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    Traditional design: The Allure of Crystal Glassware – A Journey Through History

    As an enthusiast of traditional interior design, I am captivated by the timeless beauty and allure it brings to living spaces. Among the treasured elements, crystal glassware holds a special place in my heart. The delicate craftsmanship and sparkling brilliance of these pieces infuse an elegant charm that truly enriches any home. Glassware comes in a fascinating array of types and colors, making it a captivating aspect of interior design. From classic to contemporary styles, each type serves a distinct purpose, catering to various preferences and needs. Crystal glassware, with its intricate cuts and superior clarity, stands out as a…

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    Artist Focus -Paul Gauguin

    Full name: Eugenie-Henri- Paul Gauguin Born: June 7, 1847 In Paris, France Died: May 8, 1903 in Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas, French Polynesia. His early years were not spent in the field of art but as a merchant marine then as a stock broker and the wealth that came with the it until the market crashed. It was at this time he was introduced to art by the business man Gustav Arosa who Gauguin’s mother had entrusted with her family’s welfare at her death. Arosa introduced Gauguin to his future wife, a Danish woman named Mette Sophia Gad. They had…

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    Tamastslikt Cultural Institute

    (Tamastslikt – pronounced Tah-must-slikt means to “interpret” or “turn over” in Walla Walla.) Native American cultures are rich in artistic expression. It is expressed through even the very mundane objects. Art is intrinsically linked to most cultures. History – “We Were” The history of the plateau tribes were basically unchanged for thousands of years until the Europeans came to settle which brought dramatic alterations of life to the tribes. It was an overwhelming force of will.  The institute is a look at the western expansion through the Native American point of view. The tribes included are the Cayuse, Umatilla, and…

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    Sacred Geometry

    The Mathematical constant in the natural world During my education in design, the one class I was required for my degree but what I found the most intriguing was sacred geometry. This geometry is what you find in nature, its mathematical constant.  It even includes the structures of the universe such as the structure of galaxies. Throughout the ages, human beings would look to nature when designing religious buildings and other sacred spaces and in music composition. Since the divine proportion was from nature is also referred to as spiritual geometry. It was connected to the divine.  It is also referred to…