R.W. Norton Art Gallery brings the outside in with BLOOM!

Each piece is entirely handcrafted. Earles digs the clay on the Red River and processes and prepares it. Once the clay is ready, he hand-coils the design, burnishes it with a smooth rock, and fires it in an open ground pit fire. Then he engraves each piece with its unique design.

Randy Williamson and Betty Owens of Designer’s Showroom in Shreveport worked together on the home. Williamson also did the interior design when the previous owners had the home built in the mid-’90s. Williamson said the homeowners wanted the space to be elegant and comfortable because they have a large family and like to entertain.

My criteria for Best in Show was focused on which artist, based on his or her chosen submission, had the most potential to produce a compelling, expansive solo exhibition this summer at artspace. Perhaps, because of the ascendancy of street art and immersive installations, large statement pieces are popular.

KISA bowties are made of lightweight steel fashioned with “just our hands and a pair of pliers,” Alexander said. Alexander and Brokenberry are the designers, marketers, models and makers of these unique ties. Both are fashion-conscience and each was wearing one of their designs as they gave a presentation at 1 Million Cups at Cohab.