Art

August 26, 2022

Artist Cleverly Harnesses the Shapes of Shadows to Create Quirky Characters

Belgian artist and filmmaker Vincent Bal uses unexpected techniques to complete his illustrations. Using an array of household objects, he casts distinct shadows over the paper. These shapes then become the inspiration and foundation for quirky drawings of cartoon characters. Entitled Shadowology, this ongoing series began in 2016 when Bal was working on a film.

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August 22, 2022

Ai Weiwei Unveils Thought-Provoking Cage Installation Commenting on Refugees in Europe

World-renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei is a giant amongst his peers for creating thought-provoking work that defies the barriers of language. His vast portfolio of work forces viewers to contemplate serious issues around the world. Now, the city of Stockholm has welcomed his 40-foot-tall Arch sculpture, which encourages passersby to draw deeper meaning from its unconventional form.

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August 20, 2022

Illustrations Imagine Exquisite Art Nouveau-Inspired Jewelry as Iridescent Insects

Los Angeles-based artist Sasha Vinogradova creates art that resembles a fantastical reality. Her latest series of digital illustrations reimagines the forms of different insects as exquisite art nouveau-inspired pieces of jewelry, merging their bodies with shimmering metal and gem details. As a 3D and photo composite artist, Vinogradova has worked with numerous clients like Disney, Netflix, and HBO.

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August 18, 2022

Artist Celebrates the Perfection of Nature Through Meticulous Geometric Drawings

Artist Rafael Araujo expresses his love of nature through geometry. Incorporating the golden spiral and helixes into his compositions, he uses these concepts as the basis for shells and kaleidoscopes of butterflies. The results are drawings in which the natural elements are sketched and colored in while the geometric guiding lines are left on the page.

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