Posts by Katie Hosmer

Photography
September 26, 2012

Colorful Paint Explosions Frozen in Time

Eruptions of color burst towards the viewer in these vibrant photographs, entitled Explosions, by Nick Knight. Based in London, the fashion photographer says he “consistently challenge[s] conventional notions of beauty.” Using an accessible medium that is typically associated with fine art, Knight found a way to stop time as lively paints scattered into splatters of color. As the liquids quickly dispersed throughout the air, Knight documented these stunning palettes of complementary tones and hues.

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Art
September 20, 2012

Body Paint Camouflages Women Along London Streets

Imagine walking up to a market stand to purchase some fresh produce, only to find that the produce was actually painted across the body of a woman, laying camouflaged in greens, reds, oranges, and yellows. This is exactly what visitors to West London's Portobello Market found as they recently perused their food options.

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Art
September 17, 2012

Human Heads Humorously Replaced by Everyday Objects

At very quick first glance, nothing seems out of the ordinary with these human sculptures by Maryland-based artist Andy Vible. A life-size human figure sits, watching TV or reading a newspaper. But, as reality sets in, the one pretty obvious and hilarious factor is that not one of the figures has a normal, human head.

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Art
September 5, 2012

Intricate Textured Paintings Resemble Coral Reefs

Using rolls of paper and acrylic on canvas, Amy Eisenfeld Genser creates textures and patterns against rich backgrounds that resemble underwater scenes. Each piece is reflective of the stony corals and polyps that one might see while scuba diving near a coral reef. The Connecticut-based artist says, “The sources of my work are textures, patterns, and grids. I look for forms that can be repeated to create a pattern when they are joined.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.