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Vibrant Geometric Vases That Speak the Language of Painting
Imagine a collection of ceramic vases that aren’t just vessels for flowers, but rather, masterpieces that celebrate the art of painting in three dimensions. Pani Jurek’s collection of BARVA VASES combine vibrant color spots, wavy lines, and textures that echo strokes of a painter’s brush. The four flat shapes of these vases can be arranged in countless configurations, giving you the power to play with abstract geometric forms. These BARVA VASES are all about combining the structured world of shapes with the organic beauty of plants.
The name “BARVA” holds the idea behind the collection. It’s a celebration of colors as both objective physical properties and as a journey of subjective emotions. Just like how each stroke of a brush can evoke feelings, these vases take color to a whole new dimension. The limited color series is a visual treat for the eyes, a burst of joy in any environment.
With or without flowers the BARVA VASES are art. When nestled together, they create captivating abstract compositions that will gather notice. With designated hangers, you can mount the multidimensional vases on your wall and craft your own decorative relief.
Magda Jurek of Pani Jurek
Photo: Macie J Miloch
Photo: Macie J Miloch
Photo: Macie J Miloch
Photo: Macie J Miloch
Photo: Macie J Miloch
Photo: Macie J Miloch
Photo: Macie J Miloch
Photography by Ernest Winczyk, except where noted.
Remarkably Relatable Animals Prepare Breakfast and Commute to Work in a New Series by Cat Rabbit
All images © Cat Rabbit, shared with permission
Sporting tiny sneakers and plates of eggs on toast, Cat Rabbit’s newest adorable characters (previously) get ready for the day in style. A frog dons loafers and a stylish briefcase, a self-assured bear presents a plate of breakfast, and a bespectacled Bichon Frisé tucks a bag of chips into a tiny tote. The Melbourne-based artist sends her animals out on everyday activities, like rollerskating or commuting to work, imbuing each figure with an expressive face and confident personality.
The artist currently has a solo exhibition titled Working Through It at Nucleus Portland through August 27, and her children’s book How to Make Friends: A Bear’s Guide, published by Berbay Books, was just released in the U.S. You can find a copy on Bookshop, and explore more work on Cat Rabbit’s website and Instagram.
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Former Casper teacher commissions sculpture in honor of her students, 4-H and kindness
The sculpture is meant to show and encourage kindness.
Atlanta Product Photographer- EtherArts Product Photography Drives High Revenue in the Digital Age From Pixels To Profit
Reflective Glass Cases for Lego Toys- Amazon Photography
Leather Belts Stylized Product Photography
Socks on ghosted legs background photography for Amazon Client
The Importance of professional product photography lies in its ability to engage, convert, and retain customers, forming an integral part of business’s success.
Professional product photography increases the perceived value of your products, justifying premium product pricing and potentially leading to higher profits.”
— EtherArts Product Photography
ATLANTA, GA, USA, August 21, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — In today’s digital age, the realm of e-commerce has undergone a remarkable transformation. Online shopping has become an integral part of modern consumer behavior, offering unparalleled convenience and access to a vast array of products. As e-commerce continues to flourish, the significance of professional product photographers has risen to the forefront. These skilled individuals play a pivotal role in shaping the success of e-commerce products, and their expertise goes far beyond simply capturing images. Let’s delve into why professional product photographers are indispensable for the success of e-commerce products.
Visual Appeal Matters: In the world of e-commerce, the first impression is often the only impression. Potential customers make rapid judgements based on the visual elements they encounter on a product page. EtherArts Product photography creates high-quality, aesthetically pleasing images that are crucial to capturing a shopper’s attention and enticing them to explore further. Professional product photographer Atlanta possess the technical prowess to create images that highlight the product’s features, textures, and unique qualities, effectively translating physical attributes into captivating visuals.
Conveying Brand Identity: Every e-commerce business has a distinct brand identity that sets it apart from competitors. EtherArts Product photography, a professional product photography Atlanta studio understands the importance of aligning product images with the brand’s ethos. They can seamlessly integrate the brand’s color palette, style, and messaging into their photography, thus ensuring a cohesive and immersive shopping experience for customers. Consistency in visual branding cultivates trust and recognition, which are vital for long-term success.
