Art

December 2, 2016

Indulgent Meringue Coffee Drink Is Topped with a Mountain of Airy Confections

Some folks prefer their coffee served with a side of fancy. For those that love unconventional flavors or exquisite latte art, the Takeout Drawing cafe in Seoul has a drink that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Known as Paul's Meringue Factory, this coffee shop features a smooth cup of espresso that’s layered with airy meringue cookies. From afar,  it looks like a mini mountain range is erupting from the coffee cup.

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December 1, 2016

New Layered Glass Ocean Sculptures Capture the Spirit of the Sea

Self-taught artist Ben Young has been creating glass sculptures for over 15 years. His beautifully layered pieces capture the spirit of the ocean through their combination of textured concrete and semi-translucent glass. Each hand-cut piece is a dissection of the sea, cutting away to give a glimpse of the underwater terrain, while delicate bronze compliments, originally sculpted by Young in wax, set off the work.

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November 29, 2016

Artist Uses Denim Jeans to Create Realistic Scenes of Everyday Life

A brush and canvas make a perfect pair for producing beautiful art, but creatives like UK-based Ian Berry love to think outside of the box. This unconventional artist has pushed aside the paintbrush and picked up a pair of jeans. Denim is his medium of choice and there’s no tricks or illusions to his creations. “Everything you see in my work is denim, nothing else, no paint, nor bleach,” he tells us in an email.

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November 25, 2016

Artist Uses Paint and Light to Create Dazzling Kaleidoscopic Installation Rooms

Japanese artist Asae Soya playfully employs light and color to create dazzling displays that can transform any space. Though she has formal training as a painter, she is also skilled in drawing, installation work, and video art, which she often combines into mixed media masterpieces, like her stunning series of animated psychedelic projections. Using only white walls, reflective decals, and dancing rays of light, Soya turns ordinary rooms into gleaming fairylands.

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