Posts by Jenny Zhang

Photography
October 5, 2015

Interview: Beautifully Ethereal Portraits Blur the Line between Dreams and Reality

Parisian-born, Los Angeles-based fine art photographer Lola Mitchell blurs the line between painting and photo, beauty and unease, and dreams and reality in her digitally manipulated images of ethereal women drifting in watery realms. Staged primarily near, above, or underneath the surface of water, Mitchell's work is exquisitely unsettling in its depiction of fay-like maidens who alternately appear to float, dance, and drown beneath the waves.

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Wedding
September 29, 2015

Bride’s Father Halts Wedding So Daughter’s Stepdad Can Walk Down the Aisle with Them

For many brides, one of the most meaningful moments of her wedding is being walked down the aisle by her father. Brittany Peck, who recently wed her fianc Jeremy in Elyria, Ohio, got to experience twice the love when her dad stopped the wedding procession to invite Brittany's stepfather to join him in giving away their daughter's hand in marriage.

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Photography
September 21, 2015

Interview: Environmental Portraits and Breathtaking Landscapes Capture China’s Rich Beauty

This past summer, Chicago-based travel photographer Ken Koskela spent 17 days in China, where he captured a stunning mix of environmental portraits and awe-inspiring landscapes that highlight the rich beauty and culture of the Asian country. Koskela presents both a macro and micro view of China's countryside, narrowing in from all-encompassing vistas to eye-catching locals in rural villages.

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Art
September 16, 2015

Striking Typographic Artwork Made from Thousands of Matches

While most art appreciators take a “hands off” approach when viewing their favorite pieces, the striking creations of Illinois-based multimedia artist Pei-San Ng are designed to be set on fire and charred gray. Her work, which we've featured in the past, consists of hundreds and even thousands of red-tipped matches glued onto wooden surfaces.

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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.