Sculpture
April 17, 2018

These Plastic Water Bags Are Actually Expertly Crafted Glass Sculptures

Washington-based artist Dylan Martinez explores the boundaries of human perception with his series of glass sculptures, aptly titled Glass Water Bags. At first glance, you might think these images are of ordinary plastic bags filled with water—just like the type of bag you would carry a pet goldfish home in. However, you might be surprised to find out they’re actually made of hot-sculpted glass.

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Drawing
April 16, 2018

Here’s What It Looks Like Inside the Handmade Sketchbooks of a Well-Traveled Artist

Over the last 13 years, artist José Naranja has been filling pocket-sized notebooks with his own visual diary. By illustrating his daily experiences, observations, ideas, and memories, Naranja considers his ongoing project as “a love letter to notebooks, a flight of fancy and also a part of [him].” Each of Naranja’s notebook pages are packed full of his own writing, illustrations, stamps, and photos, all of which beautifully document the life of this well-traveled artist.

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Jewelry
April 16, 2018

Enchanting Resin Jewelry Houses Miniature Wildflower Landscapes

Dublin-based artist Gillian Corcoran finds inspiration in her local landscape. As the founder of eco-friendly jewelry line Lost Forest, Corcoran crafts whimsical works of wearable art that incorporate “real native wildflowers, fungi, and organic curiosities harvested from the Irish countryside” into their one-of-a-kind designs. Ranging from dazzling pendants to eye-catching earrings, Corcoran's bespoke creations highlight the beauty of all-natural materials.

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Design
April 14, 2018

Oh Joy’s Newest Collab Proves Luggage Doesn’t Have to be Boring

This story was originally published on Domino. If it feels like good quality, durable luggage and design-minded, chic luggage are two mutually exclusive categories, it’s because they often are. This is why, when CALPAK announced a just-launched collaboration with designer and blogger Joy Cho from Oh Joy!, we were immediately interested. Bridging the gap between fashion and function, the new collection is ideal for the stylish globetrotter looking to add a bit of whimsy to their travels. “Oh Joy!

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