Photographs rendered in Play-Doh by Eleanor Macnair
Eleanor Macnair recreates famous photographs in play-doh and then photographs the play-doh. See more of Eleanor’s creations on her tumblr.
Art & Design
Ghostcube by Erik Aberg
The video of the Ghostcube may be mesmeric – any suggestions as to what its purpose might be? No words of enlightenment from the designer, Erik Aberg – however he is selling a short documentary on how he made it.
Scottish Pop Household Woes and other issues of the day
Scottish Pop Household Woes: The Vaselines unhappy about being swamped with junk mail Introducing the work of the brilliant if mysterious Jersey Milk Cow whose drawings expose the domestic concerns of stars of the Scottish music scene, Britpop, football and celebrity chefdom. The artist is currently based in Stockport. Of his website he says, ‘My drawings are posted here – it’s a bit like an online gallery. There was a
Launch of The Kelpies, Falkirk
A spectacular night-time arts event called HOME will launch both the opening of the John Muir Way and the The Kelpies, Falkirk prior to their opening to the public on the 21st April. On two evenings, 17th and 18th April, a selection of one-off, specially-commissioned night-time artworks will illuminate Helix Park creating an extraordinary, animation of the horse head sculptures to a pulsating soundtrack. Artist Andy Scott’s 300 tonne, 30
Loux, The Vintage Guru of Namibia and retro African style
Loux, (above, pictured above) the vintage style guru of Namibia buys clothes at markets in Windhoek in Namibia and Pretoria in South Africa and adapts them to create what he decribes as a ‘sophisticated punk’ look – all his outfits are recorded on his tumblr . With no formal college qualifications in fashion he’s learned from local tailors in Namibia. He’s hooked up with Khumbala, a group of stylists based
Upcycled furniture and the irresistible charms of Scottish men
The charms of Scottish men proved irresistible for two Canadian sisters and explains why ‘Georgia Rose‘, a furniture upcycling company happens to be based in Dunfermline, Fife instead of Prince Edward Island, Canada. Two days after missing her flight back to Canada, Natasha Gallant Marr, who had been visiting her sister Carrie in Edinburgh, was in Wester Hailes when she met Charlie, her future husband. Several years have passed since then
Masked 60s photography by Steinberg and Morath
Between 1959 and 1963 artist Saul Steinberg and the photographer Inge Morath – who married Arthur Miller in 1962 – photographed friends wearing paper bags and cardboard masks decorated by Steinberg. It is not clear why they embarked on this project, nor why they stopped. The masks are fantastic but what strikes most is how elegantly everyone is dressed. There are some great outfits and poses – not to mention
Toys for Grown Ups: Sam Smith at The Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther
There’s still time to catch the Sam Smith exhibition at the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther. The artist’s painted wooden toys and sculpture will be on display until 5 January 2014. Hosted by the Museum and the University of St Andrews, this is the first time his work has come to Scotland and the first showing of his work in ten years. Many of his works are toys for grown-ups
Oh the places you will go: hand painted globes by Wendy Gold
American artist Wendy Gold first gained notoriety decoupaging toilet seats. Always looking for new inspiration, she stumbled across a beautiful antique globe at a flea market and immediately recognised her next canvas. The globes start at £280 which is not cheap but they would make wonderful Christening or wedding presents. More affordable are her maps (bottom) which start at £85. Check out Wendy’s work here.
Artists open their studios in the East Neuk of Fife this weekend
These spiky bowls are by Vanessa Bullick, a Cellardyke potter, and one of over 30 artists that will be opening their studios in the East Neuk of Fife for the last two weekends in November. Kate Laundon (woodcuts below) is also featured. You’ll be able to the meet the artists and see studios in various towns and villages including Pittenweem, Crail, Largo and St Monans. For more details see East