Art

April 20, 2017

Fashion Designer Illustrates Gorgeous Gowns in Enchanting Detail

Vietnam-based fashion illustrator Eris Tran designs classically gorgeous gowns with a contemporary twist. Skillfully sketched and artistically conceived, the striking collection of illustrations showcases Tran's avant-garde approach to traditional dress design. Composed of a rich and diverse color palette, realistically-rendered textures, and lots of layers, each of Tran's multi-dimensional drawings and paintings exhibit his ability to conceptualize his imaginative ideas. Foregoing a narrow approach to color for an all-inclusive rainbow range, Tran explores and experiments with pigments.

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April 19, 2017

Digital Installation Transforms Restaurant into Immersive Dining Experience

Known for their digital interactive installations, teamLab‘s newest piece enhances the dining experience of guests at Tokyo's Sagaya restaurant. The exclusive eatery allows just eight customers a day, who will now immerse themselves in an interactive dining experience. The multi-sensory event draws on taste, smell, and the beauty of Japan as an ever-changing table bounces with imagery created especially for each course.

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April 15, 2017

Artist Creates Larger-Than-Life Abstract Floral Paintings Bursting with Color

Vancouver-based artist Bobbie Burgers paints beautiful blooms that appear to animatedly burst with each brushstroke. Rendered in an abstract style, her floral compositions capture the unique beauty and diverse color palettes exhibited by bouquets and other bunches of flowers. Like many tried-and-true still lifes, Burgers' creations are composed of acrylic paint and painted on large-scale canvases.

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April 14, 2017

Holographic Hair Trend Has Women Adding Metallic Shine to Ordinary Locks

If 2016 and 2017 have taught us anything, it’s that our coifs double as unexpected canvases for amazing hair art. One of the latest in creative hair trends is being called holographic hair. Using a blonde base and unconventional coloring, women are dyeing their strands with multifaceted metallic and pastel hues. The result has an iridescent effect; as pieces of the hair move, they reveal subtle variations in cerulean, lavender, and mint green tones.

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