Here is the link to the treasury: Travel with me...
Friday, February 13, 2009
Treasury: Travel with me......
Here is the treasury I made on Etsy--these are some of my favorite photos:
Here is the link to the treasury: Travel with me...
Here is the link to the treasury: Travel with me...
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wednesday's Artist of the World (No. 4).....
We are traveling today to the continent of Asia....more specifically I will take you all on a journey to Korea.
Country- Korea:
Korea is composed of two sovereign countries--North Korea and South Korea. Korea has an interesting history of separation, leading back to the aftermath of World War II in which Korea was left partitioned along the 38th parallel and today the peninsula is still divided along that parallel. However, the the current "buffer zone" of land running across the Korean Peninsula is known as the the Korean Demilitarized Zone and definitely the most heavily armed border in the world.The northern part of the peninsula known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is ran by a Soviet-style socialist regime, while the south part of Korea known as the Republic of Korea has Western-style republic.
Korea as a whole is situated on the Korean Peninsula and runs 1,100 kilometers north and south. Korea is not only comprised of the mainland, but as well as some 3,200 islands. The Republic of Korea (south) is a country that has a forward way of thinking and a continued can-do approach to things. It is country full of endless possibilities; comprised of picturesque mountains, serene temples, abundant rice patties, beautiful islands and so much more. While the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a country that truly mysterious and isolated from the rest of the world. The nation only admits fewer than 2,000 Westerners a year, however, if you have the chance to travel to northern Korea Mount Paekdu (Paekdusan) is considered to be one of the most stunning sights on the Korean peninsula. Being the highest mountain in the country at 2,744m as well as an amazing geological phenomenon.
Artist- Jeong-Hwa Choi:
Jeong-Hwa Choi was born in Seoul, Korea in 1961 and received his BFA from Hong Ik University in Seoul. In his work, Jeong-Hwa Choi uses a variety of mediums including video screens, real and fake food, lights and wires to plastic items of sorts. His work is inspired by the open-air markets, his work tends to use kitsch and theatrical consumer products/mass produced merchandise. It is interesting to see how Jeong-Hwa Choi uses these mass produced items to draw attention to the culture of superficial fabrication in Korea and the excess. I am interested in how his work is able to use these somewhat everyday objects and leave such an impression on the surroundings in which the work is placed.
Believe or Not, Ilmin Museum, 2006
Soft Power, Korea Foundation Cultural Center, 2007
Here is the artist's website where these images of his work and many more can be found: www.choijeonghwa.com
Country- Korea:
Korea is composed of two sovereign countries--North Korea and South Korea. Korea has an interesting history of separation, leading back to the aftermath of World War II in which Korea was left partitioned along the 38th parallel and today the peninsula is still divided along that parallel. However, the the current "buffer zone" of land running across the Korean Peninsula is known as the the Korean Demilitarized Zone and definitely the most heavily armed border in the world.The northern part of the peninsula known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is ran by a Soviet-style socialist regime, while the south part of Korea known as the Republic of Korea has Western-style republic.
Korea as a whole is situated on the Korean Peninsula and runs 1,100 kilometers north and south. Korea is not only comprised of the mainland, but as well as some 3,200 islands. The Republic of Korea (south) is a country that has a forward way of thinking and a continued can-do approach to things. It is country full of endless possibilities; comprised of picturesque mountains, serene temples, abundant rice patties, beautiful islands and so much more. While the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a country that truly mysterious and isolated from the rest of the world. The nation only admits fewer than 2,000 Westerners a year, however, if you have the chance to travel to northern Korea Mount Paekdu (Paekdusan) is considered to be one of the most stunning sights on the Korean peninsula. Being the highest mountain in the country at 2,744m as well as an amazing geological phenomenon.
Artist- Jeong-Hwa Choi:
Jeong-Hwa Choi was born in Seoul, Korea in 1961 and received his BFA from Hong Ik University in Seoul. In his work, Jeong-Hwa Choi uses a variety of mediums including video screens, real and fake food, lights and wires to plastic items of sorts. His work is inspired by the open-air markets, his work tends to use kitsch and theatrical consumer products/mass produced merchandise. It is interesting to see how Jeong-Hwa Choi uses these mass produced items to draw attention to the culture of superficial fabrication in Korea and the excess. I am interested in how his work is able to use these somewhat everyday objects and leave such an impression on the surroundings in which the work is placed.
