By Beth Abrahamson
Summer is on the horizon, and what better way to bring that warm sunshine in than with some lovely art meets design meets craft events. Here are a few of our picks.
First up, of course, is the release of the second edition of Handful of Salt in print. Good stuff, explore here.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
All Things Artisanal for the Desktop (the Real One) pop up through May 15, at La Boutique, 414 Jackson St, SF. Together with La Boutique Galerie, we’ve assembled a collection of locally made, beautifully designed modern artisanal products that we need at work—from writing instruments, to cases, to decor, to the guilty pleasures we just have to have while we toil away. Get the goods from folks like Josh Jakus, Heather Palmer, Evan Brown, and Jered.
Chain Reaction April 20-May 26, 2013, at Shibumi Gallery, 1402 Fifth St, Berkeley. This exhibition features two contemporary art jewelers, Erica Schlueter and Elliot Gaskin, and their unique approach to the chain and chain making.
CUPS from 20 Artists May 4-June 2, 2013, at fourth & clay, 2370 4th St, Berkeley. Opening reception: May 5, 5-8 pm.
Marin Living: Home Tours May 18, 2013, 10 am -4 pm. Presented by AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design, this is the first tour of its kind in the Bay Area to give design enthusiasts a first-hand look at architectural styles from the architect’s point of view.
No Mirrors In This House April 16-May 25, 2013, at Vessel Gallery, 471 25th St, Oakland. This show presents the work of Juan Santiago, known for his beautiful and extremely detailed porcelain sculptures.
Handmade/Mindmade May 17-25, 2013, at Dogpatch Cafe and Gallery, 2295 3rd St, SF. Featuring innovative designs from the creative minds of 19 students at the College of the Redwoods Fine Woodworking Program. Opening reception: May 17, 6-8 pm.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sonya Clark: Material Reflex May 26-September 8, 2013, at Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles. In her first solo museum exhibition in Los Angeles, Sonya Clark provides a symbolic and innovative interpretation of materials and weaving processes that explore the layered historical and intergenerational contexts of racial identity, disenfranchisement, and definitions of beauty within African-American cultures.
NORTHWEST
Object Focus: The Bowl May 16-September 21, 2013, at Museum of Contemporary Craft, OR. Engage+Use, part 2 of the two part exhibit, features contemporary project-based work that investigates the processes of making, using, and living with bowls. Curated by Ayumi Horie.
EAST COAST
International Contemporary Furniture Fair May 18-21, 2013, at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC. More than 500 exhibitors from all points of the globe will display contemporary furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor furniture, materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, and kitchen and bath for residential and commercial interiors.
WantedDesign NYC May 18-21, 2013. Featuring a rich program of design workshops, conversation series, school projects, a pop-up store and lounges and cafes for people to relax and connect, WantedDesign is truly a designophile’s dream destination. This event is a central point of exchange for the international design community during New York Design Week.
Model Citizens NYC May 18-20, 2013. This definitely isn’t your ordinary design expo! The exhibit will offer two presentations: an exceptional presentation in Noho, and a curated virtual gallery presentation of new independent and emerging work from all over the world.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Punk: Chaos to Couture May 9-August 15, 2013. The Met’s spring 2013 Costume Institute exhibition examines punk’s impact on high fashion from the movement’s birth in the early 1970s through its continuing influence today. Can’t wait.
SOUTH
The Tool At Hand May 31-September 8, 2013 at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, TX. An exhibition that brings together artworks resulting from an unusual and slightly eccentric experiment to make a work of art with one tool alone. This show puts the skill and creativity of some of the most talented names in the contemporary art world to the test. Opening reception: Friday, May 31, 5:30-8 pm.
The Ornamental Plumb Bob May 31-July 27, 2013 at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, TX. A solo exhibition of objects and brooches by San Antonio metalsmith, Gary Schott, that explores the plumb bob, a tool used by many craftspeople to denote a vertical line of reference. Opening reception: Friday, May 31, 5:30-8 pm.
EUROPE
UK
Clerkenwell Design Week May 21-23, 2013, London. UK’s leading independent design festival and one of the most acclaimed trade events on the international design calendar, this three-day event hosts a full schedule of design exhibits and artist talks.
COLLECT: The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects May 10-13, 2013, at the Saatchi Gallery, London. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, COLLECT will bring together 32 galleries and 11 Project Space artists, exhibiting an incredible breadth of exceptional, museum-quality work.
Images courtesy of aiasf.org and crafthouston.org
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