The Lion's Mane
Gunpowder Forest Bubble, Loris Greaud, 2008 (Palazzo Grassi)
Synthetic resin sculptures covered with gunpowder (15 trees)
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The Imperfections by Sopi Su
The inspiration came from the Japanese author Sei Shonagon, best known as the author of The Pillow Book. It is a book of observations about her life during the early 11 th century while she was serving in the court of the Empress. It includes her personal thoughts, interesting events and poetry. This project is based on my observations of daily life’s imperfections, and each words or sentences are laser-cut out of card.
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“The Extraordinary, celebrates the faces and identities of those over the age of 80. With many of these people relegated to the fringes of consciousness, its too easy to dismiss or forget about our elders. These photographs render the subjects in remarkable clarity, giving them a certain individuality that is truly remarkable.” [sic] - wallpaperrepublic
My sculptures are products of their environment —both literally and figuratively. As often as I can, I use local newspapers to add authenticity, and the form the sculpture takes is a reflection of the personal connection I feel to that particular city. From a day-to-day standpoint, I’m heavily influenced by my surroundings.
Daniera ter Haar & Christoph Brach
Eindhoven-based design duo Raw Color toast the opening of Martin Creed’s grand overhaul of London’s Sketch restaurant with graphic still lifes dedicated to the restaurant’s new menu […] Raw Color concocted their Irving Penn-esque visions from each dish’s disassembled ingredients, including black olive jelly, squid ink and parmesan cream.
“3-dimensional book sculpture of Rapunzel in her window, braid hanging from the edge. Crafted from a new (not rare) copy of “Grimm’s Fairy Tales,” this piece measures approx 11.25” wide, 7.75” tall not including the braid, which adds an additional 9.5”
Referring to both vulnerability and impermanence, I am investigating the texture and feel of both the present and past. Since 2007 I have been working on the series ‘foam sculptures’: caps and collars, inspired by 16th and 17th century paintings, made from materials currently used for packaging and insulation. This is also an inferior material which is often discarded after use. By using this material I make a reference to consumerism and the rapid circulation of materials
The fragile, yet firmly affixed crystal formations filling the impressions continue to grow and alter as they age […] Each type of crystal has a molecular pattern that is unalterable, but also different from any other type of crystal […]
Her artwork evolved from a procrastinating hobby to a passionate love affair with sugar-coated loneliness and mischievous imagery. Now recognised by the intricate detail of cascading hair she illustrates, Eveline’s delicate style is forever evolving and will surely drive her mad one day.
Koren is a Brooklyn based illustrator & Cartoonist. Originally from Israel, Koren relocated to NY to study in the School Of Visual Arts where he earened his degree in Illustration in 2006. Koren’s graphic novels have been published in France, Italy, Spain, Israel, and the US.
A few weeks ago I featured this artist and said I was going to try to get more information about them. Unfortunately, although I tried to contact them, I was unable to find out anything else, except that most of these pictures are from a book of Kazakhstani children’s stories.
So in the interests of creating a slightly more regular posting schedule, I finally set up a queue, which should post once daily. I put about ten posts in it, so that will give me a buffer while I get things straightened out.
I want to apologise for the really erratic posting schedule of the last two weeks. I’m still figuring out my summer housing situation, and that has meant not having internet a lot of the time. I’m hoping to get things back on track soon!
