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Artist Mark Dion
Do you know about artist Mark Dion? Remember the feeling [or try to imagine it] when someone grabs you by the ankles and turns you upside down and shakes you? That’s Mark Dion. The messages in his work may be familiar- but consider his approach. Big! His work examines the ways in which dominant ideologies [...]
Taking a hand(made) in marriage
Hand(Made) in Marriage is Pittsburgh’s first wedding show that focuses exclusively on independent, local designers & artists who also use recycled and/or sustainable materials whenever possible. by Dozen Bakeshop The show, held at WildCard (4209 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201) and other Lawrenceville locations on Saturday, June 26th from noon to 5pm, is designed to present [...]
A Day In The Life: Staci of Contempo Jewels
This week I’m proud to feature fellow Team HiP member, Staci of Contempo Jewels. Staci is a busy mom, who creates lovely jewelry and hairpieces. Enjoy a day in her life! 7:30 Is wake up time! Time to get my son and daughter off to school. I am not a morning person, so I may [...]
Dream World?
My dream world isn’t really that far-fetched. image from flickr [pwbaker] In my dream world, you buy your food from a farmer you know: that is the food you haven’t grown yourself. Every Main Street would be filled with eclectic shops and boutiques. You make your own clothes or buy them from your friend. Chickens [...]
A Day In The Life: Anna of Ettie Ogle
This week I am so happy to feature Anna of Ettie Ogle Press. Anna’s work is a combination of painting and drawing, with some silkscreening and fabric collage thrown in for good measure. Anna’s work is truly unique and whimisical. You can’t help but smile when you look at her pieces. I hope you enjoy [...]
Moravian Tile Works
On Sunday my sister took me out for a day in New Hope, and along the way we stopped at Moravian Pottery & Tile Works – a factory that produces original tile using a process created by Henry C. Mercer. While we didn’t take the full tour, we did get to visit the shop and [...]
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