Art takes many forms around here and this week I'm loving art in the form of the-oh-so-perfectly-me handmade shoes from the Aurora Shoe Company. I spotted their shoes on Soulemama's blog and was smitten with their product, their story and their commitment to craft (love.love.love them). The other everyday art I'm celebrating is the first home baked bread of the season. My starter died over the long hot summer and so last week when the skies darkened and the weather cooled down I created new starter and yesterday I used it to bake my first two loaves of Tartine's Country Bread. Grilled in a bit of olive oil and topped with an amazing pesto from the farmers' market (basil, greens, spinach, garlic & asiago) it was nothing short of food as art. As I was enjoying my meal I read a detailed NY Times article about Steve Jobs. Having already composed this post in my head I was really struck by his amazing and inspiring gift for putting art into everyday objects. He had the ability to create something we needed and make it something we wanted. I love both the art and science of my Mac and my iphone.
What everyday art do you celebrate?
the art of making a shoe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9ndaEUA1Fw
3 comments:
Ooh, I love those shoes! I was eyeing them myself over at Soulemama. In the everyday... I'd say it's pottery that I appreciate. Never tire of the beauty in the glaze, texture and shapes.
These shoes are AMAZING! Want. want.want..ooh i don't want to feel this greedy...
brenda- i agree and used to work in clay...i especially love the organic shapes and color patterns.
dana-it was love at first sight and i think they look like shoes out of one of your paintings : )
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