Creative Products
May 2, 2017

Modern Blackout Curtains Turn Windows into Penthouse Views of a City at Night

When it comes to window blinds, our options for something that’s truly unique can seem limited. But as Ukrainian designers HoleRoll demonstrate, modern blinds for windows can transcend their practicality and double as spectacular shadow art for your home. They’ve created panels that, when closed, create the illusion of glittering cityscapes at night. To produce this spectacular triptych, HoleRoll has treated the panels as if they were pieces of paper.

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Art
May 2, 2017

Artist Sculpts Surreal Animal Hybrid Sculptures Sprouting Hints of Nature

In her ongoing collection of intricately-crafted creatures, artist Ellen Jewett exhibits her imaginative approach to animal sculpture. Each mixed-media work of art merges real-life fauna with fantastical elements, culminating in a strange and surreal series of beings. Like her past pieces, Jewett's recently crafted creations play with flora and fauna in an experimental and artistic way.

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Sculpture
April 29, 2017

Artist Transforms Everyday Objects into Quirky and Surreal Sculptures

Spanish artist Jaime Pitarch puts an unconventional twist on everyday materials for his cutting-edge artworks. Based in Barcelona, Pitarch has been manipulating household items for years, transforming your common chair or wire coat hanger into a contemporary sculpture. By re-contextualizing these objects, he asks viewers to re-evaluate their functions and how we relate to them on a daily basis.

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Art
April 28, 2017

Japanese Artist Transforms Old Amazon Cardboard Boxes into Amazing Sculptures

Artist Monami Ohno is formally trained in 3-D animation, but the Japanese creative has made a name for herself as a sculptor. Instead of clay, wood, or other conventional materials, however, Ohno has opted to specialize in an unusual medium: cardboard. Specifically, Ohno uses discarded Amazon boxes to her create her collection of jaw-dropping and detailed cardboard sculptures. Using the recycled paper products, Ohno crafts an eclectic array of cardboard art.

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