Monday, May 23, 2011

Joseph Beuys


Infiltration homogen für Konzertflügel, 1966 by Joseph Beuys (As seen at Maker Faire)
I love how crafter Joseph Beuys has really run with the cozy idea! 

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Dorothea Tanning

Canapé en temps de pluie (Rainy-Day Canapé), 1970 by Dorothea Tanning
I know that in this harsh economy, the lesson of DIY is more important than ever, but crafter Dorothea Tanning really should look for some tutorials on Craftzine before she tries to reupholster any more furniture. Some things are best left to the professionals.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Louise Bourgeois


Spiral Woman 2003 by Louise Bourgeois
Check out this super cute plushie soft sculpture by crafter Louise Bourgeois! Nailed it, Louise! I can’t wait to find a tutorial for this on Craftser! 

Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Idiots


Rabbit With Embroidered Ears 2003 by The Idiots 
Check out this super cute way crafting collective The Idiots have dressed up their bunny with embroidery! So sweet! A perfect project for Easter! 

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Hans Bellmer

La Poupée 1933-1937 by Hans Bellmer
I know that a lot of crafters are into Blythe Dolls, but crafter Hans Bellmer has really taken it to the next level! I can’t wait to see what kind of clothes he stitches up for this one! 

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Méret Oppenheim



Object 1936 by Méret Oppenheim
I don’t even know what crafter Méret Oppenheim was thinking. Thank god for Regretsy. Upcycle fail. 

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Wolfgang Laib




Pollen from Hazelnut, 2002 by Wolfgang Laib
Eco-Crafter Wolfgang Laib hand sources his local pollen. But then I guess he can't figure out anything to do with it. Maybe he could dye some yarn? Or list it under "Supplies" on Etsy? 

Friday, April 15, 2011

Robert Rauschenberg


Untitled, 1955 Robert Rauschenberg,
I just love decoupage, don't you? Crafter Robert Rauschenberg made this, but wouldn't be super neat on a vintage TV tray? It would really spice up a room! 

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Henry Moore

Reclining Figure 1949 by Henry Moore
Uh-oh. Crafter Henry Moore just found spoonflower.com! Can you imagine an apron sewn out of that? Yikes! Try again, Henry!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Juan Gris


Bouteille de rhum et journal, 1914 by Juan Gris
Collage crafter Juan Gris needs to put down the glue stick and take a look at Regresty before he really embarrasses himself. Not cute. 

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Liza Lou



Kitchen, 1991-95 by Liza Lou
Check out this beadwork room treatment by crafter Liza Lou! Goodness! She did go a bit overboard gluing beads to the floors, cabinets, sink, dishes... But what crafter doesn't have a little OCD? :) Probably a pain to keep clean, but I'd love to see more tutorials on this sort of thing in Craft Magazine. I'd kill for a beaded tablecloth! 

Monday, April 11, 2011

Claes Oldenburg

Soft Switches, 1964 by Claes Oldenburg
Look at this soft sculpture by crafter Claes Oldenburg! Isn't it hilarious? So droopy! One of the things I love about the crafting community is its sense of humor and irony! 

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Claire Zeisler


Red Wednesday 1967 by Claire Zeisler
Check out this cute monster plushie by crafter Claire Zeisler! I love the goofy face! I don’t know if it would be a good toy for kids though, strangling hazard? Anyone know if there’s a tutorial? 

Marcel Duchamp


In Advance of a Broken Arm 1915 by Marcel Duchamp
Regretsy? I’m all for upcycling, but crafter Marcel Duchamp could at least put some mustaches on this! 

Magdalena Abakanowicz


Carrè 1, 1971 by Magdalena Abakanowicz
Check out this cheeky lady part by crafter Magdalena Abakanowicz! Girl Power, amirite?!?
I love naughty plushies! I wonder if I can get this on Etsy?

Sheila Hicks



Linen Lean-to by Sheila Hicks, 1967-1968,
OMG! Isn’t this plushie soft sculpture by crafter Sheila Hicks just too cute? Wouldn’t it be just perfect for a nursery?