Art & Sculpture

As makers, we are blessed with fascinating ways to create unique pieces of artwork or sculptures from scratch. From working with traditional methods like wood carving and metalworking to utilizing emerging technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting, there is an endless array of possibilities for makers to explore. They are continuously breathing life into breathtaking creations that make us all stand back in awe. Let’s take a look at some recent developments in what makers around the world have been creating lately – be sure not to miss out on their incredible artwork!

Transformer boxes decorated to look like buildings

Transformer boxes decorated to look like buildings

German artist Evol decorates electrical boxes and planters with adhesive paper that he’s stenciled to look like miniature concrete tenements. When there are a whole bunch of these in one area it looks like a mini city! The project is called Plattenbauten, which means “prefab” in German. [via doorknob]

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Giant ‘origami’ crane slash tent

Giant ‘origami’ crane slash tent

Attendees at this year’s Coachella Music and Arts Festival in California were greeted by Ascension, a gigantic crane that also served as a shelter from the sun. Created by the Crimson Collective, the crane is 45 feet tall and packs a 150-foot wingspan. [Via Fast Company]

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Erector sculpture

Erector sculpture

Artist Harold Hoy makes sculptures out of Erector girders. The works of Harold Hoy have centered on the complex relationship between mankind and the natural world. Hoy’s current body of work is constructed of galvanized steel and pipe hanger material and is based partly on an erector set. He uses the child’s toy as a […]

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Traffic barrel monster

Traffic barrel monster

You may have seen this already, but this traffic barrel monster made me smile. Rawr!

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