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The 11th annual Architectural Digest Home Show is just about a month away. If you are seeking even the slightest bit of design inspiration in your home or office, clear your schedules now and make your way to New York City March 22-25th. Their website boasts all sorts of events like, a keynote presentation by Margaret Russell, Architectural Digest Editor in Chief, and design seminars presented by The New York Times. We here at Koo have a special interest at this year’s event because this will be our first year exhibiting! We’ll have a few friends with us, and have a special presentations of our own. Koo de Monde will have products from over 10 different exhibitors featured at our booth! Wonder who will be there? We’ll give you a quick overview of the amazing exhibitors that will be there with us!
At Cerno it is their intention to design with focus and purpose, yielding products that blend form and function into objects of purposeful and personal value. They aim to produce products that take advantage of this opportunity and fill this need for the conscientious consumer.
Green T House
Dedicated to preserving the ancient spirit of tea, JinR continually travels the world in search of inspiration and returns always to her Beijing birthplace to blend her learnings with her old world aesthetics and continues to create such spaces as GREEN T. HOUSE.
Rosalyn Driscoll
Rosalyn Driscoll's work explores the languages of the body and the senses, especially the dynamic relationship between touch and sight.Her sculptures are made to be touched or to evoke visceral, bodily responses. She uses a variety of sensuous materials rich in tactile appeal and expressive qualities.
Born in Cuenca, Ecuador, Angel Naula has spent nearly his entire life designing and fabricating custom furniture, apprenticing in his family’s own workshop until the age of six and building his first piece of furniture when he was just 13. Upon immigrating to the United States, Angel carried on the integrity, mastery, and craftsmanship instilled by his father, his grandfather, and the generations of furniture makers before them.
The driving force behind JG Custom Design is Jordan Goodman. His signature style, construction techniques, and eye for detail led him to the furniture craft, where he has enjoyed producing his own pieces and collaborating with patrons to help their visions come to life.
Since relocating back to Boston in 2005, Wendy continues to experiment with texture and color. Black and white you can see an ocean and beachy landscape that she once called home.
Penn’s work explores the initial feelings of a single gaze and the deconstruction of that moment in time. With a heavy emphasis on his subject’s eyes, he creates a seductive power play between the viewer and the art.
Jia Moderne was born out of a love of Asia and the devotion to bringing a unique collection of antiques, artifacts, art, and authentic pieces together with their stories.
Goffi was born 1969 in Milan, Italy. He worked as a project assistant from 1989 until 1994. Afterwards he began his architecture design thesis arrangement and graduated in architecture design at Politecnico di Milano in 1994. A year later he joined the army and served for one full year after which he became an architecture design consultant. He worked as a consultant and then he moved on to become an exhibition space design author. Marco launched his own personal firm in the year 2000 and a few years later he created his own studio.
Simonne Duval works her magic with any interior she gets her hands on. Her design sense and style were gained through working in the interiors field for over forty years.
Laurie Goddard is a painter who has contemporary mixed media art. She works in both acrylic, semi-precious leaf and encaustic on panel and paper. Some of her works can be found in the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Today the focus of Nick's work is centered in The Foundry, based in Buckinghamshire producing bronze furniture and sculpture.
Hiro Odaira’s work is entirely handcrafted, based upon 500-year-old traditional techniques as preferred by the Emperors of Japan. However, his traditional methods of applying Washi is unique. Spectators can watch Hiro create some Washi creations live at the show!
Creativity can be sparked in an artist in many different ways. Sometimes a song, or a beautiful poem can be inspiring. In Kevin Busta’s case, he is inspired by his surroundings. Mr. Busta lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio, which hasn’t had the best of luck in the past few years. The failing economy has hit Cleveland hard, factories and businesses have moved away leaving behind buildings and machinery. Some see these remnants as an eyesore, but not Mr. Busta. He recycles scrap metal and old machine parts into beautiful pieces of furniture and accessories.
Spectators can expect to see products such as; furniture innovatively created out of industrial materials, as well as beautifully constructed Lucite furniture in the traditional Chinese style. We are more than proud to be showing at Architectural Digest Home Show with so many of our talented exhibitors!
Where can you find the show? At Pier 94 55th street at 12th avenue, New York City of course!
