Art

November 5, 2018

Former Graffiti Artist Creates Sentimental Yarn Installations Inspired by His Grandmother

Eric Rieger, a contemporary artist who goes by the name HOTTEA, says that he can sum up his practice in one sentence: “My work deals with color, numbers, and human experiences.” While this description is simple and straightforward, his intricate yarn installations are anything but. Featuring countless strands of colorful fibers, these pieces are sure to dazzle. However, to HOTTEA, it is the meaning behind the medium that ties his practice together.

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October 31, 2018

NASA Engineers Host a Yearly Pumpkin Carving Contest That’s Out of This World

You’re never too old for pumpkin carving, a fact that NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) proves every year. For the past seven Halloweens, the JPL engineers have taken an hour break from building space exploration tools and engaged in the time-honored tradition of pumpkin carving. They host an unofficial contest where the prizes are bragging rights. And while the contestants aren’t your typical creative types, they continually wow us with what they design.

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October 29, 2018

Disney Princesses Get an Edgy Twist Reimagined as Noir-Inspired Femme Fatales

Artist Ástor Alexander reimagines some of our favorite Disney royalty with an edgy twist. His series titled Noir Princesses features the beloved characters portrayed as private eyes and femme fatales. In doing so, the digital portraits offer an alternative perspective on the characters we know and love. Alexander's use of a dark color palette with a nod to vintage film noir posters suggests that there's evil lurking beneath their beauty.

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October 26, 2018

Thought-Provoking Illustrations Cleverly Visualize Themes of Modern Life

In a modern world of information overload, social media addiction, and work burnouts, it’s common to feel overwhelmed. These are some of the concepts behind the work of German illustrator Sergio Ingravalle who creates witty, thought-provoking images that many find all too easy to relate to. Each minimalist illustration from the artist’s Mindshots series depicts complex themes with just a few shapes and lines, proving the artist has a natural talent for visual language.

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