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Textural Sculptures by Artist Jessica Drenk Use Junk Mail, Book Pages, and Q-Tips to Explore Materiality
“Dendrite” (2019), Q-tips and plaster. All images © Jessica Drenk, courtesy of Galleri Urbane Montana-born artist Jessica Drenk (previously) employs simple materials, like shopping flyers and standard No. 2 pencils, to create organic sculptures that are chaotic and arresting explorations … Continue reading
Overflowing with Flora and Fauna, Collaged Paper Installations Comment on Earth’s Dwindling Biodiversity
Sprawling across paint-chipped walls and tiny alcoves, the collaged installations of artist Clare Börsch mimic overgrown jungles and whimsical forest scenes. Layers of flora, fauna, and the occasional gemstone or human figure comprise the amorphous paper artworks as they transform spaces … Continue reading
original udu making in Nigeria – Eugene Skeef’s udu project
This short film by Eugene Skeef shows 4 Igbo women from Nigeria demonstrating the technique of making the udu, a clay pot drum. The udu was invented by the Igbo and it is traditionally a women’s ceremonial instrument. The word … Continue reading
Charming Local Covid-19 Social Distancing Signs | Kottke
Public health safety measures don’t have to be bureaucratic, dour, and oppressive. They can even be fun. This is a sign from my local hardware store here in Vermont reminding shoppers to social distance: Journalist Rebecca Boyle recently asked her … Continue reading
Five minutes to sea
The film shows a small but memorable moment from childhood, juxtaposed with the theme of old age and the difference in perception of time at the end and the beginning of life. Music and sound design – Artem Fadeev Direction, … Continue reading
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Strength: Pejac Honors Spain’s Health Workers with a Moving Trio of Interventions
“Overcoming.” All images © Pejac On the campus of University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla in Santander, Spain, a trio of interventions by street artist Pejac (previously) simultaneously responds to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and offers potential paths for healing. The new … Continue reading
The Historical Connection Between Parisian & Mexican Artists, And Window Curtains
Photographer Ben Elwes is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Parisina Mexico. Parisina is a popular high street store in México with 600 outlets throughout the country. It first opened in 1933 in … Continue reading
Carving Food | Swiss Miss
Thank you Tomoko Sato, I will never be able to look at an apple or a radish the same way again. Via: Carving Food
How robots made this food commercial look effortless
Creating the perfect food commercial isn’t just a matter of great styling and a mouth-watering dish. Sometimes, you need a robot. Steve Giralt is a “visual engineer.” Check out his Instagram for more: https://www.instagram.com/stevegiralt… Or explore his website as he … Continue reading
Leafy Pinched Pots by Paul S. Briggs
Ceramicist Paul S Briggs creates pinch-formed vessels with leafy exteriors. His process is unbe-leaf-able. 🍃🏺 Permission granted by Paul S. Briggs. → FOLLOW Paul S. Briggs Website: https://psbriggs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psbriggs3.0/ ↪ SUBSCRIBE to My Modern Met’s Weekly Newsletter: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoMMM → … Continue reading