When will we be there? March 22-25, 2012 between 10am-7pm
We are looking forward to seeing you there! Be sure to like us on Facebook or tweet us on Twitter and let us know you will be joining us on this special weekend!
For any additional information contact us at info@koodemonde.com or 617-737-7337
Visit www.archdigesthomeshow.com
The 11th annual Architectural Digest Home Show is just about a month away. If you are seeking even the slightest bit of design inspiration in your home or office, clear your schedules now and make your way to New York City March 22-25th. Their website boasts all sorts of events like, a keynote presentation by Margaret Russell, Architectural Digest Editor in Chief, and design seminars presented by The New York Times. We here at Koo have a special interest at this year’s event because this will be our first year exhibiting! We’ll have a few friends with us, and have a special presentations of our own. Koo de Monde will have products from over 10 different exhibitors featured at our booth! Wonder who will be there? We’ll give you a quick overview of the amazing exhibitors that will be there with us!
At Cerno it is their intention to design with focus and purpose, yielding products that blend form and function into objects of purposeful and personal value. They aim to produce products that take advantage of this opportunity and fill this need for the conscientious consumer.
Dedicated to preserving the ancient spirit of tea, JinR continually travels the world in search of inspiration and returns always to her Beijing birthplace to blend her learnings with her old world aesthetics and continues to create such spaces as GREEN T. HOUSE.
Rosalyn Driscoll's work explores the languages of the body and the senses, especially the dynamic relationship between touch and sight.Her sculptures are made to be touched or to evoke visceral, bodily responses. She uses a variety of sensuous materials rich in tactile appeal and expressive qualities.
Born in Cuenca, Ecuador, Angel Naula has spent nearly his entire life designing and fabricating custom furniture, apprenticing in his family’s own workshop until the age of six and building his first piece of furniture when he was just 13. Upon immigrating to the United States, Angel carried on the integrity, mastery, and craftsmanship instilled by his father, his grandfather, and the generations of furniture makers before them.
The driving force behind JG Custom Design is Jordan Goodman. His signature style, construction techniques, and eye for detail led him to the furniture craft, where he has enjoyed producing his own pieces and collaborating with patrons to help their visions come to life.
Since relocating back to Boston in 2005, Wendy continues to experiment with texture and color. Black and white you can see an ocean and beachy landscape that she once called home.
Penn’s work explores the initial feelings of a single gaze and the deconstruction of that moment in time. With a heavy emphasis on his subject’s eyes, he creates a seductive power play between the viewer and the art.
Jia Moderne was born out of a love of Asia and the devotion to bringing a unique collection of antiques, artifacts, art, and authentic pieces together with their stories.
Goffi was born 1969 in Milan, Italy. He worked as a project assistant from 1989 until 1994. Afterwards he began his architecture design thesis arrangement and graduated in architecture design at Politecnico di Milano in 1994. A year later he joined the army and served for one full year after which he became an architecture design consultant. He worked as a consultant and then he moved on to become an exhibition space design author. Marco launched his own personal firm in the year 2000 and a few years later he created his own studio.
Simonne Duval works her magic with any interior she gets her hands on. Her design sense and style were gained through working in the interiors field for over forty years.
Laurie Goddard is a painter who has contemporary mixed media art. She works in both acrylic, semi-precious leaf and encaustic on panel and paper. Some of her works can be found in the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Today the focus of Nick's work is centered in The Foundry, based in Buckinghamshire producing bronze furniture and sculpture.
Hiro Odaira’s work is entirely handcrafted, based upon 500-year-old traditional techniques as preferred by the Emperors of Japan. However, his traditional methods of applying Washi is unique. Spectators can watch Hiro create some Washi creations live at the show!
Creativity can be sparked in an artist in many different ways. Sometimes a song, or a beautiful poem can be inspiring. In Kevin Busta’s case, he is inspired by his surroundings. Mr. Busta lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio, which hasn’t had the best of luck in the past few years. The failing economy has hit Cleveland hard, factories and businesses have moved away leaving behind buildings and machinery. Some see these remnants as an eyesore, but not Mr. Busta. He recycles scrap metal and old machine parts into beautiful pieces of furniture and accessories.
Spectators can expect to see products such as; furniture innovatively created out of industrial materials, as well as beautifully constructed Lucite furniture in the traditional Chinese style. We are more than proud to be showing at Architectural Digest Home Show with so many of our talented exhibitors!
