Sculpture
January 22, 2024

Realistically Carved Octopus Joins Together Two Pianos To Form One Surreal Sculpture

Artist Maskull Lasserre has transformed two pianos into one sculpture in this thrilling piece titled The Third Octave. Joined together by the tentacles of a realistically carved octopus, the work is a testament to the artist's willingness to take risks in order to see surprising outcomes. It took about 2,000 hours to complete the work, with Lasserre never quite sure of the final outcome.

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Paper Art
January 22, 2024

Artist Transforms Sheets of Paper Into Meticulously Laser-Cut Designs

Over the past several years, paper artists have demonstrated the versatility of their common fibrous material. While some cut or carve paper by hand, others merge traditional craftsmanship with digital design. Such is the case for Ibbini Studio. Abu Dhabi-based artist Julia Ibbini works with computer scientist Stéphane Noyer to create sculptural paper works inspired by ornamental motifs from antique Persian carpets, Japanese cloisonné vases, and more.

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