Art

January 9, 2013

Intricately Folded Geometric Paper Sculptures

It's always a treat when artists like Matt Shlian are able to incorporate their passion for science and math into their art. His interest in abstract geometric forms clearly influences his work though the paper engineer insists that he finds inspiration for his paper art from everything in life. He says, “I have a unique way of misunderstanding the world that helps me see things easily overlooked.

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December 30, 2012

Collecting Golden Spider Silk for 3 Years to Create Cape

Textile expert Simon Peers and fashion designer Nicholas Godley collaborated to create this stunning embroidered cape out of golden spider silk. Both residing in Madagascar, the two paired up to achieve a process that hadn't been attempted for more than 100 years–they wanted to successfully harvest golden orb spider silk for weaving, and they were quite successful.

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December 26, 2012

12 Most Unforgettable Artworks from 2012

It was quite the year for art! What better way to look back on 2012 than with some of the most magnificent sculptures, drawings, paintings, and installations we witnessed this year? From a rain room where you don't get wet to an incredibly realistic ballpoint pen drawing, these artworks will forever be etched into our memory both for their unbelievable creativity and their near flawless execution.

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December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas from 20 Terrific Creatives

As it's the day before Christmas, we thought, what better way is there to wish you all a very Merry Christmas than with the help of some very creative people? So, just for you, we've put together this post of 20 different artworks or photos that each say “Happy Holidays!” or “Merry Christmas!” in their own unique way. Save for a few, they're all made by artists and photographers we all know and love.

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