Art

September 23, 2015

Clever Illustrations Unmask the "True" Identities of Pop Culture Icons

In his amusing series titled Icons Unmasked, Chicago-based illustrator Alex Solis reveals the surprising identities of famous characters in pop culture. These cartoon-style portraits feature a series of costumed figures who unmask themselves, exposing who really lurks beneath the facade. The alter ego is often an unexpected character, as the two don't exist in the same universe: Tweety Bird is actually Big Bird; Grumpy Cat is Garfield; and Peter Griffin is a donut-obsessed Homer Simpson.

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September 23, 2015

Stunningly Colorful Cubist Tattoos Inspired by Picasso

Artist Peter Aurisch translates the iconic cubist style of Pablo Picasso into unique and colorful tattoos for his clientele. The Berlin-based tattooist dissembles shapes and reassembles them in an artistically abstracted way. As a result, a solitary subject is represented with multiple viewpoints visible, giving Aurisch the opportunity to fully express each image on a single plane. These designs are further distorted by the body, and the images wrap around legs, arms, hands, and backs.

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September 21, 2015

New Salvaged Wood Pieces Fused with Geometric Patterns by Jason Middlebrook

Artist Jason Middlebrook uses discarded and salvaged wood as a canvas for his intricate geometric designs. He gathers roughly-chopped trees and paints precise, steady lines that are in stark contrast to their rustic, organic forms. By combining these two seemingly disparate worlds–nature and contemporary art–Middlebrook creates a beautiful juxtaposition that engages them both.

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September 20, 2015

Colorful ‘Ojo de Dios’ Celebrate the Art of Handwoven Mandalas

Artist Jay Mohler meticulously weaves together strands of colorful yarn to assemble mandalas known as Ojos de Dios. “Ojo de Dios, or the plural, Ojos de Dios, which is Spanish for Eye of God or Eyes of God, were a popular folk art in the American Southwest during the 1970's, and I sold many hundreds to ‘trading posts' and tourist gift shops in and around Albuquerque during that time,” the creative writes.

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