This article In Venice Culture Under Construction written by JoAnn Locktov focuses on both the Church of San Lorenzo in Venice and Mexico's 2012 Biennale exhibit and how this will restore the church back to its Renaissance splendor. It was originally published in Architects + Artisans Here is a taste of the piece: The former Church of San Lorenzo in Venice – it was deconsecrated more than a century ago – sits abandoned on the eastern edge of its namesake campo. Large fissures run …
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Fortuny, a Name Synonymous with Venice
Born in Spain, raised in Paris, Mariano Fortuny moved to Venice in 1889, a young man of eighteen. There, he elevated the minor arti decorative to the status of fine art. A "furious Wagnerian", Fortuny was mesmerized by the emergent technology of the late 19th century. He added to it by inventing his own theatrical lighting and photographic paper. He designed and built stage sets, created fabrics and fashion. Fortuny sought inspiration from Carpaccio and Bellini, in order to infuse his Venetian …
Clé in Elle Decor November 2012
Clé is featured in Elle Decor In this tile feature titled "TOOLBOX" Mieke Ten Have deems these tiles fitting for "Starting over-or just refining what you've got? These inspiring ideas and terrific products will improve any room in the house." She goes on to say: FAIR AND SQUARE The new artisanal tile firm clé has teamed with South African painter Ruan Hoffmann for a limited-edition series of limestone squares with bold, hand-drawn graphics. The 12" sq. tiles cost $120 each and come in three …
New Ravenna Mosaics Introduces the Gingham and Plaid Collection Designed by Sara Baldwin
(Exmore, Virginia)........New Ravenna Mosaics is proud to announce a new collection of Plaid and Gingham mosaics designed by Sara Baldwin. Available in jewel glass and natural stone the collection is comprised of five classic designs — Rory, Hamish, Bonnie, Conner, and McIntyre. The mosaics are all hand cut and assembled on the Eastern Shore of Virginia where New Ravenna Mosaics employs over 100 artisans to create their handcrafted tile designs. Baldwin grew up on a nearby farm and loved …
Love Lost, Love Found: An Objet d’Art’s Powerful Sentimental Value
What Inspires Me: “In my home I have a boat. It was made by an artist named Cathy Rose. The boat signifies everything I can love in an object. It was crafted by hand. It contains the spirit of the human heart. My solace is water and the boat symbolizes adventure. In very tiny letters, embossed on the boat it says, "home." The boat lived in my bedroom. When my peace was interrupted by a renovation project, I carefully removed the boat and placed it out of harm’s way. But when the project was …