“I am so inspired by the small details, how inanimate objects can take on personalities of their own; how there is ‘life’ in inanimate objects, emotional and memory triggers and responses. The idea of role-play and projecting ourselves onto inanimate objects also holds a fascination for me, and one that I believe we never really and totally grow out of.” (20-21)
Walton, Inga. “The Miniature Worlds of Irianna Kanellopoulou.” Ceramics Art and Perception. Issue 85, 2011. pgs 19 – 23
This is a bit spooky! I have just started to think about the strange appeal of miniature things and why people respond so strongly to the small things I make that they can hold in their hands. So thanks for this link which may well take me in a different direction.
Love your blog by the way – just plain interesting!
Ann
I know what you mean. A few years ago while visiting friends from Chicago, we went tot the museum at the art institute of Chicago and saw an amazing collection of miniature rooms! I’ve been obsessed with miniature ever since. Check out their collection here: http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/thorne
i love a mini, and i really enjoyed this blog, count me subscribed!
Thanks, Toni! It’s always great to hear that people are enjoying the blog! Best, Kevin
I love this quote and I believe anything can be beautiful. Thanks for posting this, I really enjoyed reading it.
Agreed, Kay. Thanks for your comment.
I adored very tiny things as a child, such as the photos in your post. I did project personalities onto them and became very absorbed. In a symbolist painting in progress right now, I have included some of my miniature childhood toys as a way of depicting…perhaps a longing for control. When you have a miniature world, it’s sort of like playing God, and maybe that’s why children love them, and that eventually grows into art. Excellent post, and I haven’t had the chance, I don’t think, to say how much I enjoy your entire blog. I love your style!
I think a lot of children experience a fondness for the small. I’d be really interested in seeing how you’re incorporating these ideas into your paintings! Best, Kevin
This post is so charming! And a nice blog you’ve got in general – thanks for sharing so much art.
Glad you enjoyed one of my recent posts as well – thanks for the “like”.
Thanks for the comment, madrabbitart (awesome name BTW)! I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I’ve been thinking about the mysterious charm of miniatures for some time and this quote was particularly compelling. Thanks for stopping by! Best, Kevin
I heart miniatures and have collection of miniature bears that I still hold dearly and bring them out from time to time to enjoy. It’s about connection to the past, as a child. It’s nice strolls down the memory lane.
What a wonderful quote. I was fascinated by miniatures as a child. These days I delight in breaking down my world into tiny details; I am constantly cropping scenes i witness into tiny vignettes and drinking them in with my eyes. The tendril of a vine gripping a wall… the color combinations of ordinary objects placed near each other… the lines on the face of a stranger deep in conversation. There is so much beauty to be found in the little things.
Agreed! Thanks so much for your comment! Best, Kevin.