The idea that typewriters can only produce written work is contested by Jeremy Mayer. The artist searches local Bay Area stores and garbage bins for analog processors that are in need of repair, which he then disassembles, sorts, and reassembles into metallic sculptures. He has also created anatomical recreations, symmetrical assemblages, and an ongoing series of birds, the … [Read more...] about Amazing Metallic Bird Sculptures Made from Vintage Typewriter Parts by Jeremy Mayer
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Contemplative Sculptures Capture the Essence of Animal Kingdom Creatures
Nichola Theakston's art transforms all aspects of the animal realm into intelligent bronze sculptures, from lazing cats to racing hares. The artist from the United Kingdom is motivated by the "physical, emotional, and'spiritual' links" that exist between humans and animals, and translates each species into a textured figurine that reflects its soul. Each painting depicts an … [Read more...] about Contemplative Sculptures Capture the Essence of Animal Kingdom Creatures
Massive Sculptures Inspired by Nature Take Over Arboretum
Daniel Popper, a South African artist, debuted his first major exhibition in the United States—and his largest ever—at The Morton Arboretum in Illinois. Popper's five large-scale sculptures invade the 1,700-acre arboretum in Human+Nature, a huge show. The sculptures, which range in height from 15 to 26 feet, "inspire awe as they connect humans and trees." Popper, famed for … [Read more...] about Massive Sculptures Inspired by Nature Take Over Arboretum
Clusters of Mariko Kusumoto’s Transparent Textile Sculptures Remind Me of the Ocean Floor
Mariko Kusumoto, a Japanese designer and artist, creates gossamer coral and marine life out of soft materials like cotton, nylon, and polyester. The solo sculptures and wearables are translucent representations of lifeforms embedded with minute ripples or airy pockets, and their delicate compositions coincide with the fragility of the subject matter. The Boston-based artist … [Read more...] about Clusters of Mariko Kusumoto’s Transparent Textile Sculptures Remind Me of the Ocean Floor
Driftwood is Transformed Into Fantastical Sculptures That Resemble Natural Spirits By an Artist
In Victoria, Canada, artist Debra Bernier makes imaginative sculptures from the natural surroundings. Bernier explores the shape and form of each piece of driftwood, painstakingly cutting out or adding to the natural material to make these beautiful, feminine forms. "I never start with a blank canvas when working with driftwood." "Each piece of driftwood is already a sculpture, … [Read more...] about Driftwood is Transformed Into Fantastical Sculptures That Resemble Natural Spirits By an Artist