Lara Knutson
Soft Glass Basket, 2011
Reflective glass fabric, steel wire
18 x 18 x 18 in.
Smithsonian American Art Museum,
Gift of the Washington Design Center in honor of the fortieth anniversary of the Renwick Gallery
Photo by Eugene Young
*This piece makes rainbows which isn’t photographed because it can only really be seen in person*
The exhibition at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, “40 under 40: Craft Futures” runs July 20, 2012 – February 3, 2013
The Collective Council is a group of artists and designers in New York City. Our gallery is located at 1091 Madison Avenue between 82nd and 83rd. Visit our website and blog for updates and upcoming shows.
If you’re in Milan next week, RSVP to The Weather opening at Studio Zeta. See the work here at Vogue Living.
I’m excited to announce that my “glass grenades” will be shown in the American Design Club show titled THREAT on March 9th at Present Company (29 Wythe Ave. in Brooklyn)
Rene Gonzalez“>
Inspired by natural turquoise rock commonly used in Navajo jewelry, these vases are chunky with multiple layers of turquoise thread and reflective yarn. They will be shown at in a concept stored design by Rene Gonzalez called Alchemist during Art Basel in the new Herzog and de Meuron parking garage. The entire show is Navajo themed. See them here at Cool Hunting.
SOFA Chicago 2011.“>
This new jewelry will be at booth #400 during SOFA Chicago 2011. They are made from Korean Jade, Moonstones, Opals, Reflective Glass fabric and iridescent acrylic.
Fab.com“>
A new Reflective Wreath is now for sale on Fab.com. This piece is made with a variety of neon threads and reflective thread knitted into a yarn and then crocheted. The bow is large and made entirely out of reflective fabric.
Extremism in Design“>
Product Placement 4.1 : Extremism in Design. RSVP to watch this presentation.
