decor8 reader, Sky, told me all about this London based artist that she thought I’d like, Justine Smith. Sky was right on the money about that!
Justine Smith has this green theme (not eco-green, we’re talking bling bling green) and produces a series of sculptures covered in real money. “At once a visual pun, these works also explore our relationship with that most ubiquitous aspect of life and our responce to it, either in a political, moral or philosophical sense, as well as emphasising the physical beauty of the note.” Justine says.
Money aside, she is particularly known for her ongoing series of dog sculptures which are meticulously formed from chicken-wire and plaster. When the sculpture is complete, she collages over it forming one snazzy pup! A dog any landlord couldn’t refuse…
In addition to her sculptures, she also creates these beautiful wall-mounted paper contructions that I’m in love with. I can totally see these in my home. She uses paper pieces to form these stunning geometric or swirling silhouettes of birds, insects and in particular butterflies. Swoon!
Thank you again, Sky!
(images from justine smith)
May 11th, 2006 at 7:58 pm
This is all LOVELY!!
May 11th, 2006 at 9:29 pm
holly, the pleasure’s mine :)
sky
May 12th, 2006 at 12:17 am
wow! SOOOO cool!
May 12th, 2006 at 2:53 pm
Those butterflies are so pretty. They make me want to leave the city and buy a cottage by the seaside and fill it with beautiful things like this!
May 12th, 2006 at 8:41 pm
Trust me, I left the city for butterflies and a carriage house and I’m aching for the city. Maybe we should house swap for a few weeks!!!
Holly
May 13th, 2006 at 12:09 pm
really cool tips!!!!
June 11th, 2006 at 3:50 am
Wonderworld…nice!
June 11th, 2006 at 3:57 am
beautiful!