Hanna Albrektson
This mixture of kitsch, cute and high fashion is a small selection of designs from Swedish artist Hanna Albrektson.
Posted in Design by Canvas Magazine
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Abe’s Penny
This art and literature serial was created by sisters Tess and Anna Knoebel. Abe’s Penny, a micro-magazine, is printed on postcards; subscribers receive one postcard each week for a month. Each volume is curated by a different artist and writer but at the end of the month the four postcards put together tell a story. It’s wonderful, in contrast to modern times where communication is severed to abbreviated numbers and letters, to look forward to something that is tangible and engaging, and encourages a dialogue. Whilst we have no personal connection to the writer or artist there is a real sense of intimacy and anticipation delivered with each postcard.
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Pipe Work
London’s b store will present an exhibition of furniture designer Dean Edmonds. There’s not a lot to find yet about Dean but b store has described his work as’ make shift’, with his designs unfolding and often having an unfussy aesthetic. Dean creates pieces that on the surface look ordinary but by adding new materials he puts them in an unfamiliar context.
Posted in Design, Exhibition by Canvas Magazine
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Night Owl Papergoods
With a passion for craftsmanship, fine detail and the envrionment Night Owl Papergoods is a stationery company devoted to hand-made letterpress cards and eco-friendly wooden gifts. Its creators, Alan Henderson and Jennifer Tatham, are inspired by folk artists, mother nature and haberdasheries, each product being a wonderful reminder of the power of the pen.
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Monday, December 8th, 2008
Colour Is For Suckers
Using a minimalist black and white palette, a life-size canvas, and simple black marker, Charlotte Mann creates story-book style suburban images of contemporary life.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Trust Fun!
Anyone who's a fan of Jonathan Zawada and Shane Sakkeus (we should all be putting our hands up) will LOVE these beautiful, sheer silk scarves.
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Yooouuutuuube
Yooouuutuuube plays youtube videos as a series of cascading still images with some interesting results.
Posted in Design, Film by Canvas Magazine
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
Oliver Schick
Designer Oliver Schick has re-interpreted the rocking chair. Replacing traditional runners with a wooden legs, fanned out to different lengths.
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Thomas Allen
Fans of Canadian band Born Ruffians may recognise the distinctive nostalgic cut and fold style of Thomas Allen. His work features old covers from paperback novels, deconstructed to give a pulp-fiction peculiarity. Controlling the lighting, perspective and focus Allen creates rich multi-dimensional scenes that celebrate the tension and dynamics of stage drama.
Posted in Design by Canvas Magazine
Saturday, December 6th, 2008
