Have you ever played the "I were a blankety-blank-blank" game? My friends and I used to sit around and conjecture about what we would be if were music, a book, a movie, etc. A somewhat embarrassing, self-absorbed game to admit to hindsight, but sometimes it still creeps into my head. So when I saw the stunning porcelain artwork of Irina Zaytceva, I flattered myself by thinking that if were a porcelain teapot, I would one of hers, so blown away was I by the detail and delicacy of her handbuilt porcelain. Most of you are probably piecing together my yearning to work in porcelain, and seeing her work only made me froth at the mouth for the medium that much more:
Irina's website is under construction, but you can see more of her work at the Jane Sauer Gallery.
I used to say if I were music, I'd be that of Neko Case, and while I still madly adore The Redheaded Voice, some days I feel more like CocoRosie, one my most favouritest bands of all time. They have a new album out (which you can find at the above link) and new wacky video. I do so love it when beautiful women are willing to make themselves look somewhat ridiculous (not that a couple of fake beards can have much of an impact on the loveliness of these two).
p.s. Am making good progress on Octavia - almost ready to attempt a stringing test! Will be back in a few days with more photos...