a rejuvenating reminder, thank you james. bringing beauty into our day is a right, not a privilege. no matter our status by the world’s standards, there will never be a fee to witness a sauntering sunset, hear the laughter of leaves whirling in the wind, or hold the hands of the ones who humbly touch our heart
I always open your newsletter with a smile, because I know that while reading it, I’ll be immersed in beauty and art — and for a little while, forget all the problems of the world.
Your observations & interpretations are more important than many would take the time to consider. And given the aesthetics, it’s time well spent. A museum/gallery curator, amongst other things, there has never been any object in my residences, the provenance of which is not unique.
I’m saving it as well! I had a conversation recently with one of my 30-something daughters about the loss of beauty in architecture. Everything’s so unimaginative, no character, no soul - why? When did we stop valuing craftsmanship?
Using utensils like that would affect how you sat down for a meal.
I was inspired by that ring that opens into a solar system and placing it inside an old pocket watch case; heavens and time. The idea being the system would unfold when the case was opened. Proved to be beyond my skill set in an entry level jewelry metal class. I could punch out and stamp on the very narrow copper rings but connecting them to rotate in such a small space was finer work than I was capable of and would need a much bigger case than pocket watches came in. "A man's reach should exceed his grasp or what's a heaven for" was going to be etched onto the case. ......my heaven pieces still sit in a box and time waits.
Tremendous collection of...I hesitate to call it stuff. Very inspiring, as are your reflections and quotations, James. Truly, we need more beauty in our lives. Perhaps, indeed, the making and promulgation of beauty is the ultimate act of rebellion against our uncultured elites?
I'm saving this so I can read it again.
That means a lot, thank you so much!
Same!
Me too.
I always look forward to you post! Beautiful cutlery
Thank you! Love him or hate him, Dalí was one of a kind.
a rejuvenating reminder, thank you james. bringing beauty into our day is a right, not a privilege. no matter our status by the world’s standards, there will never be a fee to witness a sauntering sunset, hear the laughter of leaves whirling in the wind, or hold the hands of the ones who humbly touch our heart
Beautifully said. Your words reminded me of one of my favorite Shakespeare sonnets:
“For thy sweet love remembered such wealth brings
That then I scorn to change my state with kings.”
I always open your newsletter with a smile, because I know that while reading it, I’ll be immersed in beauty and art — and for a little while, forget all the problems of the world.
Thank you
Your observations & interpretations are more important than many would take the time to consider. And given the aesthetics, it’s time well spent. A museum/gallery curator, amongst other things, there has never been any object in my residences, the provenance of which is not unique.
Beauty is truth; Truth, beauty. That is all ye know on Earth and all ye need to know
No doubt it was the quest for Beuty that created Civilization.
Scruton is right.
Thankls for reminding us!
The photos have presence with your awesome words. This is refreshing.
I’m stealing the inscription on The Posy Ring. It was a better time when men spoke to women this way.
Lovely as the subject matter. Thank you.
I’m saving it as well! I had a conversation recently with one of my 30-something daughters about the loss of beauty in architecture. Everything’s so unimaginative, no character, no soul - why? When did we stop valuing craftsmanship?
That Corinthian column dress is pretty cool
This is phenomenal! I own a Poesy ring from the same time period and the inscription inside reads "I am thy lotte, forget me not"
Using utensils like that would affect how you sat down for a meal.
I was inspired by that ring that opens into a solar system and placing it inside an old pocket watch case; heavens and time. The idea being the system would unfold when the case was opened. Proved to be beyond my skill set in an entry level jewelry metal class. I could punch out and stamp on the very narrow copper rings but connecting them to rotate in such a small space was finer work than I was capable of and would need a much bigger case than pocket watches came in. "A man's reach should exceed his grasp or what's a heaven for" was going to be etched onto the case. ......my heaven pieces still sit in a box and time waits.
I miss when beauty spoke to the human eye. These days, everything looks sterile, minimal, and painfully contemporary.
This is so true…you see something and question if it is real or not.
Tremendous collection of...I hesitate to call it stuff. Very inspiring, as are your reflections and quotations, James. Truly, we need more beauty in our lives. Perhaps, indeed, the making and promulgation of beauty is the ultimate act of rebellion against our uncultured elites?