Art

February 7, 2009

Utter Loneliness By Dmitry Maximov (9 Total)

Who hasn't felt this kind of loneliness? Russian artist Dmitry Maximov eloquently captures one of our most painful emotions in these set of pictures. Using a mixture of illustration and photographic technique, he beautifully creates a world unlike our very own. Except in this world, no one can help you escape…from yourself.

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November 29, 2008

A Beautiful Interplay of Shadow and Light: SHA-DO Lamps

I am love with these lamps that cast these amazing these shadows on ceilings and walls. Created by Peter Buning, of Germany, the SHA-DO-lamps aim is to illuminate the environment through individual shadow pantomimes. “The creation of the light is as important to the lamp as the design is. The lamps can be adapted to their environment because of their flexible construction and casts every location in a very special light..”- Peter Buning.

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September 12, 2008

Dali-esque Surrealist Art by Vladimir Kush: Russia

Looking at these surrealist paintings, you get the impression that Vladimir Kush of Russia must have been highly influenced by artist Salvador Dal. Vladimir states, “Art school was a world of a new inspiration. The class I attended allowed total artistic freedom. I learned much about the famous Renaissance painters, impressionists, post-impressionists, and contemporary artists. Here I painted my first surreal picture.” courtesy of ziza.

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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.