The Woodwork Artistry of Philippe Guillerm
May 27, 2006 8:07 PM Subscribe
Philippe Guillerm is a woodworker whose art is comprised of various classical string instruments in whimsical, almost anthropomorphized positions
I know someone for whom one of those would be the perfect gift, but I have a feeling I prolly couldn't afford one.
posted by wsg at 10:48 PM on May 27, 2006
posted by wsg at 10:48 PM on May 27, 2006
wsg, your feeling is probably correct. I first heard about this artist when he put on a show in L.A. two weeks ago. The least expensive pieces were in the thousands, unfortunately. Damn individual labor of love pieces of art! Warhol had it right all along!!
posted by jonson at 10:50 PM on May 27, 2006
posted by jonson at 10:50 PM on May 27, 2006
I love this work. I think I woke up in that bed (or one like it) once. At least I knew it was good art, when I saw it.
posted by BillyElmore at 6:37 AM on May 28, 2006
posted by BillyElmore at 6:37 AM on May 28, 2006
Wonderful woodworking skills and sense of humor — thanks! Love the desk and speakers, too.
Many other unusual stringed instruments here, including the Black Stone Violin.
posted by cenoxo at 7:26 AM on May 28, 2006
Many other unusual stringed instruments here, including the Black Stone Violin.
posted by cenoxo at 7:26 AM on May 28, 2006
Huh. Must be something wrong with me, because while I recognize the intricacy, detail, and incredible craftsmanship of this stuff... I find most of it tacky and ugly as well...
Not so much the instruments, but the furniture and other items. Those speakers are AWFUL.
posted by stenseng at 1:54 PM on May 28, 2006
Not so much the instruments, but the furniture and other items. Those speakers are AWFUL.
posted by stenseng at 1:54 PM on May 28, 2006
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