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Have you taken the Alexander Calder Trivia Challenge?
Like a clock maker gone mad, David Roy
is creating some unbelievably beautiful and unique kinetics that utilize elaborate
spring-driven mechanisms to create endlessly changing patterns in his beautifully
crafted wood sculptures. You really should check out his web page at:
Jennifer Mitchell produces unique
stained-glass mobiles using slab or sheet glass. Her handcrafted mobiles
come in a variety of sizes and are designed for balance, sparkle and beauty.
Rose Rushbrooke, artist and quilt maker, is a genius at making fractal art quilts. You really have to check our her web site! She also sells quilting and sewing supplies.
Are you looking for an unusual home accent to fill an empty corner, or an unusual gift for a special person? Or a special gift to give yourself--just because you deserve it? Check out Bobbi Chukran's web site Wildest Dreams Designs
- Original centerpieces for home decor, holidays and gifts. Can Cleveland be MOD? You bet! Check out this informative and interesting site to find lists of all that's noteworthy, mid-century modern, historic, retro, independent, worthwhile, and otherwise interesting in the Cleveland area at moderncleveland
I have always been amazed by Alexander Calder's portraits that were completely rendered in brilliant lines of bent and twisted wire. Some fantastic work is being done by modern day artists as well, so if you are interested in Wire Sculpture or Wirework Crafts, I suggest that you check out these sites: It's all about balance!.... one of my favorite
pastimes is Unicycling. Here is the main web page to get yourself
connected to the e-world of one wheel travel: I also love to practice Origami, the
ancient art of paperfolding. Here is a terrific origami web site to
visit: Be sure to also check out these fine links!
OTHER LINKS
These are some of my favorite Alexander Calder items on Amazon!
Watch a famous Calder mobile in action on Google Video!
The Alexander Calder Mobile - East Wing of the National Gallery of Art 720p
Rupert Chappelle - 5 min 56 sec - Feb 20, 2006
Alexander Calder's Hanging Mobile is the center piece of the East Wing Building of the National Gallery of Art.
A test of the Chappelle Camera Stabilizer with music by Rupert Chappelle.
Here are a few things you may be interested in...!
Timothy Rose has been making mobiles and
other sculptures for many years - I love his designs. Check out his
web page at:
http://www.mobilesculpture.com/
http://www.woodthatworks.com/
http://glassmobiles.com/
Fractal Art Quilts
Wire Magic - Gallery and also Wired 4 Art
http://www.unicycling.org/
http://www.origami.vancouver.bc.ca/
www.kugelbahn.ch This website is devoted to the subject of Rolling Ball Sculptures, curious machines, mechanical sculptures, automata and other 'moving' art, generally known as kinetic art.
Hanging Mobile Gallery Hanging Mobile Gallery offers hanging kinetic art and sculpture for all styles and price ranges.
From abstract to contemporary, to child and animal these mobiles bring life and joy into any
environment.
www.HarryMcDaniel.com Harry McDaniel is a sculptor living in Asheville North Carolina who creates beautiful mobiles, wall sculptures, and free-standing sculptures. I particularly love his Ginkgo mobile. When you visit, be sure to check out Harry's autobiographical information on his "About Harry" page. He's a very interesting and talented guy!
Wire Tree Sculpture by Sal Villano Unique wire sculpture of Bonsai & many other types of trees. Plus, "How to create wire tree sculpture" book.
www.Ehlenberger.com A virtual neon art gallery displaying luminous neon sculpture and neon art installations by artist Eric Ehlenberger including modern and contemporary artwork, sconces and neon clocks.
Sacred Journey Vessels High quality custom hand painted metal cremation urns and pet urns.
Contemporary Cloth Contemporary fabrics for interior design, wearables, quilting...any of your home sewing adventures. We carry Australian Aboriginal Designs, Jane Dunnewold's Art Cloth, Els van Baarle's batiks, Sonja Tugend's Triple Hand-Dyed fabrics, Laura Foster Nicholson's Art Ribbon, Rose Corrick Erbach's Art Cloth, Shira Joy's Marbled Silks, Marimekko remnants and Jason Pollen's Mats.
Modern Wall Art Modern Wall Art specializes in contemporary designs for residential and office use. Textile wall hangings: retro, midcentury, atomic, geometric, abstract, barkcloth. New/vintage fabrics, original art.
Tara Hutton Gallery Original artwork recently painted to capture the
glamour and essence of the Art Deco Era.
Commission a portrait or landscape painting - The BIG Art Company uses your photos and your ideas to create beautiful hand painted pictures that you will treasure.
Apartment Therapy "Apartment Therapy was founded...because New York is a town of needy apartments...because New Yorkers are busy...because we want to change the world, one apartment at a time."
(A terrific resource for apartment dwellers, even if you don't live in NYC)
S'mOdd Knobs - As odd as knobs can be. Fun and unusual
hand painted children's knobs.
M.O.D.I.F.Y - Changing the definition of painted
furniture. Retro modern hand painted furniture.
Joseph Eichler Homes - Mid-century modern Joseph Eichler homes of California, including San Francisco and Marin County.
Wind Chimes - WindChime.com is the premier retailer of wind chimes in the world. You'll find the widest selection of wind chimes at the lowest prices!
Tornado Scapes - Tornado Scapes - Imaginative tornado art by Shawn Selders. Take a look!
Retro Furniture - Offers 1950s and 1960s diner-style retro
furniture & decor for bars, dining rooms and more. For home or
commercial use. Secure online ordering.
If you have any questions, please: 
unigami@yahoo.com