Art

May 17, 2012

Three-Dimensional Skeleton Falls from Paper Tree

Paper is a tricky material to work with because of its fragility but Danish artist Peter Callesen seems to have mastered manipulating the medium. He manages to utilize the sheets of white paper he works with to not only present meticulously cut silhouettes that showcase the effectiveness of negative space, but to also tell a story. Oftentimes, the paper artist's visual representations exhibit a sense of misfortune.

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May 15, 2012

Incredible Ink Portraits on Phone Book Pages

A friend recently posed the question: “Why on earth do we still receive free phone books anymore? Have the phone book people not heard of the Internet!” Though I agree with her statement, artist Carlos Zuniga certainly does not! The artist relies on these trusty printed books to produce his work, a creative interpretation of written text transformed into visual delights.

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May 12, 2012

Stunning Pour Paintings by Holton Rower

Head on over to The Hole in New York right now (until May 26) and you'll be able to experience an amazingly colorful exhibit by Holton Rower. The first New York solo exhibition for the artist, “Pour Paintings” is just that, they're paintings created by carefully pouring paint over plywood. The result is incredible color combinations that are stunningly psychedelic.

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May 10, 2012

Amazing Cement Dragon Bursts Through Wall

For three months, artist Yang Yongliang worked with a team to create an incredible cement dragon sculpture that looks as if it's bursting out of a wall. Throughout history, the Chinese dragon has been a symbol of peace, prosperity and power. “It has always been the emblem of the Chinese nation and state, as well,” Yongliang told us. “My original intention was to expose its status in an abnormal way.

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