Art

February 7, 2019

Spectacular Sculptures Formed from Thousands of Seashells

British multi-media artist Rowan Mersh is attracted to the beauty of the natural world, using thousands of seashells to create mesmerizing contemporary sculptures. His experimental approach has him transforming ordinary objects into high art, with the results revealing close attention to shape, color, and geometry. Whether it's a wall hanging or a freestanding sculpture, each piece can take between two to six months to complete.

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February 4, 2019

Artist Crochets Amazing Life-Size Replica of Local Woman Walking Her Dog

Yarn artist Liisa Hietanen reimagines the everyday world through her life-sized knitted and crocheted sculptures. In a series of ambitious textile projects, she has created replicas of her fellow villagers in Hämeenkyrö, Finland. Hietanen uses metal armatures as her base and then covers them in a combination of crafting techniques; what results are figures that have an uncanny, life-like quality. From afar, you can hardly tell they were crafted from a spun fiber.

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February 4, 2019

Artist Crochets Life-Size Seafood Platters in Celebration of Good Food

English artist Kate Jenkins creates textile sculptures that'll make you crave a seafood meal. Over the last 12 years, she has knit and crocheted platters of delectable dishes—everything from fast food to cured meats and veggies. But above all, her most impressive pieces are of golden-eyed sardines, glittering lobsters, and dazzling king prawns that are laid out as you’d find them at a fish market or a raw bar.

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February 1, 2019

Ceramicist Uses Science to Craft Clay Bowls Covered in Electroformed Crystals

Ceramicist Sabri Ben-Achour believes that “humans are primed to find beauty in the orderly disorder of nature.” This primal understanding has informed his entire practice, culminating in a growing collection of striking organic bowls. Crafted using controlled processes and intended to resemble natural formations, these vessels speak to Ben-Achour's interest in blurring the line between art and science. Ben-Achour's preference for clay is no coincidence.

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