Art

December 16, 2011

Strikingly Colorful Reflective Rocks

Sculptor Jim Hodges recently debuted his exhibit We are Poems at the Gladstone Gallery in New York City. In this installation, he gathered four large boulders and then removed some of the rocks' original surfaces, replacing the areas with polished, vibrantly colored stainless steel. The four sculptures are then arranged in a rough circular pattern to allow visitors to stand in the center and look at their own reflections.

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December 14, 2011

Tribute to Jim Henson, Creator of the Muppets

I Love You, Jim – Sebastien Mesnard More Muppets goodness! To celebrate Jim Henson, most well-known for creating the Muppets and working on Sesame Street, Nucleus has invited over 30 artists to contribute artwork to an exhibition dedicated to the famous American puppeteer. From now until January 2, 2012, Nucleus will be showcasing the tribute exhibition titled The Lovers, The Dreamers, And Me.

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December 12, 2011

Miniature Body Landscapes

Are those rolling hills or the curves of the human body? Florida-based psychologist-turned-artist Allan Teger re-imagines the human figure as natural landscapes in his intriguing photo series entitled Bodyscapes. The self-taught photographer initiated this ongoing project 25 years ago due to his developing interest in psychology, specifically the human consciousness. Similar to the effects of deliberate optical illusions, Teger's photographs examine perception while remaining whimsical.

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December 10, 2011

Painting with Real Blood

What would otherwise just be deemed “cool” artwork has an added layer of shock value when you find out what materials the artist uses. Vinicius Quesada's series entitled Blood Piss Blues isn't your typical accumulation of surreal imagery. What differentiates his creations from other works is his unorthodox art supplies – he uses blood and urine!

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My Modern Met

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