Posts by Kristine Mitchell

Art
July 3, 2016

Post-Apocalyptic Paintings Show Nature Reclaiming Abandoned Cityscapes

Post-apocalyptic cityscapes where nature has begun to reclaim dominance is a recurring theme in Brin Levinson‘s collection of haunting paintings. Influenced by the streets of his home town in Portland, Oregon, the artist paints familiar landmarks into his work as the old buildings and water towers are manifested into a source of nostalgic inspiration. Moody atmospheric lighting completes his surreal portraits, forcing one to face a crumbling societal infrastructure in a speculative future.

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Photography
June 22, 2016

Vibrant Photos Pay Homage to Slavic Folklore through High-Fashion Portraits

Vibrant images with a distinctive blend of stylistic influences are the modus operandi of Moscow-based photographer Andrey Yakovlev and art director Lili Aleeva (a duo known simply as Yakovlev and Aleeva). Placing an emphasis on feminine beauty and glamour, the creative husband-wife pair has created a photo series placing their subjects in traditional Slavic garb to create a collection of intense visuals.

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Art
June 21, 2016

Artist Constructs Striking Creatures Out of Hubcaps and Scrap Metal

British artist Ptolemy Elrington creates delightful creatures whose formative material is in direct contrast with their natural forms. His artistic venture known as Hubcap Creatures is a “one man company” that prominently features Elrington's animal sculptures, each one built using only salvaged materials. Incorporating a variety of metals into his herd of hardware, he combines a creative eye for clean aesthetics and his skill with malleable materials to create his striking beasts.

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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.