Source Colossal   “A face tells a story of life,” says Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen. The Danish artist is known for layering, crimping, and twisting paper into lush bouquets at a scale so large that the blooms often cloak entire walls and fill rooms with vibrant color. While she’s spent 14 years carefully sculpting these botanical sculptures,…

Source Artsy Shark  Artist Charlie Milgrim presents a collection of eerie, futuristic nests that reflect society’s destruction of natural habitat. The post Featured Artist Charlie Milgrim appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Marking Demetrius Wilson’s sixth career solo, and second with Half Gallery, Light in a Dark Mirror is formed around Demetrius’s fascination with human psychological “darkness” and how we carry it through life. Being that we start & end in “the dark,” he argues it must be true that we carry some form…

Source Colossal   For the past year, Mary Maka has lived in Sri Lanka, where the tropical flora and fauna have inspired her to continue her vibrant Endless Forest series. In the artist’s characteristically smooth, cartoonish, vivid illustrations, creatures peer out from between giant leaves, cling to palm trees, and nap on long branches. She has…

Source Colossal   Among humpback whales, which can grow upwards of 60 feet long and weigh up to 40 tons, instances of albinism are exceedingly rare. But when these otherworldly all-white mammals appear—such as the beloved Migaloo that was first spotted in 1991 off Australia’s east coast—they inspire wonder. Marine photographer Jono Allen captured a unique…

Source Colossal   Hey readers! We’re kicking off our Spring Membership Drive by giving away an art-filled weekend in one of our favorite creative cities. One lucky winner will receive travel vouchers, lodging, private tours, and tickets for Philadelphia’s most exciting spots. Become a Colossal Member at any tier between now and March 3, and you’ll…

Source Artsy Shark  Artist Cindy Devine presents a fascinating collection of handmade jewelry designs in sterling silver with gemstones. The post Featured Artist Cindy Devine appeared first on Artsy Shark.

Source Juxtapoz Magazine – Juxtapoz Magazine – Home  Perrotin Los Angeles is delighted to present a new solo exhibition by Takashi Murakami, Hark Back to Ukiyo-e: Tracing Superflat to Japonisme’s Genesis. Freshly inspired by a visit to Monet’s Giverny, Takashi Murakami (b. 1962) explores the relationship between ukiyo-e and Impressionism in a suite of 24 new…