Sculpture

January 4, 2023

Artist Hides Giant Wooden Troll Sculptures in Western Australia for Everyone To Find

There is magic to be found in the wilderness. You just have to know where to look! Artist Thomas Dambo is doing his part to make the world a bit more enchanting by spreading his incredible troll sculptures throughout the world. His monumental gentle giants are constructed using recycled wood, branches, and other debris, and they are in forests and along shores just waiting for anyone to find them.

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December 11, 2022

Giant Animal Sculptures Question the Practice of Hunting for Game Trophies

The tradition of keeping animal trophies has been around for centuries. French artist Quentin Garel explores the practice of hunting game for sport in his series of large-scale sculptures. Cast from bronze or carved from wood, these massive works of art are installed in rooms and outdoor spaces, resembling slain animals that have been taxidermied for display. From elephants and giraffes to enormous tentacles, Garel covers a breadth of biological diversity.

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November 24, 2022

Enigmatic Faces Emerge From Vibrantly Colored Wooden “Pixels”

Texas-based artist Gil Bruvel captures feelings of tranquility in his ongoing series of sculptures. Using colorful blocks of wood, he constructs large-scale portraits of calm expressions. As a result of this innovative technique, these faces possess a mesmerizing textural quality to them that mimics a pixelated aesthetic. Originally from Australia and the South of France, Bruvel has been practicing vipassanā meditation for over 40 years.

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November 6, 2022

Reflective Sculptures Emphasize the Importance of Being in the Present

Everyone could benefit from practicing mindfulness. However, with so many distractions that come with modern living, it can be difficult to focus on the here and now. Well, take a look at some of Lyès-Olivier Sidhoum‘s hanging sculptures and you may be reminded of the importance of being in the moment. His ongoing series titled Celestial Sculptures explores spirituality and mindfulness through a reflective lens.

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