Sculpture
February 6, 2018

“Incomplete” Sculptures Capture the Playful and Timid Personalities of Children

Norwegian artist Lene Kilda creates figurative sculptures inspired by the emotions and personalities of children. Believing that body language is “their purest form of communication,” Kilda visualizes each childlike pose with cement-sculpted hands and feet, and fragments of textured clothing made from colored, metal mesh. The “incomplete” pieces invite the viewer to use their imagination to fill in the visual gaps and illusory contours, and perhaps delve into their own childhood memories.

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Science
February 5, 2018

Laser Mapping Unearths 60,000 Ancient Maya Structures in Guatemalan Jungle

The ancient Maya civilization has remained a mystery for centuries, hampered by the thick Central American jungle that has made excavations difficult. But now, a group of scientists has come together and, using cutting-edge technology, they've been able to identify more than 60,000 previously unknown Maya structures. This breakthrough discovery changes everything archeologists previously thought about this ancient culture. Using laser technology called LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)

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Sculpture
February 4, 2018

Multilayered Wood Sculptures Capture the Enchantment of Storybook Forests

Oregon-based artist Jason Pancoast hand-makes layered wood art and shadow boxes that depict whimsical, nature-inspired narratives. The artist is the founder of a creative collective called Shadowfox, which works with emerging artists in the fields of art, design, and fashion. At Shadowfox, they “seek to connect people to the beautiful things they value,” and strive to “enrich the world” around them.

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