Sculpture

October 9, 2017

Delicately Crafted Life-Size Insect Sculptures Made Completely Out of Bamboo

Japanese artist Noriyuki Saitoh crafts life-sized insect art made completely out of bamboo. The small, delicate sculptures are awe-inspiring in their attention to detail. Saitoh depicts the razor-thin veins in the wings of dragonflies and cicadas, as well as the wiry whiskers of grasshoppers. By bending, scoring, and layering pieces of the sustainable wood, these creatures look as if they could scurry away at any moment.

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September 28, 2017

Dramatic Steel Wire Sculptures of Agile “Fairies” in Motion

Artist Robin Wight, aka FantasyWire, uses design problem solving to create his fanciful collection of wire sculpture art. With a career in manufacturing, resolving practical issues is his forte, but the lyrical representation of fairies expresses his true artistic soul. “I try to apply design criteria,” he explains, “including a story, movement, some visual illusion, emotion and natural forces.” The results are enchanting pieces that add a playful touch to outdoor landscapes. The U.K.

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September 20, 2017

Artist Uses Chainsaw to Carve Giant Octopus into a Fallen Redwood Tree

American chainsaw artist Jeffrey Michael Samudosky recently transformed a redwood snag into a magnificent giant octopus. Carved to perfection, its giant tentacles stretch out, tapering off in refined detail. Working out of Gig Harbor, Washington, Samudosky is a self-taught carver who started his company, JMS Wood Sculpture, in 1998. Since starting his career, Samudosky has appeared on the Discovery Channel and participated in competitions around the world.

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June 15, 2017

Artist Sculpts Surreal Ceramic Vessels That Are Half-Pottery Half-Octopus

In her Kitsch Kogei collection, artist Keiko Masumoto crafts ceramic vessels unexpectedly embedded with octopuses. Each piece that composes the sea-inspired series beautifully blends a surreal silhouette with a classic aesthetic, tip-toeing the line between form and function. The ceramic octopus vessels feature intricately painted blue-and-white patterns characteristic of traditional Chinese (and eventually Japanese) wares. Like the age-old pieces that have inspired them, Masumoto's vases, teapots, and urns are both inherently utilitarian and undeniably visually appealing.

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