Wearable Wedgwood
In the late 1950s, Wedgwood made some shoe heels for the H & M Rayne shoe company, suppliers of footwear to HM Queen Elizabeth. They made Her Majesty’s wedding shoes in 1947 and a decade later Edward Rayne came up with the idea of Jasperware high heels. Wedgwood’s in-house magazine
Cabaret Star
The latest addition to our Stage & Screen exhibition is this striking Korean Dancer, which was modeled by Constantin Holzer-Defanti for Rosenthal in 1918. The sculptor was inspired by a postcard of cabaret star Anita Berber, who was famous for her burlesque performances in Weimer Germany.Anita Berber’s career at the
Cupid is Coming!
As Valentine’s Day approaches on February 14th, we are inundated with cards depicting Cupid, armed with his bow and arrow to find his mark and inspire true love. Less familiar today are the images of Cupid riding on a dolphin that prevailed in classical art. In ancient mythology, Cupid was
Ardmore Design
Launched in 2010, the Ardmore Design Collection translated the distinctive imagery and playfulness of the ceramics into fabrics and furniture. The success of Ardmore’s limited edition Qalakabusha couch, which means “new beginnings”, was followed by a collaboration with Mavromac on a linen fabric range. Fée’s daughter, Catherine Berning, and a
Ardmore Commemorative Ewer
Ardmore Commemorative Ewer Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase Painted by Elvis Mkhize, 2015 Height: 31 inches Sfiso has added several of his own works to the ewer, including his humorous, erotic teapots which he models with a twinkle in his eye. They raise a smile but also embody satire and subtle
Alex Meiklejohn
Alex Meiklejohn has specialized in making miniature ceramics for the last 30 years. His tiny works of art are scaled 1 inch to 1 foot, which is the standard for dollhouse furniture. Alex’s miniatures have been avidly collected for shadowboxes and room settings, and they were featured regularly in Miniature
Anna Paola Cibin
The colors and atmosphere of the Venetian lagoon have inspired Anna Paola Cibin to create paintings of marine life on soft silk velvet embellished with murrine glass beads and gold leaf. The luxurious paintings shimmer and sparkle like glittering sunlight reflecting on water. Anna has combined the Venetian tapestry and
Anne Orvieto
Anne Orvieto took her first fused glass class in 2015 and became obsessed with kiln-formed glass as an art form. She loves working with translucent, opaque and iridescent glass to create abstract landscapes, seascapes, rainbows and floral gardens. She is inspired by every sunrise and sunset, as the light creates
Ardmore Design
Ardmore’s unique ceramic art has inspired a luxurious collection of home décor featuring South African flora and fauna. The vivid textiles designed by Ardmore’s graphic artists have been made into fabulous furniture, including sofas, benches and poufs. Beautiful Ardmore pillows are made in silk, velvet and cotton, as well as
Balocoloc Masks
“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth”. Oscar Wilde’s quote is a favorite of Giorgio Iurcotta, who owns Balocoloc Venetian Masks in the USA. The Balocoloc artisans make unique, customized papier-maché masks in authentic Venetian
