image source: cartolandia by Ana Serrano

Guys, we’ve had a pretty colourful week here on the blog, haven’t we? From amazing patterns to incredible Japanese embroidery - obviously today is no exception.

On this Artful Friday we’ll explore Salon of Beauty by Ana Serrano - a salon filled with dreams, colours, creativity and lots of cardboard!

Salon of Beauty – commissioned by Rice Gallery, Houston, TX – is an installation depicting dreams and happy memories of Ana’s life and imagination. Using tons of glue, cardboard, paint, paper and loads of patience – Ana and her avengers put together a wonderful land that (I’m guessing) is 99% recyclable and 100% creative (the latter’s a fact!)

To make this post even better, Angela from Walley Films sent me this awesome video for Salon of Beauty – in it you’ll see Ana talking about her work, inspiration and you’ll get a glimpse of her creative process.

Salon of Beauty reminds me of the colourful houses in my hometown down south, so vivid! What about the houses where you live? Are they full of colour? Do they have a pattern of sorts? (all houses do, look closely!).

So, go get some popcorn, grab a cold one, kick back and relax because your Artful Friday starts now!

Happy weekend desperados.

all images via: Ana Serrano

video via: Walley Films