Transitional Object (PsychoBarn)

British artist Cornelia Parker’s Transitional Object (PsychoBarn), Metropolitan Museum of Art – Met Roof. Large-scale 30 feet high sculpture was inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper and by two emblems of American architecture—the classic red barn and the Bates family’s mansion from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film Psycho. It is made from a deconstructed red… Continue reading Transitional Object (PsychoBarn)

Imagination is Everywhere 

Take a CLOSER look at the image. It represents an architectural model (look for the tiny people ) of everyday things as buildings/structures. Another superb entry at the show Beauty-Cooper Hewitt Museum Design Triennial. This excerp is from SCALE MODELS, ARCHITECTURE IS EVERYWHERE, 2015. Designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects the series consists of numerous materials –… Continue reading Imagination is Everywhere 

Nature + Mathematics + Inspiration

PolyThread (2015-2016) Part of the Beauty-Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial @cooperhewitt Jenny E. Sabin’s new architectural forms inspired by nature and mathematics. The light weight structure is comprised of knitted photoluminescent and solar active yarns that absorb, collect and deliver light. It can be used to absorb light from the sun during the day and then release… Continue reading Nature + Mathematics + Inspiration