Sculpture
February 1, 2018

Textured Ceramic Vases Mimic the Movement of Ocean Waves

South Korean artist Lee Jong Min hand-sculpts intricately patterned ceramic vases that express the movement of ocean waves. The all-white, teardrop-shaped vessels are expertly made from wheel-thrown porcelain, and meticulously hand-etched with flowing, organic lines. “The pattern I carve motivates the viewer’s spirit to vibrate,” says Jong Min. “The pattern simulates nature in movement, similar to waves.” According to the artist, each of his pieces change according to the perspective of the viewer.

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Drawing
January 31, 2018

6 Colored Pencil Artists Who Masterfully Create Lifelike Drawings

Morgan Davidson Trained as an illustrator, Morgan Davidson exercises a love of fashion and nature through bright, inviting colors. Davidson grew up in Florida and her sun-soaked days seem to influence her work today; even when drawing underwater scenes, the pallete includes lively purples and blues. Davidson sells her work as prints in her a couple of online shops.

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Portrait Photography
January 30, 2018

Barbados Celebrates Centenarian Citizens by Printing Their Portraits on Postal Stamps

Living to 100 years old is one of life’s greatest achievements, and definitely a milestone worth celebrating. That’s why the Barbados Postal Service paid tribute to citizens of Barbados who have lived for a century with a limited edition stamp issue, aptly called Centenarians of Barbados. Comprising a total of 27 stamps, the collection was released on December 8, 2016 and is the largest stamp issue ever released on the island.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.