Vol. 11.03.2019 | Sunday Selects
November 2, 2019
EMILY MORGAN BROWN
Birthed out of a fascination with ancient technique, Emily’s large-scale botanical tapestries are a lesson in history and a record of today. “After I take photos of the flower for the composition, I dry the flower, grind it into pigment, and make it into the egg tempera I will use to paint the linen. The subject lives forever in its painting, using a mostly forgotten process of the Old Masters as well as their technique of painting in grisailles to mimic relief sculpture.
YASHA BUTLER
Yasha Butler works with clay to create objects that add a sense of poetry to our lives. From sculptural vessels to simple wall hangings, her work gives people the tools to craft spaces that they love living in. Minimal, elegant and organic, her style embraces the perfectly imperfect.
KIM FONDER
Kim Fonder loves texture and touch. Her paintings and furniture reflect her infatuation with these two characteristics. From the materials Fonder selects, to the way she crafts each piece; these two attributes remain her focus. She seeks to honor Leonardo Da Vinci’s words, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
BILL CLAPS
Visual artist and writer Bill Claps meditates every morning. “I find that the most important thing to me is to listen and be open to what the world presents to me. It’s amazing what happens to me when my mind is clear,” says Claps. He explains that he doesn’t seek inspiration, but rather finds that the ideas seem to present themselves and if he is open he can “grab onto them quickly before they go away.”
MICHAEL STIPE ON WORKING WHILE HE SLEEPS AND SAVORING MISTAKES
The artist and musician discusses his new photography book, “Our Interference Times,” and his unusual daily routine.
NOVEMBER HOROSCOPES: THANKSGIVING DESSERT EDITION
The stars foresee Thanksgiving desserts in your future. But which one, exactly? Below, your November horoscope and an especially tailored recipe for every sign. If you need to bake the recipes for your rising and sun and moon signs, we understand.
71 BEST THANKSGIVING COCKTAILS AND DRINK RECIPES TO IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS
Thanksgiving cocktails don’t get more delicious than this! We believe in having a drink while you cook that turkey and those sides. These cocktails are perfect for fall, including rich punches, light spritzes, strong Martinis, classic whiskey drinks, and more. Cheers!
OLAFUR ELIASSON : IN REAL LIFE
In Eliasson’s captivating installations you become aware of your senses, people around you and the world beyond.
TINY DESK CONCERT: SHERYL CROW
Twenty-five years ago this fall, Sheryl Crow was in the midst of a massive career breakthrough. Her inescapable hit “All I Wanna Do” was entrenched in the Top 5 — it would later win the Grammy for Record of the Year — and her 1993 debut album, Tuesday Night Music Club, was well on its way to selling more than 7 million copies in the U.S. alone.
