Tag Archives: Fine Art


Photographer Tom Philips “Dies” in Over 50 Places Around the World

"The Dead Photos" explores the tangible locality of death
Posted on April 10, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“The Dead Photos” is a series of over 50 images taken all over the world in which photo artist Tom Philips has taken self-portraits of himself lying “dead.” Death is a universal, inescapable part of the human experience, yet intimately unique … Continue reading →

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Kintsugi: Finding Beauty in Brokenness

Japanese ceramic art tradition highlights history and celebrates imperfection
Posted on February 28, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The 15th century Japanese art of “Kintsugi” (golden joinery) or “Kintsukuroi” (golden repair) involves the mending of shattered ceramics with “urushi” lacquer and powdered metal — most commonly gold. The central philosophy of Kintsugi is that an object is made … Continue reading →

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Inuk Woman Wins National Award for Memorial Quilt

Memorial quilt depicts strength in times of hardship
Posted on January 24, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Veronica Puskas, who grew up in Nunavut’s Kivalliq region, won Quilt Canada’s 2014 prize for Excellence in Work by a first-time exhibitor. Her award-winning artwork “Pillars of Strength” is based on a photograph that depicts two figures — her mother … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Carry Your Loved One With You As Memorial Jewelry

Custom jewelry featuring remains of loved ones keeps the memories close
Posted on December 26, 2015 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: One of the great benefits of cremation is that you can carry the memory of your loved one — a person or pet — with you in a very tangible way. Memorial jewelry, popular in the Victorian … Continue reading →

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