Robolamps by Robert Matysiak

December 6, 2009

Robolamps by Robert Matysiak from Pula (Croatia) have already traveled through the blogosphere… his story on making lamps out of hard plastic is pretty interesting…

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E-learning: Electronic Embroidery

September 12, 2009

Time to learn some new skill in the fields of textile art and electronic geekery for girlz (boyz could jump in, too!)… Learning basics of Electronic Embroidery, LED Robot Embroidery and  the usage of LilyPad Arduino  with Becky Stern and Diana Eng is gonna be smooth and creative… very cool, geek-ish and chic at the same time…

embroideredmrislice.jpgPhoto: Embroidered MRI slices by B. Stern taken from Craftzine (c)

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Akiko Sato: Shelter for the Feeling

July 2, 2009

‘Shelter for the Feeling’ is a space installation consisted of  sound, lace, fibre-glass bars, foam and canvas. It’s based on personal story of Japanese contemporary artist Akiko Sato exploring her life voyage and the history of Croatian tradition of lace-making.

With the assistance of ten lace-makers from the ‘Lace Makers Association Danica Brosiler’ from Lepoglava she created a portable lace tent that symbolizes home.

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Akiko Sato: Shelter for the Feeling (c)

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