Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2024

He explained to me that his work was inspired by the idea of a future where vehicles can transcend their mass-produced nature via constant software updates, which means that every car can be completely unique and personalised to the user. Yes, it's quite a complex topic to evoke in a work of visual art.

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Design You Trust

AUGUST 1, 2023

He creates visually and conceptually rich sculptures, inspired by the complex forms found in nature, and challenges perceptions of form and texture. Shapiro’s works explore the confluence of nature and technology, human perception, and innovation, utilizing light and texture for captivating effects.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

Acclaimed designer, architect and visual artist Simone Brewster is here to boldly challenge those assumptions in a new design commission, The Shape of Things , at NOW Gallery in Greenwich, London. It draws on the concept of 'intimate architecture': the effect of texture and three-dimensional form on memory and emotion.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Meanwhile, if you need further inspiration, scroll down to see some of the winning packaging designs from past editions of the Pentawards. Balancing a fun attitude with natural qualities, Vault49 delivered a creative idea that took a contemporary spin on traditional bodega design inspired by grocery store signage and fresh fruit displays.

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Design Milk

MAY 7, 2024

Devotion is the loom with which artists weave craft, steadfastness, and personal conviction, for a meaningful creative practice. Filipino-American artist Paolo Arao explores this concept – metaphorically and physically – with his second solo exhibition on view at the David B. I carry color within me,” Arao adds. “My

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Design You Trust

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Carol Long, a Kansas-based artist, creates colorful clay sculptures by drawing influence from plant and animal life. In a note to DeMilked, the artist revealed that she has worked in clay for almost 40 years and has been pursuing her current body of work for over 12 years now. More: Carol Long , Facebook , Etsy h/t: demilked.

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Brown Paper Bag

JUNE 20, 2022

Artist Sergio Roger reimagines classical artwork and architecture through textiles. The head of Aphrodite, for instance, has a soft appearance with top-stitched hair that also conveys a chiseled texture. Sergio is inspired by “the ancient artistic representations of beauty.”

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Colossal

MARCH 11, 2024

This edition promises an eclectic lineup of more than 140 independent, game-changing artists taking over the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica. As the weekend unfolds, the fair transforms into a buzzing hive of activity, attracting art aficionados and design mavens on the hunt for fresh inspiration.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2023

We caught up with her to learn more about her work and discover how her pet rabbit Judy inspired her favourite project. Originally from Wuhan, Flora moved to New York four years ago to chase her artistic ambitions. Ever since I was a child, I've always dreamed of becoming an artist," she tells Creative Boom. "I

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Creative Boom

APRIL 3, 2023

We spent a happy hour chatting with Nolan to discover more about her creative passions, inspirations and experience of working for the respected design studio. Nolan recently sat down with Creative Boom to share more about her creative process and how she finds inspiration from fashion, art, and literature.

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Colossal

AUGUST 8, 2022

From her studio in Paris, artist Julie Bergeron hand-builds amorphous stoneware vessels that mimic a wide array of creatures and lifeforms found in nature. Inspired by the biological illustrations of Ernst Haeckel, Bergeron uses a coiling technique to shape the initial bodies before engraving or covering the forms in repeating patterns.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2023

I think a great deal of my engineering background has allowed me to become the artist I am today. It's not a new commonality either, as he points out that even during the Renaissance, many artistic breakthroughs came from mathematical sources. This has also made it easier for him to pick up skills across 3D modelling and animation.

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Colossal

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Argentina-born artist Claudia Fontes ( previously ) continues her Foreigners series with small sculptures of figures enveloped by plumes of porcelain. Fontes tells Colossal that this shift in focus was inspired by a desire to see “the material as the main protagonist of the piece, steering away from representation.”

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For the Collaborative Series, the brand is tapping into these relationships and flexing their own creative skills in tandem with ceramicists, industrial designers, and artists. For the series, her signature celestial ceramic half-moon shaped sculptures are reinterpreted as functional cabinet pulls on two large scale cabinets.

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Colossal

APRIL 15, 2024

Since its inception in 2011, The Other Art Fair has made its mark on the art scene with its independent artist-led approach, spanning over 80 editions across the globe. And for those celebrating Mother’s Day, why not make it a memorable day filled with creativity and inspiration by exploring the fair with a special mom in your life?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2024

Contemporary London-based artist Ant Hamlyn is back with a new solo show at Berlin's Weserhalle art gallery. We've previously seen how his flower sculptures have reflected on memories, magic and mythology , and now he's taken these themes one step further with Terrarium, a new exhibition which runs at Weserhalle until 13 April.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2022

Vintage paper, daily fantasies, and retro-futurism are just some of the many inspirations that fuel illustrator Megan Du. Originally from China, Megan Du is a London-based artist studying illustration at the University of the Arts London. The bold colours, fascinating textures and interesting typography make me addicted to it.".

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Colossal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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. “Rather I let my designs grow organically and let the work itself inspire me.” “Hero” (2019), 27 x 22 x 8 inches.

