Oh Baby Baby!

Knit Children's Hat by: Joan Blair and Linda Braude $25.00, Hybrid "Scoot" by: Schoolhouse Naturals $8.00, Bibs to Go by: Dwell Studios $12.99, Elephant Bum Cover by: Zebi Baby $32.00, Green Leaves Kerchief Bib by: Zebi Baby $20.00, Dick & Jane & Vampires by: Penguin Books $9.99, Park by: Priddy Books $4.99, Modern Play Family by: MoMA $12.99, Charley Harper ABC's $9.95, Sock Elephant by: Empress Arts $19.00

Gifts for Dad

"Help I Can't Sleep" by: Help $4.50, Lambswool Comb by: Donna Wilson $8.50, "Rules for My Unborn Son" by: Walker Lamond $14.99, Kaweco Classic Rollerball Pen $28.00, Woodgrain playing cards by: IMM $15.00, Luddite Pencil case by: Thomas Paul $12.50, "5 Orange Keys keychain" by: Harry Allen $18.00, Open Bottle opener by: Poketo $17.00, Fill and Fly kit by: Flight 001 $25.00, Mighty Wallet by: Dynomighty Design $15.00, Devil iPad skin by: DCI $21.00, Cup with Handle by: Andrew Coombs $32.00, Small "Not Plastic Water Bottle" by: DCI $12.00, Swing Name Card Case by: Kikkerland $10.00

What's Old is New: Recycled Gift Ideas

Credit Card bracelet by: Edie Ashman $45.00, Memento necklace by: Garnett jewelry $80.00, Floral Layers brooch by: Jane Harrison $100, Asymmetrical vintage chain necklace by: One Sweet Peach $45.00, Skateboard Bangle by: Kristi Tororitis $14.00, #1 Road Sign magnet $10.00, Reindeer bottle stopper by: Stacy Moore $25.00, Bottle cap magnet set by: Suzanne Vinson $10.00, LP Bracelet by: Tracy Wilson $25 ea., Fork Bracelet by: Mary Andrews $40.00, Hashtag Road sign magnet by: Tripp Gregson $10.00

Our Gal Pal Kristin Lane

Can we just stop for a second and recognize all of those great friends out there. The ones who stop by with a hand made holiday wreath, just because?

Kristin Lane is one of those great friends. She hiked through the snow this morning and brought us this beautiful wreath.

Kristin can also make a beautiful wreath for you, for only $45.

Call to inquire (804)644-5450

Stocking Stuffers

Tiny Notebook by: Sweet Bella $2.50 each, Cassette Tape tape dispenser by: Poulain $16.00, Waterspouts perpetual calendar by: Lisa DeJohn $9.95, #52RVA playing cards by: Diana Mathews $9.95, Birdie clips by: DCI $8.00, Bandaid kit by: Help $4.50, Mighty Wallet by: Dynomighty Design $15.00, Grenadine & Tonic body milk by: Lollia $9.00, Fabric Thumbtacks by: Girl of all Work $7.50, Cassette tape box by: Poulain $16.00, Baggu Bag by: Baggu $8.00, Tape Bundle by: MT $9.95

Kids Shopping Guide

Charley Harper flash cards $15.95, Recycling Scoot by: Schoolhouse naturals $8.00, Knit Children's hat by: Joan Blair $25.00, Topozoo Monster puzzle by: Topozoo $34.00, Red fox scarf by: Donna Wilson $84.00, Wooden car by: Looksur $28.00, Oura Softie doll by: Oura Sananikone $18.00, Fabric sandwich bags by: Lunch skins $11.00, Green Leaves kerchief bib by: Zebi Baby $20.00, Solar Owl by: Tomoaki Takashima $30.00, Crayon travel set by: Empress Arts $15, Panda Matryoshka dolls by: Matryoshka Madness $16.00, Sock Elephant by: Empress Arts $19.00, Leather Piggy Bank by: Looksur $35.00, Knit Creature by: Jamie Pierce $20.00, Mini Pencils by: BEgoodie $5.00

Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas

Have a Happy Handmade Holiday!

