Sunday, September 25, 2011

Market Baskets - Vienna Style

My style morphing


The wonder of any craft or art form lies in its many expressions.  It morphs and evolves as environments change. 


Color forms


I love making baskets because of the countless expressions these forms can take – shapes, colors, even functions shift.


Here in Vienna folks like to go to the market carrying their own bag or basket.  With that in mind, I have come up with a couple of new designs for my own version of a market basket.


This first one is "Jen's Basket".  I made it for my friend, Jen, who grew up by the sea.  I choose colors and patterns that reminded me of our oceans...


Jen's Basket

Jen's Basket - close up


This second design is called, "Vienna Market".  It is the perfect basket for that jaunt down the street to the market.


Vienna Market Basket


Vienna Market Basket - close up


What do you think?
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11 comments:

  1. Julie DelvesSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    What beautiful bags! They look exquisitely made.
    You mention that you live in 'the land of Hundertwasser' - he is my favourite artist ever, I want to go to that land one day
    :-)

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  2. Mami Made ItSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Amazing! Wonderful!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Thanks for your comments, ladies. Julie, Hundertwasser is one of my favorites. An inspiration!

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  4. Luna LevySeptember 26, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    These are gorgeous Valerie!! xo

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  5. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Thank you, Stephanie!

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  6. BecsSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Beautiful baskets, I love the colours and the detail.

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  7. Lindsay - Pen and PaintSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Your work is so amazing! I saw it a few weeks ago on Stephanie's blog and am happy to have found your blog through the Creative Courage course.

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  8. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Linsay and Becs - Many thanks!

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  9. dióhéjSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I like Hundertwasser and this bag too :))

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  10. dióhéjSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    and this folding screen is wonderful!

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  11. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    diohej, your bags are so fantastic! thanks for your comment. :)

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