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This weekend I wandered out to south Boston with Sarah to see Tara Donovan’s show at the ICA. All I can say is that Tara’s art is freaking sweet. She takes everyday objects and goes off the deep end with repetition. Her installations are amazing and they trick the senses.
Its interesting how she creates something so amazing with simple everyday objects. It makes me think of how we as designers create logos and designs out of simple words and images.
Styrofoam Cups
Plastic Cups
Paper Plates
Toothpicks
This is another artist that I have recently been inspired by. I have not seen her art for myself, but I still find it fascinating. Kim Rugg takes newspapers, cuts them up and rearranges every single character in alphabetical order in their respective articles and headlines. How crazy and obsessive compulsive is that? It makes you look at everyday text in a different way!
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Mr. E says:
I’ve been really inspired and intrigued by Arthur Ganson lately. I just how intricate yet simple his pieces seem to be.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:47 am
Justin Leaf-Wright says:
That is why living in SA is not that great….
We do not have a lot of shows or exhibitions.
Artworks looks real Funky
October 20th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Lilian says:
I’m really into Rafael Lozano Hemmer’s installation work at the moment. Interactive and engaging!
That work by Tara Donovan is beautiful! My other half did a lighting piece similar to the first – a ball of styrofoam cups which he photographed on an antique chair. Different mood and setting, similar object.
October 20th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
kelly says:
holy crap AWESOME!
October 21st, 2008 at 8:16 pm
kris says:
Those are really cool images.
I have no names of inspiration, sorry
But just thought I’d say excellent post.
October 24th, 2008 at 4:28 am