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Quirky Interventions by Octavi Serra Question the Rules of Public Spaces
Octavi Serra uses the structures and symbolism of public spaces to question the systems we live with and find humour in their details. The Barcelona-based artist often engages with signage to subvert its original meaning, like forming a massive arrow … Continue reading
Miniature Embroideries by ipnot Transform Thread into Delicious Designs
Japanese embroidery artist ipnot (previously) continues to dazzle us with her creative miniatures formed from thread and embroidery hoops. The works often incorporate props, such as ketchup bottles or chopsticks, to add an interactive layer to the pieces. Textile noodles are staged … Continue reading
A Mural of Brightly Colored Shapes and Clusters of Spots Gives a Striking Update to a School Courtyard in Sicily
Atlanta-based artist Alex Brewer, a.k.a. Hense, paints overlapping shapes and patterns on canvases, outdoor murals, and even billboards. His brightly colored abstract work appears around the world, from the US and Germany to Taiwan and Australia. Most recently Brewer created an … Continue reading
Tom Waits vs the World Of Advertising
Tom Waits’ raspy, almost growl-like singing voice has become synonymous with the singer and has been variously described by critics as sounding like it was “soaked in whiskey” or alternatively like it was “hit by a car”.
Black and Red Calder-Like Illustrations Combine Geometric Shapes into Spiders, Jellyfish, and Birds
When Adam Goldberg, founder of Santa Monica-based studio Trüf Creative isn’t crafting work for a client, the designer likes to engage his creativity with an ongoing series of minimal illustrations titled FAÜNA. The pieces combine black and red shapes and linework to form … Continue reading
Mixed Media Sculptures by Michael Alm Convey the Sinuous Nature of Animal Muscles
Seattle-based sculptor Michael Alm forms lifelike animal sculptures from carved and shaved wood, often adding realistic features such as glass eyes to complete the anatomical studies. The works imitate the natural gestures of the animals he sculpts, such as “Jack Rabbit (Lepus Californicus),” … Continue reading
Winter’s Magic: Dramatic Ice Crystals Formed in Ephemeral Spheres
A simple mixture of corn syrup, dish detergent, and water creates magical winter snow globes when blown into bubbles on snow.Frosty shapes dance across the fragile transparent bubbles, starting out as distant stars that expand and almost tesselate to form … Continue reading
Artist Fills Forest with Life-Size Sculptures Made from Woven Willow
The ancient art of basket weaving is believed to be one of the widest spread crafts in the history of human civilization. The process involves weaving pliable, natural materials together to create a variety of useful forms and vessels. Inspired … Continue reading
Kirie Octopus Cut From a Single Piece of Paper by Masayo Fukuda
all photos courtesy Masayo Fukuda Kirie (切り絵, literally ‘cut picture’) is the Japanese art of paper-cutting. Variations of kirie can be found in cultures around the world but the Japanese version is said to be derived from religious ceremonies and … Continue reading
Elegant Paper Cranes Composed of Detailed Cuts, Folds, and Flowers
In 2015, paper artist Cristian Marianciuc (previously) started a 1,000-day goal to create a new paper crane each day. The extravagant designs included layers of multi-color paper, detailed cuts to imitate feathers, and often gilded elements added onto the wings. … Continue reading
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