The gals at design*sponge were kind enough to showcase the work we just did for a very special birthday celebration at the Arena Stage in Washington D.C. last week, but Susie’s photos are so fabulous and so varied, that I can’t help sharing a little more with you.
I’m really proud of this one. You know, the installation looks effortless, and that is always a big part of the goal – we never want anything to look labored over. But the truth is that behind the scenes, we worked really hard to get to a new artistic place with these materials. Playing with paper and book pages a lot – whether that be for our own pop-up flower store installation or the previous David Stark for west elm holiday collection, like any artist, I don’t want to create the same painting twice. The focus on fairytales, though, led us to new ground, and we pushed the materials to create large scale and very intimate experiences so that everywhere you turned, there was a new discovery.
I LOVE the defining statement of this party, first appearing on the invitation and then as a focal point in the very center of the room within the grand, open book: “Life is made up of a series of stories. You are an important part of mine.” What a nice way to celebrate a life, by celebrating the others that have filled your world with joy. People throw themselves parties all the time, but it’s a nice change of pace to use a birthday as an opportunity to fete everyone else!
xoxo
D.
P.S. With love, Beth, for you on your birthday. I will always value our creative moments together as some of my most dear.
You continuously amaze and delight!
Posted by: Susan {florali} | June 20, 2011 at 09:48 PM
I love your paperwork.
Posted by: marianne | June 21, 2011 at 03:22 AM
Thanks, guys. We really appreciate your feedback!
D.
Posted by: david stark | June 21, 2011 at 10:57 AM
beautiful,beautiful work. So creative and well executed. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: rachel | June 21, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Your work is mind blowing! You are such an inspiration - amazing!
Posted by: Gem | June 30, 2011 at 03:42 PM
Well my eyes don't believe that this is all made of papers..It's really nice..I must say really glad to visit your site..
Posted by: crowd SPRING | July 15, 2011 at 04:26 PM
Wow this paper work is just mind blowing.....I just love the creativity of the person who made it..Really amazing..It's pleasure to visit your post..
Posted by: BRS Labs | July 22, 2011 at 05:27 AM
Absolutely breathtaking. I referenced you in my blog tonight, as I blogged about the book/reading back to school party for my daughter. Thank you, thank you for the inspiration :)
Best wishes, and keep up the amazing work!
Risa
http://restlessrisa.blogspot.com/2011/08/books-and-reading-party-back-to-school.html
Posted by: Risa Baker | August 19, 2011 at 01:33 AM
I really like the ladders and glass show pieces..I have searching for information and finally this blog is very good and the nice designed.
Posted by: Pier 59 Studios | August 29, 2011 at 01:59 PM
Your hard work can be seen in your work and u should be proud for it.Fantabulous work. You will go a long way.
Posted by: PetCareRx scam | November 09, 2011 at 06:27 AM
After watching your creativity i am speechless.. u did a great job.. just continue your work and best of luck...
Posted by: Federico Pignatelli | December 01, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Ohhh! Amazing creativity, so nice designs. I wonder if I could have them all in my shelf.
Posted by: Swami Prakashanand Saraswati | January 02, 2012 at 03:21 AM