"Perhaps I Deserve This?" soft sculpture by: Allyson Mellberg Taylor $450, Vintage Car Key necklace by: Garnett Jewelry $55, Solitaire Setting ring by: Joanna Gollberg $125, Wooden Mustache ring by: Kent Perdue $40, Stone Drop wrap hoop earrings by: Katie Benson $140, "Tink Clink" bracelet by: Jane Harrison $125, "Dear Me" Booties by: Marty Mitchell $42, Boy Figure pillow by: K Studio $112, Horse Head sculpture by: Aggie Zed $125, Felt Hydrangea by: Maggie Smith $150, Leather Feather brooch by: Noelle McKown $30, Sitting Girl bowl by: Jenny Mendes $78, Arrow Crossing sign magnet by: Tripp Gregson $10, Bottle cap magnet set by: Suzanne Vinson $10.00, "Corpse Whale" soft sculpture by: Allyson Mellberg Taylor $450

Food for thought: Foodie gift ideas

Green Berries trivet by: Scandic Imports $18, Fork Bracelet by: Mary Andrews $40, Bird Salt & Pepper set by: Jonathan Adler $50, Cup with handle by: Justin Rothshank $32, Sugar Peas notebook by: Lab Clip $6, Not Plastic Cutlery by: Seletti $5(set), Bowl by: Andrew Coombs $32, Roller Bull brooch by: Metalworks $18, Bamboo Heart cutting board by: DCI $18

Red hot gifts...

"Fall Leaves" bib by: Zebi Baby $20, "Figure 8" brooch by: Arthur Hash $60, "Delaney"collar scarf by: Sonya Mackintosh $82, "Fire" necklace by: Grain $40, "Ginsing" tea towel by: Jonathan Adler $12, Stitched circle earrings by: Paper & Gold $32, Solar Owl by: Tomoaki Takashima $30, Tulip print A6 bound notebook by: Orla Kiely $16, Mr. & Mrs. Muse salt & pepper shakers by: Jonathan Adler $50, Art180 2011 calendar by: Aijung Kim $14.50, "Lucille" necklace by: Bellissima Jewelry design $88, #52RVA playing cards designed by: Diana Mathews $9.95

Mellow Yellow

Yellow & Gold collage earrings by: Paper & Gold $40, Skateboard bangle by: Kristi Totoritis $14, "Park" by: Priddy Books $4.99, "Liza" glasses by: AJ Morgan $14, Not Plastic wine glass by: Seletti $14, Stuff travel bag by: Flight 001 $21, Bead & Chain necklace by: Katie Benson $172, Banana Ornament by: Jonathan Adler $25, Cassette Tape card holder by: Midori $14, Safari puzzle by: Topozoo $34

For Grape's Sake

There has been a cry for help searching for great gifts in a grape hue. This one's for you, kids!

Baggu bag in "grape" $8, "Forrest" greeting card by: Eleanor Grosch $2.50, Boombox iPhone cover by: DCI $10, "Princess Phone" print by: Young House Love $25, Hand beaded belt buckle by: Vida Dulce $40, Elephant Animal pico pillow by: Areaware $28, "Elf-Stache" brooch by: Anthony Tammaro $35, Business card holder by: Galison $14, Large Teardrop necklace by: Gerard Yosca $196, Decal bowl by: Justin Rothshank $27, Crystal cuff by: Phuse $90

Something Blue

A few more gift ideas for those hard to please people on your holiday shopping list...

