Source Colossal   In the mid-20th century, before preservation efforts revived Miami’s Art Deco South Beach neighborhood with bright colors and lavish hotels, the area was a whitewashed holiday haven for retirees. And in a third-floor room of the Colony Hotel, which looked out onto the building’s marquee and the street below, a unique artistic endeavor…

Source Artsy Shark  Working with fiber, eco printing and mixed media, Louise Barker embraces the freedom of exploration and the beauty of organic materials. The post Featured Artist Louise Barker appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Colossal   Amid groves of trees, meadows, and aging infrastructure, Cinga Samson’s dreamlike tableaux are bathed in eerie light, as if spotlit or illuminated by the moon. The South African artist is known for his use of deep, dark pigments such as carbon black and Prussian blue, complemented by the occasional teal or purple and…

Source Artsy Shark  Featured artist Kelly Sooter shares a dreamlike portfolio of landscapes that tell stories of life’s journeys. The post Featured Artist Kelly Sooter appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Design You Trust  Mary Lindberg is a Providence-based visual artist whose work blends wearable art, dark folk aesthetics, and sculptural metal design. Her recent output moves between painted textiles, nature-driven imagery, and striking jewelry-like objects such as “Athena Hair Armor” and the “Cinder Block Chain”. Mary Lindberg works under the name Crescentwretch and is…

Source Design You Trust  Lars Hengstler is a Frankfurt-based photographer and marketing executive who specializes in capturing local architecture, travel imagery, and striking urban geometry. Hengstler describes his photographic style through three core pillars: “Light, Structure, and Symmetry”. Using a Sony A7 camera, he frequently shoots from low angles (“look up” photography) to highlight the…

Source Design You Trust  Neptali Cisneros is a Los Angeles-based Creative Director, UI designer, and concept artist. With over 15 years of professional experience, he uses his platform to share cutting-edge motion graphics, abstract 3D art, and highly technical graphic design concepts. Cisneros is highly sought after for his ability to design futuristic user interfaces…

Source Design You Trust  The 1970s brought a burst of teen self‑expression, replacing the neat, structured looks of earlier decades with a free‑spirited, rule‑breaking style. Fashion mixed bohemian calm with disco sparkle, seen in bell‑bottoms, tie‑dye tops, and towering platform shoes. Teens embraced individuality, whether through rugged denim layers favored by rock fans or the…