September 16, 2016

Complex Web of Red Thread Swarms Above Stranded Boats as a Meditation on Fate

Artist Chiharu Shiota is known for her intricate, immersive installations that are meditations on the human brain and memory. Last year, she illustrated this idea by collecting 50,000 keys and stringing them along thread that engulfed the ceiling of a gallery. In a similarly awe-inspiring fashion, Shiota has created Uncertain Journey, a site-specific exhibition in which a dense web of scarlet-colored yarn swarms above stranded skeletal boats.

Read Article


September 15, 2016

Multi-Tasking Mom Performs Complex Yoga Poses While Breastfeeding Her Baby

Moms are the greatest multi-taskers, and Carlee Benear is living proof! The efficient mother manages to combine two highly-concentrated efforts in one seemingly effortless way. With an incredible amount of strength and balance, she contorts her body into yoga poses while also breastfeeding her newborn daughter, Maramaylee. As Benear gracefully folds her body in two, Maramaylee sits calm and relaxed during the unconventional feeding sessions.

Read Article


September 14, 2016

Buddhist Monk’s Footprints Are Naturally Ingrained in Wood Floor From Praying in Same Spot for 20 Years

For over 20 years, a Buddhist monk named Hua Chi has been praying in the same spot at his temple in Tongren, China—and it shows. After two decades and up to 3,000 prayers per day, his footprints are ingrained in the wood floor, highlighting his incredible devotion to his spiritual practice. The deepest part of the footprints measure 3 centimeters (1.2 inches) and are a cast of the balls of his feet.

Read Article


September 12, 2016

Makeup Artist Expertly Transforms Himself Into Real-Life Disney Princesses

Makeup artist Richard Schaefer transforms himself into Disney princesses so authentic that you’ll do a double take. The 22-year-old has an impressive collection of 40 costumes and 30 wigs that he uses to cosplay as Snow White, Ariel, Cinderella, and more. He’s perfected their longing stares and doe-eyed expressions to mimic not only their looks, but personas, too.

Read Article