"Now My Home is a Beech Tree" by: Seas $15, "Monster Matryoshka" dolls by: Matryoshka Madness $16, 400 speed Color Negative 35mm film by: Lomography $11, "Diana Tote" by: Brandon Peck $14, "Maggie Glasses" by: AJ Morgan $14, Felt Bauble ring by: Sarah Tector $60,"Help I Have a Blister" band-aid kit by: Help $4.50, Diana Mini camera by: Lomography $55, Hand Blown Water Glass by: James Breed $24, Blue Flower collage earrings by: Paper & Gold $38

Pretty in Pink

Hand crochet and beaded disc earrings by: Vida Dulce $44, Beaded needlepoint cuff bracelet by: Vida Dulce $28, "Pekoe" tea towel by: Jonathan Adler $12, Snow Gardenia body lotion by: MOR $32, Pink cotton loose weave scarf by: Nusantara $14, Goudi vase by: Chive $18, Meg cup by: Donna Wilson $21, "Rosebud" Lip Delight by: MOR $11

Bright and Shiny...

Items are listed clockwise from the top left. Enjoy!

"Snow Gardenia" soap by: MOR $18, "Pearl Drop" earrings by: Mirial Haskell $70, Kaweco "Sport Classic" clutch pencil in white by: Sweet Bella $28, Bird Bottle topper by: Jonathan Adler $18, Kaweco "Sport Classic" clutch pencil in black $28, "Ted Not Plastic" water bottles by: Seletti $30, Penguin by: Jonathan Adler $99, "Katie" sunglasses by: AJ Morgan $14, "Chunky Crystal Layers" necklace by: Katie Benson $198, "I Heart Your Style" by: Amanda Brooks $19.95

Green gifts

Looking for that perfect gift but just don't have the time to run all around town searching? Allow us to make a few suggestions...

Karl: "not plastic water bottle" by: Seletti $30, Blue "Lizzie" sunglasses by: Wintercheck Factory $48, Cube vase by: Chive $10, Laundry travel bag by: Flight 001 $26.50, Green loose weave scarf by: Nusantara $14, "Lucille" earrings by: Foundling $50, "Greens"necklace by: Grain $40, "Full Bloom" evening pocket by: Pistol-Stitched $90

Getting to Know You pt. 6: Louise Ellis

Louise Ellis

1. What are three words that you would use to describe the work you make?
movement (the act of setting or keeping in motion); connotative (to suggest or convery, in addition to the explicit meaning); distinct (not alike, separate)

2. What is your favorite material to use in your work?
anything I can use in a way that it is out of context

3. Do you have a pet?
a) If so, take a picture of yourself with it!
three cats and a husband, here's a photo of the two studio cats and a picture of Tom


4. What are you listening to right now?
Aretha Franklin

5. Is your studio attached to your home?
No, it is 17 blocks west

6. If you had a pet fox, what would you name it?
Mulder

7. Who is an artist that you've recently discovered that you believe needs to be known the world over?
I don't know, there are so many great folks out there doing innovative things


8. What is a piece of advice that you live by?

"The wrong move is better than no move at all."
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And don't forget! All of the artists featured are currently exhibiting here at Quirk in the Sparkle-Plenty 6: ring-a-ding-ding show! So come on down, you movers and shakers, and get some of this amazing work!

Getting to Know You pt. 5: Myung Urso

Time for another installment of our getting to know you artist interview series! Welcome:

Myung Urso

1. What are three words that you would use to describe the work you make?

Painterly, Sculptural and Fashionable

2. What is your favorite material to use in your work?

All kinds of fiber and paper

3. Do you have a pet?
a) If so, take a picture of yourself with it!

Bella - German Shepherd(3 years old-pictured), Morgan- Gray and white mixed hair male cat(5 years old) and Seal - black and white mixed hair female cat(17 years old)

4. What are you listening to right now?

Sound of wind .... winter is coming to Rochester

5. Is your studio attached to your home?

Yes, down stairs... sometimes one of my cats knocks a window when he wants come into house from his wonder life...

6. If you had a pet fox, what would you name it?

Sade

7. Who is an artist that you've recently discovered that you believe needs to be known the world over?

Leonard Urso

8. What is a piece of advice that you live by?

In all things God works for the good(Romans 8:28)

The Art Escape Plan

Check out our good pal Arthur Hash's awesome blog: The Art Escape Plan.

