Art

March 10, 2016

Vintage-Inspired Wooden Drawing Machine Produces Complex Designs with the Turn of a Crank

Long before there were plastic drawing toys like the Spirograph, there were wooden drawing machines. Dating back as far as the 1880s, these mechanical devices produced intricate geometric images using a pendulum or working along a curve, known as a cycloid. While both approaches created complex drawings, the old cycloid machines were limited in how they could be tweaked and hampered their design possibilities.

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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 8, 2016

Artist Reveals the Fictitious Anatomies of Beloved Childhood Toys and Sugary Treats

Last year, we marveled over Jason Freeny's amusing sculptures that revealed the inner anatomies of famous toys. Mickey Mouse, LEGO Minifigs, and Hello Kitty were each cross-sectioned with their insides exposed in a playfully scientific way. Now, Freeny has turned this same attention towards balloon animals, gummy bears, and the classic rubber ducky. His latest creations dissect these figures and transform them into fun toys to assemble and display.

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March 7, 2016

Loved Ones’ Ashes Swirled into Comforting Glass Art Creations

Seattle-based company Artful Ashes helps its customers through the grieving process by creating unique memorials for those who have passed away. “Our artists capture the essence of your loved ones spirit in a swirl of color and ashes, sealed forever within beautiful glass art,” the business writes. “These amazing pieces comfort your grieving, allowing you to hold and treasure your memories.

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