Colossal

JANUARY 5, 2024

.” All images courtesy of Japan House Los Angeles, shared with permission Two of Japan’s major cultural contributions converge in POKÉMON X KOGEI | Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft. POKÉMON X KOGEI is organized by the National Crafts Museum in Kanazawa and is on view in Los Angeles through January 7.

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Exhibition Arts and Crafts Patterns Sculpture 94

Colossal

AUGUST 29, 2024

All images © Noriyuki Saitoh, shared with permission Noriyuki Saitoh ’s ( previously ) fascination with insects and painstaking attention to detail transforms delicate pieces of wood into intricate sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

Sculpture 72

Sculpture Animation Architecture Publishing 72

Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2022

Students at Glasgow School of Art. 22 Men by Emma Williams, MA Art and Science (Central Saint Martins). Celebrating the best creative work from Goldsmiths students, spanning fine art, design, film-making, photography and more, this year's annual summer shows run until 26 July at venues across the UK capital.

Fine Art 519

Fine Art Arts and Crafts Exhibition Fashion 519

Colossal

APRIL 28, 2023

Sexton enjoys papier-mâché for its versatility and accessibility, using additional readily available materials like cloth, wire, and acrylic paint to build up each animal’s unique textures, patterns, and colors. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

Animation 99

Animation Sculpture Artist Exhibition 99

Colossal

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

All images © Calvin Nicholls, shared with permission In exacting detail, a giraffe nuzzles its young and a panda noshes on eucalyptus fronds in Calvin Nicholls ’s paper sculptures ( previously ). Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

Sculpture 98

Sculpture Animation Agency Publishing 98

Design Milk

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Investment in human hands and time, coupled with a romantic narrative, have helped contemporize home accessories – baskets, lampshades, and textiles – while preserving indigenous craft. Visual Graphics While my favorite place to play is in print, there’s something about animation that is hard to resist.

Art 81

Art Arts and Crafts Fine Art Sculpture 81

Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2023

Recent projects include cover illustrations, editorial work and animation for The Washington Post. I always made art for fun, and I never imagined I could turn it into a career," he adds. His work is bold and colourful and displays a true mastery of his craft. It's been very exciting for me to work doing what I love.

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Illustrator Illustration Arts and Crafts Animation 370

Colossal

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

All images courtesy of Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten The iconic round-bellied Totoro of Studio Ghibli ’s ( previously ) My Neighbor Totoro stars as part of a broad array of new collectible ephemera paying homage to the anime icon. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

Arts and Crafts 90

Arts and Crafts Animation Sculpture Publishing 90

Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

Both of which have fine art and craft cultures that absolutely influenced me growing up," she explains. Black Mountain, for instance, is the home of Black Mountain College, an experimental art school attended by Anni and Josef Albers, Willem de Kooning, Ruth Asawa, and Robert Rauschenberg, among others. © Carly Owens.

Arts and Crafts 390

Arts and Crafts Fine Art Exhibition Artist 390

Colossal

JANUARY 10, 2022

Evoking the spread wings of a bird in flight or a dancer’s graceful bends, the paper sculptures created by Richard Sweeney ( previously ) convey movement through an intricate display of folds and pleats. “Swan.” ” All images © Richard Sweeney, shared with permission.

Sculpture 101

Sculpture Animation Artist Inspiration 101

Colossal

JUNE 11, 2024

All images © Fumiya Watanabe, shared with permission “My work is like a diary, like a poem,” says Fumiya Watanabe , who translates daily experiences and emotions into poignant wooden sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

Sculpture 85

Sculpture Artist Gallery Exhibition 85

Colossal

AUGUST 9, 2023

All images © Diana Parkhouse, shared with permission Nuzzling against each other, moseying along, or convening with a group of forest friends, Diana Parkhouse ’s papier-mâché personalities capture her passion for nature and love for animals. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

Sculpture 69

Sculpture Arts and Crafts Artist Animation 69

Colossal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Using vintage textiles from both her personal and her family’s collection of bedspreads and home decor, artist Mila Zemliakova sews plush animal sculptures that connect various traditions of her Belarusian heritage. All images © Mila Zemliakova, shared with permission.