It's chock full of fun videos, installation shots, and fun sets of photos showing Arthur's work in progress (and installation fixtures in the making).

It's a great visual commentary on design and the wide world of art jewelry.

Website Additions!

Two New Quirk Represents artists have been added to the website! Perfect timing with the holidays just a couple weeks away!

Jillian Moore


Thea Clark

http://www.quirkgallery.com/galleries_represents.php

Claire Berry jewelry

Just in time for the holidays, Richmond artist Claire Berry just arrived with brand new jewelry for the shop.

Claire finds her inspiration in all things Victorian and antique. She enjoys creating jewelry that exhibits a contrast in materials.

Her jewelry creations, adorned with her trademark sheer ribbon and subtle colored beads will take you back to a time of romantic enchantment.

Inklosures in Richmond Magazine

Our lovely Lizette of inklosures greeting cards has done it again!

Check out her full article on Richmond Magazine [dot] com, and be sure to come check out her work in person at the gallery!

Getting to Know You pt 4: Jaime Jo Fisher

Jaime Jo Fisher

1. What are three words that you would use to describe the work you make?
happy, quirky, contemporary

2. What is your favorite material to use in your work?
this is a tricky one since i love so many different materials but if i had to pick just one it would be something found, texure and plasticky, all in one.

3. Do you have a pet?
a) If so, take a picture of yourself with it!
b) If not, take a picture of yourself with something else and explain what its significance is!
yes, two dogs and a cat: brinkley, nemo and tula. it was impossible to get the kitty in there too!

4. What are you listening to right now?
the white noise of my computer fan! i usually work to the sound of a few streamed favorite programs, an occasional this american life podcast or some high energy music from pandora. when i get enough of all the background noise it's nice to have some quiet studio time.

5. Is your studio attached to your home?
yes.

6. If you had a pet fox, what would you name it?
"zipper" and probably call him/her zips, zamper, zingo, mister zampenstien...his name would continuously evolve naturally like it does with all of our pets.

7. Who is an artist that you've recently discovered that you believe needs to be known the world over?
lyndie dourthe

8. What is a piece of advice that you live by?
today's the day!

Getting to Know You pt 3: Francesca Vitali

Francesca Vitali

1. What are three words that you would use to describe the work you make?
Minimalist, eco-friendly, woven

2. What is your favorite material to use in your work?
This is easy: PAPER!!

3. Do you have a pet?
a) If so, take a picture of yourself with it!
b) If not, take a picture of yourself with something else and explain what its significance is!
No, I wish I had a dog, I’ve always wanted one! I have a picture of me in the lab and in my studio. These are my two working places! If I’m not in one I’m in the other and it is not infrequent that when I’m in one I want to be in the other one :D

4. What are you listening to right now?
I’m listening a random TV show, I generally ‘listen’ TV when working in my studio so I may not remember any actor name or faces, but boy I’m good at recognize their voices!

5. Is your studio attached to your home?
My working space is a tiny florida room converted into studio right out of my dining room, not the best location if the door is a French door and you are as messy as I am, but it’s in right next to the house heart, the kitchen!

6. If you had a pet fox, what would you name it?
Gargantua I guess, but I would need to see her (because it must be an her!) first

7. Who is an artist that you've recently discovered that you believe needs to be known the world over?
I just got back from the Philadelphia museum of art show and my booth neighbor was Yasha Butler. Her ceramic work is slick, modern and elegant definitively she is the answer to your question!

8. What is a piece of advice that you live by?
Oh I grew up with my mom telling me all these old popular proverbs that now are part of my everyday life, but they are all in Italian and the translation not always does them justice.

Getting to Know You pt 2: Allyson Bone

Allyson Bone

1. What are three words that you would use to describe the work you make?
Precise, beautiful, ominous

2. What is your favorite material to use in your work?
Silver- it may seem boring but it is so nice to work with

3. Do you have a pet?
a) If so, take a picture of yourself with it!
b) If not, take a picture of yourself with something else and explain what its significance is!
Unfortunately no, but I want a huge dog- 100 lbs + only. The picture is of me and a weed I pulled at my local CSA. Food is something I take very seriously!


