Sculpture

August 4, 2020

Wood and Resin Sculptures Capture the Elegant Beauty of Wild and Free Animals

When it comes to merging materials, wood and resin make the perfect pair for creating eye-catching works of art. Ukrainian artist Yurii Myketka showcases the beautiful possibilities of combining opaque warm wood and translucent epoxy resin to create his minimalist animal sculptures. One of Myketka’s stand-out works is his whale sculpture crafted from acacia wood and blue epoxy resin.

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July 24, 2020

Artist Hand-Sculpts Anatomically Correct Miniature Animal Sculptures

Squirrels, ducklings, and mice are already pretty cute as they are, but they’re even more adorable in miniature. Artist and  biologist Fanni Sandor crafts tiny animal figurines that are small enough to perch on your fingertip. Each anatomically correct, 1:12 scale dollhouse miniature is hand-sculpted from polymer clay, before being painted with realistic details. Sandor has been captivated by all things miniature since childhood.

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June 12, 2020

There’s a Bronze Statue of a Mouse Knitting a DNA Double Helix in Russia

Tucked away in central Russia, an adorable statue pays homage to the animals that lose their lives in the name of science every year. Located in Siberia in the city of Novosibirsk, the sculpture shows a scholarly looking mouse knitting. And when one looks closer, it's apparent that this mouse isn't knitting an ordinary scarf or a hat. No, it's actually knitting a double-strand of DNA.

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May 28, 2020

Incredibly Realistic Sand Sculptures Look Like They’ve Crawled Onto Shore

For some people, a trip to the beach means enjoying the ocean, walking along the shore, or perhaps trying their hand at making a sandcastle. However, certain artists like Andoni Bastarrika take this carefree activity to a whole new level—transforming wet sand into incredible, three-dimensional works of art. Bastarrika's series of mind-boggling, realistic animal sculptures look as though they have “washed up” on the beach.

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