Animation 100

Animation Sculpture Patterns Artist 100

Colossal

JULY 13, 2020

Many pet owners are quick to name their dog or cat’s breed, but those bringing home one of Troy Emery ’s colorful sculptures might need to figure out what species they’ve adopted first. “small sweet pink lump” (2020), polyester, polyurethane, pins, and adhesive, 40 x 44 x 39 centimeters. via The Jealous Curator ).

Sculpture 101

Sculpture Color Artist Arts and Crafts 101

Colossal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

All images © Debra Broz, courtesy of Track 16 Gallery, shared with permission Debra Broz Merges Humor and Kitsch in a Nod to Our ‘Strange World’ September 10, 2024 Art Craft Kate Mothes Share Pin Email Bookmark Vintage, mass-produced porcelain knick-knacks take on new life in Debra Broz ’s intricate and uncanny hybrids ( previously ).

Arts and Crafts 84

Arts and Crafts Sculpture Media Gallery 84

Colossal

MARCH 29, 2021

These towering sculptural forms are by artist Debbie Lawson ( previously ), who crafts animals that are cloaked in sweeping Persian rugs. In her process, Lawson sculpts the animals from a combination of chicken wire and masking tape.

Sculpture 100

Sculpture Animation Textures Patterns 100

Colossal

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Illustrations of the elegant atlas moth and paper kite and orange-barred sulphur butterflies fly through a new trio of analog animations by Juan Fontanive. “Flipping pages make these handmade sculptures live in real sound and space. “Flipping pages make these handmade sculptures live in real sound and space.

Arts and Crafts 101

Arts and Crafts Sculpture Animation Artist 101

Colossal

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Illustrations of the elegant atlas moth and paper kite and orange-barred sulphur butterflies fly through a new trio of analog animations by J.C. “Flipping pages make these handmade sculptures live in real sound and space. “Flipping pages make these handmade sculptures live in real sound and space.

Arts and Crafts 101

Arts and Crafts Sculpture Animation Artist 101

Colossal

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

All images courtesy of Wara Art Festival. The towering sculptures are part of the Wara Art Festival , a summertime event that displays massive animals and mythical creations fashioned from the crop’s leftover straw. via Hyperallergic ).

Art 101

Art Arts and Crafts Animation Sculpture 101

Azure Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2024

Defined by its delicate, intricately designed patterns , the art of Meenakari is a hallmark of India’s Rajasthan region. Upstairs, meanwhile, offices and studios occupy the second floor, while the showpiece upper storey is set to be animated by a rooftop restaurant.

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Arts and Crafts Gallery Architecture Programming 126

Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Digital Art Marketing: How to Develop a Strategy The world of art is rapidly adapting to the digital age. As consumer behaviours and technology continue to evolve, artists and galleries must embrace digital art marketing to connect with new audiences and art buyers.

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Marketing Marketing Digital Art 98

Design You Trust

DECEMBER 29, 2020

So, make it special—special like one of these mugs with tiny animal sculptures embedded into the side, making it not only beautiful but also adorable. The only difficulty will be choosing the right one.

Animation 101

Animation Arts and Crafts Artist Sculpture 101

Design Milk

JANUARY 26, 2024

Growing up in the country meadows of Belgrade, Serbia, while cultivating greenhouses on her family’s farm laid a solid foundation for artist Misha Milovanovich’s enduring connection with plants, animals, and nature. Each sculpture pulls from cubism, surrealism, humor, and references to the natural world.

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Sculpture Arts and Crafts Artist Art 119

Colossal

MAY 2, 2022

The fabric creatures are part of Franc’s collection of animals constructed with repurposed materials that range from buttons and vintage tapestries to windshield wipers and cutlery. If you’re near Towersey, Oxfordshire, this August, Franc is offering a five-day workshop on crafting the textile forms at The Phoenix Studio.

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Sculpture Textures Arts and Crafts Artist 79

Colossal

APRIL 3, 2023

All images © Ágnes Herczeg, shared with permission Delicate silk threads laced around tiny wooden armatures compose intricate scenes in Ágnes Herczeg ’s sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

Sculpture 79

Sculpture Color Artist Animation 79

Colossal

JULY 5, 2024

“ The Great Elephant Migration ” features 100 life-sized animal sculptures crafted by the CoExistence Collective, an organization of 200 Indigenous artisans from the Bettakurumba, Paniya, Kattunayakan, and Soliga communities. The project launched in 2021 in the U.K. Following their U.S.

