For the 8th time running but my first time to attend. Public space? How about private space? Art Osaka 2010 is held in the top 4 floors of the Dojima Hotel. Utilizing space to a new level of originality. Each of the rooms on the hotel, given to the creative devices of the Galleries, made for a completely unique space for showing art. Navigating each of the transformed room and finding each new take on the display of art was an intriguing experience.

If you missed it, you will know for next time, if you check out FLAG Osaka art guide.

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Bride and Wolfe has just launched a new blog full of amazing design inspiration and ideas. Along with the custom blog updates I have added a new home page design that is to celebrate Miranda’s new range of designs. Just a sneak peak of what is on offer on the blog….

Check out these drawings etched into beach landscapes.

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close up of the hand painted pattern
This is the second part of my acrylic on board series. I intend to do 3 paintings of this type. The idea being to create a hand painted pattern that takes on an organic feel but still repeats and maintains its form.

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The Kyoto Art Center is holding an artists exchange exhibition featuring the work of 3 Japanese and 3 Korean artists. Point is only exhibiting until January 24th. A little late on the heads up but perhaps if you have time check it out. The purpose of the exhibition being to improve relations between artists and critics between the two countries. Talks were held on the opening day between, critics, artist and the curators. Pretty informative and a really interesting look at Korean art styles I had not seen before.

The artist mentioned they had intended to do more in the process and creative side of the contemporary artists exchange. The end result seemed like an exhibition of comparison rather than a process of interaction. Though doing things internationally is tough. Funding, transport and communication provide the biggest barriers. I found the process and their explanations really informative. Though I want to ask the question; How does an exhibition of a group of artists working to a theme become an exchange in process rather than an exchange in ideas post creation. Ideas are important but the process of how an artist works and how they concept the work is perhaps more interesting for the artist and result would differ greater. For example providing a workshop and an exchange of techniques, making use of each others creative spaces and learning where inspiration comes from. Artist in residency is an attempt at this, but always seems a little like bringing skills to an environment rather than exchanging skills through mediums. The approach taken here was to allow artists to network with curators extensively beforehand.

I think a unique process was best achieved in a collaboration between classic musicians and artists. Musicians were asked to interpret pieces done by contemporary artists. The performance at the opening was the 88th of such. Though it was hard for me to reference it back to the contemporary art. Partly because of language but also because the artwork was not on display. The artist gave a talk about it though.

Kyoto Art Center is a great contemporary art space and worth checking out. Reformed from an old school, the original timber, fittings and feel still exist.

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Acrylic on board painting of representational patterns painted with a gloss paint and then detailed with mat finish acrylic paints.

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Is the quality of your website design going to win the hearts of potential clients? Is your website going to reach people who think like you? The answer is probably no, if you don’t blog.

We used to judge capability on a good portfolio and nice site design. Of course your portfolio is crucial but what is the best way to show people you think about your work with enthusiasm, are pro-active in your industry and are well resourced and capable? Get active, connect and talk your language. Search engines, social media connections and RSS feeds can help deliver your content to those interested in it. A good blog design with the right setup and an SEO code base can improve your audience and provide potential clients looking for your service with the information they need to make the informed and right choice.

It helps to know a little about search engines, blog SEO and strategic blogging if you are going it alone. I have researched the finer points of blogging and think I have a good way to design blogs effectively When I create a blog design I try get my client up to speed and show them practical ways to effectively promote with their blog and deliver their content efficiently.

Do you have a blog that communicates what you do?

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Cut out leaves and flower with both leaves in the positive and the inverse. Both equally challenging. This is my first try at cut out and I found it a really interesting way to work.

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The other was to realize that, what I like may not be what is popular or wearable by others. I found my T-shirt designs at first looked good small on the screen but scaled and printed appeared dull and less attractive. So I find the challenge I am faced with now is making the design interesting without being over the top. Keeping it minimal so it goes with a variety of clothes but amplifying detail to catch the eye. One thing I think that works is if you go fine, reduce the colors but if you go simple, increase the size and color palette. I will be working more to perfect some T-shirt designs and will post more soon.

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I can walk to this place. The Hosomi Museum features no permanent exhibitions but interchanging features concentrated around the traditional Japanese arts. I saw a rinpa show with some stand out works from the edo period in Japan.

On entrance you get a sticker with the day written on it as proof of entry. No ticket stub or anything like that. I quite liked the idea. The attention to detail amazes here.

Starting from the 28th of December is an exhibition of Japanese patterns that I am looking forward to seeing. Pattern work is increasingly on my mind and I love the detail and way it is used in Japan design. Check out the website for more details: Hosomi Museum

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I took this work a little further this time and was free with my initial application of paint. To get this effect I used a paper stencil and replicated the leaf pattern in the background. I then added the more solid overlays of patterns and shapes by painting with thicker paint.

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I got down to Elixir cafe for an Osaka design and arts networking event. FLAG Osaka, a free gallery and exhibition listing, had its launch party and there was a nice turnout. The publication features current information about exhibitions around Osaka and some profiles of local artists and events.The good spots are flagged on the map for you to easily find. Pick it up in cafes and galleries around Osaka. I am sure many people interested in Japan design and art will find this useful as it is often hard to find English information about art in Kansai.

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