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A Look at Japanese Funeral Practices
Cultural traditions in a country with a cremation rate of almost 100 percent
Japan has the highest cremation rate in the world at over 99 percent, with some local governments even banning burials. Cremation was reserved for the rich until after World War II. However, once the cleanliness and efficiency of the practice … Continue reading
An Interview with Annie Leigh
SevenPonds chats with a talented "eco-urn" maker
Annie‘s diverse artistic background and spirituality ultimately lead her to create Eco-Urns, her UK based biodegradable urn business. Today, Annie creates thoughtful, unique and sustainable urns ranging from simple ceramic to highly personalized designs. Read her responses to all our … Continue reading
Santolini Encourages Audience to Consider Life and Death
The artist's conceptual pieces require audience input--literally and figuratively.
Among the thought-provoking works of Frederico Santolini are some pieces that challenge us to consider our mortality and re-think our perceptions of life and death. Santolini utilizes his background in product design to manipulate objects into works of art that … Continue reading
Nadine Jarvis Challenges Traditional Approach to Cremation
The artist's thought-provoking approach to the grieving process through the application of cremation remains
Nadine Jarvis has turned the concept of the cremation vessel on its head with her Rest in Pieces, Birdfeeder, and pencil box projects. All of the projects utilize cremation ashes in unique and thought-provoking ways, and they are aimed at … Continue reading
Two Exhibits at Petaluma Arts Center Ponder Life and Death
Art honoring life and death is introduced to larger fine arts audience
Petaluma Arts Center in Sonoma County boasts a gorgeous 4,500 square foot arts facility located in Petaluma, California’s historic Railroad Depot Freight Building. The Center, opened by the Petaluma Arts Council in 2008, exists to celebrate local artists and to … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Cremation Urn, Cremation Vessel, Day of the Dead, Death, FireIce, Funeria, Kayleen Asbo, Petaluma Arts Center, Sonoma County
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Ghost Urn
by Anna Marinenko
This eerily beautiful, time capsule inspired urn prototype, from Ukrainian designer Anna Marinenko, achieves both modern elegance and archetypal timelessness — with a touch of humor, to boot. Says Ms. Marinenko, the ghost urn is “perhaps the only way to be certain … Continue reading
