Tomoo Hosono

Form or Function?
Maybe a bit of both.
Mr. Hosono, a Kaleidoscopist from Japan, features an unusual combination in his sensuous Taleidoscopes and Kaleidoscopes.
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Artist and entrepreneur, Curtis Steiner shows us the value of objects ordinary or odd

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Within You, Without You

Designer and woodworker, Laura Yeats

Designer and woodworker, Laura Yeats uses domestic woods and steel to create sculptural and functional works of art. The 10 minute portrait is an inside look at the artist's world - her creative process, studio and work environment, and thoughts on inspiration. The designs are simple, modern, and timeless.

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Quandary kinetic sculpture by David Roy

"I have been designing and building kinetic sculptures since 1975. Each is a wooden machine powered by a constant force spring which must be wound. While visually interesting sculptures when still, they become truly fascinating when in motion. After a simple winding they entertain with motion and soft sounds for varying lengths of time."

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Jen Stark: Kaleidoscopic Paper Eruptions

“I like to make the insides very colourfully confusing. You can relate it to people or things being so complicated and elaborate on the inside. Yet the outside layer is usually white to show that something may look simple and ordinary on the outside – but the inside is beaming with colour!”

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MANJU MANDALA

Manju is a Sanskrit word meaning "pleasing" or "sweet"
Music by Prem Joshua

Mandala Image:
Cosmocto
-Visionary Artist and Creative Spirit.

Japanese Kaleidoscopes

Artist: Toshio Sumi
Artist: Sumiko Akatsu
Artist: Motohiro Sato

ART:KALEIDOSCOPE is happy to announce the discovery of a Sister Blog entitled:
JAPANESE KALEIDOSCOPES

J.A writes:

"I am a kaleidoscope enthusiast in Japan. The reason to start this blog is to share beautiful kaleidoscopes created by Japanese artists with every kaleidoscope lover all over the world. I am a member of the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society. If you are interested in any kaleidoscope or artist introduced here and would like to have contact with them, I will be able to help you with communication."

Please visit JAPANESE KALEIDOSCOPES, for a fascinating view of some scopes made in Japan...the content is in English:-)

WEE WONDER

AMAZING NEW WORK FROM SECRET GARDEN KALEIDOSCOPES!
Wee Wonder miniature kaleidoscope by Luc and Sallie Durette,
-is truly a "wee wonder"!
I've never seen a kaleidoscope this small with such a
stunning wee image!

From a Kaleidoscopist perspective, one of the major limitations of designing a miniature scope is the fact that it is very difficult to create an engaging image....

The Wee Wonder is a Wee Wonder!

How does Luc do it????
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On Reflection: Secret Garden

Charles Karadimos, a self-taught kaleidoscope artist, is on CBS!

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Recycled Kaleidoscope