WHAT’S MOVING US
A blog for members to share the art, ideas, and inspirations that move them.
Guest contributor:
Keith Walpole is a writer and musician based in Brooklyn, NY. Alongside his Substack ‘Circles in Space’, he publishes a weekly newsletter, ‘Five Bullets’, which covers everything from art to music to history and science.
“I think about how different materials might work or different consistencies. Sometimes I have an idea that I want to evoke in the viewer and will go from there. I instantly fell in love with the unpredictability of the photos and couldn’t stop experimenting.”
Photographer Jon Smith shoots shattering lightbulbs filled with various materials inside.
An 18th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Etui, circa 1760.
An etui is typically used as a women’s work box. Though they were designed for functionality, etuis were also decorative.
Fun fact: The Farbergé Eggs, designed by Peter Carl Farbergé for the Russian Imperial Family, were a series of 52 jeweled eggs that were etuis.
What’s Moving Us Today
A blog about what’s inspiring us today.
Member Curator of the Week
Paralegal by day, drummer by night, and curious by nature, Keith is typically researching various topics at any given moment. His interests include music, writing, all things creative, and exploring the natural world. Posts will encompass his most recent findings, exhibit visits, and important topics pertaining to creatives today.