Crafts

October 19, 2025

Artist Transforms Ordinary Sheets of Paper Into Awe-Inspiring Animal Sculptures

When compared to other media, paper is far more vulnerable. It can rip under even the slightest amount of pressure; it can dissolve into mush under water; and it can crease and crinkle when folded incorrectly. But it’s also incredibly versatile, as exemplified by Thiên Dinh’s practice. By carefully manipulating paper, Dinh can transform an art form that is otherwise fragile into fluffy birds, slender fish, scaly dragons, and much more.

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September 11, 2025

Native American Artist Adorns Labubus in Traditional Chilkat Woven Designs

Artist Lily Hope has devoted her work to elevating Chilkat weaving and, through it, tackling current and historical cultural expressions. She has previously found inspiration in masking during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating face coverings that contained artwork found on ceremonial dancing blankets made by the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast. Most recently, her creativity was sparked by the accessory of the moment: Labubus.

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June 8, 2025

Artist Draws From Pakistani Heritage To Craft Sculptural Embroidery Stretched Over Wood

In the world of Dallas-based artist Nosheen Iqbal, embroidery doesn't take place on a fabric canvas. Instead, its sculptural quality is expanded into mixed-media pieces that are informed by Iqbal's Pakistani roots: Punjabi craft traditions and the ornate buildings that characterize this region of the world. Iqbal defines her work as “an exploration of self-preservation and identity,” per her artist statement.

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My Modern Met

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