Art

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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May 7, 2012

Creating Paths of Adorable Stone Footprints

These tiny little feet are so cute! In the series Stone Footprints, Scottish photographer Iain Blake places these cheerful stones in fun footprint patterns and paths across his compositions. By adding just five tiny stone “toes” to a larger stone, the inanimate objects become alive with emotion and personality.

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May 2, 2012

Spectacular Oil Paintings of Twinkling Eyes

They say that the human hand is the hardest thing to draw. While it may very well be true, it's the eyes that draw my attention the most. Ukrainian artist Pavel Guzenko manages to capture the glimmering gaze of the human eye with his impressionist technique. Each shimmering orb depicts a remarkable reflective surface, truly capturing the sparkle in one's eye.

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