

Serving as the antithesis to the art world’s elitism and the hazy market-driven control, IBA gives underrepresented artists a platform, both in the form of their quarterly exhibition programme and by helping artists acquire funding through their first-of-its-kind crowdfunding platform.

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Backers who choose to support IBA are introduced to the inner workings of curating an exhibition and have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with the artists – offering insight into works and ideas that aren’t given adequate light in mega galleries and institutions.

To this end, IBA’s proprietary research has revealed that a staggering 35% of ethnic minority artists have had to abandon a career in the arts due to having limited financial backing, and separate reports show that just 7.9% of professionals within the creative industries come from working-class backgrounds. The barriers to entry in the art world are varied – low-paid jobs, less-than-favourable working conditions, and a culture seeped in nepotism means that many artists and art enthusiasts remain discouraged from pursuing careers in the industry.

To contribute to a project there are various options of different values, ranging from £5 to £1100. With each contribution, there are different ‘rewards’.

These can range from a signed ‘thank you’ note, to private premier invitations, 1-on-1 Q&A calls, or even an extended meditation session with an artist. Having been created by the artists themselves, each reward is tailored to its project, meaning that funders are sure to receive a reward that they love based upon which project they connect with and contribute to.

With proprietary research unveiling that almost 1-in-4 art investors (21%) are actively looking to support underrepresented artists, ‘Projects’ allows early-stage art collectors to connect with some of the country’s most promising emerging artists, with the aim of breaking down the barriers to entry for both artists and art enthusiasts.

Precioso Holds Love + Memories Near Using Colorful Stone Offcuts

Dec 15, 2023 By Admin in Design

“The name Precioso comes from thinking about the people and things that we hold dear to our hearts, the idea of caring and cherishing our loved ones,” explained designer Stephen Burks about the new two-piece collaborative collection for Salvatori. “It’s also about slowing down. We live in a world that moves so quickly that we often don’t have time to grasp the true wonder of the natural world that surrounds us. And, of course, stone is part of that. It’s the foundation of the Earth itself, and therefore absolutely precious. The photo frame is where we keep images of our loved ones, while the vase represents our love of nature.”

Precioso, Salvatori’s latest accessories collection, allowed Burks to explore this theme, building upon his first collaboration with the brand in 2021, the Friends and Neighbors mirrors, which share the same commitment to sustainability and caring for one’s neighbors. With Precioso, Salvatori embraces a language of diversity and individuality, as reflected back to us in the patchworks of uniquely individual stones.

The collection’s vase uses four rectangles of various heights that are combined to form a rectangular cylinder, a glass insert is placed inside to hold water. The frame is constructed with four rectangles of the same varying stone types and colors, and can be used in both portrait and landscape formats.

The vase and picture frame are crafted from a colorful palette of natural stones, including Verde Guatemala green, Giallo Siena yellow, and Rosso Francia red, juxtaposed against classic Bianco Carrara and Nero Marquinia. All of the stone has been sourced from production offcuts, which lines up with the brand’s respect for the precious material, championing sustainable design, and reducing waste.

“I’m thrilled to once again work with Salvatori on a project that puts the spotlight on diversity and showcases its direct connection to sustainability, as well as its inherent beauty through the incredible color palette provided by natural stone” says Burks.

To learn more about Precioso, visit salvatoriofficial.com.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she’s likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.

Daniel Arsham’s Photographs Will Go on View for the First Time in 2024

Dec 15, 2023 By Admin in Photography

Turns out, Daniel Arsham, the artist whose celebrated eroded sculptures have paved the way to high-profile collaborations, is also a low-key photographer. And we’ll get an eyeful next year, when Arsham unveils his decades-spanning archive of photographs for the first time.

On view at Fotografiska from March 22 through mid-June 2024, “Daniel Arsham: Phases” will bring together a selection from the artist’s private photo archive, which numbers in the thousands. Featured here are about 30 images that the artist has shot over the years—of nocturnal cityscapes, views from airplanes, rare birds, centuries-old ruins—illustrating how photography has shaped his sculptural practice.

