When we think of transition, we usually imagine something temporary, even ephemeral to the event that comes before or after it. Artist Malloury Dagon's transitional moments do just the opposite. They memorialize something fleeting, making it memorable and momentous. In fact, we can't help but gaze into the canvas.
There’s a story breaking down the walls of a downtown gallery, and it’s got me thinking outside of the traditional ‘Once Upon a Time.’ This story doesn’t have a beginning, middle, or end, but it is a story nonetheless, and its message is as powerful and enduring as any story you’ve read or heard in your lifetime.
Music and rhythm are apparent in the cinematic ebb and flow of Ciolko’s vibrant female papier-mâché torsos. Each painted in armor and each seemingly poised to lift and carry the walls of her studio into the next room. . . or maybe the next continent. It’s clear that these ladies are not standing still, nor are they waiting for someone to open the door for them. Instead, they have the oomph to open their own doors and, more importantly, open doors for others and give those less powerful a gentle push to get them through their next hurdle.
Join CorkHouse Savannah in celebrating Women's HERstory Month on March 19th. We are excited to be host 'Make Art Your Own,' an interactive creative experience to benefit the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.
February has been pegged as one of the coldest and bleakest months of the year. However, some artists are defying this month’s reputation and embracing it as an opportunity to create something warm and wonderful - something that feeds the senses as well as the soul.
In the past, the floors of our gyms, yoga studios, and other workout spaces have been made of unforgiving, rigid, or non-sustainable materials in the name of being easy to clean. Cork is a natural and renewable resource carefully hand-harvested from the cork oak tree and can be used as comfortable and sustainable flooring perfect for workout spaces.
Embarking on a room re-do can be an exciting yet daunting prospect. Here is one of our favorite before and after cork flooring room make-overs to spark your inspiration.
2020 was filled with hope and new excitement for many of us - the start of a new decade, new and bright horizons staring back at us from advancements in technology, and the ever-shrinking feeling of the world drawing every person and culture closer together. CorkHouse was no exception. The last ten years have been a constant time of growth, company development, and ever-present change.
There is just something about a Christmas Tree, the smell of a real one, finding the perfect size and shape for the room or rooms. Or unpacking the artificial tree that’s pre-lit and just getting to focus on decorating and not having to fight about the lights (unless, of course, one of the pre-strung strands has mysteriously quit working, but that’s another blog post or couples counseling).
Vast portions of Portugal are covered in montado or cork oak forests. Unlike the traditional forests of North America, the montado is a blend of trees and grassland, creating a home for a wide variety of animals. Many cork forests have been converted into agricultural farming or property development. This caused mass displacement of some of the animals of the cork forest. Some of these displaced animals are now listed as threatened or endangered species.
Ever wonder why you are performing a mindful, longevity practice on something made of plastic? We had the same question!
As it turns out, cork is one of the best sustainable materials to make a yoga mat! I have listed our 5 top reasons you should be using a cork yoga mat below.
I am here to spread the cheerful joy of the incredible cork tree and its delightful bark. If nothing else, to shed some light on the negative carbon footprint from the world of consumerism.
Cork is the bark of the cork oak tree. Once harvested from the tree, it allows new bark to grow in its place without killing or damaging the trees (think sheering a sheep).
