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Man Hides Wooden Giants In The Wilderness Of The Belgian Forest
Visitors may notice strange creatures hiding amongst the wooded areas that lie scattered around the western outskirts, but fear not, they are friendly. Created by artist Thomas Dambo with help from local volunteers, six large wooden giants constructed from recycled materials can be seen in the area as part of a sculpture treasure hunt route that has proven to be very popular. More info: thomasdambo.com
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Artist Imagines Giant Cats In These Epic Images
If only the world were populated by giant cats. Now there’s a thought that many of us have had while daydreaming in school or at work. You can’t tell me I’m the only one. Imagine how wonderful it would be to pet a purring three-meter tall feline, all fluffy and friendly. Well, you don’t have to imagine anymore. Russian artist Andrey Scherbak has uploaded nearly 150 photos of giant cats online, and they’re close to purrfect. More info: Instagram
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Cats Have Their Own Hat Collection Made From Their Shed Fur
The cuteness of cats is an endless topic, agreed? And how else could it be when their adorableness is infinite. Just think about their cute sleepy faces, childish curiosity when they explore the same places over and over again and hilarious reactions when you try to put some piece of clothing on them. This Scottish fold cats trio consisting of the tabby Nyaa, the white fluff Mar, the ginger youngster Mugi are used to it though, as their owner Japanese photographer Ryo Yamazaki with his wife Hiromi came up with a creative way to deal with the shedded fur the cats leave all around the house, turning into a hobby…
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These Siamese Fighting Fish Look Like Colorful Ink Clouds in Water
A 48-year-old Thai photographer Visarute Angkatavanich captures a beautiful aquatic art portraying Siamese fighting fish (Betta Splendens) in a different way. Against stark contrasts of white and black backgrounds, he creates fantastic photos of these animals using crystalline aquariums, powerful lenses and spectacular lighting. The effect is truly magnificent transforming the fish into magical creatures as though they were hovering in the air instead of water. After 20 years of working in the commercial field, the artist started the ornamental fish project that was inspired by the memories of his own childhood pet fish. These pieces of art have become a huge success on the Internet, primarily within the gallery of…
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‘Codex Silenda’ Is A Wooden Puzzle Book And The Only Way To Turn The Page Is By Solving The Current Puzzle
Every time we open a book, it’s like we’re being transported into a fantastical world. We imagine ourselves as being part of the story as we embark on a literary journey through the author’s words. But what if we can actually partake in the development of the story? Industrial designer Brady Whitney creates a puzzle book consisting of a narrative text on one side of a page and a puzzle on the other side. Of course, the puzzle part is related to the story. And you can only unlock the next page once you’ve solved the puzzle. In other words, the Codex Silenda takes the form of a literary book and a multi-part puzzle combined…
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Stunning Bust Sculptures Re-Imagine Women’s Hair as Beautiful Landscapes
Surrealism in art never fails to fascinate both our eyes and mind. Many surrealist artists have effectively depicted dreamlike imageries that hold so many hidden meanings. Surrealism doesn’t only reside in paintings but it also found its way to sculptures. We’ve seen a lot of surreal sculptures before, they’re actually nothing new. But a Chinese artist is giving a whole new breadth of phantasm to surreal sculpture. Yuanxing Liang, the sculptor behind the Chunmang Peach Blossom Island, creates bust sculptures of women with hair transformed into fantastical landscapes. Liang uses grey resin for the bust sculptures. The most notable characteristic of his creations is the intricate design that he applies on the figure’s head. For the…
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Sculptor Darius Hulea “Draws” Portraits Of Historical Figures Using Industrial Metal Wires
Traditionally, sculptors are using conventional materials such as plaster, concrete, wood, solid metal, and stones in creating sculptures. But contemporary sculptors are slowly embracing other unorthodox materials such as paper and glass. Over the years, we’ve seen stunning sculptures that are made of uncommon materials. Just take a look at the sculptures of Darius Hulea. His creations are certainly different from most sculptures we’ve seen so far. With the use of industrial metal wires, the Romanian sculptor can bring his sketches of historical figures come alive in 3D. Without a doubt, his metal wire sculptures are impressive and unique. While different types of metals have been used in many sculptures…
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Land Artist Arranges Stones and Leaves Into Mesmerizing Mandalas and Spirals
Yorkshire-based artist James Brunt employs sticks, stones and other ephemeral materials to create elaborate ephemeral art. Featuring intricate mandalas, infinite spirals, and one-of-a-kind sculptures, his series of outdoor installations continues contemporary art’s tradition of creatively using nature as a canvas. Brunt produces his land art in a wide range of locations, including sandy beaches, wooded parks and even lucky local schools. In every case, he uses materials found on-site to create his impermanent installations, finding artistic value in everyday ephemera. Ordinary rocks become perfect mandala stones, fallen leaves beam in radiating spirals and overlooked twigs turn into twisting illusions in his beautiful body of work. Brunt photographs each design once…
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Giant Urban Flowers Bloom When Pedestrians Pass By Under Them
HQ Architects developed a wonderful public installation that provides an artistic aesthetic to the environment through playfully responsive design. The Warde project, located in Jerusalem’s Vallero Square an urban area that’s in really bad condition is being given a set of towering flower sculptures, big adequate to draw the gaze of the whole plaza. So, rather than fighting against the marketplace’s metropolitan nature, designers sought to work in accord with the municipality. These massive blossoms are motion-activated, which means that they bloom when pedestrians walk by or when trolleys arrive. To flawlessly describe their installation, HQ Architects says, the urban space abruptly reacts to the people using it therefore; people…
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Artist Transforms Driftwood Into Fantastical Sculptures That Look Like Spirits of Nature
If you are a lover of art, nature, and how the two can reflect each other if it’s done right, you are really enjoy to enjoy these fantastic sculptures that are meant to look like spirits of nature. These are incredible sculptures that the designer made from wood to show that beauty and art can come from nature and still compliment each other perfectly in a way that would amaze any of the two disciplines. Debra, the creator of these amazing pieces, says that she always uses as much as the driftwood’s natural shape and form as she can so that the wood gets to tell its own story and…
