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| The New York Optimist March 2009 |
Julie Firth
MOBILE CONSTRUCTION
Stainless Steel: for the arms.
Colored Plastic for most bases and petals
My designs are original like no other, each made one at a time just for you. All pieces are handsigned by me and
year made, name stamped into plastic (rollover right photo for close up view). Please note that all of my mobiles and
stabiles are handmade of eco-friendly colored plastics for the petals and stabile bases (plastic manufactured in
Germany) and beautiful shiny stainless steel (USA).
Every mobile is made made by hand one at a time, and not mass produced or computer laser cut. Each petal piece is
chosen by hand, cut, hand sanded and beveled (edges of the plastic) and then buffed to a shine (my husband Brian
"the master polisher" helps with this part). Polishing the edges takes time and with skilled expertise, resulting in fine
artisian quality craftmanship, made by hand, one at a time, and never mass produced. I hand drill holes, hand form
all stainless steel rods, cutting and balancing all by hand, matching exact measurements to one of my designed
artworks.
My plastic and stainless steel combination is perfect indoors or out - they are rust free and weather durable. Note:
the color red is the only plastic color that is sensitive to full direct sunlight ...it will fade slightly in 3 years. I offer 21
custom colors for you to choose from.Click the colors logo
MOBILE CONSTRUCTION
Stainless Steel: for the arms.
Colored Plastic for most bases and petals
My designs are original like no other, each made one at a time just for you. All pieces are handsigned by me and
year made, name stamped into plastic (rollover right photo for close up view). Please note that all of my mobiles and
stabiles are handmade of eco-friendly colored plastics for the petals and stabile bases (plastic manufactured in
Germany) and beautiful shiny stainless steel (USA).
Every mobile is made made by hand one at a time, and not mass produced or computer laser cut. Each petal piece is
chosen by hand, cut, hand sanded and beveled (edges of the plastic) and then buffed to a shine (my husband Brian
"the master polisher" helps with this part). Polishing the edges takes time and with skilled expertise, resulting in fine
artisian quality craftmanship, made by hand, one at a time, and never mass produced. I hand drill holes, hand form
all stainless steel rods, cutting and balancing all by hand, matching exact measurements to one of my designed
artworks.
My plastic and stainless steel combination is perfect indoors or out - they are rust free and weather durable. Note:
the color red is the only plastic color that is sensitive to full direct sunlight ...it will fade slightly in 3 years. I offer 21
custom colors for you to choose from.Click the colors logo
about JULIE FIRTH . . . .
Julie: is an artist, photographer, jeweler, graphic / interior
designer, musician, mother and most of all a mobile-enthusiast.
Born in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, moved to Eureka, California
in 1979 with husband Brian Ladd. Julie has been creating art all
her life, making mobiles for fun...about 40 years and selling
professionally online since 1998. Loves to work with each and
every client creating an original art-piece handmade just for
them.
Influences: Alexander Calder, my family, my parents (which are
both fabulous artists: Donald Frith ceramics professor University
of Illinois now retired , and Barbara Frith painter and sculptor ),
Note: my Mother, Barbara Frith died Dec.21, 2007. Many great
artists... Kandinsky, Miro, Vasarely, Dali, M.C.Etcher, Piccaso,
Eames, Miller, Knoll, Van der Rohe, Saarinen, Bauhaus,
F.L.Wright, Eichler homes, Frank Gehry, the prefab Lustron home
I grew up in, modern architecture, going to art and science
museums at every chance I get, reading design books and
learning of about art, viewing and being in nature.
Loves: MAKING MOBILES, my family, art, music, MODERN
furniture, MODERN architecture, futurist ideas, all animals, love,
peace and the universe. The name "Frith" means "peace
Julie: is an artist, photographer, jeweler, graphic / interior
designer, musician, mother and most of all a mobile-enthusiast.
Born in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, moved to Eureka, California
in 1979 with husband Brian Ladd. Julie has been creating art all
her life, making mobiles for fun...about 40 years and selling
professionally online since 1998. Loves to work with each and
every client creating an original art-piece handmade just for
them.
Influences: Alexander Calder, my family, my parents (which are
both fabulous artists: Donald Frith ceramics professor University
of Illinois now retired , and Barbara Frith painter and sculptor ),
Note: my Mother, Barbara Frith died Dec.21, 2007. Many great
artists... Kandinsky, Miro, Vasarely, Dali, M.C.Etcher, Piccaso,
Eames, Miller, Knoll, Van der Rohe, Saarinen, Bauhaus,
F.L.Wright, Eichler homes, Frank Gehry, the prefab Lustron home
I grew up in, modern architecture, going to art and science
museums at every chance I get, reading design books and
learning of about art, viewing and being in nature.
Loves: MAKING MOBILES, my family, art, music, MODERN
furniture, MODERN architecture, futurist ideas, all animals, love,
peace and the universe. The name "Frith" means "peace
| 2009 Collection |
| All mobiles and stabiles are handmade of colored plastic and stainless steel. Each mobile or stabile comes with a certificate of authenticity, catalog, hanging instructions, line and hooks. |
Artist Statement Having both parents (Donald and Barbara Frith) as professional artists in the art world influenced me early in life to appreciate modern art, design and structure. Ever since I was a child, I have always had an admiration for Alexander Calder and his art mobiles and paintings. After personally viewing his work in museums and art galleries around the world, I was intrigued by his balance of shapes and design.I started making mobiles in the late 1960's for fun as a kid. I have learned to make my own style of mobile art: I work with a plastic medium that I have found to be light in weight, colorful and very durable. Calder made his mobiles with metals, I felt as a woman this was too heavy for me to manipulate. I also felt plastics were clean, fun to look at, modern and different. The internet has made a new world for me. I work everyday on my website, updating, taking new photos, and corresponding daily with my clients. The majority of my work is shown in private homes, but I do have some in galleries, hospitals, corporate businesses and science museums. Making mobiles makes me happy, and I hope when you see them, you get this uplifting spirit too! Feel free to go to my website to view my latest work. as always...enjoy! Julie |
Mobiles by Julie Frith .... in a new fun material.... soft EVA FOAM (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate).
My Foamobiles come in any color, so feel free to custom color. All petals are handcut (not mass
produced or lazer cut) and I use stainless steel bars polished to a shine which will never rust.
Foamobiles are made a soft plastic, that's durable, people-friendly, non-toxic, environmentally
safe, and perfect for a baby's room. Note: Always hang out of baby's reach, mobiles are not
toys...but art to look and blow at.
My Foamobiles come in any color, so feel free to custom color. All petals are handcut (not mass
produced or lazer cut) and I use stainless steel bars polished to a shine which will never rust.
Foamobiles are made a soft plastic, that's durable, people-friendly, non-toxic, environmentally
safe, and perfect for a baby's room. Note: Always hang out of baby's reach, mobiles are not
toys...but art to look and blow at.
| to order call 707-443-5366 9-5 CA time |
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