Priority #1: DANCE! DANCE! DANCE!

So, if you weren't part of the the 50ish or so attendees of my recent dance party, you therefore are lame...Though if there were many more people, it might have been a tight squeeze in the little Broadway house. These are things that I loved most about the night: Dancing (duh) to the likes of Crystal Castles, Santigold, and MIA; A fondue feast is always a hit, nothing was left; Wearing a party dress; Enjoying the company of all my friends in one setting; Bowerbirds, enough said; Photo shoot in the basement, which I'm dying to see the results of our photographer, Ryan. Thanks for those who came and enjoyed, don't miss out on the next one.

A glimpse into the night, from the polaroid collection of Devin Masters:

   

         

 apparently, I possess a really phallic sculpture.

Imagined Boundaries

My current installation sculpture is appropriately titled Imagined Boundaries. Space can be defined as boundless, a place where objects and events occur, in which they have position and direction. In my own explorations, I wanted to study upon the idea of personal space which can be defined within two categories: immediate individual physical space and the space in which an individual considers they live in, often called habitat. Immediate individual physical space can be described with a certain individual standing central to rings of imagined boundaries that they have defined as their personal space. These imagined boundaries determine how close or how far an individual may stand in comparison to another physical being. As mentioned previously, personal space can also be defined as a habitat. The sculpture's shape was carefully considered, created as a dome-like structure. The construction of the dome-like shape was heavily influenced on my study of adobe architecture. Imagined Boundaries was created in order to bring a better understanding of the idea of personal space defined within my own life.

 

   

Interior Spaces

My favorite magazine, Domino, has come to an end. As I was cleaning up the basement a few nights ago, I came upon the box that contained my collection of the magazine that Liz had once subscribed me to as a birthday gift. Though I don't tend to be a pack rat, I'm not quite ready to toss them out just yet. There is just something about the way an interior space is laid out and designed that inspires me. Someday I would love to consider interior design as a side project, maybe eventually a career. Only time will tell. Here is a little glimpse into the spaces I currently love and adore:

  

Anyone can assume that I have an evident taste for anything retro and/or vintage. The idea of having famous portraits or any kind of image on window treatments are corky, hence why I love the second image. These are the first window treatments I have seen of this likeness and I really want to create some for my own living space. I see a little screen printing project in the works.

 

You can find such arrangements of above items within our little Broadway Street house. I have named it organized clutter. I love having random images forming a collaborative  design upon a wall. Whether that consists of old magazine images, paintings, drawings, screen printed band posters, trinkets, or decorative plates; anything goes. If on a budget, it can be quite the thrifty way to decorate as well.

  

This year I have really grown in my love of patterns. I find this love especially within a home's decor: wallpaper. Now, I know many consider wallpaper something to be left in the 90's where it became a huge trend to smother walls with farm scenes and flower arrangements, but I am here to restore your faith in wall design. Wallpaper seems to make a comeback within every decade in some way or form I suppose. This is another project I want to someday experiment with: screen printing my own wallpaper designs.

There is nothing wrong with bringing out a little architectural element, allowing it to stand out in a room. In fact, it is a must. A lot of newly constructed houses today lack any form of interior architecture. I will forever reside in spaces that have character that separates itself from the house next door. The right choice of paint will allow an interior space and its architectural elements stand out. More often than not, the most important thing about a living space is the color you choose, so choose wisely.

Check out http://www.designspongeonline.com/category/sneak-peeks for your own inspiration.

Check back soon for my future blog showcasing my current sculpture installation!

Kate Banazi

      

  

Thanks to my room mate, I discovered a print maker I absolutely adore. I love the clash of pattern and colors within my own work, and it is evident why I like the work of Kate Banazi so much. I've been recently motivated to begin an independent silkscreen series presenting the things I love most: color, patterns, collaging, and incorporating digital images. Readings from "Tarantula Bob Dylan" will play a significant role as well. I have so much I want to get started on this season, we'll see where the time leads.  

Check out the work of Kate Banazi: www.katebanazi.com