Art

August 26, 2011

Surreal Light Illustrations

We've been huge fans of Yau Hoong Tang ever since we laid eyes on his clever negative space illustrations. Recently, he put together a set of surreal light illustrations that are equally, if not more inspiring, for their thoughtful execution. “Light is responsible for the sense of sight,” he tells us. “For thousands of years, human have different theories of light: light is symbolic, spiritual, mysterious, religious and many more.

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August 23, 2011

Exploding Flowers

Gerbera We've all seen flowers beautifully displayed in our local market or flower shop, but never have we seen them...

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August 19, 2011

Illustrations Made of Tiny Repeating Words

Art never ceases to amaze me! Vietnam native and Toronto-based photographer and artist Huy Lam has created some astounding illustrations. What makes them so special? Each is made up of words, not brush strokes! By using repeating words in different colors, Lam hopes to “provoke thought, discussion and even laughter.” Having trouble figuring out which word or words he's used? After each complete illustration, you'll get a closer look.Certainly, patience is a virtue for Lam.

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August 6, 2011

Banana Oxidation Art

Australian artist Jun Gil Park has the unique talent of carving drawings into bananas! He allows the natural oxidation of the scraped skin to bring the image out. What an incredibly creative way of making food art!

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July 27, 2011

Minimalist Fairy Tale Posters

We'll always have a soft spot for minimalist movie posters. (See here, here and here.) But combine classic fairy tales or fables and minimalism and you have something even more special. With just the right amount of cleverness, these posters by Christian Jackson take us back to our own childhood, making us (dare I say) giggle with glee. Update: After we put up this post, we got in touch with Jackson for the behind-the-scenes scoop.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.