Just returned from the Smithsonian Craft Show being held this weekend at the National Building Museum in DC. It was amazing - I don't want to tell you how much money I spent!
The show has more than fifty new artists participating for the first time; many with a beautiful new approach to handmade objects. I think the excitement of the show has to do with the three outstanding women who served as the jury and selected the new group of artists.
Some of the work I thought was outstanding includes:
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| Mark A. Perry, a folk art sculptor. His imagery of the dog with the wheel is striking, and yes, I want one of them. |
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| Christine Adcock, a maker of handmade baskets and bracelets that were mesmerizing. They made you think, "how in the world did he do this?" I know it is intended to be jewelry, but I bought a couple of pieces and will sit them on Lucite bases to use as sculptural objects. |
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| Olen Hsu, a potter. His pottery was the most eye catching in it simplicity. From the ethereal blues to the amazing olive greens, his color palette fits into my interiors perfectly. I think I bought half of his booth. I also commissioned him for two large bowls for clients. |
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