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!

Interactive 10-Foot Musical Polyhedron Is Mathmagical

Interactive 10-Foot Musical Polyhedron Is Mathmagical

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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The supersized polyhedron is at the center of a 50-foot-wide pentagonal structure with four arches shaped like lotus petals

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Giant Metal Insects Spouting Fire? Heck Yeah

Giant Metal Insects Spouting Fire? Heck Yeah

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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The praying mantis is truly a wonder of nature. The iconic stance and shape are known worldwide, usually causing people to take a moment to admire the mantis when it is spotted. Its predatory habits have been subject to studies both scientific and artistic for hundreds of years. Imagine for a moment though, that you […]

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3D Printing Gives a New Spin on Ceiling Art

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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Mark Leonard, who works for Aztec design, is no stranger to intricate and unique projects. After being inspired by a Youtube video, he decided that he had to have a 3D printer. If he was thinking it would expand his creative abilities, it seems he was definitely right. This ceiling art, as you might expect, […]

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Invasion of the Christmas Robots

Invasion of the Christmas Robots

By Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova is an electrical engineer, writer and author of How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers. Andrew is also an electronics and robotics enthusiast and has created and curated robotics exhibits for the Children's Museum of Somerset County, NJ and taught robotics classes for the Kaleidoscope Enrichment in Blairstown, NJ and for a public primary school. Andrew is always looking for ways to engage makers and educators.

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Give the gift of robotic ornaments this holiday. Make these cool little LED ornaments that light up when the lights go out.

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