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Japanese artist En Iwamura's fanciful sculptures are a holiday for the mind

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Japanese artist En Iwamura 's response invokes a sense of lively and wondrous innocence with his paintings, sculptures, and installations, which take the viewer on something approaching a holiday for the mind.

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Dancing Figures and Natural Elements Coalesce in Jonathan Hateley’s Elegant Bronze Sculptures

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All images © Jonathan Hateley, shared with permission Immersed in nature, female figures dance, reflect, and rest in Jonathan Hateley ’s limber bronze sculptures. “I was drawn to create a sculpture reflecting nature on the surface of the figure, which could be better highlighted with the use of colour,” he tells Colossal.

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Slow down, relax, and take a moment to enjoy Wood You Mind's handmade sculptures

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Take Parn Aniwat, also known as Wood You Mind , who carefully carves colourful wooden sculptures by hand. And from his quiet home studio, he has been silently carving whimsical statues out of blocks of wood since 2019. Working by hand does more than give Parn's sculptures a sense of personality. It also suits his lifestyle. "I

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How Sean Rodrigo is turning Walthamstow into a mini metropolis of good

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But it was the purchase of a 3D printer in 2019 that truly unlocked Sean's artistic potential and set him on a path of using cutting-edge technology for social good. First settling in Fulham before finding a more vibrant creative home in Walthamstow, he worked with brands including The X Factor, Nintendo, Xbox, and Lenovo.

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Artist Adam Bridgland pays tribute to rock lyrics with intense colours and visual attitude

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A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Adam's work has appeared in several exhibitions to date, including shows at the Royal Academy (2019), Saffron Waldon (2019), Curwen Gallery (2017) and CP+B London (2016), along with several private and public commissions for clients including YouTube, Warchild UK, Heal's and Comme Des Garcons.

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Magical world of inflatable art opens new cultural landmark in Manchester

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Psychedelic universe You, Me and The Balloons invites visitors to immerse themselves in Kusama's psychedelic universe as they journey through a colourful landscape of large-scale inflatable sculptures, many standing over 10 metres tall or suspended from the 21-metre-high ceiling. Installation view, Fosun Foundation, Shanghai.

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Intricate Beaded Motifs Add Colorful Dimension to Jan Huling’s Animal Sculptures

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“Hero” (2019), 27 x 22 x 8 inches. A former product designer turned bead artist, Jan Huling begins each sculpture with a blank form in the shape of a miniature horse, giant praying mantis, and eager monkey perched on a box. “Hero” (2019), 27 x 22 x 8 inches. via Women’s Art ).