Quality Sells: When consumers browse through e-commerce platforms, they seek assurance that the product they are considering is of high quality. Subpar images taken with unprofessional equipment can inadvertently convey a lack of quality, deterring potential buyers. EtherArts product photography employs advanced equipment and lighting techniques to capture images that emphasize the product’s finest details, making it easier for shoppers to evaluate and appreciate the product’s value.
Storytelling through Imagery: Effective product photography goes beyond mere depiction; it tells a story. Professional product photographers have the creative ability to craft narratives around products, presenting them in contexts that resonate with customers. Whether it’s a tantalizing shot of a gourmet dish, a lifestyle portrayal of fashion apparel, or an artistic angle for tech gadgets, these visual stories help customers envision how the product fits into their lives, compelling them to make a purchase. EtherArts Amazon photographer is well versed with this and believes that each product should tell a winning story through its imagery.
Navigating Technical Challenges: Products come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, each presenting its own unique challenges for photography. From reflective surfaces to intricate textures, Amazon photographer – EtherArts possess the skills to overcome these obstacles. They understand lighting angles, shadow control, and post-processing techniques to capture images that accurately represent the product’s attributes while minimising any potential drawbacks.
Optimising for E-Commerce Platforms: E-commerce success hinges on visibility, and that means playing by the rules of the platforms. Each platform has its own image specifications and guidelines that impact how products are displayed. EtherArts Product photography is well-versed in optimising images for various platforms, ensuring that products are presented in the best possible light and that they conform to platform requirements for image dimensions, aspect ratios, and file sizes.
Conversion Boost: The ultimate goal of any e-commerce business is to convert visitors into buyers. High-quality product images contribute significantly to this conversion process. When customers can clearly see the product, feel its texture, and visualise its benefits, their purchase intent increases. Professional product photographers understand the psychology behind consumer behavior and tailor their photography techniques to encourage conversions.
Competitive Edge: The e-commerce landscape is intensely competitive, with countless businesses vying for the attention of online shoppers. EtherArts Product photographer provides businesses with a distinct advantage by enhancing the perceived value of their products. With eye-catching images that stand out from the crowd, businesses can position themselves as premium providers and gain a competitive edge in a saturated market.
Customer Satisfaction and Returns Reduction: Accurate and enticing product images foster realistic expectations in customers. When the product matches the depiction, customer satisfaction soars, and the likelihood of returns diminishes. EtherArts Product Photographer Atlanta contributes to building trust and transparency between businesses and customers, resulting in positive reviews, repeat business, and reduced return rates.
In conclusion, the influence of professional product photography on the success of e-commerce products cannot be overstated. It brings expertise, creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of consumer psychology to the table. By crafting captivating images that convey brand identity, product quality, and emotional resonance, Amazon photographer EtherArts Photography paves the way for enhanced customer experiences, increased conversions, and sustained business growth in the dynamic realm of e-commerce.
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Simpson & Partners Home EV Charger Elegantly Redefines Powering Up at Home
Survey the parade of upstart home energy storage solution brands and it’s common to see “former” and “Tesla” underlined in a company’s “About Us” page. Simpson & Partners founders, Mandy and David Simpson are a little different. Mandy Andersen’s 18-year career in fashion prior to spearheading the EV revolution may explain why the UK brand’s EV chargers actually look the part of an addition, rather than a subtractive element, for the home.
All three versions of Simpson & Partners Home Series EV chargers – Home 7, Home 7 Plus, and Home 22 Plus – share a common modern industrial design that hews closer to a Bang & Olufsen audio component rather than the sci-fi austerity adopted by the likes of Tesla or Enphase.
Available in 107 different color combinations and a fluted detailed front, the EV charger’s understated case complements an architectural aesthetic instead of intruding onto a residential exterior as a conspicuous eyesore. Customers have the option to top the small charging unit from a selection of four genuine Accoya wood tops or from a range of four metal tops.
The charger’s design also stands out for the fairly small footprint required to install the unit onto a vertical surface; the Home Series chargers are smaller than an A4 sheet of paper, and an optional complementary Cable Hook completes the handsomely integrated finish for EV drivers who must (or prefer) to park and charge in front of their home.