“Daniel sees the world by both what is there, but also by what is not: negative space becomes subject matter. In his photographs, abstracted figures, skylines and natural elements are reduced to black silhouettes,” said Amanda Hajjar, the director of exhibitions at Fotografiska New York, over email. “Scale is another recurring theme: aerial views, images of space, the stars, the moon.”

The photographs will be on view alongside a few of Arsham’s key sculptures, highlighting how his preoccupation with negative space, scale, and trompe l’œil has played out across mediums.

The artist Daniel Arsham. Photo: @danielarsham via Instagram

Arsham received his first camera at the age of 10 and would go on to develop a habit of photographing his family, travel, and other life experiences. “Photography was the first thing I made that I felt could be a piece of art,” he told Whitewall in 2015. “Before I made paintings, before sculptures—anything, really—it was photography.”

Over the years, the artist has held on to his early cameras, including his first Pentax K1000, and amassed other vintage photographic and film equipment to immortalize them in his sculptures. His “Future Relic” and “Crystal Relic” series features various models, from Polaroid to Nikon to Hasselblad, their clay and cast resin bodies purposefully weathered.

“Photography has always been in the background of Daniel’s career, informing—subconsciously or consciously—his other artistic practices,” Hajjar added. “It is quite revealing to see what he takes pictures of, what interests him, what he keeps coming back to. This exhibition feels like you’re getting an insider view into what piques Daniel’s creative interests.”

“Phases” will be accompanied by the release of Daniel Arsham Photography, the first book to document his photographic practice.

Arsham, in the meantime, just dropped his latest collaboration with Tiffany & Co., for which he designed an eroded Venus of Arles bust in bronze to hold the jeweler’s T1 bracelet. The release follows the serial collaborator’s many other partnerships with brands not limited to Hot Wheels, Moët & Chandon, Porsche, Pokémon, Hublot, and Ikea. About 30 of his sculptures are currently on view at “Score and Sound” at the Sculpture Center in his hometown of Cleveland.

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Sarah Anne Wilson Photography Introduces Premium Corporate Headshots and Personal Branding Services

Dec 15, 2023 By Admin in Photography

Sarah Anne Wilson Photography – Professional Portraits & Headshots

Sarah Anne Wilson Photography expands corporate headshot services for CEOs and professionals, enhancing digital branding with bespoke, strategic photos.

Your digital presence is intertwined with professional success; a well-crafted headshot is crucial. It’s not just an image; it’s a strategic tool for personal branding, especially for leaders…”

— Sarah Anne Wilson

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Sarah Anne Wilson Photography proudly announces the expansion of its corporate headshot services, specifically tailored for CEOs, executives, and business professionals. This bespoke service is designed to enhance LinkedIn profiles, company websites, and marketing materials with professional headshots that reflect each individual’s unique professional character.

Sarah Wilson, acclaimed North Carolina photographer, shares her insights on the impact of professional photography in branding: “Today your digital presence is intertwined with professional success, a well-crafted headshot is crucial. It’s not just an image; it’s a strategic tool for personal branding, especially for leaders and executives who are the face of their brand. Our objective is to create headshots that encapsulate your professional persona, giving your online presence the authenticity and credibility it deserves.”

Understanding the nuances of corporate branding, Sarah Anne Wilson Photography offers a personalized experience, ensuring that each headshot captures the confidence of leadership and professionalism. This service is particularly beneficial for CEOs and executives, whose images often serve as the first point of contact in the digital arena. A professional headshot conveys confidence, approachability, and the ethos of their leadership, making a significant impact on their professional narrative.

For business professionals, these headshots are more than just a profile photo; they are a key component in building a personal brand that resonates with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. In the competitive landscape of digital networking, a distinctive headshot can differentiate and elevate a professional’s online presence.

Sarah Anne Wilson Photography is committed to delivering headshots that are not only visually appealing but also strategically aligned with each client’s branding goals.

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