Where can you find the show? At Pier 94 55th street at 12th avenue, New York City of course!
When will we be there? March 22-25, 2012 between 10am-7pm
We are looking forward to seeing you there! Be sure to like us on Facebook or tweet us on Twitter and let us know you will be joining us on this special weekend!
For any additional information contact us at info@koodemonde.com or 617-737-7337
Visit www.archdigesthomeshow.com
The 11th annual Architectural Digest Home Show is just about a month away. If you are seeking even the slightest bit of design inspiration in your home or office, clear your schedules now and make your way to New York City March 22-25th. Their website boasts all sorts of events like, a keynote presentation by Margaret Russell, Architectural Digest Editor in Chief, and design seminars presented by The New York Times. We here at Koo have a special interest at this year’s event because this will be our first year exhibiting! We’ll have a few friends with us, and have a special presentations of our own. Koo de Monde will have products from over 10 different exhibitors featured at our booth! Wonder who will be there? We’ll give you a quick overview of the amazing exhibitors that will be there with us!
Cerno Group
At Cerno it is their intention to design with focus and purpose, yielding products that blend form and function into objects of purposeful and personal value. They aim to produce products that take advantage of this opportunity and fill this need for the conscientious consumer.
Green T House
Dedicated to preserving the ancient spirit of tea, JinR continually travels the world in search of inspiration and returns always to her Beijing birthplace to blend her learnings with her old world aesthetics and continues to create such spaces as GREEN T. HOUSE.
Rosalyn Driscoll
Rosalyn Driscoll's work explores the languages of the body and the senses, especially the dynamic relationship between touch and sight.
Her sculptures are made to be touched or to evoke visceral, bodily responses. She uses a variety of sensuous materials rich in tactile appeal and expressive qualities.
Angel Naula
Born in Cuenca, Ecuador, Angel Naula has spent nearly his entire life designing and fabricating custom furniture, apprenticing in his family’s own workshop until the age of six and building his first piece of furniture when he was just 13. Upon immigrating to the United States, Angel carried on the integrity, mastery, and craftsmanship instilled by his father, his grandfather, and the generations of furniture makers before them.
JG Custom Design
The driving force behind JG Custom Design is Jordan Goodman. His signature style, construction techniques, and eye for detail led him to the furniture craft, where he has enjoyed producing his own pieces and collaborating with patrons to help their visions come to life.
Wendy Shapiro
Since relocating back to Boston in 2005, Wendy continues to experiment with texture and color. In her Black and White pieces you can see the ocean and beachy landscapes that she once called home.
Jeremy Penn
Penn’s work explores the initial feelings of a single gaze and the deconstruction of that moment in time. With a heavy emphasis on his subject’s eyes, he creates a seductive power play between the viewer and the art.
Jia Moderne
Jia Moderne was born out of a love of Asia and the devotion to bringing a unique collection of antiques, artifacts, art, and authentic pieces together with their stories.
Marco Goffi
Goffi was born 1969 in Milan, Italy. He worked as a project assistant from 1989 until 1994. Afterwards he began his architecture design thesis arrangement and graduated in architecture design at Politecnico di Milano in 1994. A year later he joined the army and served for one full year after which he became an architecture design consultant. He worked as a consultant and then he moved on to become an exhibition space design author. Marco launched his own personal firm in the year 2000 and a few years later he created his own studio.
Simonne Duval
Simonne Duval works her magic with any interior she gets her hands on. Her design sense and style were gained through working in the interiors field for over forty years.
Laurie Goddard
Laurie Goddard is a painter who has contemporary mixed media art. She works in both acrylic, semi-precious leaf and encaustic on panel and paper. Some of her works can be found in the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Nick Davis
Today the focus of Nick's work is centered in The Foundry, based in Buckinghamshire producing bronze furniture and sculpture.
Hiro Odaira
Hiro Odaira’s work is entirely handcrafted, based upon 500-year-old traditional techniques as preferred by the Emperors of Japan. However, his traditional methods of applying Washi is unique. Spectators can watch Hiro create some Washi creations live at the show!
