Functional Art
A few weeks back, I planned a trip out to Santa Monica for some supplies. It was not a trip I was looking forward to, it was raining, I had other errands to run, and the thought of the dreadful-LA-traffic-rumor-that-isn’t, amplifying as city drivers panic at any signs of wetness was quite seriously horrifying. To my surprise, my little hand scratched directions brought me to this tucked away artist community in the middle of an industrial and quiet part of the city.
Handmade Papers and Children's Art Wall
I was excited of course-my dreary little excursion has now become somewhat of an adventure! There were so many galleries, shops and buildings to explore! Here are some of my favorites, they include a functional art gallery, the Santa Monica Museum of Art, and a Japanese artisan paper shop. To me Bergamot Station seemed to have a sort of functional art theme running through it, which suits me JUST fine.
Functional Art Museum/Gallery/Shop
I really enjoyed looking at (and learning from) the unusual functional items that have been given a creative makeover-unique artist books, miscellaneous games, notepads, puzzles, twisted pendant lamp shades, contorted upcycled household objects, art jewelry, so much more….For those of you who have yet to visit LA, definitely make this one of your stops!
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