Art

January 28, 2020

Interview: Surreal Paintings of Sharks “Swimming” in Mid-Air Show a More Peaceful Side

There are over 450 species of shark that roam the planet's waters. Although many have a bad reputation, artist Chris Austin hopes to add a little perspective to the ocean predator in his new series of paintings. The Toronto-based artist has a multi-faceted creative practice that spans both painting and sculpture. His diverse portfolio of work is greatly inspired by the environment of North America, specifically the Pacific Northwest.

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January 27, 2020

Artist Creates Gigantic Pop Culture Portraits From Thousands of Rubik’s Cubes

There are many Rubik’s Cube masters out there who can solve the iconic 3D puzzle in record time, but there aren’t many people who can create art from the colorful cubes. When we first introduced you to Pete Fecteau (of Buttonpresser Studios) back in 2011, he had just completed an epic mosaic of Martin Luther King Jr. made entirely out of 4,242 Rubik’s Cubes.

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January 22, 2020

Norwegian Artist Sculpts “Plush” White Pillows From Blocks of Marble

The ability to transform marble into skin or drapery is an awe-inspiring skill that plays with our sense of sight and touch—fooling our eyes into believing something we know is stiff can be soft. Contemporary artist Håkon Anton Fagerås recalls such classical mastery in his marble sculptures of pillows. “The common denominator of most of my art is fragility and vulnerability,” the artist tells My Modern Met.

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January 19, 2020

Incredibly Detailed Illustrations of Giant Trees With Unruly Roots

Los Angeles-based artist Rachael Pease explores memories of rural landscapes through her intricate drawings. Each piece documents real trees she's seen and photographed. Before Pease puts pen to paper, she brainstorms compositions by putting together a collage from different photos. Once the artist's satisfied, she applies India ink on frosted mylar, resulting in a rich, glowing effect.

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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.