Sunday, November 1, 2009

Inspiration: Stig Lindberg









This is a very self-indulgent post, I'm afraid. I realise the whole world probably already knows of the amazing Stig Lindberg and I'm not even going to attempt to precis a career that spanned so many functional art forms. This is simply a visual feast because it is so very inspiring. There is an official site for Stig Lindberg (in English) here and about a google of other hits should you wish to explore further ;)

The lovely people who signed up for my PiF (Pay it Forward) will be pleased to hear that I'm finally on to this item in my list of things to do.... and hopefully they'll be glad to hear that the wonderful Stig is featuring highly in my inspiration for this :)

19 comments:

inaluxe said...

Oh wow, these are so amazing. I think I could find a place for all of them in my house - I mean, it would be hard getting rid of my generic mass produced ceramics, but I could make an exception this time. ha ha. Soooo gorgoeus, thanks for sharing this post Kylie, and the web link.

Izabela said...

oh I love ceramics and this is so inspiring - I love the nature motifs in his work! thanks for sharing
x

Tania said...

With eye candy like that, I'm more than happy for you to do constant 'self indulgence'!

Kickcan & Conkers said...

wonderful feast for the eyes - thanks!

Angela said...

I love the ceramics!! Thank you so much for sharing :) Great post!!

Angela said...

Hi Kylie

Me again, I can't believe we just posted comments to each other at the same time!! :)

I love your blog, I am always inspired when I pop by!! I look forward to my next visit.

at swim-two-birds said...

hi kylie, when do you ever sleep????????
i'm glad you like the cushion, but i was wondering if i washed it before yes or no, so if there are any problems, please tell me.
i love this Lindberg post very!!!!!!!! much!

mieke willems said...

love stig lindberg! how i'd be happy to own some of his designs!!! have a small nicely illustrated book though, which is-ofcourse- beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

Oh my, this is ceramic heaven. The organic shapes, linear forms, beautiful colour and repeat pattern and a reason for being. Perfectly me. I love the black and white photo at the top, I'm so glad I managed to find some time for posts today. Thanks for the link.
Adele

Karen Lewis Textiles said...

Utterly stunning - from the patterns, to shapes, to colours. Thanks for sharing!

Tammy said...

Hi Kylie,
Its been a while since I stopped by, these pieces are amazing I can see why you are inspired. Your embroidered stamped doily is amazing!!

annamaria potamiti said...

What gorgeous designs- no, I didn't know about him and his lovely work so thank you so much for doing this post!!
Annamaria xx

Sandrine said...

I am always amazed by the swedish/scandinavian sense of design!Thanks for the eye candiessss;)

handmade romance said...

ah what lovely inspiration. thanks for sharing!

Francesca said...

aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

noodle and lou said...

oh yes...i love him to bits!!
thanks so much for peeking in on my blog...you are the sweetest:) sooo happy you loved your noodle and lou treats too. i appreciate you tons:) happy week to you kylie!! xox...jenn

Fine Little Day said...

Favorite, big favorite :)!

Natalie Ryan said...

I love his work - feel free to post about it any time!

Mitsy / ArtMind said...

*blushes* Never heard about this guy but I love his work! Thanks for introducing me, Kylie!