2021 Function Material 
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JULY 15, 2024
That emphasis on simplicity stems from the premise of Shaker beliefs that associate such clean functionality with a peaceful existence. Connection to Nature Much of Shaker design tended to rely upon natural materials like oak, maple, cedar, and birch. Shaker Wash Stand, James Calver. Sold for $175,000 USD via Willis Henry Auctions Inc.
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OCTOBER 28, 2024
They believed that artists should showcase the richness of materials and the craftsmanship of handmade wares while paying homage to the beauty of the natural world. Sold for $1,600 USD via Material Culture (May 2021). His success was spurred by his ability to create timeless pieces made from the most elegant, natural materials.
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MAY 29, 2024
Taxidermy is an art absolutely essential to be known to every naturalist since, without it, he cannot pursue his studies or preserve his own materials” British zoologist William Swainson in his 1840 Treatise on Taxidermy Walter Potter – Kittens’ Tea & Croquet Party. Sold for £1,100 GBP via Chiswick Auctions (October 2021).
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APRIL 24, 2024
Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.
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APRIL 24, 2024
Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.
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OCTOBER 16, 2024
In addition to the status that material conveyed, silver pieces also became a prime means of commemorating significant events like births and marriages as the medium was primed for added inscriptions. Drinkware Drinkware from tankards to teapots were also popular silver pieces and spoke yet again to the combination of function and aesthetics.
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MARCH 5, 2021
These Soundsuits, of which Cave has made over 500, are full bodied costumes composed of an amalgamation of found materials designed to create a certain sound when moved in by the wearer. The use of foreign and found material is an integral part of their work too, and explores the connection between economics and race. Sculpture Nature.
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