Microscopic Artwork

January 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment

We often look at the big picture of design, but today we’re looking at the super tiny picture with some of the best entries from the 2012 Olympus BioScapes International Digital Imaging Competition. The recently announced winners in the 10th annual competition were recognized for their exceptional images of microscopic life science subjects. The overlap of science and art is evident in these strikingly brilliant photographs that engage both left and right brain.

Visit the competition website for a full gallery of this year’s winners and the winners of past competitions.

Row One (left to right): Leaf hairs on a hydrangea by Dr. Steve Lowry, Moth proboscis by Dr. Igor Siwanowicz, Cells of Sphagnum moss leaf by Mr. Marek Miś
Row Two (left to right): Desmid Micasterias ovata, Diatom (microscopic alga) by Dr. John Dolan, Delphinium seed by Mrs. Sahar Khodaverdi
Row Three (left to right): Butterfly wing scales by Mr. Charles Krebs, East-Coast U.S. fern by Dr. Igor Siwanowicz, Moth eggs by Mr. Charles Krebs
Row Four (left to right): Mahogany wood by Mr. Stefan Eberhard, Unicellular green alga by Mr. Rogelio Moreno Gill, Red algae by Dr. Arlene Wechezak

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Shelf Life

January 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Maybe you received a pile of books for Christmas (lucky!) or you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to read more. Either way, these helpful accessories that we adore will keep your bookshelf stylish and organized.

Row One (left to right)
-These mystifying magnetic arrow bookends will keep guests guessing.
-The end is always near with this simple statement bookend.
-Flat metal bookends lend a helping hand on your bookshelf.

Row Two (left to right)
-James the bookend is always ready to step in and push back on your growing collection of volumes.
-There’s no more classic or iconic symbol of the New York library than the elegant lion sculptures flanking the steps. Lend a little of that gravitas to your own library with marble bookend replicas.
-“C” may be for cookie, but “B” is for book, and that’s good enough for me.

Row Three (left to right)
-Need a little more organization for your voluminous collection? Try these index-tabbed bookends for the ultimate in efficiency.
-All of the leather animals from this bookend collection are super cute, but we would especially love this brown bull bracing against a stack of books on our shelves.
-Stack a few of your favorite DIY volumes between these vice-grip bookends for an industrial look.

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Inspired Artwork

January 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

We know that you have probably already put your Christmas decorations away, but we couldn’t help but share this artist’s work.

According to the artist’s website, “for Tazewell, life is a gumbo—rich with spice, madness included.” While artist Tazewell finds most of his inspiration in and around his Mississippi gulf coast home, some of his work is out of this world (literally! Tazewell designed the Auburn University flag that was left on the moon by fellow Auburn alumnus, astronaut Ken Mattingly.)

While he works in many media, some of Tazewell’s most popular works come from his clay nativity series. Double-fired with colorful glazes, these pieces are far from Christmas kitsch. The simple designs and crisp colors speak to Tazewell’s background in graphic design and advertising.

Purchase artwork and learn more about Tazewell on his website.

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