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Surreal Wood Sculptures by John Morris
Surreal wood sculptures by artist John Morris that spring from exhaustive sketching and illustration while drawing on intensive research. Source: Surreal Wood Sculptures by John Morris
Not Now: A Table to Avoid Conversation by Michael Beitz
This sculpture by artist Michael Beitz maybe just the perfect table to avoid having a conversation with your significant other after an argument or a bad date. Source: Not Now: A Table to Avoid Conversation by Michael Beitz
Larger-Than-Life Hyperrealistic Portraits Rendered in Graphite and Charcoal by Arinze Stanley | Colossal
Nigerian artist Arinze Stanley works with graphite and charcoal pencils on large sheets of cartridge paper to render enormous portraits of his subjects. Spending upwards of 200 hours on an artwork, Stanley agonizes over the most minute details of each … Continue reading
Dizzying New Kaleidoscopic GIFs by Anna Taberko | Colossal
Illustrator and animator Anna Taberko (previously) continues to produce lovely kaleidoscopic animations that depict the blooming of flowers, the evolution of animals, and the flight of bees. Most of her pieces begin life as traditional hand-drawn cel animation before being … Continue reading
Mechanical Rock Band by Neil Mendoza
A rock band consisting of electromechanical instruments that makes music by throwing rocks through the air, slapping them and making them vibrate. Source: Mechanical Rock Band by Neil Mendoza
Appreciations: the Performance Work of Bre Lembitz — INCIDENT Magazine
By Daniella LaGaccia @lagaccia This story is about a person who uses old things to make new things. One photo of Bre Lembitz shows her dressed in a gown of words, hate speech written during the recent presidential campaign. Crossing … Continue reading
Traveling Landscapes: Miniature Ecosystems Tucked Inside Vintage Suitcases by Kathleen Vance | Colossal
As part of her ongoing series titled Traveling Landscapes, New York-based artist Kathleen Vance constructs entire landscapes inside of old steamer trunks and repurposed luggage. Many of the pieces incorporate real running water, soil, and living plant life to form … Continue reading
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Film Posters by Jordan Bolton
Photographic posters inspired by films by Manchester-based artist Jordan Bolton. Source: Film Posters by Jordan Bolton
Next-Level Food Carving on Fruits and Vegetables by ‘Gaku’ | Colossal
Japan has a rich tradition of food carving called mukimono. If you’ve ever eaten at a fancy restaurant in Japan you might have found a carrot carved into a bunny, garnishing your plate. But in the hands of Japanese artist … Continue reading
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Arabic Words Illustrated to Match Their Literal Meaning by Mahmoud Tammam | Colossal
Egypt-based graphic designer Mahmoud Tammam creates simple modifications of Arabic words, transforming the language into visual representations of their meaning. The words Tammam chooses to design are often animals, turning long slopes into a llama’s neck, or a series of curves … Continue reading
