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A Knotted Octopus Carved Directly into Two Pianos Entwines Maskull Lasserre’s New Musical Sculpture

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“The Third Octave” (2023). The resulting sculpture connects through a tangled, textured knot of octopus tentacles, of which the eight arms correspond to the eight notes of the octaves available within the keyboard. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Mystical Forests Meet Cavernous Classical Interiors in Eva Jospin’s Cardboard Sculptures

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The entrance, flanked by trees and textures redolent of rough marble, invites viewers in through a mystical archway. Detail of “Grotte” “2 Forêts” (2023), cardboard and wood, 37 x 109 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches “Forêt Noir” (2019), bronze, 30 3/4 x 27 1/8 x 5 7/8 inches Left: Detail of “2 Forêts.”

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Resting with Ancients: Nichola Theakston Invokes Animal Spirits in Her Contemplative Bronze Sculptures

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Detail of “Resting with Ancients” (2023), edition of 12, bronze, 46 x 44 x 26 centimeters. Detail of “Sacred Langur 2” (2023), bronze, edition of 15, 27 centimeters tall Informed by her work with ceramics, Theakston is constantly evolving her approach to the nuances of texture and color.

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From Recycled Motors and Discarded Metals, Edouard Martinet Imagines Meticulously Detailed Wildlife

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“Chouette (Owl)” (2023), metal mixed media sculpture, 38 x 36 centimeters. Martinet sources his materials from flea markets and garage sales, seeing potential in a wide range of shapes, densities, and textures. Photo courtesy of Sladmore Gallery Detail of “Chouette (Owl)” (2023).

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Architectural Installations by John K. Raustein Harbor Bulging Sacks and Woven Textiles as Sites for Contemplation

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“When everything we know becomes strange (reactivated outlines) terracotta/candy” (2023). Raustein invites these questions about his architectural sculptures and installations covered in monochromatic textiles. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Vibrant Lines of Paper Twist and Surge Through Ilhwa Kim’s Dynamic Landscapes

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“Atomic Wind” (2023), hand-dyed Hanji paper, 184 x 152 x 13 centimeters. Variances between the slim, tall seeds and the short, wider pieces add texture and depth to the aerial-inspired works that appear to look down at a settlement or pastoral scene from above. You can find more of Kim’s sculptures on Instagram.

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In Meticulous Detail, Antonio Santín’s Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings Undulate with Vibrant Textures

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Detail of “I’m Only Happy When It Rains” (2023), oil on canvas, 78.75 Building up the medium in hundreds of thousands of dots and dashes, he transforms flat surfaces into sculptural reliefs, toying with light and shadow in the interplay between two- and three-dimensionality. .