Posts filed under “Admiration”
SOFA New York
I’m off to SOFA New York tomorrow. I’ve been checking out galleries and artists showing this year. I can’t wait to see Scandinavian ceramicist Merete Rasmussen’s work at J.Lohmann Gallery. I’ve seen a lot online but seeing those sensual twisting forms in reality will be special. A real treat will be to just ‘be’ in the [...]
With Characteristic Irony
Richard Slee. Yellow Trowel, 2007, Length 32 cm. Ceramic, enameled found metal, fabric. I’ve been a fan of Richard Slee since the 1980’s. I’m drawn to his craftsmanship and the compositions he creates combining forms, materials and colours. But above all I get his humour. He makes me smile. We’re lucky as we live with [...]
Naiad fits like a glove
Naiad, 2009 I recently went to the opening of Wendell Castle’s exhibition, Rockin’, at Barry Friedman’s gallery in New York. Wendell presented stack-laminated wood chairs, painted or oiled, which he created within the last two years. I fell for Naiad, a compact chair that’s bliss to sit in. To bius, ensuring a chair is comfortable [...]
David Mellor
London, stainless steel cutlery by David Mellor We’ve been fans of David Mellor for decades. The cutlery, particularly “London,” sums up their design ethos for me. The sculptural language is “logical.” The design functions perfectly. Every piece is a pleasure to use and touch—in the hand and to the lips. The design is elegant, the [...]
Could Archibald be my Valentine!
Archibald, leather upholstered armchair designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau. This chair is so appealing. It will make anyone look elegant, yet it oozes comfort… Just by looking at it, I know I’m going to enjoy, not just sitting, but being in it. I’d curl my feet under me and read. I love the [...]