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Crystal Morey’s “Lush Anthesis” at Modern Eden Gallery.

Opening on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco, California is artist Crystal Morey’s fantastic solo exhibition, “Lush Anthesis.”

From the gallery: “This collection of new works draws inspiration from 18th century European art history, referencing the decadence, emotion and romance of the time. These sculptures embody the gestures, stylization and whimsy found in the paintings, honed marble statues, and ornate porcelain vessels of the rococo era. Anthesis — being a period of full bloom — these creatures are in a moment of transition, growing, blooming, and evolving.”

“Lush Anthesis” will be on view until November 2nd, 2018.

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Jeff Pfeil’s “Rhizome” at Stephanie Chefas Projects.

Currently on view in Stephanie Chefas Projects’ Annex in Portland, Oregon is artist Jeff Pfeil’s solo exhibition “Rhizome.”

In this latest collection of work, Pfeil explores the scientific and psychedelic aspects of natural history illustration, re-contextualizing the genre by delving into realms between representation and abstraction.  When confronted with Pfeil’s striking juxtaposition of disparate elements lifted from natural history prints and diagrams, viewers are challenged to search for connections while simultaneously inferring larger conclusions about the universe itself.

“Rhizome” will be on view until April 28th, 2018.

Ceramic Sculptures That Look Like Wood by Christopher David White

Christopher David White is a trompe l’oeil sculptor whose works are handmade predominantly from clay and rendered with acute attention to detail, often resembling decaying pieces of wood, rusted metal, and other objects in various stages of deterioration. These works explore the relationship between humanity and nature and how both are in a constant state of flux between growth and decay. He received his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Indiana University in 2012. He went on to receive his Masters of Fine Arts in Craft/Material Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2015.

The Department of Beguiling Book Art was delighted to learn that London-based artist Jeremy May of Littlefly (previously featured here) has created new pieces of literary jewelry. Each ring, bracelet, necklace, and pair of earrings is entirely unique, made from layers of pages of old books, laminated together, shaped, and then finished with high gloss coating. As a finishing touch, each piece of biblio-jewelry is contained in the same book from whence its pages came.

Each piece is impossible to replicate, and is unique to the  wearer. The beauty of the jewels extends within the piece: text and images pass all the way though the object, only exposed at the surfaces – giving a tantalising glimpse of the book within.

Visit Littlefly to check out more of Jeremy May’s creations.