Author Archives: julieashcraft
High Ethanol Prices Lead to Deforestation
Farmer Strikes Corn
Yellow Gold
Fuel and Drugs
Fuel and Drugs: The “Park Place” and “Boardwalk” of the Global Econopoly
Empathetic System
We need the oxygen plants produce.
Windows, To the Soul
WINTER HOLIDAY WINDOW DISPLAY INSTALLATION BERGDORF GOODMAN (WOMEN’S STORE) NEW YORK CITY Reviewed by Julie “Jigsaw” Ashcraft If babies-in-hay seem de’classe’ and Santa’s claws fatigue you, then make your way, get ready to pay, Bergdorf’s may entice you! I half … Continue reading
Strategic Use of Design Fundamentals
As the world economy shakes, the fundamentals of businesses are being tested. Here I review the use of design fundamentals, as they are core to the business of graphic design. And they influence and impact my critiques of your artwork, … Continue reading
Blow Up
REALITY CHECK: TRUTH AND ILLUSION IN CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City Reviewed by Julie “Jigsaw” Ashcraft Stumbling upon this exhibit after wandering through galleries of crusty mummies is a bit of a shock. The extremely glossy … Continue reading
The Art of Politics: Turkey Pardons
W. Methodology and Behavior Performance and Exhibit at The White House Reviewed by Julie “Jigsaw” Ashcraft W. will pardon more than one turkey. (The Associated Press and Reuters will provide images when he does.) Don’t miss this show. I’m sure … Continue reading
Eat Yourself Fitter
“The Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill” Exhibition by Banksy Reviewed by Julie “Jigsaw” Ashcraft Smiling adults and cheery children wait patiently outside before gaining free admittance to this popular exhibition. Why isn’t one of the children riding the mechanical … Continue reading