2011 Fatto a Mano Artists
November 15, 2011
Jil Smith
November 15, 2011
Jil Smith of Insatiable Studios has been making custom lighting for over 16 years.
Every shade is meticulously handmade using refined papier-māché process. Jil wraps bands of white kinwashi—Japanese rice paper—around a metal frame made to her specifications, drying each translucent strip before placing the next. After carefully applying four layers, she finishes with papers gathered from around the globe in a myriad of colors, hand cut into intriguing shapes. The resulting one-of-a-kind piece appears ethereal, yet is surprisingly durable. After graduating from Pratt Institute, N.Y.C., Jil arrived at lampshades through her fascination with color, pattern, and proportion, and a desire for thoughtful, sustainable work. In Seattle, Jil’s art is on view at the Seattle Art Museum, Dahlia Lounge, Cicchetti, Luc, Vios and the Fremont PCC. Her work is also featured at the Denver International Airport and Nordstrom Stores across the country.
website: www.insatiablestudios.com
Diane Kappa
November 14, 2011
Diane’s earliest memories are drawing with crayons, sculpting clay and sewing fabric. It was only natural that she should study fashion design in college. During her final year of study, she discovered silk painting and two worlds collided: her desire to paint and work with pattern all the while continuing to work with fabric and form. Soon after graduation, she found her calling: surface design.
Diane designed for over 11 years for a high-end retailer. In 2008 a long-time dream finally came to fruition: she started her own business and moved to Europe with her husband. She now spends her time building her licensing and design business while immersing herself in all the inspiration that Hungary and Europe has to offer. Diane’s whimsical drawings and designs have been produced on a number of products including quilting fabric, magnets, notebooks, greeting cards and most recently scrap booking products.
Tamila Morgan
November 12, 2011
Jean Lee & Dylan Davis
November 12, 2011
Driven by a love for all things vintage, clever, and/or designed, Ladies & Gentlemen was founded by Jean Lee (the Lady) & Dylan Davis (the Gentlemen) in 2009. With a mix of resourcefulness and nostalgia, the studio builds objects considering yesterday’s values reinterpreted for current times. Ladies & Gentlemen first released their products in summer of 2010. Since then their Chalk Piggy Banks and Superior Servers have been featured in magazines such as Dwell, Sunset, Traditional Home, French Elle Decor, Seattle Magazine, and more.
Each Chalk Piggy Bank is constructed from silky-smooth pigmented ceramic and can be drawn on time and again. Simply doodle on it or write what you’d like to save up for. The Chalk Piggy banks are all handmade in small batches in Jean & Dylan’s Seattle studio in editions of 100 and are individually number.
The Superior Servers is a series of stainless steel utensils with color coated handles inspired by the dipped ends of hand tools. These oversized servers are approximately 11” long overall and are perfectly suited for serving large holiday dishes, salads, roasts, and more.
Website: www.Ladiesandgentlemenstudio.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ladies-Gentlemen-Studio/179560578791766
Kristin Nelson
November 12, 2011
Kri Kri, a.k.a. Kristin Nelson, is a Seattle native and has been a ceramic artist since 1983. She has a background in fashion design and textiles, and studied weaving in Sweden, receiving her degree in ceramics from the University of Washington. Nelson’s first line of tableware, Kri Kri, premiered at Barneys New York in 1991. Since then, it has been sold at myriad shops boutiques and museum stores in the US, Canada and Japan.
Originally inspired by the wrought iron work in Montreal, where she lived for 5 years, the Kri Kri graphics evolved into an elaborate collection of whimsical creatures and animated botanical ornament inspired by her travels and love of nature.
VIT, pronounced “veet”, is the Swedish word for white and is Nelson’s second line. The sensibility is Scandinavian. Simple, hand drawn white lines ornament these practical yet elegant dishes and vases.
for more info visit: www.planetkrikri.com,
www.planetkrikri.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Kri-Kri-Studio/121245691237216
You can also contact Kristin at 206.790.3301
Lauren Burman
November 12, 2011
A Little Shirley is a small ceramic vase, weighing no more than a pound. Each Little Shirley vase is made-by-hand in every sense of the phrase. NO molds or forms are used, just very skilled ceramic artists! Given the petite size and seemingly effortless shape, the wonderful team of production potters uses extreme precision, dedication, and care to create each vase; ensuring that it is a one-of-a-kind piece of ceramic art.
Founder, Lauren Burman, started making these small vases in order to raise money for a marathon she was training to run in honor of her grandmother, Shirley Larson, who was battling cancer. After a few months she realize there was something more to the endeavor; the idea that each customer could purchase a hand-made piece of art, at a price point they could afforded, which then benefited community organizations was a wonderful idea! Currently 10% of the profits are donated to cancer research organizations, and each one is still made by hand at a studio on Queen Anne.
To learn more, see www.material-good.com
Kelly Jones
November 12, 2011
Kelly Jones of Wraptillion handcrafts industrial jewelry from specialized steel hardware and titanium waste from the aerospace industry.
