eBay Eyes: Ikebana Vases

Yes, Ikebana may be described as Japanese flower arranging. But it's much more than that. It is also an art form, a philosophy, and a ritual dating back hundreds of years. Which all leads me to believe that there is probably more to Ikebana vases than what meets the eye. While I know nothing of what the specific guidelines or requisite qualities are for these presentation vessels, I do know that I keep finding myself attracted to their whimsical and even outrageous forms. As singular objects, they become miniature sculptures evoking styles from Henry Moore to Richard Serra. Come to think of it, if you combine them with bonsai trees, you could fashion a table-top sculpture park!

Another installment of “eBay Eyes,” where I present visual treats from that ever-expanding, electronic mega-marketplace. (link)

eBay Eyes: Watch Works

I have no idea how I ended up looking at watch parts on eBay, but once I started scrolling through these arrangements, how could I stop? I have no doubt that many of these items will find their way into very clever, elaborate, and even useful projects, but it’s hard to imagine that any of them will ever again look as beautiful as they do in these photos.

eBay Eyes is an occasional presentation of found visual treats from that ever-expanding, electronic mega-marketplace.