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Art, Colour, Contemporary, creativity, culture, Dan Golden, Humour, Interior design, Photos, Pillows, Positive Energy, Rugs, Social Commentary, Textiles, Tom Waits
OK – now that I’ve woken you up with Dan Golden’s ‘Positive Energy’ rug (are you feeling it, yet?), let me tell you a wee bit about the man and his quirky, fun and fabulous work…
Dan Golden and his partner in crime, Jen Huh make up the art & design team that is Dan Golden Studio, based out of New York. The firm specialises in concept development and is currently designing new textile, lighting and furniture collections. They recently launched a range of home decor products for CB2 (which now ships to Australia!).
Dan Golden’s art and design work has been featured in many magazines and websites including The New York Times, The New Yorker, Fast Company, Interior Design, Veranda, The LA Times, Shelter, FORM, Angeleno, David Report, Behance and MoCoLoco. And now, it has been featured right here in This Sydney Life, too!
While I was tinkering about preparing for this post, I came across a CB2 interview with Dan. Two things jumped out and really stuck. 1) the man is a massive dog lover. He has a dog named Nutley (who is clearly massively loved), and 2) Apparently, years ago — when he was a waiter/aspiring singer-songwriter – he met Tom Waits. HE MET TOM WAITS! Dan says that Tom’s advice was to “be original and not try to be like anybody else. This advice was simple and true, and applies equally to being a designer.” Looking at Dan Golden’s work now, I rather suspect Tom Waits’ advice was heeded.
The Dan Golden Studio pieces all have a recognisable design handwriting to them – for me, they are contemporary and clever, fun and humorous, uncluttered and, sometimes a wee bit ironic. I think it’s all great. But then, I kinda’ like anything that looks good and makes me smile or think…
Check these out:
Do you have a favourite Dan Golden piece?
(All images sourced from Dan Golden Studio)
thriftyniftygifty said:
Great wall sticker! : )
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This Sydney Life said:
Check out his website, TNG. There are more fab’ wall stickers!
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magsx2 said:
Hi,
Some of these I do like, and they certainly would be good conversation pieces as well. I love the alien rug, that did bring on a smile, and I also love the “hole” in the wall, that is such a classic. 😀
Loved the post.
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This Sydney Life said:
Cheers Mags. Have a great weekend up there in Q’land! 🙂
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mydailycreativity said:
I would love to have several of those pieces in my office! Dan is a fun guy!
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This Sydney Life said:
I kinda’ like the idea of a ‘Safe Place’ rug in your office… 🙂
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mydailycreativity said:
True – an excellent message 🙂
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whatimeant2say said:
I love both his style and sense of humor!
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This Sydney Life said:
Me too! 🙂 (Bet he’d love Wonderbutt)
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EverydaySparks said:
So clever – and love that you started your post with the positive energy rug…just the thing for a sunny Friday!
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This Sydney Life said:
Hey Sparks – Just spent the day at Taronga Zoo with my 7 year old nephew. THAT was just the thing for a sunny Friday in Sydney. Wonderful! 🙂
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birdcagedesign said:
Wow…. I have just finished a day at work and the positive energy poster was just what I needed! – As I did feel a little bit like climbing through that whole to another universe…. love them 🙂
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This Sydney Life said:
I just look at some of the pieces and think “why couldn’t I have thought of that.” Simple, clever and funny. 🙂
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Rachel Russell said:
Wow! “Keep dogs off the grass” rug is my fave so far 🙂
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This Sydney Life said:
Not bad, huh?!?! 🙂
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Rachel Russell said:
so made me laugh. I’ll be looking for an outlet in the UK or I’ll go into business myself 😉
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layyla said:
Oh, i definitely need one of theses stickers to be put on my office’s wall – and I’m just gonna do a jump into another (possibly better) world when hard times at work come and I will just want to shout “I can’t do it!”
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This Sydney Life said:
I hear you, Sister! 🙂
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barbaraelka said:
i would like to have personal advice from Tom…
love the last pic
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This Sydney Life said:
B – So would I. How cool would that be? Hangin’ with Tom…
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Gaby said:
Wonderful!!
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This Sydney Life said:
🙂
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marinachetner said:
Hole to Another Universe takes the cake! Though I do like the Positive Energy to wake up to! Very cool find. Good on you for promoting these guys on your blog!
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This Sydney Life said:
Glad you like ’em, Marina! There’s a whole lot of other Dan Golden work (including seriously cool wall stickers) that I couldn’t fit on this post. Well worth a squizz on his website. Have a fab’ weekend. 🙂
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Shira said:
I think this is my FAVE one so far – truly amazing work! I needed a little Positive Energy boost! 🙂 Hope Sydney is fab today!
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This Sydney Life said:
All happy campers down here, S – we’ve been to the zoo and the aquarium, so far. Art Gallery today. C had apple pie for breakfast!!!
Glad Dan gave you a boost – his work is fab’, I reckon’ 🙂
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dggd said:
Thank you very much, Joanna! Wonderful post and greatly appreciated. Glad we could send some positive energy your way – you definitely made our day.
Best,
Dan Golden and Jen Huh
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This Sydney Life said:
Hi Dan and Jen – Thanks for popping in! EVERYONE (not just me!) seems to love the work you guys are doing. Can’t wait for the next lot of goodies… Cheers from Sydney 🙂
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MC said:
I like these too! hole to another universe is my fave 🙂
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This Sydney Life said:
Hey MC – Nice to see you here! Cheers for the follow 🙂
Dan seems to have struck a chord with many. Clever man!
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