Sculpture

July 12, 2019

Paper Artist Engineers Incredible Relief Sculptures Entirely by Hand

Artist Matthew Shlian describes himself as a “paper engineer,” and it’s clear to see why—his impressive relief sculptures look as though they’ve been formed using a machine, but they’re actually meticulously hand-made from paper. Shlian is clearly a master of paper art, but he also has an eye for color, giving his three-dimensional, mosaic-like forms a whole new level of interest and depth.

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June 12, 2019

Giant Head Sculpture Takes Over Rockefeller Center for Frieze New York

Renowned Spanish artist Jaume Plensa has brought his monumental public sculpture to Rockefeller Center. Plensa is one of 14 international artists displaying their work in the historic New York plaza as part of the inaugural Frieze Sculpture. Intended to open up a new space for discussion about the instability of our time, the event is an extension of Frieze New York.

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June 10, 2019

Amazing Wood Sculptures Carved to Look Like Figures Are Trapped Inside

Taiwanese artist Tung Ming-Chin is a master of transforming wood into pensive, emotive sculptures. His smoothly polished pieces transform as the viewer moves around them, slowly revealing surprises. Often dealing with themes of inner emotion and the subconscious mind, his sculptures regularly show figures trapped within the wood, pressing themselves against the outer layer in an attempt to break free.

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