One specification we particularly appreciate is the company’s decision to make all three Home Series 7kW and 22kW cloud-free operable, meaning scheduling, load balancing, solar charging, locking, and other convenience/info features don’t need to be connected online to work. Instead, the Simpsons decided to keep these features local, residing in the charger’s firmware without the dependency upon an internet connection that too many “smart” devices rely upon.
The basic Home 7 lacks the option to charge via solar like the Home 7 Plus and Home 22 Plus, nor does it include the integrated courtesy lights that help illuminate the other two upgrade units. Also, only the two upper tier models include an energy regulation and management system allowing the Home 7 Plus and 22 Plus to automatically load balance power between the charger and the home so maximum charging rates are maintained without stressing a home’s main fuse.
Each of three models include a 6.8m cable when purchased as a tethered unit.
And as its name implies, the Home 22 Plus is equipped with 22kW specs, meaning it delivers much faster recharge rates than the lower rated single phase 7kW chargers, making the top tier model the best investment in the long term, in our opinion.
Simpson & Partners’s cofounder identifies as obsessive about good design as an extension of thoughtful function. An example is the amount of research and effort for the system’s cable route:
We have spent many months developing one of our new products, and we are now fine-tuning the cable routing. Why does this matter? Well, cable routing is important for several reasons. First, it influences the performance and reliability of the charger. Cables are like the arteries that connect all the electronic organs of the charger. A minor rubbing of a cable, or an unprotected cable exposed to a slip of an installer’s screwdriver, or a cable termination exposed to moisture can be disastrous and result in a customer who cannot charge their car. We want to prevent these possible failures by paying attention to the cable routing. Second, it shows our pride in our work. We strive to design and build charging products that look good on the outside. So, it’s only fair that we mirror the same attention to presentation and looks on the inside of our chargers.
For more information about Simpson & Partners EV Home Series chargers, check out their website, simpson-partners.com.
Flora and Fauna Entwine in Lauren Marx’s Mixed-Media Studies of Life and Death
“Made of Gold” (2021). All images © Lauren Marx, shared with permission
The living and the dead coexist in vivid color in the fantastic tableaus of artist Lauren Marx (previously). From her St. Louis studio, Marx entangles predators and prey with flora and fauna in dense scenes rendered in a mix of pen, watercolor, and colored pencil. Snakes burst open to reveal feathered wings, an owl snacks on the maroon entrails of a rabbit, and a three-headed creature sprouts dried grass from its midsection. Straddling the line between the beautiful and the brutally grotesque, the works intertwine myriad species and states of being.
Given the trauma of the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasingly destructive effects of the human-caused climate crisis, Marx says the theme of loss of life has become more poignant and profound. “I feel the tension is even greater now after seeing death become part of our daily lives nonstop for years. It went from a casual observation to a persistent one,” she shares. “It’s honestly very overwhelming for me.”
The artist translates this grief into the mythological, rendering creatures like unicorns and dragons in vibrant hues. Fanciful by nature, these pieces twist lush florals and technicolor serpents around the horned beasts, with their deep purple intestines peeking through white fur. “I felt this urge to create bright pieces in order to cheer myself,” she says. “Now, those subjects play a huge role in where I want to take my work in the future.”
In November, Marx’s work will be included in a group exhibition at Haven Gallery in Long Island. Peek into her process on Instagram, and shop prints and stickers on Etsy.
“The First” (2016)
“Starry Eyed” (2021)
“Good Luck Spells” (2022)
“Crow and Blueberries” (2020)
Left: “Unicorn II” (2021). Right: “Unicorn” (2020)
“Queen of the Night” (2021)
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Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts presents new exhibit, artist reception during Sept. 1 Gallery Walk
BRATTLEBORO — Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts will present side-by-side exhibits of paintings, prints and sculpture in Fran Bull: The Art Life, and Helen Schmidt: Between Worlds.
