Art

June 17, 2013

Blood Preserved in Plexiglass Embodies Life and Death

New York-based artist Jordan Eagles works with an unconventional and controversial material to create his crimson artworks–blood. About 15 years ago, the artist was discussing the connection between body and spirit with a friend which led him to ultimately embark on an artistic journey using blood he acquires from animal slaughterhouses. For Eagles, his work is a preservation and display of life and death.

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June 12, 2013

Poetic Veiled Sculptures Shrouded in Mystery

The statue of a young woman, facedown and veiled by a stream of glass crystal beads, is an interesting work of art known as Ghost Girl by London-based sculptor Kevin Francis Gray. Presented on a pedestal like a classic Greek sculpture, the marble figure offers a somber look at a modern young woman. It combines the classic style of sculptures with an urban aesthetic; thereby, leading one to question its artistic intention.

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June 6, 2013

Shockingly Realistic Sculpture Portrays Abraham Lincoln

Wow, this Portrait of Lincoln looks like it was a photograph taken just yesterday. The rich color and sharp details of the former president are so hyper-realistic, it's a little bit shocking! In reality, the piece is actually a sculpture developed by Hollywood special effects artist Kazuhiro Tsuji. The Japanese artist has propelled special effects make-up to a new level, producing final products that are better than many of the digital techniques out there.

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June 3, 2013

Vibrant Emotionally Charged Paintings of Expressive Women

Polish artist Anna Bocek's figurative paintings feature vibrant and energetic portraits of women. The painter's subjects are filled with emotion, communicated through facial expressions, body postures, and Bocek's brilliant color palette. Each portrait features a rich array of color, both in the background and on the subject, that adds to its evocative liveliness. Strokes of color parade through every piece by the artist.

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