Dear Readers,
A great idea can spark from an eureka-moment or it can be the outcome of methodical process. Whatever your method, you will find both the inspirational and the practical in this issue of UPPERCASE.
In investigating the creative side of science, we were enthralled with the small bits of matter that assemble and combine to create something greater: on the softer side, coloured molecular orbs of baubles and beads are components of jewellery and art; on the flat plane, pixels, points and grids create the framework for two-dimensional creativity.
Please also enjoy our special feature “Beautiful Bitmaps” in which 26 typographers, designers and illustrators interpret a vestigial component of digital type, the bitmap.
Click here for the Beautiful Bitmaps project page.
In issue 15, we visit the London studio of textile artist and entrepreneur Donna Wilson. View our video and special feature. >>>
CONTENTS
SNIPPETS
Abecedary
More than Pseudoscience
by Glen Dresser
Trend
Pixel Perfect
submissions by our readers
Blog Beautiful
The Art Room Plant
by Deborah Beau
Beginnings
Muralist Josef Kristofoletti
by Adrienne Breaux
Business
Are you a Mad Scientist or a Grand Master?
by Rena Tom
illustrated by Lucy Driscoll
Discover
The Scientific Method for Creativity
by Janine Vangool
illustrated by Lucy Driscoll
FINE PRINT
Library
The Art of Science
by Nikki Sheppy
Publishing
The Typewriter: a Graphic History of the Beloved Machine
Open Calls
Typewriter Notecards
Work/Life 3
ART & DESIGN
Dynamic Duo
The Bouroullec Brothers
by Erin Bacon
Portfolio
The Rifle Paper Company
by Alanna Cavanagh
Ephemera
The Original Pixels
by Irina Stepanova
Collection
Mid-Century Science Books
by Ward Jenkins
Photography by
Andrea Corrona Jenkins
Illustration
James Gordon Irving,
illustrator of The Golden Nature Guides
text and photos by
Leslie Fandrich
Sketchbook
Field Note Illustration
by Correy Baldwin
Stitch
The Science of the Stitch
by Nikki Sheppy
Design
Pugly Pixel
Q & A with Katrina Tan
Creature
The Neophobic and Neophilic Rat
by Glen Dresser
illustration by Laura Bifano
Lesson
Experiments for Beginners:
Amateur Chemistry in the Atomic Age
by Carolyn Fraser
Type
Beautiful Bitmaps Special Feature
PLACES/SPACES
Studio
Donna Wilson
by Janine Vangool
Creative Career
Melanie Greenaway, exhibit designer
by Erin Bacon
Hobby
Model Rocketry
by Brendan Harrison
Stylist
Paxton Gate
by Victoria Smith
CRAFT
W.I.P.S.
Karola Torkos
by Vinciane de Pape
Guide
Bits and Bobs
The High and Low of Pixel-Inspired Art and Craft
Stitch
Piece by Piece
An interview with Quilter and Author Sarah Fielke
Making
Kristina Klarin
by Olivier Dupon
STYLE
Wardrobe
Lab Style
illustrated by Kelly Lasserre
Accessory
Chemistry at Home
photos by Melissa Hruska
Kitchen
More than Mayo
by Tara O’Brady
Recipe
Harissa Mayonnaise with Roasted Carrots and Rough Dukkah
by Tara O’Brady
MISC.
Peeps
Subscriber Profiles
Covet
Our Endless, Proper Work
by Andrea Jenkins
