Huh?... crafts at the Olympics? Oh yes.... and I don't mean ski pole cozies either. There's a cool exhibition going on at the Museum of Vancouver called the Art of Craft as part of the Cultural Olympiad. We had a chance to check it out last week... and here are some detail shots of some of the works we saw at the show (there are over 170 works from all over Canada as well as Korea). Seeing all these beautiful pieces makes me wish I had a huge home and limitless supply of funds so that I can have them decorating my house... ahhhh, to dream.ps. don't forget to enter the february giveaway here!!!
I love Vancouver!! Every post is making me more and more homesick....aack.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing pieces, Love the sculptures :)
ReplyDeleteI bet it is really busy in Vancouver right now, hope all those tourists are behaving themsleves :) T.
Awesome stuff! The jars remind me when people used to set clear bottles in their landing windows with food coloring mixed with water.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day and keep up the virtual experience for us :-)
I'm impressed :) Lovely art.
ReplyDeleteI love the last photo, a modern interpretation of a paper snowflake. Very original!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with those gorgeous bent wood light fixtures, guess all I need is a 6 storied entryway to hang one in...but they are just fantastic. Is the last photo some type of paper art ? It is truly spectacular.
ReplyDeleteYou've done an amazing job in photographing them.
looks like a cool exhibit, would be nice if nbc included some of this in their olympic coverage. we love snowboarding but can only watch so much figure skating ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely shots.
ReplyDeleteoh! I love the textures and shadows, all very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe paper planes are my fave. I love crafty art installations that play around with light and shadows.
ReplyDeleteThe paper plans are pretty magical...Can you imagine if the had a real craft Olympics..."Who can knit a 5 yard scarf the fastest?! 123 GOO!!!" I would soooo watch that.
ReplyDeletewow, beautiful pieces. Intriguing designs. I really like the wood hanging structure, whatever it is.
ReplyDeleteI love those wooden light shades!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see that second wooden sculpture in person. It looks amazing :)
ReplyDeleteReally incredible pieces. I love the wooden lights. I wouldn't have thought there would be an exhibit like this.
ReplyDeleteArt like this is always so inspirational.
ReplyDeleteI love Vancouver and I haven't even been there yet!! thanks for all of the tips. (any areas not to be missed??)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing, I didn't realize there would be art & craft expositions along with the sporting events! Very cool! Wish I had a big house w/ lots o cash too...;)
ReplyDeleteSo many great colors and designs!
ReplyDeleteHow great to see it in person!
Beautiful pics! :)
ReplyDeletethe photos are absolutely gorgeous! hubby could watch ice skating, I'd go to the museum. :)
ReplyDeleteHow cool! I really like those colorful glass pieces :) Also, the airplanes and the shadows they cast, neat! I used to have an intricate butterfly mobile when I was little and it would leave me mesmerized.
ReplyDeleteOooh! I just love that wooden sculpture in the second pic...so cool!
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt piece! If I had a sewing machine and two less jobs I would spend my time making "modern" quilts like that!
ReplyDeleteI need the glass light table in my life.
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
Awesome photos! That is so cool...
ReplyDeleteI love this pictures! Wish I was there to visit the show!
ReplyDeletevancouver is one of my fav city!:) I wish I could be there now:)great post!
ReplyDeleteMan, that is some fantastic art work. You always venture out to these places. I should take a lesson in that. That means more trips to museums and art exhibits! There are some great ones here in Fort Worth.
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