Art

March 23, 2017

17 Artists Blurring the Line Between Painting and Photography

As two of art's major mediums, painting and photography are typically perceived as entirely independent practices. Though it is not uncommon for an artist to dabble in both brushwork and camerawork separately, some creatives even combine the crafts within the same piece. In this collection of paintings merged with photographs, we explore the many ways that modern and contemporary artists have mastered this form of mixed media. The selected works predominantly span surreal portraiture and whimsical landscapes.

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March 23, 2017

Geometric Wood Blocks Painted to Look Like Colorful Gemstones

Environmentally-conscious artist Victoria Wagner uses reclaimed wood to create colorful sculptures. Cleverly called Woodrocks, the striking series features wooden works that are cut and painted to look like glistening gemstones. Using wood salvaged from downed trees (including coast live oak, redwood, Douglas fir, and Gravenstein apple) found in local forests, Wagner hand-carves the asymmetrical, geometric sculptures. She then decorates each piece with oil paints, tracing the wood's natural patterns and accentuating its organic aesthetic.

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March 21, 2017

Toppled Teacups Overflow with Dried Leaves and Delicate Flowers

In her enchanting Floral Tea Story series, Russian artist and tea lover Marina Malinovaya arranges flowers and leaves in a whimsical way. Using only plants, a tea set, and a tabletop, she cleverly creates the illusion of cups overflowing with flora. Each fanciful photograph features the artist's hand clutching the handle of a teacup, teapot, or mug. Though, at first glance, it looks like she's holding them upright, the vessels are actually toppled over onto the table.

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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.