Ruben Ochoa's Collapsed at Peter Blum

While gallery-hopping in Soho one evening a few weeks ago, we spotted this installation by artist Ruben Ochoa at Peter Blum. Amidst all the closed retail spaces and dark store windows, it was jarring to see this brightly-lit mound of dirt. The placement towards the back of the gallery created spatial depth that added to the sense of weight. Every time I look at it, it makes my shoulders feel heavier.

June 1, 2009

Council's Section Bench at ICFF 2009

I'm completely smitten with the possibilities of designer Derek Chen's Section bench. At ICFF this year, Council displayed a powder-coated pink model, as well as an upholstered version in a gorgeous plum-hued Maharam fabric.

May 18, 2009

Overcast Days Are the Best...

...because they make every other color pop. These photos were taken on a misty day in Quechee, Vermont.

May 6, 2009