Art

April 27, 2017

Artist Reimagines Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ with Pop Culture Icons

In Van Gogh Never, an  imaginative ongoing series of paintings, New York-based artist Aja Kusick creatively combines pop culture with Post-Impressionism. By inserting well-known characters and scenes into Vincent van Gogh's iconic The Starry Night (1889), Kusick invites viewers to see the masterpiece in a playful new light. The series—which Kusick also refers to as Starry Night Pop Culture—features a range of pop culture staples.

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April 26, 2017

Self-Taught Artist Crafts Spectacular Coffee Mugs That Double as Sculptural Art

Self-taught artist Katie Marks crafts ceramic coffee mugs that transcend their practical use and double as sculptural works of art. Saying that “the world inspires her,” she adorns the vessels with layers of spectacular crystals and swirling galaxy glaze. Though her popular shop Silver Lining Ceramics, she dazzles her fans with her imagination and use of color—so it's no surprise that her work often sells out shortly after it’s listed.

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April 25, 2017

Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings Capture the Magnificent Glory of Ships at Sea

Polish painter Marek Rużyk creates beautiful seascapes and marine art in the grand tradition of the Romantic era. Reminiscent of 19th-century artists like Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky, these oil paintings portray the elegance and majesty of ships at sea. Rużyk's work is characterized by his ability to capture the changing light at sea. The gentle rays of the setting sun bounce off ocean waves or burns fiery red, washing the scene in warm colors.

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April 23, 2017

Artist Carefully Cuts Paper into Detailed Layers Playing with Light and Space

In her most recent series, La pietra e la piuma, Italian artist Elisa Mearelli presents a collection of three-dimensional paper art that beautifully plays with light and space. Composed of layered, delicately cut paper, each paper box puts a sculptural spin on conventional cut paper art. The creations that comprise La pietra e la piuma range from abstract, experimental designs to more figurative scenes of nature.

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