DAILY DOSE OF ART

As prescribed by Paulina Constancia

Dose # 75: Toshiko’s Netted Play Structures

Today, we enter the netted world of artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam. It was her work that inspired me to do this series Knits & Nets. I first encountered her art at … Continue reading

March 16, 2015 · 1 Comment

Dose # 73: Knits & Nets 5: Echelman’s Traveling 1.26

Today and tomorrow we will focus on the dynamic creations of sculptor Janet Echelman.  We begin with her traveling art installation “1.26” which takes on a new meaning with every city … Continue reading

March 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 71:Knits & Nets 3: Tatyana’s Knit Garden

Today, a biologist uses her knitting skills and her intimate knowledge of nature to make anatomically correct renditions of flowering plants… Dose # 69-75- Knits & Nets Dose #71: Knits & Nets 3: Tatyana’s Knit … Continue reading

March 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 70: Knits & Nets 2: Crocheted Cells by Emily Barletta

Today, an artist brings crocheting and biology together in her masterpieces… Dose # 69-75- Knits & Nets Dose #70: Knits & Nets 2: Crocheted Cells by artist Emily Barletta The Idea: … Continue reading

March 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 69: Knits & Nets 1: Yarnbombin’ with Ishknits

Today, we start a new series called Knits & Nets. We feature artists from around the world and how their brand of art is impacting their communities in a positive … Continue reading

March 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 61: PENCILS 7 – Federico Uribe’s Pencils & Ties Sculptures

Today, we come to the last part of our PENCILS series with mind-blowing art that starts with an assembly of coloured pencils and the direction of a genius – Federico Uribe! … Continue reading

March 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 60: PENCILS 6 – Tayou’s Giant Outdoor Pencils

Today, we’ll learn about the point artist Tayou makes with his giant sharp coloured pencils… Dose # 55-61- PENCILS Dose #60: PENCILS 6-  Pascale Marthine Tayou‘s REVERSE CITY About Reverse City: “Rows … Continue reading

March 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 58: PENCILS 4 – Maestre’s Prickly Art

Today, coloured pencils take a different role – a sculpture medium used to mimic organic shapes in nature. Dose # 55-61- PENCILS Dose #58: PENCILS 4- Jennifer Maestre’s Prickly Art The Idea: using … Continue reading

February 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 57: PENCILS 3- Sawaya’s Lego Pencil

Today, a giant pencil with an even bigger message… Dose # 55-61- PENCILS Dose #57: PENCILS 3- LEGO Pencil by lawyer-turned-brick artist – Nathan Sawaya The Idea: artist uses bricks to create a sculpture … Continue reading

February 26, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose #54 – BAAutiful 7: “Heart Felt” – The Art of Teresa Perleberg

We come to the last part of our  BAAutiful series with the needle felting art of Teresa Perleberg. Dose #48-54 : “BAAutiful” (A Special Year of  the Sheep series) Dose # 54 … Continue reading

February 23, 2015 · 2 Comments