Concrete CreationsApril 21, 2009
If you can think it up, chances are they can make it – out of concrete. Dave Crawford and Brian Szczech of Concrete Interior Designs have been championing the use of concrete in Arizona for over... Read More
Quim Bové – Orbital LapsApril 9, 2009
In a quiet residential neighborhood in north Phoenix, something big looms over a fenced-in back yard. The late afternoon sun reflects its luster, and it seems out of place in this typical suburban locale. Bové’s... Read More
Promise Tangeman – By Any Other Name…April 7, 2009
If your parents name you Promise, be prepared for a life of slipups, misnomers and downright hilarious butchering as people fumble to recall your name. “People mix that up all the time, calling... Read More
Matt Mays: Blurring the Line That Separates Humanity From NatureNovember 22, 2008
“Riding my bike is often my daily dose of Zen,” says green artist Matt Mays, “I get to see, hear, taste and smell everything around me. I’m vulnerable, humbled and, at times,... Read More
Richard Doria and His PhoenixOctober 26, 2008
As an architect, Richard Doria has always had his eye on the horizon. Now as a developer and builder, that zest for wanting to be apart of something larger than simply bricks and mortar, has only grown... Read More
Visions of GreenOctober 26, 2008
Kermit the Frog may believe “it’s not easy being green”, but Phoenix visionary Mick Dalrymple, partner in the Scottsdale retail venture, a.k.a. Green, whose business card includes... Read More
Natural TerritoryOctober 11, 2008
This just in: signs of modern urban living and eco-coexistence in North Scottsdale. Stuck in the middle of the airpark’s Eurofab leather couch craze and eccentric lighting boutiques sits Natural... Read More
Jason Rudolph PeñaOctober 2, 2008
Artistic inspiration can be found in any geographic location, even in a modest West Phoenix home. Jason Rudolph Peña, who grew up in “the avenues”, was influenced by artistically minded... Read More
Forward Thinker: David WallachSeptember 28, 2008
Forward Thinker: David Wallach Whether described as on the cutting edge, ahead of their time or simply visionaries, our ever-evolving Valley hosts a few brave souls who are casting the mold that will... Read More
Keeping It KollectivSeptember 2, 2008
Downtown art studio and gallery is part of the cultural renaissance in Phoenix. As 2008 has marked the continued resurgence in arts and culture in downtown Phoenix, Kollectiv Art and Design Group has... Read More
James VerbickyJuly 1, 2008
James Verbicky draws inspiration in his own work. The ability to feed off of his previous momentum and visualize changes in his work creates a spontaneity he feels is important in his art. Verbicky... Read More
Waxing PoeticJuly 1, 2008
Harald Gründl is living the life of a rock star. Gründl, along with Martin Bergmann and Gernot Bohmann, founded the Austrian design powerhouse EOOS. The Vienna-based design firm teamed up with bulthaup,... Read More
Tom StephensonMay 20, 2008
This soft-spoken, Phoenix-bred artist evokes haunting, silver screen tangibility. His work has been described as haunting, vulnerable and darkly sensual. Tom Stephenson, however, is nothing like his... Read More
Bonner David GalleriesApril 13, 2008
She’s an artist, he’s an art lover. She likes contemporary, he likes traditional. She is Bonner, he is David. These two business partners have combined their skills, their tastes and their... Read More
Erik HansenMarch 20, 2008
Whether described as on the cutting edge, ahead of their time or simply visionaries, our ever-evolving Valley hosts a few brave souls who are casting the mold that will shape the future of our burgeoning... Read More
