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Curiouser & Curiouser: Art Works Inspired By Alice In Wonderland

above: detail from Alice and Bunnypillar by Kukula

Gallery Nucleus presents CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER, a new exhibit of artworks inspired by Alice In Wonderland.

The show runs from February 27, 2010 – March 29, 2010 and features paintings, sculptures, illustration, photography, etchings, mixed media, prints and more inspired by Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland’.

Featuring work by Amy Sol, Chris Appelhans, Kukula, Naoto Hattori and various other contemporary artists, a superbly talented and diverse roster get curiouser and curiouser with works that range from the gothic to the whimsical.

Some of my favorite pieces from the show. please note that for visibility I have shown most unframed:

Kei Acedera (2 details of one piece):

Chris Appelhans:

Oksana Badrak (2 separate pieces):

Naysa Bove:

Vera Brosgol (2 framed pieces sold as one):

Bill Carman (3 separate pieces):

Alberto Cerriteño:

Sean Chao:

Adolie Day:

Jeremy Enecio:

Cory Godbey (2 separate pieces):

Naoto Hattori:

David Ho:

Sterling Hundley:

Aya Kakeda:

Kukula:

SEILER:

Marguerite Sauvage (4 separate pieces):

Stephen Silver (detail):

Amy Sol (triptych):

Marmite Sue:

Jaime Zollars:

Prices for pieces in the show range from $120.00 to $3,500.00

Other artists with pieces in the show:
Lorelay Bove, Trey Bryan, Sarah Caterisano, Alina Chau, Clio Chiang, Bobby Chiu, Meg Hunt, Richard Kirk, Mall, Ver Mar, Jake Parker, Allison Reimold, Hiromi Sato, Jared Andrew Schorr, William Stout, Angie Wang, Jing Wei, Lee White, Andrew Wright

Gallery Nucleus, 210 East Main St., Alhambra, CA, 91801. Tel:626.458.7477
Saturday, February 27, 2010 through Monday, March 29, 2010

To see some other wonderful creative things inspired by the movie, check these out:
•Tom Binns and Stella McCartney's Alice In Wonderland inspired jewelry for Disney Couture

When Is A Pool Not A Pool? When It's Got A HydroFloor.

Hydrofloors® are vertically movable floors -- vertically, not horizontally. The floor actually moves upward to the surface straight from the bottom. This allows you to exploit the surface area taken up by an indoor or outdoor swimming pool. The movable floors convert the associated terrace or indoor pool room for other uses such as recreation, social events, dining and dancing.

It's one of those thing you'd always wished someone had designed, and now someone has.

The system is near invisible, flexible, rapidly adaptable and safe, being in compliance with relevant national safety standards. The concept is that the floor height of the pool may be elevated to set at any pre-selected water depth such as wading depth for children or a depth suited to those with special needs. This makes the pool itself diverse and multifunctional.

The highest elevated position of the floor is that of the pool surround, at which point the water is out of sight beneath the floor. When fully elevated, the entire area becomes totally safe and secure for children to use. Additionally, since the pool is fully closed, energy costs for heating are greatly reduced.

Hydrofloors® is driven to meet the project needs of individual clients by the application of intense technological expertise.

All design and manufacture is executed within their own facilities in Belgium, this gives them full flexibility, control and reliability in serving their clients. Uncompromising in providing products of leading quality and commitment, together with their attention to detail and service, is well recognised by their clients in the markets they serve. Those markets are Europe-wide and beyond.

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Mid-Century Modern Miniature. The Emerson House By Brinca Dada.

I was absolutely thrilled to learn that brinca dada of New York has created a modern dollhouse, inspired by Richard Neutra’s Kaufmann Desert House and the Cooper residence designed by A. Quincy Jones. The Emerson House, a stunning modern wood and acrylic glass dollhouse will soon be on the market for $299.

above: Richard Neutra's Kaufmann House in Palm Springs

above: The home A. Quincy Jones designed for actor Gary Cooper

Also offered by brinca dada will be mid-century modern livingroom furnishings and a wooden articulated family.

Now for all the pictures and specs.

New updated pics, posted feb. 28th!

The House:

Inspired by the flat roofs and organic flow of Richard Neutra’s Kaufmann Desert House and the ultra-modern stone, glass, and steel home that A. Quincy Jones designed for Gary Cooper, brinca dada’s Emerson House incorporates beautiful design and exciting play patterns while elevating the traditional toy dollhouse design.

Emerson House features many distinguishing architectural features like glass corners, minimalist cut stone fireplaces, scored hardwood floors and recessed lights (LED, powered by solar panels).

The home has six rooms including a living room, kitchen, library/office, master bedroom, bathroom and child's bedroom. With its large, open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows, the Emerson House enjoys year-round sunlight.

Made of wood (birch and others) and acrylic glass, it measures 18"H x 21"W x 30"L and is built at 3/4" scale. All stain and paints are non-toxic and lead free.

Specs:
* 30" x 21" x 18"
* Scale: 3/4
* Lights powered by solar panels
* Designer: Tim Boyle

The furnishings:

The living room set features eleven pieces including TV console, lamps, HD television, sofa, chairs, coffee table, console, side table and rug.

Specs:
* Scale: 3/4"
* 11 pieces
* Materials: Wood, fabric, leather

The Family:

The Modern Family is sleek, minimalist, and striking; the dolls' beauty is only matched by their exquisite functionality. Not only are they posable and fully articulated, the dolls' biceps and calves flex realistically. Made of wood (cgi images shown).

Specs:
* Scale: 3/4
* Height Range: 2" to 4.5"
* Materials: Wood
* Fully articulated

Based in New York City, brinca dada is currently launching its toy line with the unique new dollhouse design, the Emerson House. Available this coming Spring, suggested retail price is $299.99.

UPDATE: Be sure to see the new Bennet House by Brinca Dada expected to hit the market in october, 2010.

brinca dada’s Emerson House, other dollhouse designs, as well as doll furniture and accessories will be available at www.brincadada.com as well as select specialty toy and hobby stores nation- wide in the coming months.

info and images, courtesy of brinca dada

Whereas once modern dollhouses were virtually impossible to find, the modern dollhouse is becoming a popular trend. This is the seventh modern architectural miniature about which I've written. To see other amazing examples, visit the links below: