Today was like a scavenger hunt. Searching for a book lead to finding a wonderful artist that lead to a kick ass gallery.
I think I should share all!
The book was recommended by Amazon when I order thinking through craft, so I checked it out. The book is called "By Hand: The Use of Craft in Contemporary Art" by authors Shu Hung and Joseph Magliaro. The book may be interesting. I mean it shows some awesome artists, some that I knew prior and some new ones which lead me to artist Kristen Hassenfeld.
Her work is fantastic! Room filled installations with paper made sculptures. The work is decoration that is being decorated. Almost like a decorative decay of beauty. She has shown in multiple galleries both in solo and group exhibitions. While I was searching her past path of showings I found Rice Gallery in Houston, Texas. They show other amazing artists that fill the space with wonderment.
Check em out
By Hand: The Use of Craft in Contemporary Art http://www.amazon.com/dp/1568989423/ref=pe_606_15377320_pe_ar_t6
Kristen Hassenfeld http://www.kirstenhassenfeld.com/installations/installation.html
Rice Gallery http://ricegallery.org/new/exhibition/
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