Kevin Busta
Creativity can be sparked in an artist in many different ways. Sometimes a song, or a beautiful poem can be inspiring. In Kevin Busta’s case, he is inspired by his surroundings. Mr. Busta lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio, which hasn’t had the best of luck in the past few years. The failing economy has hit Cleveland hard, factories and businesses have moved away leaving behind buildings and machinery. Some see these remnants as an eyesore, but not Mr. Busta. He recycles scrap metal and old machine parts into beautiful pieces of furniture and accessories.
Spectators can expect to see products such as; furniture innovatively created out of industrial materials, as well as beautifully constructed Lucite furniture in the traditional Chinese style. We are more than proud to be showing at Architectural Digest Home Show with so many of our talented exhibitors!
Where can you find the show? At Pier 94 55th street at 12th avenue, New York City of course!
When will we be there? March 22-25, 2012 between 10am-7pm
We are looking forward to seeing you there! Be sure to like us on Facebook or tweet us on Twitter and let us know you will be joining us on this special weekend!
For any additional information contact us at info@koodemonde.com or 617-737-7337
Visit www.archdigesthomeshow.com
Winter got you down? It's cold and gloomy, the sun sets early and all you need is some extra light in your life. What if that light was coming from a beautiful pendant, or a georgous chandelier? It would make you feel a lot better right? Good thing Koo is here to help you find the perfect glimmer of light that will fit any price and style! This week we have focused our attention on a brighter subject, lighting! We have curated some of the most beautiful and daring pieces you can put in your home.
Roost Pendants by Birch & Willow
This hand-made pendant is made with hand hammered copper coil. Twigs, grapevines, bittersweet vines, hand-dyed basket weaving reed all make up this beautiful glowing piece of art.
Cerno collaborated with fashion designer
Jesse Kamm on a set of limited edition
shades for their Silva lamps. They are fun and stylish and a must see!
This oxidized and blackened steel pendant will be the centerpiece of any home. David Tonnesen works so delecately and loveingly with his pieces and the craftsmanship really shows!
Orb (Tamago Light) by Hiro Odaira
This is a revolutionary three dimensional Washi parchment lamp without any frames or supports. The way it glows, is magical. This lamp would be a breathtaking accent piece in any space.
The lamp wants to investigate the
double life of a lighting equipment:
during the day, when the leading
actor is a thin sheet of ‘wood’ and
during the night, when the
suggestion of the light combined
with its shadows create the real
atmosphere. The wood support
and the cuts made on its nature -
the veins – permit to discover the
real attitude of the item becoming
a code and designing the light.
The LED lighting system is the
source, the transparent PMMA
cylinder is the core of the light, the
wood veneering is the soul of an
icon: the lantern.
Triple-Rail Chandelier by Michael HcHale
The Triple-Rail Chandelier is undoubtedly the most ambitious McHale Chandelier to date.
Its design is both simple – three rails and a crossbar – and richly complex. The largest of all McHale Chandeliers, the Triple-Rail can be made from 42” up to 78” long (width is 22”).
The Triple-Rail takes on different characteristics at different angles and at different times during the day.
Its simultaneous displays of simplicity and opulence ensure that the Triple-Rail is destined to become a design classic of the early 21st Century.
The multi-panel paintings allow light to filter through front to back and vice versa, with shadowy forms appearing even in the areas where paint blocks the light. These three-dimensional paintings full of color and light are such that one cannot discern what comes first in the process; there appears to be a seamless flow. They embody the concept of the evanescent world of fleeting beauty called ukiyo in Japanese art, translated as “floating world.” Yet, the visual impact of the paintings— the physical depth and actual light passing through the painted surface— yields something new. Bynum was taking painting, which has traditionally involved adding layers of paint to articulate the opaque surface of a canvas, in a new direction.
These exhibitors have showed us and hopefully you a lighter side to Koo, and for that we thank them!
To find more products by these amazing exhibitors, please log in!
Winter got you down? It's cold and gloomy, the sun sets early and all you need is some extra light in your life. What if that light was coming from a beautiful pendant, or a georgous chandelier? It would make you feel a lot better right? Good thing Koo is here to help you find the perfect glimmer of light that will fit any price and style! This week we have focused our attention on a brighter subject, lighting! We have curated some of the most beautiful and daring pieces you can put in your home.