Arts and Crafts 85

Arts and Crafts Sculpture Animation Publication 85

Colossal

DECEMBER 28, 2020

A mix of stop-motion and live-action, the short film features entirely hand-crafted sculptures by the Madrid-based design studio blo que. To represent the original audio in a visual manner, blo que converts the speech waveforms into animation curves, which subsequently mobilizes the sculpture’s engines.

Sculpture 101

Sculpture Animation Digital Art 101

Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

City of Wichita Arkansas River Public Art Project (International) This open call seeks projects for three permanent, public works along the Arkansas Riverfront. Gen-Art: Exploring Creativity Across the Generations (U.S.) This open call welcomes all mediums and styles, including sculpture, installation, digital, and literature.

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Artist Arts and Crafts Exhibition Printmaking 81

Colossal

APRIL 5, 2024

Juan Nicolás Elizalde, who is half of the studio’s creative team, began the series five years ago, fascinated by the animals’ myriad ear shapes, snouts, fur, and colors. In their Guardabosques’ guises, the specimens are crafted from colored paper precisely scored, cut, and folded to shape each characteristic detail.

Arts and Crafts 97

Arts and Crafts Exhibition Sculpture Animation 97

Design Milk

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Her creations incorporate sculptural art with anthropomorphic influence – personifying each creation that is also equally just as functional. With chunky, candy-colored colossal forms crafted from cork, the designer creates a cozy meeting place and entices guests to take a seat, relax, and reflect.

Arts and Crafts 117

Arts and Crafts Gallery Sculpture Exhibition 117

Colossal

APRIL 21, 2022

The Los Angeles-based artist ( previously ) cuts skinny, triangular strips of material that he attaches to paper mache forms in the shape of birds, hybrid animals, and otherworldly creatures. Follow news about upcoming opportunities to see his sculptures in person on Instagram. “Illuminated Piñata No.

Sculpture 79

Sculpture Arts and Crafts Artist Animation 79

Colossal

JULY 5, 2024

Jointly organized by Elephant Family USA and Art&Newport, the monumental public work draws attention to the relationships between people and wildlife, particularly as the human population grows and encroaches on natural habitats. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

Arts and Crafts 77

Arts and Crafts Sculpture Animation Publication 77

Colossal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Seoul-based artist Yeesookyung ( previously ) fuses Korean and Japanese craft traditions in her elegant, gilded sculptures. Blending ornately patterned vessels with deities and animals, the delicate assemblages meld shards of discarded ceramic into new forms with bulbous sides, halved figures, and drips of metallic epoxy.

Sculpture 101

Sculpture Arts and Crafts Exhibition Artist 101

Colossal

OCTOBER 28, 2022

A host of wild creatures inhabit the whimsical world of artist Penny Thomson ( previously ), who creates intricate, kinetic sculptures that fit in the palm of your hand. Briony adds, “That is why we say that a batch of two or three kinetic sculptures usually take between one week and 40 years to make!”

Sculpture 98

Sculpture Artist Publishing Publishing 98

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Stocking Fillers Grumpy Ant plush toy by Aysha Tengiz If you have a friend who makes (or just appreciates) good art, check out the online shop of Aysha Tengiz, a London-based artist working within illustration, animation and textile design. It's packed with great products such as this plushie with a difference.

Arts and Crafts 543

Arts and Crafts Presentation Print Artist 543

Design You Trust

MARCH 5, 2023

Clémentine Bal, a talented visual artist, creates captivating sculptures of imaginary animals that are sure to capture your heart. From the tip of their ears to the curve of their tails, every aspect of Clémentine’s sculptures is carefully considered and executed with precision.

Sculpture 75

Sculpture Arts and Crafts Textures Animation 75

Colossal

APRIL 21, 2020

Based in Austria, Natalia Lubieniecka scours Vienna’s markets for antique objects, fabrics, and anatomical posters that eventually inform and meld into her peculiar sculptures. “I think that human and animal anatomy has something magical about it. Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing.

Sculpture 101

Sculpture Animation Publishing Publishing 101