4. What are you listening to right now?
Kanye West's new album... not sure what to think yet

5. Is your studio attached to your home?
My studio is currently at SUNY New Paltz, where I am finishing my MFA.

6. If you had a pet fox, what would you name it?
Rascal

7. Who is an artist that you've recently discovered that you believe needs to be known the world over?
The artist I've just discovered and love is already known all over- the painter Philip Taaffe

8. What is a piece of advice that you live by?
Every purchase you make is a vote in favor of something- consume responsibly!

Getting to Know You pt 1: Laura Wood

This is the first entry in our Getting to Know You artist series! We thought it would be nice to let everyone get a sneak peek into the lives of our lovely artists. Without further ado here is:

Laura Wood

1. What are three words that you would use to describe the work you make?
(This pertains to my work as a whole) Documentation, collection, transitory

2. What is your favorite material to use in your work?
Paper!

3. Do you have a pet?
a) If so, take a picture of yourself with it!
b) If not, take a picture of yourself with something else and explain what its significance is!
No, but I’m, trying to catch this squirrel…

4. What are you listening to right now?
Beirut

5. Is your studio attached to your home?
No, I have a studio space through the Grad program at ECU, and I just built my very own paper studio in a rented garage Greenville, NC.

6. If you had a pet fox, what would you name it?
Sinatra

7. Who is an artist that you've recently discovered that you believe needs to be known the world over?
I recently found a jewelry artist online, Lauren Manoogian, her work is fresh, quirky and clever. As for a hero, I adore Tara Donovan!!!

8. What is a piece of advice that you live by?
Be Kind.

Great Gifts Under $25

Looking for that perfect gift but don't want to break the bank? We've got tons of great ideas online. Here are just a few.

Click on the item's description to shop!

Diana Tote $20

by: Brandon Peck

Reindeer Flatpack card $20

by: Scandic Imports

Mood Bottle opener $15

by: Poketo

Flying Squirrel Bottle stopper $18

by: Jonathan Adler

Black Friday

Black Friday!

Really? You are going shopping on Black Friday? Are you nuts?

The drama, the crowds, the early wake up call. You don't need that in your life.

You should come visit us! Smaller crowds, a cheerful staff, and one of a kind gifts. You can't get that at the big box can ya? Quirk will be open 10am to 4pm on Black Friday for your hassle free shopping needs. If leaving the house is off your radar you can always shop online and do an in store pick up!

We've got your back, people.

Thea Clark

We would like to formally welcome our newest addition to Quirk Represents, Thea Clark.

Thea's current work examines how we experience the changing self. Objects are transformed into images on silk through the cyanotype process, rendered in the classic blue of this technique. Chosen for their emotional resonance, pearls, chains, nests, and circles signify protection, domesticity, nurturance, the life cycle. The images are combined with mixed media, including a layer of pink plastic that unifies the structural strata. This pink and blue play on deep seated associations, anima, animus, yin and yang, which are the undercurrents of the fluidity and form we call self.

Be sure to check out all of our Quirk Represents artists for yourself. Come in to see their beautiful work in person or check out their images posted on our website.

Oh Baby Baby!

It's baby season around here, and we want to share the cuteness.
One of our favorite framers, Laura Garrett and her husband have had an adorable baby boy, Benjamin Grayson.Our New York friend (via Richmond) Carrie Culpepper and her husband also had a brand new baby girl, Marguerite Rose. What a sweet face!
Congratulations on your new bundles of joy!

St. James Bazaar

Don't miss our booth at this year's St. James Bazaar! We will have a great selection of our shop items available.

We will be at St. James Episcopal church all day on Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Admission is free and there is lunch available for $10 from 11:30 until 1:30pm.

See you then!