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Find Your Muse
A muse is someone or something that has an influence on another and becomes the focus and inspiration for that person's creative work. The act of creation is filled with inspiration from sources that rock your boat.
Josephine Baker, epitomized and defined the beauty and aesthetic of the 1920’s. Picasso’s ultimate model and muse Marie Therese Walter inspired over 30 years of his best work. Throughout his life, each of the women he met and loved became his subject.
My muses have come from nature that live and change daily. The forms and patinas inspire new ideas in my work.
The Banyon Tree is one that always amazes my soul and reminds me of the forces beyond. A banyan is a fig that starts its life when its seeds germinate in the cracks and crevices on a host tree (or on structures like buildings and bridges) These trees also scream “Climb Me”.
Look around and find your muses. It might change and inspire you to act, do and create in ways you never dreamed.
Til next week, xx
Andrea
Fusion, mix it up!
Fusion: a distinct entity formed by combining 2 or more different things. To Blend. I love the word fusion for several reasons. I love to mix it up. Mixing it up with people. There is Food fusion, Mexican-sushi, what could be better? Fashion fusion, a vintage dress and African beads and platform shoes. Of course, there is more to it than throwing it on. But, when done correctly.... Stunning! Then there is design fusion. It is personal and it creates an individual style. It is about balance and merging different cultures and principles. Design fusion like nature is imperfect but authentic. Blending the influences of disparate cultures and times, creates a new design aesthetic. The latest Ikat textiles can work with contemporary interiors. The modern acrylic "Ghost Chair" next to an organic rough hewn wood dining table is spectacular design.
Fusing materials, and styles is fresh and brings energy to design.
Keep your eyes open and you will see fusion everywhere.
Til next week xx
Andrea
Put the FUN back in Function
I read somewhere, that every room should have that "special" chair. It adds personality, zip and FUN. Sculptural yet functional. Furniture as art has been growing like crazy for years.. Design Miami went from a small venue to a giant in a very short time. Consumers are more picky about their purchases. cookie-cutter and mass produced items loose their worth and the attention.
Kovarska Dilna Lounge Bloom
As a furniture designer, helping clients accentuate their personal style while creating a piece that stands alone as art, and also finds balance in the decor, is truly gratifying. And because of my love of the chair, I am creating a line of "Accessory Seats".
Investing in one piece that tickles you, every time you walk in a room is priceless. So get out their and find you Fun.
til next week xx
Andrea
Fresh From the Studio
End Table SeatsThe high-gloss finish on this scarred Aspen log, gives this piece a contemporary edge. Fortunately I was able to get two of these uniquely marked pieces out of one log. Check out other One-of -a-Kinds at www.andi-le.com
Til next week, xx
Andrea