The Art and Utility of a Tree
A gorgeous sculpture offers an exploded view of a tree and how lumber is cut from it. Surprisingly, it is not made out of wood.
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Dan Grayber’s Mechanisms are Autonomous Artworks
Dan Grayber’s mechanisms are autonomous artworks that defy gravity.
Chinese Olive Pit Carving
I’m impressed by the detail on this carving of a boat by Chinese artist Ch’en Tsu-chang, who lived in the 18th century. This is a 1.5″-long olive pit!
Step Inside Shawn Thorsson’s Workshop
Down a dusty road in the eggs-and-butter town of Petaluma, Calif., sits a big, handmade pink Victorian complete with chicken coop, storage containers, vintage cars, and Shawn Thorsson’s badass workshop, where he brings characters from tabletop games, video games, and the occasional movie to life. Check out the profile interview, along with a catalog of […]
Mika Aoki’s Blown-Glass Sculptures
Mika Aoki makes glass art inspired by mold spores, viruses, plants, life, and death.
The Toy Sculptures of Freya Jobbins
Sculptor Freya Jobbins utilizes miscellaneous pieces of toys to create remarkable sculptures of human heads.
Public Colander Portraits
Artist Isaac Cordal bent the mesh of kitchen colanders to reveal realistic portraits of faces when they cast a shadow. Then he went and installed them on public streets in London.