Posts by Kristine Mitchell

Animals
December 10, 2015

Artists Project the Faces of Endangered Animals onto the Vatican for Environmental Justice

In a bold call-to-arms, the Vatican recently teamed up with the film producers of Racing Extinction—a documentary exposing the potential mass loss of species, due to both the international wildlife trade and pollution, and corruption of the oil and gas trade—to present a massive light show depicting some of Earth’s most threatened inhabitants. The impressive light display was projected onto the ancient façade of St. Peter’s Basilica, drawing the attention of thousands of onlookers.

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Painting
December 9, 2015

Photorealistic Paintings of Complex Architecture Meticulously Capture Depth and Detail

British painter Ben Johnson takes architectural realism to the next level. The London-based artist is best known for his large-scale and intricately detailed cityscapes, but his more recent foray into the world of architectural space has yielded some incredibly accurate representations that evoke feelings of past traditional painters. Each piece is focused on realistic precision, with an intense attention to detail that creates an artwork that appears more photograph than painting.

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Painting
December 8, 2015

Elaborately Bodypainted Live Figures Blend into the Seven Wonders of the World

Trina Merry is best known for her unique style of conceptual art that combines painted models with photography. We've previously featured some of her artwork that mimics astrological signs and blends human figures into scenes around New York, but her newest collection of images take a trip around the world. The artist had her subject, UK model Kyle James, fully painted and posed in front of several modern Wonders of the World for a series titled Lost in Wonder.

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Art
December 4, 2015

Mesmerizing Wood Sculptures Use Color and Light to Challenge Perceptions of Reality

San Francisco-based artist Sean Newport has developed a range of artwork pieces from design to sculpture throughout his career. Working primarily as a woodworker, Newport has honed his skills as a carpenter to fine artist over the past 5 years. His sculptures deal with “perceived notions of reality and the idea of creating a digital aesthetic through analogue processes.

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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.