Source Colossal   Like crystallized meteors or mysterious terrestrial phenomena, Lauren Fensterstock’s jewel-encrusted sculptures (previously) reflect the artist’s interest in sacred symbols of the universe. In her solo exhibition, Some Lands Are Made of Light at Claire Oliver Gallery, Fensterstock presents a new body of intimate sculptures and Swarovski crystal-coated drawings that reflect moments of introspection…

Source Artsy Shark  Enjoy the portfolio of featured artist and oil painter Brian Rothstein, who captures moments of family love and kindness. The post Featured Artist Brian Rothstein appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Colossal   From her studio in Dorset, Clementine Keith-Roach sculpts expressive, bodily forms that appear as if plucked from an ancient cavern or soot-filled cellar. The terracotta works feature fragments of weathered limbs that crisscross and grasp fingers around hand-built vessels. Dents, cracks, and white patina mark the surfaces of each domestic object and trace…

Source Colossal   Rather than position herself as an observer of landscapes, Eva Jospin imagines humans and their environments as one. The Parisian artist carves intricate forests and stately architecture subsumed by vines and craggy cliffs all from humble cardboard, accentuating the corrugated textures to add depth and intrigue. In her Chicago debut at Mariane Ibrahim,…

Source Design You Trust  First Place Winner: “United Colors” by Fabien Dendiével (France) AAP Magazine’s 43rd photo contest winners have been announced, celebrating the theme of “Colors” and the diverse ways photographers use it to tell stories. The 25 winning images, spanning 15 countries and four continents, showcase a masterful use of color to evoke…

Source Design You Trust  Winner: “African Leopard Fight” by Kevin Dooley, USA The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards celebrated breathtaking wildlife photography, featuring intimate scenes of animals ranging from majestic lions and eagles to endangered frogs and elusive snow leopards. These powerful images captured the beauty and diversity of nature while highlighting the critical need…

Source Design You Trust  @alan_schaller The Decisive Moments Magazine presents exceptional black-and-white street photographs, capturing the raw energy, emotion, and spontaneous beauty of urban life. Through light, shadow, and composition, these images transform everyday scenes into extraordinary stories, showcasing the enduring artistry of street photography in monochrome. More: Instagram John Drysdale @poppze @moises_levy_street Vladimir Sychev…

Source Design You Trust  Winner: “Egret and Ladyfish” by Xiaoping Lin, China The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards celebrated the artistry and passion of bird photographers, showcasing stunning images of avian life in diverse, breathtaking settings. These photographs captured both the elegance and fragility of birds, inspiring appreciation and a call to protect their natural…