Art

November 10, 2015

Intricately Crafted Marine Life Specimens Suspended in Glass

Artist Steffan Dam produces fantastical and intricately-crafted specimens that look as though they exist in the real world. Suspended in glass jars and on plates, their forms mimic well-known creatures of the sea and budding plants. Although Dam's work is based in imagination, his skills as a craftsman–including glass blowing, casting, and grinding–produce a hyperrealistic appearance that fools us into thinking these specimens have been captured alive and in mid-movement.

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November 9, 2015

Standout "100 Years of Beauty" Video Celebrates Real Women

Looking back on the past not only allows us to discover the history of our world, it also gives us insight into how we've become who we are today. Cut Video's 100 Years of Beauty series continuously offers these sorts of insights, giving its audience perspective on how fashion and style choices have gradually evolved.

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November 4, 2015

Realistic Embroidered Portraits Explore the Complexity of Human Identity

Cayce Zavaglia‘s portraits capture her subject's natural beauty through textured layers of hand stitched embroidery, emulating the brushwork of classical oil paintings. Trained as a painter, Zavaglia made the switch to embroidery as her primary medium over 14 years ago. Her latest work finds her returning to her roots, combining paint and embroidery to explore the hidden and abstract.

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November 2, 2015

Artist Builds Articulating Pneumatic Wings Fit for a Human

Artist Alexis Noriega of The Crooked Feather has designed a handmade pair of bird wings fit for an actual human. As a matter of fact, the artist's creation is equipped with pneumatic automation, which means that the wings can extend and retract through a sophisticated air pressure system, operated at the flick of a switch. To create the base of this impressive construction, Noriega used fabric, glue, and wire.

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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.