Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
Sculpture
October 10, 2024

Artist Preserves Sweet Memories in Colorful Resin Lollipops

Resin is a remarkably versatile medium, allowing artists to bring their most imaginative ideas to life. South Korean artist Iurum uses the material to encase tiny figurines within translucent lollipops. Her series, Life in Icecream, captures charming moments suspended in sweetness, offering a playful yet thoughtful exploration of memories. Crafted from vibrant gradients of glossy resin, each sculptural piece looks just like an edible treat on a stick.

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Technology
October 4, 2024

Smart Robot Lawnmower Tends to Your Yard at the Touch of a Button

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. As technology in robotics advances, some of us are fortunate to benefit from innovations that simplify our daily routines. Take the Roomba, for example—it’s a household favorite that takes care of vacuuming for us.

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Art
October 1, 2024

Artist Meticulously Cuts Delicate Leaves Into Playful Mini Storybook Scenes

Japanese artist Lito proves that you don’t need fancy tools to create amazing art. Using fallen leaves as his canvas, he intricately carves delicate designs, turning each leaf into a unique piece that tells its own story. Lito began creating his leaf art in 2020 as a way to manage his ADHD, and soon found that the practice helped him focus. He quickly made it part of his routine, sharing a new piece almost daily.

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My Modern Met

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