by drew

here’s a love note to a couple notable folks using their talent and intellect to create thoughtful items of value.  I find myself drawn to items that traditionally have a destructive or otherwise unsustainable nature and have been reinvented in a sustainable, positive way.bang! bang! I love guns, but hate guns you know what I mean? San Francisco artist Sarah Applebaum does.  she has created this amazing handgun using felt.  I have to have… eventually.  her website and blog (http://www.sarahapplebaum.com) are equally fantastic.

I’ve always had a fascination with taxidermy, specifically animal head trophies.  I just can’t bring myself to purchase one and I could never venture out into the wilderness to acquire my own.  I’ve always wanted to hang one over my toilet (wouldn’t that be awesome!)  San Antonio artist, Jennifer Khoshbin (http://www.jenkhoshbin.com/transform-_ation) has a great humane alternative to hunting for your own trophy mount.  I promise if I buy one I wont mount it over the commode.

I’m in no position to judge those who hunt animals and proudly hang their severed heads or carry and use handguns.  neither are necessities in my life.  I appreciate the symbolism and aesthetic without the destruction or ill intent.  the cost here is far less than the real thing… you know what I mean.

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