01/2012 Identity, Fashion and Adornment
05/2011 Critical Thinking about Craft
02/2011 Ornaments, decor and patterns
04/2010 Making & manufacturing
Virtual information-sharing communities, blogs, picture-sharing websites and other so-called ‘Web 2.0’ Internet applications are expanding, and theorists, institutions and makers of handmade objects are actively engaged in the process. In this article, Norwegiancrafts.no investigates blogs and other social websites that focus on crafts and fine and applied arts. Read more
He defines himself as an Abstract Expressionist and is known for burning monumental sculptures in a large wooden kiln he himself has built. Ceramicist Torbjørn Kvasbø is considered a leading artist in his field and exhibits regularly in Asia, Europe and the USA. This October he makes time in his busy schedule to show new works at Kunstnerforbundet in Oslo. Read more
Plastic toy animals, crocheting in yarn and precious metals are some of the elements Felieke van der Leest combines to make exciting, humorous and absurd jewellery. Her works are currently being exhibited at Permanenten - The West Norway Museum of Decorative Art. The show is called ‘Jewellery Circus’. Read more