Brian Jungen
Brian Jungen currently has an exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. I recognized his work using shoes — he makes striking totems and masks with popular athletic shoes and gear. Some of his works were massive (with lawn chairs, plastic containers, full-sized clothing) and some more intimate (sporting goods).…
BFAC 2011, step 1
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National Museum of the American Indian
This Smithsonian museum highlighting the American Indian has two locations, one in New York City, and one in Washington, D.C. It is “dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans.” Its collections span the Americas and the Caribbean. I have been to the NYC museum,…
Indicolite pendant
Here’s some 6mm Indicolite Swarovski bicones, highlighted in a right angle weave pendant:
Herringbonekette, step 1
I haven’t had too much beading time lately, but I was able to work on Ute’s instructions for a couple of repetitions. It results in a quite stiff rope — spiral herringbone does that — and I really like how the sections with cubes accent it. The lined beads work well for highlighting the spiral.