THE WHOLE SPECTRUM

I am just blown away by this breathtaking thread installation by artist Gabriel Dawe. Plexus no. 19 consists of two thread structures that are streamed across upper and lower balconies of a historical villa in Como, Italy.  

The visitor is encouraged to interact with the exhibit from different angles, levels and times of day as all of this constantly changes the experience.

I wish wish wish I could go see this and am so jealous of anyone in Como right now! It looks like a magical experience.

Via My Modern Met

A-MAZE-ING - SALT ART INSTALLATIONS

How amazing are these Salt Art Installations by Japanese artist, Motoi Yamamoto? Using only a plastic bottle and tons of Morton's table salt, the artist has created these incredible webs, mazes and stairs.

Yamamoto first began creating these intricate salt sculptures after his sister passed away. In Japanese culture, salt is associated with funeral rituals and the installations were a way for the artist to honor his sibling.

I'm so excited that this "Return to the Sea" exhibit is being displayed in Los Angeles, at Laband Art Gallery at Loyola Marymount University until Dec 8. I encourage Angeleno's to go check it out.

Via L.A. Weekly and Apartment Therapy.

YAYOI KUSAMA

Mr. Sykes and I had been trying to make the time to visit The Whitney Museum for the past month, (I'll admit we've been guilty of procrastination from time to time!)

We finally made it there this week and had an inspiring look at the Yayoi Kusama exhibit.

Kusama is an award winning artist who has been creating art in a variety of media for more than five decades. She's also a writer, filmmaker, and fashion designer. 

Kusama recently collaborated with Louis Vuitton on a fabulous collection of vibrant fabrics and polka dots. The Louis Vuitton website has a series of films and interviews dedicated to Yayoi Kusama. They also have a fun iPhone app that re imagines your images with dots, waves and mirrors. Check out mine below.

Here are a few examples of the work on display at The Whitney until September 30th:

Photos from The Whitney Museum

Made with Louis Vuitton Kusama Studio iPhone app.

The winner of the Melvin earrings giveaway has been notified. Thank you to all those that entered.