When we create we embark on true self-exploration! Santa Barbara artist, costume designer, and creativity coach Kirsten Gold is all about reaching these new facets of yourself through creativity. Her pop-up art gallery called Thresholds: A Woman Birthing Herself was an interactive and engaging event. Her work features gorgeously crafted collages and mixed media creations, pieces and parts of art that have been recycled into new artwork at the helm of her loving hands.
While the men from All Weather, Inc. were working on the roof this morning, I took the opportunity to mess around with some of the equipment in hopes to get some cool shots out of it. (Uhm what?.. Messing with equipment? Not me, no way...)
I was pleased with how the photos turned out, and find it fascinating when people are able to recognize beauty in the simple things in life, such as a few A/C vents.
I want to make a shout out to Sue Van Horsen, an exceptionally creative artist who has a knack for finding beauty in things that others would not notice. This piece (below), is one of my favorites of hers. This is a great example of beautiful art that was created out of not much more than a few metal scraps and a wild imagination. You are a truly inspiring person, Sue!
Thank you All Weather, Inc. and crew! We are ecstatic to have a cool breeze through the studio.
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Your intern extraordinaire,
Jess.
240 STUDIO is now in it's prime after a week of full on restoration. As we all know; hard work leads to necessary spa days. Now that she's all primed and pampered, the studio is ready to flaunt what she got to some cute artists.
Joni Lynn dedicated her hard earned weekend to painting the studio walls (along with a few spots on the carpet) a radiant bright blue. Thank you Joni!!
The color POPS right when you walks through the front door, and only gets better as you head upstairs and notice the contrasting mahogany ceilings.
Matt Brewster and Darren Mclain installed black out blinds on all the studio windows. From luminous natural lighting, to complete darkness; 240 STUDIO is pleased to offer our clients a wide variety of lighting options.
In the words of a wise plastic surgeon, serious improvements can be risky. Thanks Matt for risking your life for the studio- your courage took our breath away!
240 STUDIO is so grateful for everybodys help over the weekend. We couldn't have done it without you guys!
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Your intern extraordinaire,
Jess.
Thank You to AIGA and LYNDA.com for producing this inspiring film. I'd say there's 100 more inspired creatives walking the streets of Santa Barbara today. Marian Bantjes book I wonder can be found on Amazon.http://www.amazon.com/I-Wonder-Marian-Bantjes/dp/1580932967
Exclusive screening of lynda.com's newest documentary Creative Inspirations.
The Life and Work of Marian Bantjes, Graphic Artist
Join AIGA Santa Barbara and lynda.com for socializing and a exclusive screening of the latest film in lynda.com's flagship documentary series, Creative Inspirations. lynda.com co-founders Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin will join us at 240 Studio to introduce the new film featuring the life and work of graphic artist Marian Bantjes. A previous speaker at AIGA events, TED and design events across the planet, Marian has a unique style defies labeling. A much-admired designer, she has collaborated with such legends as Debbie Millman from Sterling Brands, Michael Bierut and Paula Scher from Pentagram/NY, Sean Adams from AdamsMorioka, and Stefan Sagmeister - all of whom are featured in the film. Shot on location in Toronto, Vancouver, New York, and Los Angeles, the film also whisks us away to Marian's private home and workspace on secluded Bowen Island. We listen to her outspoken opinions on design and designers and take in the amazing breadth of her work. Lynda and Bruce will be available to take questions after the screening, and key members of the lynda.com documentary team will be in attendance. Be a part of this exclusive evening!