From Craft to Fine Art: Meet the Female Artists Redefining Fiber Art
Textile art has often been relegated to the corner of the art world, seen only as utilitarian, everyday decor. But views on the practice have been slowly changing since the Feminist Movement of the 60s and the postmodern theory in the 80s, when textile artists began experimenting with more conceptual, sculptural projects. We can point to the weavings of Sheila Hicks and Tanya Aguiñiga’s immersive installations as a shift from craft to fine art.
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts includes 17 female-identifying textile artists, co-curated by India Balyejusa, Associate Curator, and Siting Wang, Assistant Curator at Saatchi Art. Their collective body of work – mixed media tapestries, handwoven art objects, and tactile wall hangings – continues to push the evolution of textile art forward by re-contextualizing traditional techniques and using lots of unexpected materials. What was once considered “women’s work” – needlework, knitting, quilting, and crocheting – is now at the forefront of contemporary art.
Offshore by Andie Grande, France (Sculpture, 35.4 W x 35.4 H x 1.2 D in)
Included artist Andie Grande highlights our changing environmental landscape through the use of plastic, synthetic fibers. “Recycling junk for the mere sake of recycling is not enough,” she said. “I strongly feel that praising matter for its own sake is more fulfilling, and art is the best way of looking at discarded materials as a resource for creation.”
Topography by Vanessa Valero, Colombia (Mixed Media, 25.6 W x 53.1 H x 1.6 D in)
Colombian-based textile artist Vanessa Valero has a heavy focus on the process she employs to capture the ephemerality of the human-nature connection in one-of-kind hand-tufted pieces. She shared, “My work captures the passing moments in the natural world, snapshots taken through careful observations and sketches and then preserved in each of my textile designs.”
Holding On 1 by Aby Mackie, Spain (Mixed Media 40 W x 52 H x 0.1 D in)
Elsewhere in the exhibit you can find the textile wall sculptures of Aby Mackie, made using discarded and found objects and materials in the street of Barcelona. She uses these bits and pieces to tell the story of the city’s residents and ongoing cultural concern, such as materialism, consumerism, value, and memory.
Threeasone by thera hillenaar, Netherlands (Mixed Media, 5.9 W x 13.8 H x 3.1 D in)
Netherlands-based Thera Hillenaar has trained experience as a fashion and costume designer and scenographer. Her skills are transferred into the creation of 3D sculptures that use leather strips from clothes and furniture, and wooden toy blocks.
These are just a few of the incredible textile artists featured in “Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Art,” keep scrolling to see more or visit the exhibit virtually here.
Sylvaine Nude No. 3 (The last tree) by Andreea Talpeanu, France (Sculpture, 39.4 W x 65.7 H x 15.7 D in)
Diamonds & Rust by Amadi Greenstein, United States (Mixed Media, 27 W x 42 H x 0.2 D in)
Imaginary Topographies by Carmen Mardonez, United States (Sculpture, 28 W x 46 H x 38 D in)
Sewn Study No. 20 by Demi Overton, United Kingdom (Mixed Media, 11 W x 14.6 H x 1.2 D in)
Hot Landscape by Femke van Gemert, Netherlands (Mixed Media, 83.9 W x 63 H x 4.7 D in)
Empiler n°9 by Gourdon Frédérique, France (Sculpture, 11.8 W x 15.7 H x 1.6 D in)
blue note by Jeeyon ‘G’ Roslie, United States (Collage, 17 W x 21 H x 0.2 D in)
Gypsy tapestry by mariadela araujo, Spain (Mixed Media, 35.4 W x 47.2 H x 7.9 D in)
Silent are The Ghosts of Stones by Leili Khabiri (Mixed Media, 23.6 W x 31.5 H x 0.1 D in)
FRAGMENTED PB/FM-01 by Puja Bhakoo, India (Paintings, 16 W x 23 H x 1 D in)
Harbinger by Susan Smereka, United States (Printmaking, 16 W x 21.8 H x 0.3 D in)
Everything Will Be All Right by T U S S A H, Japan (Mixed Media, 14 W x 18 H x 4.3 D in)
Phantom Distinction 10 by Yvette Kaiser Smith, United States (Mixed Media, 28.5 W x 24 H x 0.5 D in)
To learn more about Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts, visit saatchiart.com.
Out and About: Sandhills Photography Club Picnic
