Installation
May 8, 2021

Artist Transforms Foliage Into Adorable Topiary Sculpture of a Sleeping Baby Bird

If you happen to find yourself in Nantes, France, be sure to head to Jardin des Plantes, a large botanical garden. There, you'll find this adorable topiary sculpture titled Poussin endormi (Sleepy Chick) by French artist and children's book author Claude Ponti. It features a larger-than-life baby bird whose relaxed pose looks like it's in the middle of a nap. The delightful work showcases Ponti's great skill in crafting a topiary.

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Crafts
May 6, 2021

Japanese Artist Crafts Adorable Crocheted Bonsai Trees

To the untrained eye, knitting can seem a bit like witchcraft. Master needleworkers seem to magically create all sorts of textile objects with quick, nimble hand movements. One Japanese crafter who works under the name Atelier Euph creates sculptural knitted and crocheted objects that are particularly impressive. She recently paid homage to the bonsai by crocheting an amigurumi version of the beloved miniature tree.

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