Art

November 7, 2017

Floating Staircase Sculptures Made with Wire Look Like 3D Architecture Sketches

Last year we introduced you to the surreal architectural wire sculptures of Barcelona-based David Moreno. Describing his process as “drawing with sculpture,” his 3D works made from wire mimic scribbly line drawings. Continuing this technique, Moreno’s latest pieces are inspired by grand cathedral doorways and staircases. Starting out as frantic cross-hatched sketches, Moreno uses hundreds of steel rods and piano wire in varying lengths to create his surreal architectural scenes.

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November 2, 2017

Artist’s Embroidered Portraits Use Thread Like Strokes of Inky Illustrations

Argentinian embroidery artist Sol Kesseler creates detailed portraits with colorful thread and impressive needle work. Kesseler uses a variety of techniques that work together to create a distinctive style. Often starting from pencil drawings—which are impressive in their own right—Kesseler uses fine black thread to establish outlines, leaving much of the white fabric exposed to create high contrast portraits. She then adds textured details with colored threads and a variety of stitches.

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October 27, 2017

Artist Turns Discarded Silverware and Scraps into Magnificent Sculptures

Earlier this year, we introduced you to British artist Ann Carrington, who turns old silverware into blooming flower bouquets. Inspired by fruit garland sculptures and Dutch still life paintings of the 16th and 17th centuries, her impressive floral sculptures are constructed from “silver plated spoons, pewter tankards, silver vases and plates.” Carrington sources her materials in junk shops, antique fairs, auctions, and from cutlery dealers.

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