I’ve posted new jewelry in the portfolio: affordable, humorous pendants with a hint of Steampunk, Wish Sticks are beautiful, elegant, or silly. See the portfolio page and visit mywishsticks.com for the latest listing.
Go to post pageContinuation of Steampunk Discussion (#3) Previous/Next (not yet) In this continuing discussion of Steampunk, I’m plumbing the depths. What is the draw of Steampunk? In the previous post, we explored the sense of exploration and wonder, of the frontiers of science and science fiction. However, not every fan of Steampunk chooses the alter ego of [...]
Go to post pageContinuation of Steampunk Discussion (#2) Previous/Next Time and again, people at art shows ask about Steampunk. Its appeal seems to be growing, leaking into mainstream awareness. For instance, on October 30, 2011, “Luann,” a syndicated Sunday comic in the U.S featured the Steampunk ae sthetic (without actually naming it). In the comic, three young people [...]
Go to post pageNo, I’m not talking about the vacillations of the U.S. dollar. I am pondering the other meaning of currency, specifically, the value of keeping Web sites current and up-to-date. I was busily getting ready for an art show tomorrow, specifically The Bohemian Market. It is a monthly congregation of independent vendors at Industry Showroom (345 [...]
Go to post pageMuzeo, an art museum in the heart of Orange County, California, is presenting concurrent exhibitions: The Queen’s Gallery, authentic Victorian art from the collection of Dr. Howard and Linda Kohl, and Steampunk: History Beyond Imagination, a collection of biographical information and artifacts from the Victorian era’s greatest visionary writers, plus fashion, film props, and art [...]
Go to post pageDid you know that a collection of crows is called a murder? I am fascinated by crows. The banner of this Web site features a crow; they are a major motif on my steampunk tattoo. Their intelligence intrigues. Their adaptability amazes. We (well, some of my fellow humans) hold these birds in such ill-esteem and [...]
Go to post pageSometimes, shoes just don’t cut the rug like you want them to. Traditionally, shoes keep your feet warm and protect your soles from objects and pathogens on the ground. But shouldn’t they do more? Shouldn’t they put bounce in your spirit as well as your step? Enter these customized, hand-painted shoes with a stream-of-consciousness [...]
Go to post pageNext The stylistic genre from which Lady Cordelia’s inventions and story are born is inspired by early works of science fiction. The most famous authors of which are Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. The “steam” comes from the reliance on steam energy in the Victorian era, and “punk” comes from “cyberpunk.” These terms were [...]
Go to post pageI am enchanted and captivated by this wordlessly compelling video. It is a piece of musical & visual poetry. Watch and enjoy.
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