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Viruses and Microorganisms Emerge from Agnes Hansella’s Macramé Installations and Sculptures
Source Colossal “Under the Skin,” iron frame, manila rope, goni rope, sisal rope, and raffia rope, 570 x 425 centimeters. All images © Agnes Hansella, shared with permission In a Time Magazine article published during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientist Elizabeth Fischer describes viruses and their aptness for destruction. She refers to their “beautiful…
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Introducing La Modiste Universelle, a Fashion Magazine with Original Hat Designs From the 19th Century
Source Design You Trust La Modiste Universelle, established in 1876, was a prominent illustrated magazine for women’s fashion. Printed on high-quality paper and adorned with watercolor, it presented four unique hat designs every month. The publication was a part of Société des Journals de Mode, which included other prominent magazines like Le Moniteur de la…
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Spectacular Winning Images Of The British Wildlife Photography Awards 2023
Source Design You Trust Overall Winner: “A Look to the Future” by Charlie Page The British Wildlife Photography Awards 2023 announced its 25 winning photos, with Charlie Page taking the overall first place for his work called “A Look to the Future”. The photograph depicts a red fox walking through a woodland that was cut…
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The Incredible 3D Crochet Creations of Digital Artist Akbar Erabiyan
Source Design You Trust Iranian artist Akbar Erabiyan has created a name for himself in the digital art world with his unique 3D modelling techniques. His talent lies in creating stunning crochet figures that seem to come to life using software such as Maya, ZBrush and Houdini. More: Instagram h/t: theinspirationgrid What sets Akbar apart…
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Kongkee Resurrects an Ancient Chinese Poet in an Energetic Cyberpunk Vision of Asian Futurism
Source Colossal “The Tears” (2020). All images © Kongkee, courtesy of the artist and Penguin Lab, shared with permission The story of the legendary Chinese poet Qu Yuan ends in tragedy. Living during the destructive Warring States period that ran from 481 to 221 BCE, Qu Yuan was an influential writer and politician who was banished by King Huai of…
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Rooted in the American South, ‘Souls Grown Deep Like the Rivers’ Recognizes Remarkable Artistic Traditions of Black Artists
Source Colossal Thornton Dial, “Stars of Everything” (2004), mixed media, 248.9 x 257.8 x 52.1 centimeters. All images courtesy of Souls Grown Deep Foundation, Atlanta, unless otherwise noted. Image © 2023 Estate of Thornton Dial, ARS, NY, and DACS, London 2023. Photos of individual artworks by Stephen Pitkin/Pitkin Studio The last line of a 1921…
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Featured Artist Yildiz Grodowski
Source Artsy Shark Abstract painter Yildiz Grodowski shares a selection of artwork created to inspire human connection and communication. The post Featured Artist Yildiz Grodowski appeared first on Artsy Shark.
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A Portfolio: Keita Morimoto
Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home We start the week with something moody and elegant in our A Portfolio series with the paintings of Tokyo-based Keita Morimoto. We became huge fans of Keita’s work after his solo show at ATM Gallery in NYC in the Fall of 2022, and love the way he paints…
