The necessity of a two thousand dollar lighter is an absurd question; the pure joy of its luxury is an experience to relish.
The degree to which an object can communicate or evoke a state of mind is a mark of its magnitude. I believe art is communication, and art has the ability to effect how you feel. As a work of art can uplift the spirit, so too can an everyday object bring joy well beyond its function. And if it does, it may well be art.
While the obvious focus of my attention is toward the aesthetic, the authenticity of GOOD ART is found when the lines of necessity and luxury are blurred to such a degree, as they are indiscernible from one another. Most everyone has a keychain that works. Who’ll dare have one that looks & feels amazing and costs the price of a months rent? If you find yourself with a keychain made by me, instead of just expecting it to work, you might find yourself clinching it in joy and with a new swagger in your step.
I expect only the true pirate possesses the insouciance and moxie to trade a fortune for a trinket. But those who dare already command the stars and squeeze pleasure from the finest details of things wrought for beauty and the purpose of uplifting the spirit. The aesthetic, and communication in that realm, are the purpose of GOOD ART HLYWD.
Founded 1990 in Los Angeles, California, our purpose is to create and innovate the best of handcrafted, high-end luxury goods for use in everyday living. For more than 20 years this drive has remained steadfast. With a bend toward the extravagant, usually sumptuous and always luxurious, we have distilled the arrogance and grit of the clubhouse into the exclusivity of a good old-fashioned fistfight. Cost no object construction and the tenacity of being clever are the hallmarks of this design house. We’re so glad you found us, now be sure to only tell your most favorite friends.
My Best Friends are Pirates
The necessity of a two thousand dollar lighter is an absurd question; the pure joy of its luxury is an experience to relish.
The degree to which an object can communicate or evoke a state of mind is a mark of its magnitude. I believe art is communication, and art has the ability to effect how you feel. As a work of art can uplift the spirit, so too can an everyday object bring joy well beyond its function. And if it does, it may well be art.
While the obvious focus of my attention is toward the aesthetic, the authenticity of GOOD ART is found when the lines of necessity and luxury are blurred to such a degree, as they are indiscernible from one another. Most everyone has a keychain that works. Who’ll dare have one that looks & feels amazing and costs the price of a months rent? If you find yourself with a keychain made by me, instead of just expecting it to work, you might find yourself clinching it in joy and with a new swagger in your step.
I expect only the true pirate possesses the insouciance and moxie to trade a fortune for a trinket. But those who dare already command the stars and squeeze pleasure from the finest details of things wrought for beauty and the purpose of uplifting the spirit. The aesthetic, and communication in that realm, are the purpose of GOOD ART HLYWD.
Founded 1990 in Los Angeles, California, our purpose is to create and innovate the best of handcrafted, high-end luxury goods for use in everyday living. For more than 20 years this drive has remained steadfast. With a bend toward the extravagant, usually sumptuous and always luxurious, we have distilled the arrogance and grit of the clubhouse into the exclusivity of a good old-fashioned fistfight. Cost no object construction and the tenacity of being clever are the hallmarks of this design house. We’re so glad you found us, now be sure to only tell your most favorite friends.
JW