New work from illustrator Izzie Klingels
It’s been nearly two years since I left the cultural overload of London for a quieter life in Seattle. Has the change of scenery influenced my work? I think so.
The slower pace encourages a more contemplative practice and the lush, damp surroundings are a constant inspiration. Here are some recent projects for Italian Marie Claire, London’s Hempel Hotel and LA’s Scion Installation Space, proof that in 2011, geographical location is all in the mind.
Tagged: Hempel Hotel, Italian Marie Claire, Izzie Klingels art
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Beautiful wearable art by Chantal Young
Chantal Young is an innovative designer based in Milan who works with print and batik to create wearable art. She employs everyday objects such as bubble wrap, wire mesh and fallen leaves in her work and treats each garment as a canvas on which she carefully places each element, ensuring no two dresses are ever the same. Read more
Astounding video for Soft Petal’s Dumb Eyes
Portland/LA duo Soft Metals combine dreamy layered synth pop with beguiling vocals and thoughtful lyrics. Christian J Petersen, creative director of Seattle’s Dumb Eyes, has made a video for new single Voices, which takes us on a hallucinogenic journey into a disturbed young girl’s mind.
Scilia rings from Five and Two
I can’t say I’m a huge fan of the crystal craze. Crystals, like triangles, are ubiquitous these days as visual shorthand for something vaguely mystical. I love these Scilia rings from Five and Two because, rather than evoking the nurturing qualities of Mother Earth, they seem to have tumbled out of an acid nightmare future where everything is synthetic. Read more
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