Hupomone Ranch, Petaluma, CA by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop. (Photography: David Wakely)
Thursday, October 8, 2015
crossconnectmag: Optical illusions painted on the walls and...
Optical illusions painted on the walls and floors of buildings by Ella and Pitr
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Intricate Calligraphic Steel Sculptures by Zheng LuComposed of...
Intricate Calligraphic Steel Sculptures by Zheng Lu
Composed of more than 20,000 Chinese characters, these intricate sculptures by Zheng Lu are soft and seamless in appearance despite their stainless steel make-up. The characters used are all chosen from Chinese texts and poems. For example, the sculpture that looks like a splash of water is cunningly crafted from the lines of the poem Wan Zhi Shui (Playing With Water) written by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi. This playfulness with details can be seen throughout Lu’s work. When discussing the use of one of the most original Chinese fonts in a specific piece, he said, “You would not figure that out from a distant view. Otherwise, it would not be fun.”
The contemporary Chinese sculptor has been interested in calligraphy for a long time. He grew up in a literary family with a strong traditional Chinese intellectual background and his father made him take up the practice of calligraphy when he was still very young. This skill is now apparent in much of his artwork and the inclusion of meaningful text brings a unique aesthetic and significance to Lu’s already elegant sculptures. Txt Via MMM
The Genius of Waldemar ŚwierzyThe old mod masters were...
The Genius of Waldemar Świerzy
The old mod masters were unstoppable. Waldemar Świerzy could poppily reduce anything to its core essence, then depict that heart with cool, modern élan. We’re taking notes—how about you?
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nonconcept: Dune House, located in Thorpeness, Suffolk, England...
Toilet Paper Magazine by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo...
Toilet Paper Magazine by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari
Focused on an old photography series byr Maurizio Cattelan, performed in 2011 for Toilet Paper Magazine. In collaboration with Pierpaolo Ferrari, Maurizio images pop scenes and surrealist colors. He aimed to make the reader stop for over 30 seconds, just to figure the photo out. (via Fubiz)