Ghost in the Machine

Portraits channel rock's finest using cassette tape

Erika Iris Simmons’ one-year foray into cassette-tape portraiture happened after noting how similar the coiled, stringy reels of old cassettes resembled Jimi Hendrix’ hair. Since then the 26-year old self-taught artist has added similar likenesses of Kurt Cobain, John Lennon, Patti Smith, Michael Jackson, and other legendary musicians and icons to her impressive body of work. Simmons, who lives in Atlanta and works under the …

Mayfourteenth

A vintage-inspired eyewear brand launches in San Francisco with a bang

SF-based sunglasses label Mayfourteenth debuted on the date of its name this year with a collection that captures the beachy escapism of the California coast. Presented in a pop-up shop with an accompanying exhibit that opened earlier this week, their sleek vintage shapes are the jump-off point, updated with unexpected color combos and plastics not commonly used in the market. “Our design lab is not …

Meredith Dittmar

Intricate clay sculptures explore nature, physics, ancient architecture and more