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Artspiration I By Lauren Hammack
t’s this time of year when our office begins a collective inven-
tory of the hallmarks of spring and everything we love – or thinly tolerate – about April in Oklahoma.
THINLY TOLERATE: Constant inspection of the soles of our
shoes, prompted by the smell of Bradford pear blooms. Chickweed. Cottonwood seeds in the a/c coils. Our own fish-belly-colored legs.
LOVE: Indian tacos. Redbuds in bloom. Those three or four
days of really stellar patio dining. Art.
Those trappings most intrinsically linked to April generally
Minimalist industrial style and statuesque form combine in “Chair One,” designed by Konstantin Grcic for Magis. Made with a clear-coat concrete base, die-cast and powder aluminum swivel seat, this versatile piece is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Available in red, anthracite, white and black from BD Home.
have the same shelf life as Strawberries Newport, but art is an enduring reminder of our seasonal bliss. This month, we’ve found some “artspiration” to keep our spring fever alive (with the added benefit of diverting attention from our legs).
Valerie Naifeh is an artist in her own right, and the supporting evidence is clear: a hand-fabricated 22K gold ring featuring a 13.88ct “bullet” cabochon of natural pink tourmaline surrounded by 0.37ct of bezel-set white diamonds, available at her retail establishment, Naifeh Fine Jewelry.
Inspired by the vast design collection of 20th century ceramicist Waylande Gregory, this handcrafted Bullet Bowl with matte glazes, 22K gold and platinum is designed, glazed and sculpted in Peru and available at Luxe Objects.
Why should the Louvre get all the best stuff? The lady with the mystic smile keeps one eye on you and one on the time. Mona Lisa’s serene gaze is available at the OKCMOA Museum Store.
The “Savannah” round ottoman by Cisco Brothers is a one-of-a-kind design crafted from recycled vintage blankets with traditional legs on antique brass casters from Port Interiors.
18 slice | april 2012