William Morris: Myth, Object and the Animal
It has been a while since I've been to an exhibit that left be gobsmacked.
And this one at the Dayton Art Institute did just that. The quality and craftsmanship was beyond admirable, it was stunning and inspiring.
But it wasn't just that, it was the fact you could hardly believe they were made of glass. I wanted to touch them, photograph them, draw them,drool over them, take one home.
Leanne, you would go bonkers over the
"Crows and Rhyton series"
As for their permanent collection I saw some new pieces and was allowed to photograph them.
I rather liked this Jim Dine Painting, it seems sinister and whimsical at the same time.
It is one of many works exploring the theme of Pinocchio.
After reading about the series I can see why I felt that way.
NEW LINKS
Art Babble-art " site opens window to the world of museums" NYT article
Embroidery Art by Tilleke Schwarz
And this one at the Dayton Art Institute did just that. The quality and craftsmanship was beyond admirable, it was stunning and inspiring.
But it wasn't just that, it was the fact you could hardly believe they were made of glass. I wanted to touch them, photograph them, draw them,drool over them, take one home.
Leanne, you would go bonkers over the
"Crows and Rhyton series"
As for their permanent collection I saw some new pieces and was allowed to photograph them.
I rather liked this Jim Dine Painting, it seems sinister and whimsical at the same time.
It is one of many works exploring the theme of Pinocchio.After reading about the series I can see why I felt that way.
NEW LINKS
Art Babble-art " site opens window to the world of museums" NYT article
Embroidery Art by Tilleke Schwarz
Comments
I don't even want to tell you what my thread box looks like YIKES!!!!!
i am an even more confirmed glass junkie now
thank you
I can't express how stunned I was at the william morris exhibit. It was just exquisite quality and beauty and inspired me to think about quality when I am working on my creative endeavors.
Undaunted I have to think they plan it like dancers, a choreography of movements. Each one plays a crucial role and they have to know exactly what they must do within a given moment. It is like watching a dance, yes.
It must be a joy to work at DAI.