Sasha Darling & The BellJar Blog — Art

Polly Morgan's work takes a romantic and delicate approach to taxidermy art, putting her specimens in unexpected scenarios forcing the viewer to see the animal possibly for the first time.In her own words she explains, "the rat sheds his association with horror and disease and can be rightfully viewed as a beautiful animal."

Th tiny chandeliers and the wonderful lighting add to the delight for me. It's not too late to buy Sasha Darling a Chanukkah present!!!

Been thinking a lot about painting and drawing lately and how it's been missing from my life since the shop has demanded so much of my time. Of course having the gallery keeps me involved in the community but I have been missing the tactile feeling of instrument upon surface. The problem is I feel so completely depleted that I'm not even sure what kind of content I would focus on. Been perusing sights to get inspiration and I'm pretty sure the work of Shelley Reed is just about as close to perfection that an artist can come in my eyes! It's so modern and relevant but obviously is inspired by the great masters like Gillis d'Hondecoeter, Jean Baptiste Charles Claudot. Completely inspired!

Came across his work on facebook and really enjoyed it. He does modern work as well but I love his Punk and New Wave Documentary photos so much! I was just a little kid in the 70's but was so obsessed with them as a teen I almost feel like I was part of it. I was living over in Stinson Beach in the 70's and was already feeling the influences of new wave and by 13 was full on believer, much to my hippie parents dismay. I love to look at photography that makes me nostalgic for something I never really knew. These photos make me wish I was part of all. Or at least, that boys, still dressed as cute as the late 70's early 80's Punk and new wave boys did!!! can I get a hear hear? You can see more of his work or even hire him here..

We covet the miss Joslin here at BellJar. Her work is awe inspiring and she happens to just be one of the sweetest ladies on earth. You can view more of her work here. Also you can buy her beautiful book if you can't afford an original. We keep meaning to order it for the shop. Need to get on that! Wouldn't you want her book as a Christmas or Hanuka present?