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A Dichotomy
If you’re in a mood, but not certain which mood, the Psy-shirt from PA Design in Paris may best reflect your disposition. The Psy-shirt, designed by Rachel Pfleger, utilizes a clever bit of calligraphic art to manipulate the word “Love” to read “Hate” when reflected in a mirror.
Caroline at Window No. 1
Snedens Landing, New York
The often whimsical images of Rodney Smith’s Surreal collection, from the John Cleary Gallery, offer ethereal René Magritte-like insights—natural emanating light, impeccably framed and eerily imbued. Always worth a revisit—enjoy.
(The Articulated Antique Singer Insect—above)
We like Christopher Conte’s left brain leanings and right brain tendencies. His work fashioning prosthetic limbs coupled with his Pratt art degree, interest in biomechanics, and knack for sculpture combine for a singularly unique talent.
Opting to market his unique works publicly for the first time, Conte joined a select group of artists represented by agent Les Barany in 2007.
A Respite
Conte slows the maelstrom of crowd sourcing and social network concerns facing today’s brand agents to a painstaking, hand-crafted pace similar to that of Persephone Books, previously featured on .think.
Both demonstrate that despite all the measurement and marketing data available on customer wants and needs, inspired ideas, services and products always rule the day.
For more on Christopher Conte and his work, take a break and visit him here.
As I nibbled a granola bar yesterday morning I read of Kurt Vonnegut’s death. “I knew I’d outlast him,” I thought.
I read Breakfast of Champions as a boy at the insistence of my friend Chuck. He nearly demanded I read the book and I’d long since learned that if Chuck recommended a book from his parents’ progressive library I had better give it a read.
That was it for me.
Eventually Chuck’s enthusiasm for Vonnegut waned a bit but I never did tire of reading about Kilgore Trout, Ice-Nine and player pianos. I don’t keep track of such things but I believe I’ve read all his novels—Galapagos and Bluebeard rank among my favorites.
I suppose I spent a small corner of my life romping about with Vonnegut, vicariously, through his characters. So here’s to the witty old curmudgeon—thanks for the read, Kurt.
One way to stand out in the digital age is to do something handcrafted.
Assembly of Text’s One Little Book a Month Club offers small, self-published, handcrafted gems like 172 Things to Do in Order to Increase Your Level of Accomplishment, Make the Most of TOAST, and, as they refer to it, “the beloved” Crust Test.
If you like interesting, off the beaten path one-of-a-kind literature, subcribe at www.assemblyoftext.com to receive a fun little handcrafted book through the mail each month.
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