Sentences with phrase «minimalist use of wood»

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A forerunner in the expansion of the violin beyond its classical and «wood - bound» tradition, Todd Reynolds electrifies in concert, weaving together composed and improvised segments, and making use of computer technology and digital loops to sculpt his sounds in real time, seamlessly integrating minimalist, pop, Jazz, Indian, African, Celtic and indigenous folk music into his own sonic blend.

Bringing together a minimalist structural rigour contrasted with unfolding fields of energy, Altmejd recognizes the primacy of the conceptual approach in shaping the cycles that run through his work: heads, constructed, architectural pieces, werewolves, bird men, giants, bodybuilders, guides, watchmen... The abrupt changes in scale (from the minuscule to the monumental), profusion of materials (crystals, mirrors, synthetic hair and fur, resin, wood, metal) and the various devices he uses to occupy the space (platforms, display cases, oversized cabinets) are all strategies that position the artist as a creator of all possibilities.

While Binion's monochromatic work has been compared critically to minimalist practice, the artist resists that explanation and cites his work's narrative instead in the use of his hands to make his paintings, and his choice of child - like materials — wax crayons — which he presses onto shaped wood and aluminum panels.

In contemporary schemes, wood can soften the sharp edges of minimalist design, while in more traditional spaces, such as this, it can be used to co-ordinate kitchen cabinetry with architectural features.

Two years INSPIRATION: Books featuring warm modern homes, as well as the strict preferences of the homeowners themselves REQUIREMENTS: Simplicity of design, sustainability, durability, practicality and a reverence for the traditional architecture of the neighborhood while maintaining a minimalist, modern aesthetic MATERIALS USED: Quartz countertops, ceramic and porcelain tiles, steel and wood - clad windows, white oak floors, walnut cabinetry, natural linens, reclaimed wood beams, concrete, plaster and lots of glass DESIGNERS»S FAVORITE ROOM: The multipurpose living space, especially since it contains an innovative and sculptural steel staircase