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lisa neimeth

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artist lisa neimeth sent over some photos of her beautiful work this weekend. based in san francisco, lisa creates tableware and sculpture from her bay-area studio- a converted chicken coop (see below)!

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though she was born in nyc, lisa moved west after college and found herself inspired by the open land, light and ocean. after the birth of her children she decided to pursue art full time and now creates her signature line of dinnerware sold in several stores across the country. i was really struck by the craftsmanship of her tableware- each piece feels so solid and sturdy, yet beautiful enough to stand on its own as a piece of art. i was also taken with lisa’s goals, described on her website: “to create durable, unique, hand made functional pieces that rival the “made in china” culture that is so pervasive. a “slow-dish” movement perhaps? to make connections between community service and being creative”. it’s so nice to see more artists turning away from mass-produced goods and focusing on creating unique, handmade designs. thanks to lisa for taking the time to send her work over- you can click here for more information on lisa and to view her full collection.

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Ashley J.

That’s it, I have GOT to have these plates. And how about that studio? I must say it’s one of the best things I’ve ever laid eyes on!

pen and paper

Her ceramics are darling, but I admit I was totally stunned by her converted studio as well. It reminds me of the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company you wrote about in October.

colorthemes

The studio is every artist dream. All those windows, greenery and a studio to yourself. What piece.
I think the designs are nice and very rural looking. I wonder what they might look like if you poppped your studio in to the city. Would them emulate that environment. Let’s say you are in the middle of downtown New York with taxi’s blarring about? Do you think your plates would be the same?
They are very sweet — not my type of thing for me but for many I’m sure. I like more surprises or contemporary passion suggested.

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