January 19, 2022

Metal Lungs Design Uses Algae To Convert Carbon Dioxide Into Oxygen

Lungs—and breathing clearly—have been on the world's mind over the past few years. And now, a group of South Korean artists has designed a concept that takes breathing to a new level. Super Lung is a metal lung concept that uses algae to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen. Designed by Bongkyu Song of BKID in collaboration with artists Moon and Jeon, these “new” lungs take a cue from the highly efficient respiratory system of birds.

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January 18, 2022

Embroidery Excavations Celebrate the Fun of Dinosaur Fossil Discoveries

All it takes is a needle and some thread to make something unexpectedly beautiful. Self-taught artist Rachel Crisp uses her embroidery practice (Blue Sun Threads) to make discoveries of ancient creatures that roamed the Earth thousands of years ago. Each of her embroidery hoops features a pristine dinosaur fossil nestled in a mossy landscape. Based in North Carolina, Crisp finds ideas for her unique pieces by taking a look at her own environment.

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