Art
November 26, 2013

Joshua Tree’s Hypnotically Reflective Desert Shack

Lucid Stead is an architectural installation by artist Phillip K. Smith III that takes an existing structure in the deserts of Joshua Tree, California and revitalizes it with mirrors, LED lights, and custom built technology to accentuate the beauty of the bare landscape. Aptly referred to as an “architectural intervention,” the 70-year-old homesteader shack's weathered and worn stature is transformed into a remarkable vision that makes viewers question whether they are hallucinating.

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Art
November 25, 2013

New Layered Resin Goldfish Paintings by Riusuke Fukahori

Though he had been creating them for years, Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori busted out into the online art scene only last year with his three-dimensional goldfish paintings created by pouring resin. It's interesting to note that once he even began using resin, the artist kept it a secret for eight years until he perfected his technique.

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Art
November 22, 2013

Inspirational Art Print Dedicated to Typhoon Haiyan Victims

By now, all of us have heard about the devastation in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. One of the most powerful storms to ever make landfall has claimed the lives of over 5,200 people. Singapore creative director Thomas Yang of 100copies has decided to do what he can to help. He's created a beautifully inspiring art print for its victims.

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Art
November 20, 2013

New Ink, Tea and Alcohol Portraits by Carne Griffiths

Artist Carne Griffiths has just debuted a powerful new set of work for his show Invisible Lines at Above Second Gallery in Hong Kong. The beautifully messy portraits are made with conventional materials like calligraphy ink and graphite but he also drips liquid onto his works like herbal tea and alcohol.

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