Haunting Porcelain Busts by Juliette ClovisAt first glance,...

Haunting Porcelain Busts by Juliette Clovis

At first glance, Juliette Clovis’ porcelain busts are striking, peculiar, and, to some, quite possibly grotesque. However, the interweaving of flora, fauna, and  spikes into her busts create a wonderfully bizarre and beautiful series of art work. I found myself enveloped by her spiked-adorned busts, entranced by the gold tips that conveyed a sense of beauty, danger, abnormality, and vulnerability. 

Drawing on the female identity, as well as the representation of women in contemporary society and its history, the French artist creates busts of the female form that transforms into hybrid beings. Her use of cut-up butterflies, birds, vegetables, as well as her use of spikes, help bring to life her vision of the female identity. For more of Juliette Clovis’ work, follow her on Instagram. 

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Paintings by Lisa KrannichfeldGrowing up the American South and...

Paintings by Lisa Krannichfeld

Growing up the American South and being raised by a Chinese family, Lisa Krannichfeld experienced the may ways women are oppressed and made subservient by tradition. In this light, her paintings are an act of rebellion. 

It’s not my responsibility to be beautiful. I’m not alive for that purpose. My existence is not about how desirable you find me. —Warsan Shire

Lisa breaks from tradition by using traditional Chinese materials in uncontrolled and freeing ways. Her women are allowed to be, they are allowed to feel how they feel.

See more of Lisa’s work on her website and Instagram.

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Eco Catamaran Yacht Concept by Rene Gabrielli

Designed by Rene Gabrielli, this catamaran yacht concept focuses on ecologic technologies that use clean energy (sun & wind) and unique design solutions. The heart of the boat consists of two electric turbines, powered by lithium batteries charged from solar panels. As you can see from the images below, those solar panels cover almost the third surface of the boat, the alternative drive is wind power, gained by huge telescopic sails, firstly hidden in the construction of the boat, then opened and ejected into a great height.

All these technologies are in mixture with unique design, a movable main cabin, creating a huge open terrace for hot summer days. Catamaran style design is better for stability and effectiveness on water, including unique construction with water pool in center and two decks on sides, combined with many other details of interior and exterior of the boat.

Designer : Rene Gabrielli

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Psychedelic Portals Created by HoxxohCheck out this mural...

Psychedelic Portals Created by Hoxxoh

Check out this  mural created by Douglas Hoekzema, aka Hoxxoh. Recently put up during Pow! Wow! D.C., these colorful rings of layered color create a stunning effect, making them appear to be portals to another world. For more of Hoxxoh’s work, follow him on Instagram. 

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