Lorenzo Nanni

O’Meara, Kristi. “Interview with Lorenzo Nanni.” The Patternbase. The Patternbase, n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2014. http://www.thepatternbase.com/interview-with-lorenzo-nanni/ Lorenzo Nanni makes embroidered pieces of art that could pass for microscope slides. Inspired by anatomy and nature, his textile works resemble bacteria, cells, blood, plus flora and fauna. For cohesion with his subject matter, Nanni uses primarily natural materials like silk, […]

Wearable Planters

Jordan, Colleen. “Featured Seller: Colleen Jordan.” Etsy Blog. Etsy, 15 July 2011. Web. 11 Oct. 2014. https://blog.etsy.com/en/2011/featured-seller-colleenjordan/ Colleen Jordan is making plants a fashion statement. Intended for live succulents and various plants, her Wearable Planters affix to bikes and clothing using magnets. The planter itself is made by a 3D printer, which demonstrates a unique interaction between nature and technology. At […]

Our Malibu Beaches

Coulter, Kimberly. “Open Access to the Beach.” AntSpiderBee. Ant Spider Bee, 18 Feb. 2014. Web. 22 Aug. 2014.  http://www.antspiderbee.net/2014/02/open-access-to-the-beach/ Though Malibu’s beaches are officially designated as public, their access has regularly been blocked and hidden by wealthy residents along the shore. Environmental historian and writer Jenny Price is looking to change that with her app, Our Malibu Beaches. The app […]