Believe or Not, Ilmin Museum, 2006
Soft Power, Korea Foundation Cultural Center, 2007
Here is the artist's website where these images of his work and many more can be found: www.choijeonghwa.com
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
4 + 1 Jewelry Art Show.
Tomorrow I am going to Pacini Lubel Gallery (www.pacinilubel.com) in Seattle for the opening reception in which two of my friends will be displaying their work. This is a jewelry exhibition featuring five artists: Micki Lippe, Jennifer Bennett, Julia Henschied, Frederick Park, and Midori Saito. The exhibition runs from February 5-February 28th...so if you are in town please come by and see their work.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Postponed: Wednesday's Artist of the Week.
We are traveling today to: England
Country-England:
England is another country that is considered to be one of the world's most popular visitor destinations. Perhaps the reason for this is, England is so diverse: from city life and scenic landscapes, to old-fashioned customs and the avant-garde culture. One moment you may be viewing the ancient megaliths of Stonehenge and in no time at all you are in one of the largest and busiest cities in the world, London. It is a nation that is full of diversities from it's landscape, history, culture and people. Here are two images from my travels:
Artist-Banksy (Robin Banks or...):
Banksy is the British graffiti artist's pseudo-anonymous believed to have been born in 1974 in Bristol, England...however, there is this great uncertainty about his identity and biographical details. The artist known as Banksy has been able to keep his identity a guarded security that only a few trusted friends known. His work is primarily done with stencils and spray paint on public walls. Despite keeping his identity very secretive, his graffiti work on the other hand has appeared in cities throughout the world. His art work is often seen as being satirical--drawing on topics such as cultural, politics and ethics. I am drawn to how the Banksy has the ability to grab people's attention with his work and create a such a bold statement.
Artwork done in Palestine: Wall of Seperation
Artwork done in London
......please do take a look at some more of this artist's unique work on his website: http://www.banksy.co.uk/
Country-England:
England is another country that is considered to be one of the world's most popular visitor destinations. Perhaps the reason for this is, England is so diverse: from city life and scenic landscapes, to old-fashioned customs and the avant-garde culture. One moment you may be viewing the ancient megaliths of Stonehenge and in no time at all you are in one of the largest and busiest cities in the world, London. It is a nation that is full of diversities from it's landscape, history, culture and people. Here are two images from my travels:
Artist-Banksy (Robin Banks or...):
Banksy is the British graffiti artist's pseudo-anonymous believed to have been born in 1974 in Bristol, England...however, there is this great uncertainty about his identity and biographical details. The artist known as Banksy has been able to keep his identity a guarded security that only a few trusted friends known. His work is primarily done with stencils and spray paint on public walls. Despite keeping his identity very secretive, his graffiti work on the other hand has appeared in cities throughout the world. His art work is often seen as being satirical--drawing on topics such as cultural, politics and ethics. I am drawn to how the Banksy has the ability to grab people's attention with his work and create a such a bold statement.
Artwork done in Palestine: Wall of Seperation
Artwork done in London
......please do take a look at some more of this artist's unique work on his website: http://www.banksy.co.uk/
Thursday, February 5, 2009
My Website/ Grand Opening of Poppy.
Well, this week's Wednesday's Artist of the Week will be postponed until tomorrow (Friday). I have been working hard on my website with my friend Mario. And I am HAPPY to announce that it is up and running. It has definitely been a fun process, learning about all the things that Photoshop and Flash can do. Really great tools!!! There are still some things that I will be tweaking and adding on in the days to come to my website. So please stay tuned for updates. However, please do go by and see what I have been up to: www.adarosman.com
Today, is also the Grand Opening of Poppy (www.poppymetals.com) in Georgetown, Washington DC. In an earlier post, I had mentioned that my work would be featured there along with Heidi Hess's (owner of Poppy/jewelry designer).......well TODAY is the day, the Grand Opening Celebration. So if you are in the area please do stop by to see our work:
Today, is also the Grand Opening of Poppy (www.poppymetals.com) in Georgetown, Washington DC. In an earlier post, I had mentioned that my work would be featured there along with Heidi Hess's (owner of Poppy/jewelry designer).......well TODAY is the day, the Grand Opening Celebration. So if you are in the area please do stop by to see our work:
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