Philosophy Through Art

Posted on March 14, 2017 by thedesigntray

Benjamin Adelman is a Los Angeles based artist who finds his inspiration through “objects as tangible, acting theories of knowledge.” His unusual style and approach stand out to me because they are both equally visually stunning and intriguing. Upon discovering … Continue reading →

The Bold and the Beautiful

Posted on November 30, 2013 by thedesigntray

I am a big admirer of both modern and abstract art. Upon first appearance, abstract and modern art appear to be the artist simply placing something random down on a canvas, but then we realize that good art is … Continue reading →

Artful Praise

Posted on August 16, 2013 by thedesigntray

I seem to have an insatiable appetite for finding out what makes creative people tick. Tobias Tovera, a San Francisco artist is one of my new favorites. Although Tobias and I have never met in person, we have … Continue reading →

In Good Company – An Interview With Sigal

Posted on April 24, 2013 by thedesigntray

I have had the pleasure of meeting Sigal Sasson through email after I contacted her about her beautiful rugs several months ago (they also have a pillow collection, but I will focus on the rugs in this post). Their … Continue reading →

Texture is Back!

Posted on November 20, 2012 by thedesigntray

Or was it ever out? As fashion goes, so do interior design trends. Textural elements are popping up everywhere in design. In the kitchen it can be quite dramatic, given the fact that it is the space where we … Continue reading →