Greetings!
When author and teacher Max Strom came to Cleveland he said, "Breathe the way you intend to live."
Unless we're birthing a baby or practicing yoga, most of us spend little time thinking about how we breathe, but it's really an excellent tool for accessing the authenticity of any given moment. The more deeply we breathe, the more present we are. The more present we are, the more enriched our lives become.
It's no surprise to me that the same holds true when we connect with nature. The more mindfully we observe its patterns, the more beauty we discover. The more beauty we discover, the more fulfilled we feel inside.
Perceiving beauty is like breathing deeply. There's very little training available, but once you get it, you'll vow to live no other way.
Susie
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Organic Meets Industrial
 There's something about smooth, curved wood that begs us to touch it. And this accent
piece by Susie Frazier is no different. Made from a fallen maple tree that was eventually
milled on Cleveland's near west side, this unique top was actually one of the discards from
the outer layer of the tree, just beneath the bark. With the overall shape dictated by the
contours of the grain and strategically-mounted steel pipe legs, this raw slab table is a
prime example of Frazier's organic industrial aesthetic. Can be used as a bench or a table.
Raw Slab Table
$500 |
Texture As Treatment
 Throughout history, healing gardens have been treasured as sacred places for awakening
the spirit and settling the subconscious. Today people spend much more time inside built
environments, so there's less opportunity to experience these benefits of the natural world.
That's why Frazier has created a new collection of art for interiors that's designed to elicit
the same response as a Japenese Zen garden. Simple compositions, strong textures, and
repeating contours turn a piece of art into a instrument for quiet meditation.
See this triptych in person during this month's THIRD FRIDAY art walk at 78th Street Studios.
Bonsai Branches and Encaustic Wax
$85 each
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Honest Inspiration
 One of the most exciting parts of Frazier's job is wandering through different environments in search of natural patterns that catch her eye. Here, she was struck by the wavy edge of dried corn husks amidst a sea of straight stalks. See how these types of tones and contours can be found throughout her fine art pieces. |
Here's an idea you can create yourself with a tree log, a light socket, and a
clear light bulb. This wall sconce was made simply by drilling out the cavity
down the middle and out the back for assembly of the lamp parts. TIP: If
your log isn't wide enough to support a round bulb, then use a tubular bulb.
It'll keep the light a safe distance from the wall and offer a more industrial
look. Mount and wire directly to an electrical box or invert the
fixture and run the cord along the wall to an outlet down below.
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