“Cuenca Rasmussen’s sculptures construct a poetic and at the same time pointed criticism of this relationship between object and beholder/consumer. The mirror surfaces of the mannequins turn our gaze back onto ourselves, forcing us to become aware of our own bodies and consumption habits. This way revealed, we can see ourselves as part of a much larger system, as complex and chaotic as ever the sculptures’ reflections on the walls.” - Christian Larsen website.

Given their glitzy exterior, you could be forgiven for thinking these mannequins command attention and flattery and nothing else. But upon closer inspection, I think they also convey the gentle nature of femininity far more accurately than it might first appear. 

[Left to right: Outer Reflection II, III and IV, from the Outer Mirrors exhibition by Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen]

Stop everything and get yourself one of these S’more to Love S’more Makers (available over on Amazon).

“”Oscillate” is the title of my thesis animation done at the MFA Computer Art program in the School of Visual Arts located in New York City.

…The concept of universal building blocks that can be assembled to form complex structures is something I find very exciting and alluring. Sound follows this concept in that any sound, for example a snare drum or a human voice, can be deconstructed as the summation of varying sine waves; hence making sine waves the building blocks of sound so to speak. This concept, which comes from the Fourier Series (named after Joseph Fourier) was the inspiration for my thesis, “Oscillate”.

Conveying this concept through the animation of sine waves proved to be ideal, as there is a certain mesmerizing quality to periodic motion. Whether in the hypnotizing swing of a pendulum or the waves of an ocean, periodic motion can often have a very relaxing and trance-inducing effect on us.

I wanted the audience to begin with the widely recognized image and sound of the sine wave, and show them how it is a building block not just for sound but also complex visual forms by changing its interpretation over the length of the piece.” - Daniel Sierra

Let’s Oscillate.

Thoughtfully branded and curated, Britanie Cosmetiques’ debut collection of toiletries is bound to develop a loyal band of followers over the coming months, and years. With strong brand identity and design work by Emmanuel Romeufartist, and product development by Stephanie Seznec and Fabrice Olivieri, Britanie has got an enormous amount of talent behind it.

Go ahead and explore the five ranges here, or read further press here. 

And now I shall eat a Boost, drink a Diet Coca-Cola and finally, finally, pick up where I left off with Arrested Development (Season 2, episode 3 in case you’re curious).

Adieu.

Heralded by several thumps on my front door and extensive use of the doorbell, these lovely little pumps arrived today. Long anticipated and closely stalked through the courier’s website during the day, I confirm that they were indeed well worth the wait (and fretting done over the sizing. I went with a 3, Europe 36), and are a perfect fit.

Ladies, get yourself over to & Other Stories and shop yourselves silly.

It’s Friday. You made it.

Now, celebrate with some of these recommendations:

• Marvel at David LaFerriere’s dedication to his children, via the medium of graphic design
• Be inspired by the Sprouted Kitchen way of life
• Read this, again
• François Ozon’s new film ‘In the House’ (‘Dans la Maison’) looks brilliantly strange and totally compelling
• Listen to this

Happy Saturday.

(Photograph by Sara K. Byrne)

Herschel’s Spring 2013 Bad Hills range features this beauty, the Novel Duffle in their new ’Bird Print’. Whilst the print is also available in Herschel’s Little America and Woodland Backpack styles, the Duffle above is my favourite for sure. Available in the UK at Selfridges, it’s bound to be a sell out.

GOA Healthy Yoghurt’s brilliantly bold and appealing packaging, designed by Isabela Rodriques, is totally arresting no? See more of Isabela’s super branding work here, and her illustration portfolio here.

Ideal for a hot summer day, I’ll be keeping an eye out for these over the next few months. 

“Goa is a healthy yogurt made with only fresh & delicious ingredients. The coolest thing that yogurt is that you can freeze it and make it frozen.

Don’t just watch! Take one.” 

Happy Sunday all.

The above image is the result of a collaboration between Zachary Smith (typography) and Hallwood (photography), with evidently wonderful results. Smith is an incredibly talented artist specialising in hand lettering, whilst Hallwood’s niche is excellent iPhone-based photography - the perfect match. You can see more of Zachary’s work here on Tumblr,  or here on Instagram.

Browsing his portfolio is a super way to spend an afternoon, take it from me. 

The Soft Dot Boyshirt from Madewell. Delightful.