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I have been doing some research on the people that are influencing design and architecture today, looking for the current Ray and Charles Eames of our times and want to start sharing some great design. I have been following Patricia Urquiola for awhile, she has created some of the most prolific pieces of furniture for companies like Moroso and Kartell. What I love about her work is that it appears nothing is off limits, she will take a shot at designing any object, she does not have a distinctive style and it appears that she is always exploring the boundaries of taste and function. Here are some images of her work...it's only a sliver, do a google search and you can find soooo much more.

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This weekend I had the pleasure to see one of my favorite artists speak about her process at Martha Ortero Gallery in Los Angeles. Not only did she do a Q&A with her good friend Sam from Friends with you but many of her pieces were on display. I have been admiring her work for sometime online and was very excited to see them in person. I must say they were even cooler than I could even have imagined. Here are some shots from the show and Q&A.

My favorite piece from the show, about 3 feet wide, goes back in space about 4 feet deep. 

Detail of the edge.

Looking deep into the wall.

This pieces is 2"x2", amazing detail at this scale.

Freestanding sculpture.

Peering into the sculpture.

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3rd and Bell in Seattle.

Before

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Some shots from the Dire Times show in Seattle.