Illuminated Lips Lamp
By Alina Szapocznikow
Tainted polyester resin, bulb, electric wire, metal
Exhibition till 2012.01.08 at Wiels
Contemporary Embroidery
« To stitch; a thread or line that holds things together – this is the literal translation of the ancient Sanskrit word « sutra ». In the « Healing Sutras » I use contemporary embroidery on antique fabric as a canvas to explore the common threads that bind countless generations of women. Wounds – both physical and psychological – are given life using delicate, meditative stitches. Traditionally thought of as « woman’s work », sewing is a time consuming and contemplative process, each thoughtfully considered stitch becoming integral to the whole. »
By Erin Endicott
Via abundance
20 Hangers
Made of 20 common wood hangers and black ropes, this wardrobe aims to show how everyday goods used in their ordinary function can be transformed into a new concept. Exploring and expanding an existing object to create a new way to manage small spaces results in a functional and simple creation.
Rainbow Mille-feuille Building
Sugamo Shinkin Bank / Shimura Branch
« A rainbow-like stack of 12 colored layers, peeking out from the facade to welcome visitors. Upon entering the building, three elliptical skylights bathe the interior in a soft light. Visitors spontaneously look up to see a cut-out piece of the sky that invites them to gaze languidly at it. The open sky and sensation of openness prompts you to take deep breaths, refreshing your body from within. The ceiling is adorned with dandelion puff motifs that seem to float and drift through the air. Three long glass airwells thread through the first and second levels of the building, flooding the interior with natural light as well as « blowing » air through it. »
Photos : Nacasa & Partners
Sugamo Shinkin Bank / Niiza Branch
Photos : Hidehiko Nagaishi
Sugamo Shinkin Bank / Tokiwadai Branch
Photos : Nacasa & Partners