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Colossal

AUGUST 14, 2023

All images © Sangrim Oh, shared with permission Supple textures meet bold hues in Sangmin Oh ’s elegant Knitted Light series. The Knitted Light series takes inspiration from the diversity of sea life and coral, evoking scaled tendrils or slim funnels. via Yellowtrace ) Do stories and artists like this matter to you? (via

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Hanging Decorations by Wrap and various artists Don't feed the Amazon beast! And now we're back for 2023 with another bumper crop of amazing gift ideas from independent artists and shops. We've got a selection of quirky and beautiful gift ideas that will raise your present-buying above the generic and propel your imagination.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Photo: Courtesy Mennour Gallery Prismes et miroirs: Haut-relief-DBPF by Daniel Buren Conceptual artist Daniel Buren is known for his minimalist mirror motifs. The artist assembled and reworked various pieces together to make the bird house look like a natural form, then beautifully embellished the piece in an ultramarine blue hue.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2022

I got so inspired that I decided to start experimenting with digital art and 2D, and publish it online every few days, no matter what. Growing an audience, Nikita started receiving commissions, and it wasn't long until he began working with his favourite music artists and exhibiting worldwide.

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Design You Trust

APRIL 29, 2024

Zim&Zou are two french artists, based in Dordogne. Their favorite material is the paper they’re cutting, folding and gluing to give rise to intricate and colorful sculptures. Paper inspires them for its versatility, infinite range of colors and unique textures. rolling away from computer design.

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Colossal

JUNE 2, 2023

All images © Eva Jospin, courtesy of the artist and Mariane Ibrahim. For more than a decade, the Paris-based artist has explored the possibilities of the corrugated material, layering it to create solid pieces that can be carved to reveal detailed landscapes and interiors.

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Colossal

JUNE 14, 2022

The natural world and moments of tenderness merge in Lincolnshire-based artist Nichola Theakston ’s expressive sculptures. Inspired by fauna seen commonly around the U.K. Some of these are then cast into bronze editions to which she applies a patina, giving the sculptures a distinctive texture and hue.

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Colossal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Photos by Red Photography, © Yukihiro Akama, courtesy of Yorkshire Sculpture Park, shared with permission In Huddersfield, England, a half hour’s drive down the road from Yorkshire Sculpture Park , artist Yukihiro Akama fashions a whimsical, miniature world from within a furniture maker’s workshop. Work in progress.

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Colossal

MAY 17, 2022

From floral Soundsuits and found-object sculptures to a multicolor web of millions of pony beads, Forothermore surveys the 30-plus-year career of artist Nick Cave. You can read the full interview with Cave here , and find more from the artist on Instagram. Soundsuits.

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Design You Trust

MAY 2, 2024

His professional portfolio includes participating in the national film ‘Kiribati’ as an environment artist, prop modeling and rigging assistant, and generalist. He has also contributed to several indie video game projects, alongside work in brand design, packaging, and advertising.

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Colossal

JANUARY 7, 2020

From her home studio near Bristol, Lisa Stevens designs heavily detailed sculptures that mimic sea life and natural elements. Her small bowls are complete with ridges and plant-like protrusions, while her organ-shaped sculptures are teeming with seemingly endless dots and scores that imitate coral reefs, flowers, minerals, moss, and lichen.

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Colossal

JANUARY 12, 2023

Exemplifying the possibilities of combining humble materials with a good dose of resourcefulness, Ann Weber ’s monumental sculptures find their beginnings in discarded cardboard boxes. She then applies layers of strips cut from other boxes and staples them into place in a repetitive, textured pattern. Left: The artist’s studio.

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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.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

All images © Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen, shared with permission Enormous blooms crafted from thousands of sheets of creased, textured, and twisted paper explode in Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen ’s vibrant installations. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? You can explore more work on Instagram.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 10, 2022

He is also an avid collector of large-scale art, and his plans for a sculpture trail across the estate really appealed to our fundamental belief in the need for places to have culture at their heart.". Edinburgh Park's visual language takes inspiration from the wide new horizons of the site.

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Through these less-than-perfect qualities, he’s able to turn what was once considered flawed into gallery-worthy sculptures. Appiagyei embraces the individually of each piece in his practice, exploring its rawness and texture. All of these elements and more come together to push the artist forward in his creative journey.

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Design Milk

MAY 8, 2024

These are some of the week’s most standout sources of inspiration. Think Valentino’s PP Pink, Bottega Veneta’s Parakeet Green, and last fall at Milan Fashion Week, Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno debuted its signature color: Ancora Red – inspired by the rich oxblood tone in the lining of an original Jackie bag.

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Colossal

APRIL 27, 2023

All images © Natura Ceramica, shared with permission Harnessing the rich, organic textures of soil, stone, and timber, Ukrainian artists Andriy and Olesya Voznicki of Natura Ceramica create voluminous ceramic vessels and sculptures. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Design Milk

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This month in New York, artist Antonio Santín presents shockingly hyperreal oil paintings that depict life-size undulating ornate rugs. Each painting is also a play between illusion and real physical depth: though the folds of the rugs are an illusion, the paint itself is sculptural. Detail photographs by David Behringer.

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