Art

October 13, 2023

Resilient Bonsai Tree Sculptures Burst Through Porcelain Vessels

Just as tress will sometimes burst through the sidewalk in a cramped city, resilient flora erupt from porcelain vessels in Patrick Bergsma‘s work. The Netherlands-based artist uses a mix of dead bonsai trees and found pottery to create dynamic sculptures which explore the history of porcelain and the power of nature. The series, titled Expanding China, was sparked by Bergsma's interest in antiques.

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September 29, 2023

Two Giant Troll Sculptures Pop Up in Seattle to Complete the Series of U.S. Installations

For the past several months, artist Thomas Dambo has been traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast of the United States and installing massive sculptures. The series is called The Way of the Bird King and uses thousands of discarded palettes to form something new. By upcycling, Dambo created 10 massive troll sculptures across numerous states.

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