Roost Pendants by Birch & Willow
This hand-made pendant is made with hand hammered copper coil. Twigs, grapevines, bittersweet vines, hand-dyed basket weaving reed all make up this beautiful glowing piece of art.
Cerno collaborated with fashion designer
Jesse Kamm on a set of limited edition
shades for their Silva lamps. They are fun and stylish and a must see!
This oxidized and blackened steel pendant will be the centerpiece of any home. David Tonnesen works so delecately and loveingly with his pieces and the craftsmanship really shows!
Orb (Tamago Light) by Hiro Odaira
This is a revolutionary three dimensional Washi parchment lamp without any frames or supports. The way it glows, is magical. This lamp would be a breathtaking accent piece in any space.
The Infilio lamp wants to investigate the
double life of a lighting equipment:
during the day, when the leading
actor is a thin sheet of ‘wood’ and
during the night, when the
suggestion of the light combined
with its shadows create the real
atmosphere. The wood support
and the cuts made on its nature -
the veins – permit to discover the
real attitude of the item becoming
a code and designing the light.
The LED lighting system is the
source, the transparent PMMA
cylinder is the core of the light, the
wood veneering is the soul of an
icon: the lantern.
Triple-Rail Chandelier by Michael HcHale
The Triple-Rail Chandelier is undoubtedly the most ambitious McHale Chandelier to date.
Its design is both simple – three rails and a crossbar – and richly complex. The largest of all McHale Chandeliers, the Triple-Rail can be made from 42” up to 78” long (width is 22”).The Triple-Rail takes on different characteristics at different angles and at different times during the day.
Its simultaneous displays of simplicity and opulence ensure that the Triple-Rail is destined to become a design classic of the early 21st Century.
This multi-panel paintings allow light to filter through front to back and vice versa, with shadowy forms appearing even in the areas where paint blocks the light. These three-dimensional paintings full of color and light are such that one cannot discern what comes first in the process; there appears to be a seamless flow. They embody the concept of the evanescent world of fleeting beauty called ukiyo in Japanese art, translated as “floating world.” Yet, the visual impact of the paintings— the physical depth and actual light passing through the painted surface— yields something new. Bynum was taking painting, which has traditionally involved adding layers of paint to articulate the opaque surface of a canvas, in a new direction.
These exhibitors have showed us and hopefully you a lighter side to Koo, and for that we thank them!
To find more products by these amazing exhibitors, please log in!
Winter is vacationing in Europe this year, while it has been a pretty mild one here in the states. No matter mild or bone chilling, nothing feels better at the end of the day than curling up on the perfect couch or favorite chair with a hot cocoa or good book. You might be thinking that you have two out of the three on that list, the only thing missing…the comfy seat. Well, luckily we can help with that! We have curated some of the most comfortable, luxurious, and unique seats you can find.
Lob Sectional, Simonne Duval
The slight variations in this sectional, sets it apart from most others. The buttons used to create large square tufting are done from the interior, which creates a feeling of comfort in an otherwise sleek contemporary piece. The seat cushion fabric is backed with a thin layer of batting which adds to the comfort. The chaise is available in the conventional sizes but the extra wide 51”
gives the feeling of “Specialized inviting seating”.
Bronze Saddle Stool, Nick Davis
Using cast bronze and heavy saddlery leather this stool explores constructivism and collage.
18th Century Elmwood Yoke Back Armchairs, Jia Moderne
Finely restored pair of Elmwood yoke back armchairs (southern official’s armchairs) with wood seat. Clear lacquer shows the grain beautifully.
Jersey Chair, Infusion Furniture
Inspired by an Italian classic modern chair, the Jersey chair uses 13 curved parts out of 14 total. This makes it a challenge to build, but a pleasure to look at and sit in.
Log Stool, Jason Phillips
This conversation starter, cast from real tree trunks and available in Gold and Silver Leaf, Bronze, Walnut, and White. This collection includes tables and stools of all sizes.
Sprawl Chaise, Angel Naula
With a delicate curved back and a minimalist design, this chaise lounge is a true classic. A spicy fabric choice will completely transform the space in which it sits.
Not your grandmother’s rocking chair. The combination of negative space and sharp, contrasting colors make this chair truly unique in it’s appearance. The subtly sweeping curves give it a different look from every angle. Not simply aesthetic, this shape enhances the overall ergonomics of the design. Vertically upholstered in neoprene, the surface is both comfortable and durable.
