Showing posts with label SCULPTURE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SCULPTURE. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Olympio


 
Olympio by Andrew Reilly

As one of eight children in a family whose roots are in Africa, the artist known as Olympio is truly one of a kind. Born and raised in Togo, West Africa, Olympio is a real creator. While his beginnings as an artist lie in sculptures made of found objects, his passion lies in painting.
A worldly man, Olympio left his home in the early 2000s for the artisan city of Paris. From there he leaped over to the United States to further his flourishing career. Based in Minnesota for ten years, as this is where a friend of his living at the time and proved to be the best key into the USA, Olympio finally found the best weather of the west in Los Angeles, where he is currently settled. For the past five years, Olympio has been a contributor to the thriving art scene in LA.
Colorful, lively and visually stunning, his works are all paintings of himself. "I inspire me," the artist explained when asked where he draws inspiration from. Each gorgeous piece is captivating, yet exemplifies the artist and man that Olympio is becoming and evolving into every day. Exploding with energy and 
With Art Basel Miami and plans to show in Europe and Africa, this well-spoken, intellectual, well-traveled and beyond talented man is destine to make a name for himself in across the world.

To learn more, see more and to purchase art by Olympio, click here.
To follow Olympio on Instagram, click here.
Big Thanks to Beth Brett for making this feature possible!

xx.
M

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Photo Diary: Iceland



Hallgrimskirkja Church, Reykjavik, Iceland
Shopping in Reykjavik, Iceland
Oldest Ceramic Workshop in Reykjavik, Iceland, Listvinahusio (Listvinahus) Ceramic Workshop
Sheep Samples, Holiday Market, Reykjavik, Iceland
Sun Voyager by Jon Gunnar Arnason

A recent trip to Iceland resulted in tasting sheep and the world famous Baejarins Beztu Hot Dogs, as well as a visit to the beautiful Blue Lagoon and other noteworthy landmarks in and around Reykjvik.


Print your own photos with Walgreen Coupon Codes to make your own photo scrapbook.


xx.
M

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Wayne Fall/Winter 2011



For the Wayne Fall/Winter 2011 collection layers upon layers, asymmetrical cuts, funnel necks, maxi lengths, and raw edging come together to create a futuristic concept that is based on a Renaissance theme. To top it off, we bear witness to an extremely unique handmade jewelry and sculpture collaboration with artist Eric Fertman.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for Wayne, click here.
To learn more, see more, and to shop for art by Eric Fertman, click here.
Big thank you to Michelle over at the Wayne showroom for sharing the collection with me!


xx.
M