Source Colossal   It’s not surprising that there are two sets of lush arrangements in Mason Pott’s Chicago studio. Photographing live bouquets of bright sunflowers, daisies, and waxy apples or magenta orchids at their peak is the first step in the artist’s layered process. Post photoshoot, he translates these floral bunches into hyperrealistic paintings, with particular…

Source Design You Trust  Studio family portraits from the 1990s carry a timeless nostalgia, defined by their carefully staged aesthetics. Families were often posed against neutral or subtly textured backdrops, creating a polished and uniform look. Coordinated outfits—most famously denim jeans with crisp white tops—became a hallmark of the era’s portrait style. Soft, diffused lighting…

Source Design You Trust  1st Place Winner: “Between 2 worlds” by Merche Llobera, Spain Wildlife photography already carries immense power, but in monochrome it transforms into something raw and dramatic. The 2024 Monochrome Photography Awards showcased 37 breathtaking wildlife shots, proving black-and-white can rival or even surpass color. From roaring lions to towering elephants, sharp-winged…

Source Colossal   Since time immemorial, humans have sculpted sacred symbols into stone or formed them from clay. Expressing beliefs, worldviews, and spirituality in physical objects like votives and shrines is a way to imbue power and venerate deities and the natural world. For artists Chenlu Hou and Chiara No, ceramics is an enduring conduit to…

Source Colossal   In the autumn, abundant leaves fall from deciduous trees, leaving traces of a season’s job well done. Simultaneously everywhere and yet tiny symbols of the fragility of our forest ecosystems, these delicate specimens spend all summer photosynthesizing and making sure their trees get the nutrients they need. Once their job is done, Susanna…

Source Artsy Shark  Are you letting the market decide your fate? Or are you choosing the customers you truly want? The post How Artists Can Choose Their Customers appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  To our friends in Japan, we hope you can go see the Ryosokuin Temple, Kyoto, showcase of Shio Kusaka & Jonas Wood through December 10, 2025. The showcase is co-organized by David Kordansky Gallery, with new ceramic works by Kusaka and new paintings by Wood.

Source Colossal   While Coca-Cola decided to run with generative AI for its animated Christmas ad—a holiday tradition the brand is known for—Apple leaned into the world of practical effects with a troupe of woodland puppets. Titled “A Critter Carol” and featuring the latest iPhone model, the short film takes its cues from compassion, creativity, and…