Last night we visited Anthropologie's gallery at the Rockefeller Center retail store to check out the newest finds by Keith Johnson, whose international shopping trips are documented in the TV series Man Shops Globe. He curates these shows to bring attention to talented artists who are yet unknown to the American market. This month, Anthropologie hosts works by Swedish porcelain artists Maria Larsson and Maria Olevik.
Larsson and Olevik are superstars in their native land, creating illuminated sculptures out of bone china in lifelike detail. The process begins with making molds of real objects like books and birds, which are then covered with a thin layer of porcelain and baked at high temperatures. In Sweden, the Marias did an installation of their work in an abandoned house in the woods, and this New York show aims to replicate the feeling of that environment with shabby furniture pieces selected by Keith Johnson. Photographs of the home adorn the walls as well to further influence the mood of the gallery.
If you'd like to see these pieces for yourself, head on over to Anthropologie at 50 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan.
To check out our last post on these events featuring Thai sculptor Ajan Daeng, click here.
Images: Annie Werbler
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Comments (6)
I like these odd ghostlike creations. I wonder if something similar could be created for us folk w/o alot of money. Say using plastic objects, paint and small lite installations. Inspiration is everywhere.
This was a beautiful episode of Man Shops Globe. The translucency of the porcelain is really warm and lovely.
Funnybee, some folks on Etsy sell affordable lamps made of other items. Pendants made from vintage tupperware canisters recently caught my eye. I agree, inspiration can arrive from anywhere and move you in surprising directions.
the works of art are certainly beautiful, but why can't Anthropologie highlight the work of North American artists? Now THAT would be nice to see coming from a company that imports most of it's merchandise.
I want the hawks.
Always loved Anthropology's home decor, a lot of my kitchenware is from them, great for vintage looking peices, although I agree a lot is too expensive for my pockets :)
I'm a total geek about that show! I actually remember the episode when he found those lit books and the deconstructed chair. Keith truly has the dream job, and a seriously honed eye.