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Mixed-Media Portraits by Nelson Makamo Reflect Childhood
WEBFeb 12, 2021 · Nelson Makamo (previously) is known for his oversized, lively portraits of the children and teens he meets around Johannesburg. Using a distinct blend of acrylic, watercolors, monotypes, silkscreen, and oil paint, the South African artist often delineates their silhouettes with a thick line of charcoal before adding colorful details to their clothing and faces. TheContinue reading "Mixed-Media ...
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An Anti-Smartphone With a Rotary Designed and Built by Space
WEBFeb 15, 2020 · The Portable Wireless Electronic Digital Rotary Telephone (aka Rotary Cellphone) does not have a touchscreen, menus, or other superfluous features. It fits in Haupt’s pocket, and it makes calls. The first version of Haupt’s anti-smartphone was made using a cellphone radio development board. As the …
Behind the Scenes of Elgin Park, a Retro City of Optical Illusions ...
WEBFeb 4, 2015 · Here at Colossal we’ve long been fans of photographer Michael Paul Smith whose broad life experiences lead him to the creation of Elgin Park, a fictional 20th century town filled with miniature 1/24th-scale models of cars and buildings. Smith mixes his carefully crafted model sets with die-cut automobiles and real-life backdrops, taking advantage of anContinue reading "Behind the Scenes of ...
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Silky Flowers Spring from CJ Hendry’s Enormous ... - Colossal
WEBJul 26, 2021 · Previously drawing giant strokes of oil paint and fruits, fish, and other edibles with remarkable depth and detail, Australian artist CJ Hendry shifts her focus to the soft, silky petals of peonies, roses, and tulips. She uses colored pencils to render individual florals and small bunches at an immense scale, magnifying their thin layers andContinue reading "Silky Flowers Spring from CJ Hendry ...
Dizzying Kinetic Sculptures by Anthony Howe Billow and Writhe in …
WEBDec 7, 2020 · Washington-based artist Anthony Howe (previously) has mesmerized viewers for nearly a decade with towering kinetic sculptures that twist and turn with hypnotic motion. Weighing hundreds of pounds, the hefty artworks are activated with even the slightest breeze and resemble otherworldly organisms, four-legged creatures, and mechanisms as they coil in the wind. Howe documents his ...
Send-Ups of Pop Culture and Capitalism Hidden in Retail Stores by ...
WEBApr 26, 2019 · The next time you’re in a grocery store, pharmacy, or toy department and spot a subtly unusual item, it might an Obvious Plant. Jeff Wysaski, the man behind the meme, has been creating and depositing strange flyers, placards, and packaged products in conventional retail outlets for several years. His creations are often a send-up ofContinue reading "Send-Ups of Pop Culture and Capitalism ...
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