Source Design You Trust  Merve Öztemel is an independent 3D designer and sculptor known for creating stunning and elegant 3D-printed headpieces. More: Merve Öztemel, Instagram Her designs are deeply inspired by mythology and philosophy, reflecting complex themes such as interconnectedness and transformation. One headpiece draws from the concept of “Dependent Origination,” symbolizing a universe where…

Source Design You Trust  Sophie Parsosns is a freelance illustrator based in London. Her character-focused work tells stories of everyday life, often using modern society as a backdrop for exploring the search for joy and understanding. More: Instagram

Source Design You Trust  The artist VAZZA, creator of “Caracasland,” uses surreal digital collages to explore the complex spirit of Caracas, embracing both its chaos and beauty. Her work reflects a personal and collective struggle, serving as a voice for those who cannot speak and celebrating the resilience of her homeland. “Caracasland” started as a…

Source Colossal   In large-scale, elaborate oil paintings of powerful, glowing creatures, Martin Wittfooth explores the timeless cycles and forces of nature in a celebration of the sublime. Known for his enigmatic and atmospheric depictions of wild animals in dystopian settings, the artist blends traditional European painting techniques with critical contemporary concerns surrounding the human impact…

Source Colossal   Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Make sure you never miss out by joining our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Summer $1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + PhotoFeaturedInnovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer. In addition, twelve applicants…

Source Artsy Shark  Enjoy the ethereal and fragile beauty in this collection from featured artist Marlene Struss’ abstract portfolio. The post Featured Artist Marlene Struss appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  I had a conversation recently with a colleague about the aesthetic of loneliness. How does it look? Who paints it best? I brought up Maud Madsen, not that I find her work to be about a sadness or absence, but that I loved the ways in which…

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  It’s that times of year, and we love now that The Armory Show ushers in the new season of art shows in NYC and around the world. Our inbox is crazy full of previews, and we wanted to share with Emily Coan has going on with DIMIN…