The Simple yet Luscious Artwork of Eric Feng June 17, 2008

Upon a recent trip to our most favorite music/book store here in Long Beach – Fingerprints – our lazy Sunday afternoon was made the moment we stumbled across a book of illustrations called “Fevoltuion” by Eric Feng.

Before writing this post, I was thinking about how to describe his work, and I found it rather difficult. His work speaks a design language to us that we weren’t even able to articulate until seeing his drawings.

Simple. Complex. Beautiful. Elegant. Sublime. Sophisticated. Intricate. and lastly – Addictive.

Such cliche words to describe such inspiring work. Our description falls short.

Let’s just say that it has been a very long time since we have been this excited about an artist. We are moved, excited and inspired but what he’s doing and we’re sure you will be too!!!

Click HERE to visit his site and experience his work for yourself. Prepare to get lost in his world!!!

We didn’t see the mesmerizing book that we bought available on his web site. But we did find it on Amazon. We don’t usually promote “the man” – but this book is a MUST HAVE. So to save you some time, click HERE to purchase the book. And no, we’re not getting commission! We’re just crazy in love!

Enjoy the magic!

Must See Exhibition: James Turrell @ Pomona College October 3, 2007

One of our biggest inspirations in the art world is the work of James Turrell. Turrell was one of the first artists to “paint with light” and his work never ceases to amaze us. We drove an hour last weekend up to Pomona to check out his most recent exhibition at Pomona College…..and it TOOK OUR BREATH AWAY!!

The photo above is of the piece that left us most speechless. Turrell saturates the room with such an
overwhelming soft blue light that you literally forget you are experiencing “light” but rather, you feel as though you have been transported into another dimension. You literally feel and absorb the blue. You are required to take your shoes off and wear surgeon’s booties so that the space isn’t marred and remains clean. It’s an incredible piece to experience. The photo just doesn’t do it justice…You must see it for yourself.

Alongside this work, he also offers two other pieces of light “sculpture” that sit alone, each in its own room. As you sit and watch the pieces, they gradually morph from one color to the next, leaving you in almost a trance like state as you watch the pieces glow.

What we have not seen before were plaster concept models of light spaces that Turrell has designed. It was an amazing intimate experience to see his world miniaturized and up close and personal.

So for those of you living in the LA basin, we highly recommend that you check out the exhibition. You have time. It will be going on until 5/17/08. But be sure to mark it on your calendar as it is something not to be missed. Click HERE to find out more.