American Craft Exposition

I went the the American Craft Exposition at Northwestern University over the weekend. What fun it was to talk with some of the artists about their craft, inspiration, and creative trajectory.

My faves who have websites:

Daniel J. Essig, from Asheville, North Carolina - this 'bridge' is made out of book pages!
www.danielessig.com















Ralph Prata, from Bloomingdale, New York - it all starts with a block of concrete!
www.ralphprata.com/home.html

















Chris Roberts-Antieau, from Manchester, Michigan - Wonderfully funny 'fiber decorative" art.
www.chrisroberts-antieau.com
















Jay Rogers, from Cambridge, Massachusetts - there's nothing like thinking inside the box ... and some prudent use of a little SuperGlue!
www.jayrogersboxes.com














Ken Girardini, from Sykesville, Maryland - I wish you could see his patina paintings on steel ... they're absolutely marvelous!
www.girardinidesign.com




















There was also a wood-turner there named David Nittmann who gave a demonstration of his lathe craft. One of the things he said along the way was that he believes the human spirit needs to be nurtured not just by food, love, but by inspiration, as well.

I felt what he meant.