Viewing its configuration, fusillo suggests to seat in front and on the rear, a ‘public seating’ which can be used in three different positioning on ground. A kind of skin define the form with self-portant structure. Considered a sort of ‘modulor’, fusillo offers the possibility to be connected with others fusillo becoming ‘multiple seating’. Originally thought for interior spaces, will be manufactured also for outdoor areas with roto-moulding technology.
This plywood chair and ottoman make a good looking and comfortable seat to grab a book and relax for the evening.
Zen Meditation Chair , Green T House
The Chanyi as it is known in Chinese is of ancient origins dating back even to the Zhanguo Dynasty around 500BC. Ironically it was also called the Warring States period when the religious masters raised their meditations from the floor to an elevated position on the Chenyi. JinR has chosen this design to recreate in acrylic for its extremely elegant and simple lines and also its strikingly contemporary feel.
The exhibitors on the site have some of the most amazing products and put their heart and soul into their work and for that, we thank them!
To find more amazing furniture, please log in!
Winter is vacationing in Europe this year, while it has been a pretty mild one here in the states. No matter mild or bone chilling, nothing feels better at the end of the day than curling up on the perfect couch or favorite chair with a hot cocoa or good book. You might be thinking that you have two out of the three on that list, the only thing missing…the comfy seat. Well, luckily we can help with that! We have curated some of the most comfortable, luxurious, and unique seats you can find.
Lob Sectional, Simonne Duval
The slight variations in this sectional, sets it apart from most others. The buttons used to create large square tufting are done from the interior, which creates a feeling of comfort in an otherwise sleek contemporary piece. The seat cushion fabric is backed with a thin layer of batting which adds to the comfort. The chaise is available in the conventional sizes but the extra wide 51”
gives the feeling of “Specialized inviting seating”.
Bronze Saddle Stool, Nick Davis
Using cast bronze and heavy saddlery leather this stool explores constructivism and collage.
18th Century Elmwood Yoke Back Armchairs, Jia Moderne
Finely restored pair of Elmwood yoke back armchairs (southern official’s armchairs) with wood seat. Clear lacquer shows the grain beautifully.
Jersey Chair, Infusion Furniture
Inspired by an Italian classic modern chair, the Jersey chair uses 13 curved parts out of 14 total. This makes it a challenge to build, but a pleasure to look at and sit in.
Log Stool, Jason Phillips
This conversation starter, cast from real tree trunks and available in Gold and Silver Leaf, Bronze, Walnut, and White. This collection includes tables and stools of all sizes.
Sprawl Chaise, Angel Naula
With a delicate curved back and a minimalist design, this chaise lounge is a true classic. A spicy fabric choice will completely transform the space in which it sits.
Not your grandmother’s rocking chair. The combination of negative space and sharp, contrasting colors make this chair truly unique in it’s appearance. The subtly sweeping curves give it a different look from every angle. Not simply aesthetic, this shape enhances the overall ergonomics of the design. Vertically upholstered in neoprene, the surface is both comfortable and durable.
Viewing its configuration, fusillo suggests to seat in front and on the rear, a ‘public seating’ which can be used in three different positioning on ground. A kind of skin define the form with self-portant structure. Considered a sort of ‘modulor’, fusillo offers the possibility to be connected with others fusillo becoming ‘multiple seating’. Originally thought for interior spaces, will be manufactured also for outdoor areas with roto-moulding technology.
This plywood chair and ottoman make a good looking and comfortable seat to grab a book and relax for the evening.
Zen Meditation Chair , Green T House
The Chanyi as it is known in Chinese is of ancient origins dating back even to the Zhanguo Dynasty around 500BC. Ironically it was also called the Warring States period when the religious masters raised their meditations from the floor to an elevated position on the Chenyi. JinR has chosen this design to recreate in acrylic for its extremely elegant and simple lines and also its strikingly contemporary feel.
The exhibitors on the site have some of the most amazing things and put their heart and soul into their work and for that, we thank them!
To find more amazing furniture, please log in!
Less than one week until the most sacred of all romantic days and you are still looking for a perfect gift to give to your significant other, aren’t you? We here at Koo understand, because we’ve been there before. That is why this blog will be your saving grace! We have compiled some of our best products for you to get some last-minute gifts.
