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.
Animals
June 18, 2020

Pet Owners Are Making Paw-Fect Flower Paintings With Their Dogs’ Feet

Last month, we introduced you to an art collective of rats who create tiny abstract paintings with their feet, but these pets aren’t the only animals with artistic talent. Dog owners have recently discovered that their pups make great co-creators. People online have been painting their dogs’ feet with washable (non-toxic) paint, stamping their paws onto paper, and turning the cute prints into beautiful flower paintings.

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Creative Products
June 15, 2020

These Floating Solar Panel Flowers Heat Up Your Pool by Absorbing Sunlight

Summer is practically here, and those with their own pools are lucky enough to have a place to cool down. However, if you’re feeling a little timid about dipping into chilly water, these solar-powered flowers are exactly what you need. Not only do they look great—similar to beautiful floating lily pads—but they also use the natural heat of the sun to heat up your pool.

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Art
June 12, 2020

Artist Uses Everyday Objects While in Lockdown to Create Funny Scenes Around the House

Avid traveler and artist Rich McCor (aka paperboyo) is known for playfully transforming global landmarks with his paper cut-outs. However, during the coronavirus lockdown, he was forced to stay at home like the rest of us, but that didn't stop him from creating. He got resourceful, and began creating movie-inspired silhouettes that interact with various objects around his home.

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My Modern Met

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