Matter is now MINKA
Matter Becomes MINKA
Thirteen months ago, Moss + Mineral relocated to an 1,800′ space to co-found a design showroom, called Matter Tacoma. Now, in a move Tacoma Weekly called “the retail equivalent of ice skating’s double-axel, triple-Salchow,” Matter has become a different breed of animal – Minka.
Minka (821 Pacific Ave.) is a design space co-owned by me and my amazing creative partner, Tacoma artist Nicholas Nyland. Our 1,800′ space has a curated point of view and a high-Pop vibe. It’s colorful, and electric. We present select work by Northwest artists and artisans, and specialize in contemporary furnishings, craft and jewelry. Minka also mounts rotating art exhibits by artists from the Northwest and beyond.
Hours: Fridays 2-7, Saturdays, noon-5, and by appointment. Questions? Call 253.961.5220 or email verticalshout@gmail.com.
Artist and freelance curator, Lisa Kinoshita, expands her interest in mid-century design to period objects and unusual botanicals that transform the rooms we live in. (253.961.5220)
Minka is Japanese for “house of the people”.
Vintage apricot mohair Eastlake Chair, Moss + Mineral. Angular shelving, rePly Furniture.
Gold-leafed “Sun” table by Carlos Taylor-Swanson.
Object Lesson by Nicholas Nyland
Maria O. Meneses
Best wishes Lisa!
mossandmineral
Thanks, Maria! Hope to catch you between travels-
lauren
Fantastic! Congrats on the opening. I hope that it goes well.
Lauren
Arnaud
Finally !
Let this opening be GRAND 🙂
mossandmineral
To the best of my ability…
Lisa Hudson
Lisa, I wish I could be on that coast for your event! We need to touch base, my website is up and I would like to talk about a collaboration! Be in touch soon…..Good luck with the opening!
mossandmineral
Lisa: thanks, and please let’s do collaborate! The Ioneta website looks marvelous…no surprise…
cheryl
Hey Lisa–How exciting a whole new venture. I’ll be there
De Groot
Renata Tatman
Congratulations Lisa! You are so creative. I know Moss + Mineral will be a great success.
Renata
mossandmineral
Hi Renata,
Hope you can do a flyby soon!
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Hi, I read your blog regularly. Your story-telling style is
witty, keep doing what you’re doing!
mossandmineral
Thanks for checking it out, Torri!
Monica and Alex
Hi Lisa. It was very nice meeting you. You’re work is amazing- keep on it. – Monica & Alex
mossandmineral
Nice to meet you! Come say hello in 2015…
Tommy Duke
Hello Lisa! It was great to see you at TAM last weekend! I hope you are able to come to the UW reception/tour on April 23. Get in touch with me at tjduke@uw.edu when you have a chance!
-Thomas
mossandmineral
Hi Thomas, I look forward to the UW reception and more Georgia O’K in April…Thank you for the invite, and talk to you soon!
Philip H. Red Eagle
Wow, nice site.
I am now remembering a young Japanese woman in a long, grey coat with a red wool scarf, wearing black rim glasses. Is that you?
Philip
mossandmineral
No! But come to the show anyway, you’ll love it! : )
Sean Alexander
Thanks Lisa!
mossandmineral
Now the ants have their own following at the Conservatory! Thanks, Sean and Paul for the amazing living artwork!
Brian Ebersole
Lisa, Your new gallery is amazing. You are so so talented.