Angel Naula’s “The Spring Street Sectional” is a luxuriously comfortable sectional sofa. His clean design would be a great update in any home. So take your sweetheart and snuggle up on this great piece!
Marco Goffi’s “Infilio” lamp investigates the
double life of lighting equipment.
During the day, the leading
actor is a thin sheet of ‘wood’ and
but at night, the
suggestion of the light combined
with its shadows create the real
atmosphere. So turn down the lights and get ready for a romantic evening!
Pop the cork to your favorite wine! No need to hesitate because you don’t think you’ll finish the bottle. Just put one of these whimsical bottle stoppers by Nick Davis in to keep the wine fresh!
“SpongeUp!” by Pottery Project would be a whimsical gift to give any lover of arts. These hand made clay spheres give off a soft moonlight glow. So take your Valentine and dance under the soft light of “SpongeUp!”!
Wendy Shapiro’s paintings take you into another dimension. If you get your hands on “Black Sand Beach No. 1” you will be the envy of the neighborhood! It won't be hard to get your other half to sit back and enjoy this amazing painting with you once you have it on your wall.
We hope that these fabulous products have inspired you this Valentines Day. To see more from our amazing exhibitors, log in!
Creativity can be sparked in an artist in many different ways. Sometimes a song, or a beautiful poem can be inspiring. In Kevin Busta’s case, he is inspired by his surroundings. Mr. Busta lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio, which hasn’t had the best of luck in the past few years. The failing economy has hit Cleveland hard, factories and businesses have moved away leaving behind buildings and machinery. Some see these remnants as an eyesore, but not Mr. Busta. He recycles scrap metal and old machine parts into beautiful pieces of furniture and accessories. We here at Koo recently had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Busta and getting to know him better. The following interview let us see where his inspiration lies.
Koo - How did you get started? What led you to creating art as a profession?
K.B.- I worked with my father in a family business fabricating ductwork. So it was there that I got a feel for industrial construction. I got to know and understand things like geometries, angles, the utilitarian functionality of things, and how they work. That was a first step in seeing their inherent beauty.
Koo - How do you begin creating your pieces?
K.B.- When I got laid off as a boilermaker, I started hanging around the antique district of Cleveland. When an antiques show came around, I made some furniture pieces out of metal. I drew on my past work experience in the industrial vein. The pieces weren’t the kind of thing you’d expect to find among antiques. To my surprise, everything sold.
Koo - You started your artistic career painting; do you still paint?
K.B.- Yes, definitely. I began this even before the furniture fabrication. What I do is acrylic paint on old linen blueprints. About six years ago a factory was getting rid of a bunch of 5 ft. x 10 ft. blueprints. I asked for them to be set aside. I had an “aha moment” and I stared using them as surfaces for paint.
Koo - Cleveland seems to be a big inspiration in your life; Do you think you would still have created art if you grew up somewhere else?
K.B.- It’s the industrial Cleveland that I love. I’m inspired by the big machinery, and that’s what I focus on, I’m able to find a treasure trove of stuff from factory closings. I’m able to use this stuff in my art. Cleveland is like a big playground for me because of the skeletal remains, because of its guts. It’s what gets my creative juices flowing. I go nuts with the raw material.
I don’t’ know what it would be like for me if I lived somewhere else, but I suspect I’d find the inspiration in my surroundings wherever they were.
Koo - You weld a variety of different things, anything from furniture to lights; Do you have a favorite?
K.B. I’ve always loved chairs. I love the structural feel of them, that they’re functional, comfortable, and also pleasing to look at. I’ve done a lot of chairs or individual customers, restaurants, and I’ve done big orders. I like that fact that I’ve been able to succeed because of the orders.
Koo - You use scrap metal that you find and transform it into something wonderful; What are some of the strangest things you have turned into art?
K.B. I think lamps have been some of the most far out things I’ve done, and I’ve done hundreds of them in the last four years. Take a look at some of the pictures and tell me what you think.
We here at Koo are truly inspired by Kevin Busta’s work. He has shown us a side of scrap metal we have never seen before. Mr. Busta has shown us that there is beauty all around us no matter where we are, and for that, we thank him.
To learn more about Kevin Busta go to http://www.kevinbusta.com/
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