With engineers, entrepreneurs, artists, and other jewelry designers in her family, Kelly has a long history of creating beautiful things from unusual sources.
Wraptillion jewelry can be found in museum shops, galleries, and boutiques. Lightweight and comfortable to wear, yet with a bold design sense, Wraptillion jewelry is a favorite with those who know their own taste and those who rarely wear other jewelry.
To learn more, find Wraptillion online at www.wraptillion.com or follow her on twitter @wraptillion.
Roberta Torgerson
November 2, 2010
Roberta began knitting when she was a little girl, taught by “Signora” Elide. She picked it up again when her daughter came home from school with a knitting project and wanted to know how to fix a mistake she had made on her scarf. It seems the body remembers things taught long ago; Roberta began knitting again and hasn’t stopped.
Roberta knits what she loves. Scarves give her an immense satisfaction; there is excitement in finishing each piece. Choosing yarn while traveling adds to the gratification. Most recently, Roberta has been collecting mohair from Italy, since most of it comes from the region around her home town of Torino.
Since each scarf is one of a kind, there is a special pleasure that comes from seeing people gravitating towards a scarf that fits their personality. This year Roberta is taking a hiatus from knitting. She has been working hard to bring to fruition her boutique Italian Language School – Percorso Italiano. You may visit the school’s website and peruse its course offerings to get an idea of what Roberta has been up to this year. Roberta will host the FAM show as per tradition, and she hopes to get back into knitting early next year for FAM 2012!
Andrea Kohler Bookbindery
November 2, 2010
After a traditional 4-year apprenticeship and several sojourns abroad, Andrea established an atelier in Zurich, where she practiced for 14 years. She trained several apprentices and for many years taught courses at a school for continuing education.
Andrea binds books entirely by hand, in both traditional and contemporary styles, using techniques that have changed little over hundreds of years. Hand binding is a labor-intensive craft, requiring much skill and patience. Since 1996, Andrea has lived and worked in Seattle.
See more of Andrea’s work at Andrea Kohler Bookbindery or visit her online shop on Etsy
Ja Teuber
November 2, 2010
Ilee Paper Goods
Ja Teuber started her custom stationary design business in 2001.
Her first ready-made product was for F.A.M. show in December 2004. She created letterpress note cards and desk calendars. The letterpress calendar was a hit and encouraged her to continue with this successful product. The calendar received the recognition of Best of Hostess Gift in the December 2006 issue of Seattle Magazine. Her calendar was featured on The Martha Stewart Show in February 2008.
A selection of her current work can be found in her etsy shop.
Shamila Jiwa
November 2, 2010
I am a passionate, globe-trotting gem wrangler who designs collections of jewels inspired by colorful moments experienced in vibrant and enchanting environments.
Green Onyx and Diamonds - featured at the 63rd Emmy Awards
Using unique, cut-to-fit stones, I create timeless, elegant and luxe jewels; making each piece bespoke for the wearer. As a Tanzanian-born Canadian of Indian descent, I span worlds in my Seattle-based atelier. And I bring the beauty of diversity into the world of jewelry.
Harem Stacking Rings
To see more of Shamila’s work visit her website and her Facebook fan page or follow her on twitter and her blog.
Dinah Coops
November 2, 2010
Inspired by the aesthetic of the Northwest, its rough and beautiful nature, colors, openness, and diversity, Dinah incorporates these sensibilities as she creates her work. In the Northwest, nature is an immediate, visual and physical part of our lives. Even in Seattle, there are constant reminders. Depending on the season, the sidewalks are blanketed by seed pods, nuts, leaves and blossoms. These beautiful everyday found objects, bursting with their own life, forms and stories, inspire many of her designs.
The collection aims to combine the elements of surface design, utility and environmental sustainability. Coming from a background in art direction and design, Dinah believes in the positive impact of beautiful, functional design in our personal lives. She is motivated by the sensibility and values of the Northwest: practicality, honesty, appreciation for quality, avoidance of waste. They mirror the values of Western Pennsylvania, where she grew up.
In trying to find ways to reduce the impact of her business on the earth, Dinah works toward efficiency in materials, labor and energy. She utilizes the least toxic, effective materials available and small, local businesses whenever possible. Her work is created to last and is produced from recycled or rapidly renewable materials such as PaperStone, reclaimed wood and linen. More of Dinah’s work can be seen at www.dinahcoops.com
Meredith MacLeod
November 2, 2010
Cultus Bay Tile’s dish collection is handcrafted by Meredith Macleod in her small artisan studio on Whidbey island. Using traditional printmaking techniques such as silkscreening, she is able to capture rich colors and pattern between two sheets of fused glass.
photo credit: Stadler Studios
Her simplistic yet sophisticated designs are Influenced by old textile patterns,nature and 1930′s fabric. The collection comes in different sizes and and great versatility.
In 2008 Meredith launched her Stubborn Twig Card line. Working back and forth between two media she continues to pursue her love for printmaking. Using hand carved rubber stamps she creates her one of a kind mixed media pieces.
Please visit her websites for more info:
www.meredithmacleodartist.com
www.stubborntwigdesign.com
