The Guts of Computers Inspire Art

debbieDebbie Lee Mostel is a prime example that age has nothing to do with the appreciation of technology. After years of successfully designing jewelry for Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale’s, Mostel became fascinated with the construction of technology: motherboards, heat coils, and laser pickups to name a few. She decided to use the guts of outdated computers and other gadgets to form new creations that people could cherish and display. I came across Mostel this past weekend at Red Dot, a satellite art show just a few miles away from Art Basel in Miami.

Of course, I was attracted to Mostel’s exhibit when I saw the technology angle. I loved that parts of technology inspired her to create new art forms. It is always refreshing to see a woman involved in fashion switch to electronics. I think it shows that women on the art scene are capable of developing new values that haven’t been explored before. I have included a video where Mostel talks about her art and the iPhone pictures I took of her magnificent pieces.

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