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 This collection evolved from the idea that one should "never judge a book by its cover," prompting us to think about the power and beauty of book covers. Featuring 6 old theatre brochures,these book covers both describe the plays but also beautifully design the mood that the play is about… |  The Frost Maps are based off of mid 19th century oil color prints made by Isaac Frost. They were intended to demonstrate planetary motion with the Earth being at the center, an idea largely obsolete since the 17th century. Although the ideas behind them are outdated, the images are interesting because they are rare historical documentation and undeniably have aesthetic merit. |
 These playful illustrations were made by Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard, who adopted the stage surname Grandville from his family of performers and artists. These images are from Les Métamorphoses du jour, 1828–29, a series of scenes of anthropomorphic animals. The images are remarkably perceptive and humorous studies of 19th century society and social norms. |  As part of our Traveler's Odyssey theme, we are introducing a collection of 12 stamps from countries around the world, representing the need and love of travel. These pieces are deckled and floated on linen. |
 |  We are introducing this collection of Kachina’s to our new “American Odyssey” series. In southwestern Native American culture, Kachina’s are visual representations of any natural occurrences, harvest crops, weather phenomenon and elements. Kachina’s are not worshipped, but respected as the life force within all these elements, reminding and inspiring us to do the same. |
 This collection of awe-inspiring Parisian Marble designs comes from chromolithographs bought from an art collector who found them in Paris. They were originally published in a journal for decorative arts called Journal-Manuel de Peintures Appliquées a la Décoration des Monuments, Appartements, Magasins, etc./Bois, Marbres, Lettres, Attributs, Imitations de Moulures, Etc. between 1862 and 1864. |  Our Raphael Hand’s come from early 19th century French studies which were drawn by Jean-Baptiste Regnault and engraved by Gaudie. These pieces were created based on the work of Italian renaissance painter, Raphael. The studies were probably made either to investigate the masterful grace of Raphael’s rendering or for use as an educational tool for other artists. We are intrigued by the powerful expression that hands convey. |
 We are introducing Shrine Plumes to our American Odyssey. From 1879 to 1901, Ethnologist Matilda Coxe Stevenson studied the Zuni through the Smithsonian in order to better understand Native American cultures. This print of shrine offerings not only shows beautiful cultural artifacts, but also mythologies and rituals. |  The art of paper has always been a love of Christopher's. Many books of the early 15-17th century had paper specially-made for them, whereby the paper was an integral part of the art of book-making. In this regard, we still see the beauty in paper. This collection is part of the hand-made paper series , which becomes abstract art when framed. All of the papers are made from natural fibers and have no chemical dyes. |
 As part of a decisive project for NC, Christopher has embarked on a journey to explore the creative aspect of people understanding themselves. One of the ways we have started this project is to invite people to fingerprint themselves and for us to then print them as an artistic expression. Once we place them into our finished design, you can see all the intricate details of the body that are often obscured. |  The Tiller Stems come from German educational references made in 1924. We are astounded by the beautiful symmetry exposed when you look closely at organic forms. It is these natural patterns that keep us connected and grounded to the world and one another. |
Originally purchased in Sweden, these unusual geometric designs are from a collection called Librarie Classique de CH Delagrave- Editeurs a Paris. We believe it was published as an educational aid in the world of science and mathematics around 1884 – 1911. We have silver-leafed the negative spaces in these designs, bringing a modern yet classic approach to these abstract patterns. |  |
|  This is a fabulous collection where art and paper really do weave into one. Each sheet is made from a combination of raw materials that include mulberry, pineapple, and banana fibers, with much of the material culled from agricultural waste, so they are eco-friendly and sustainable too. These pieces are floated on linen.
"Clean, crisp, modern and appealing with a green twist."
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 These travel advertisements promoting Paris & Italy are reminiscent of the deco period, which spanned from 1910-1939. Their graphic lines attest to the power of advertising. |  The Fernando Boher Collection was inspired by the concept of "Collections of a Traveled Mind" which inherently represents uniqueness and diversity. The first installation of this collection was selected by Christopher in a collaboration with Fernando Boher. |
 Peter Dunham was raised in France, spent his summers in Spain, and was educated in England. After studying modern languages at Oxford University and International Business at the American University in Paris, he moved to New York where he resided for the next 15 years. |  These quotes were hand-picked by Christopher to reflect the current social climate and the constantly evolving energy of NC. Each piece has been manually created on a 1924 Underwood typewriter and then silk-screened by Fernando Boher, NC's resident silkscreen artist. They are now available as gicleé prints. This collection is a perfect union of the power of words and the proud beauty of local, hand-crafted art. |
 Queen Victoria had a fascination with feathers. She wore them on her head, she dressed in them, and she respected the beauty of the bird world. We are paying tribute, in our own way, to the love of flight and the birds that surround us. |
