Art
May 4, 2012

Radiant Shoe Lace Murals Explode with Color

If you liked artist Federico Uribe's Pencilism sculptures and paintings, you'll get a kick out of his creative shoe lace art. The inspired artist simply loves to work with multihued ordinary objects, as evidenced in these series of works aptly titled Shoe Laces. The massive murals are, on average, approximately six feet in height and made of a wide array of shoe laces, varying in length.

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Art
May 2, 2012

Spectacular Oil Paintings of Twinkling Eyes

They say that the human hand is the hardest thing to draw. While it may very well be true, it's the eyes that draw my attention the most. Ukrainian artist Pavel Guzenko manages to capture the glimmering gaze of the human eye with his impressionist technique. Each shimmering orb depicts a remarkable reflective surface, truly capturing the sparkle in one's eye.

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Art
May 1, 2012

Van Punctured with Swirls of Decorative Light Patterns

Artist Kim Adams turned this Dodge Ram van into a moving spectacle of lights! The Canadian sculptor is influenced by industrial design, architecture, and automotive design. Auto Lamp is an installation where Adams punctured the structure of the vehicle to form patterns of various sized holes swirling across all sides. By removing pieces of the van, Adams actually creates something new yet intangible.

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Design
April 30, 2012

The Scariest Bathroom in the World

Typically, when people go to the bathroom, they seek a quiet place. Designer Hernandez Silva had other ideas. Located inside a penthouse in Guadalajara, Mexico, the scariest bathroom in the world sits atop a 15 story elevator shaft and features a glass floor to ensure your constant terror! Those who are afraid of heights should probably avoid using this space.

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