Brendan Tang Melds Sci-Fi and Ceramics in Cybernetic Sculpture
Fine ceramic vases and dinnerware merge with giant robots in Brendan Tang’s series of sculptures, Manga Ormolu.
Made On Earth
Lisa Smirnova’s Favorite “Painting” Medium Is Embroidery
Moscow-based artist Lisa Smirnova is an artist who uses thread like paint to create beautiful, impressionistic portraits and abstract designs.
Modern-Day Gepettos Keep Marionette Making Alive
Mirek Trejtnar has researched puppets from around the world gathering techniques and knowledge that he shares with other artisans.
Unfolding the Story Behind Paul Johnson’s No-Fold Pop-Up Books
There’s an element of surprise in pop-up books. Paul Johnson’s Pop-Up books use this moment of delight to inspire kids to read and write.
Beautifully Decaying Salt Sculptures Let Nature Take Its Course
Rachelle Reichert creates salt sculptures that morph as they self destruct.
This Spinning Speaker Adds a Doppler Effect to Live Music
Ian Schneller’s double horn speaker creates waves of sounds with a Doppler-like effect.
This Glass Art Isn’t Blown or Molded — It’s Turned on a Lathe
Jack Storms creates glass art pieces not through the traditional method of glass blowing or molding, but by turning it cold on a lathe!