Art

March 11, 2016

Ethereal Installation Fills Space with 20,000 Colorful Branches that Dangle from Ceiling

Artist Emmanuelle Moureaux has filled an exhibition hall with 100 shades of colors to create an ethereal, airy feel in the large space. This stunning display was created for the presentation of the Wood Furniture Japan Award 2016 in Tokyo. Small branches dangle from the ceiling, dazzling us as a multitude of hues intertwine and form waves of color around tables and chairs.

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March 9, 2016

Artist Recreates Famous Photos Out of Colorful Children's Play Doh

Eleanor Macnair recreates art history using a material that's meant for children. Inspired by the images of renowned photographers like Cindy Sherman, Alfred Stieglitz, and Diane Arbus, the London-based artist reimagines their timeless works as 3D sculptures crafted with colorful Play-Doh. When Macnair translates the source images into clay, it changes more than just their appearance–it completely alters the mood of the photographs.

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March 6, 2016

Interview: Dorothy O’Connor Reimagines Her Life as Surreal Installations in a Single Room

Dorothy O'Connor translates events from her life into a surreal ongoing series called Scenes. For years, the artist has transformed spaces–often a room–into fantastical places that tell a story. Visually rich and exciting, they feature elements of the natural world that are handcrafted by O'Connor. In one room, a den of snakes line a ceiling, while in another, over 200 paper birds circle the space.

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March 4, 2016

Mysteriously Surreal Paintings of Faceless Women Overpowered by Nature and Wildlife

Amy Judd's mysterious paintings epitomize the enchanting aspects of femininity. She creates images rich with a soft sensitivity, and though each piece is able to stand alone–in terms of quality and uniqueness–all effortlessly inspire a similar sense of wonder. Drawing inspiration from the archetypical relationship between woman and animal that forms the backbone of traditional folklore and fairy tales, her portfolio is infused with an ancient sense of magic.

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