Colossal

APRIL 28, 2023

Paul-based artist Liz Sexton gives the simile new meaning with recent marine-themed additions to her ongoing papier-mâché masks series, highlighting the distinctive faces of familiar creatures like walruses, manatees, and polar bears that find themselves out and about on dry land. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Animation Sculpture Artist Exhibition 96

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.

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Fine Art Arts and Crafts Exhibition Fashion 512

Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

Besides being luscious and comically good to look at, Carly Owen 's work is a great example of how to succeed as a multidisciplinary artist. Both of which have fine art and craft cultures that absolutely influenced me growing up," she explains. Wearable art © Carly Owens. Steak N' Eggs © Carly Owens.

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Arts and Crafts Fine Art Exhibition Artist 326

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. Based in Gifu, Japan, the artist studied wood carving during university, then later with a master Inami artisan.

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Sculpture Artist Gallery Exhibition 39

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 ). Find more information on his website and Instagram. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Sculpture Animation Agency Publishing 95

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. All images © Troy Emery, shared with permission. via The Jealous Curator ).

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Sculpture Color Artist Arts and Crafts 101

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. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Arts and Crafts Animation Sculpture Publishing 84

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 124

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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Digital Marketing Marketing Art 92

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. Based in Nottingham, the Australian artist is especially connected to the U.K.

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Sculpture Arts and Crafts Artist Animation 67

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. It's a lively hub of creativity that's been supplying the people of Manchester and the rest of the world with art supplies since 1886.

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Arts and Crafts Presentation Print Artist 487

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.

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Animation Arts and Crafts Artist Sculpture 101

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.

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Animation Sculpture Patterns Artist 99

Colossal

JANUARY 4, 2022

Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. The Other Art Fair. Applications are open for The Other Art Fair’s 2022 schedule in cities like Los Angeles, Dallas, New York City, Chicago, Melbourne, and Sydney. Open Calls.

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Artist Arts and Crafts Programming Exhibition 101

Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Image © Bernhard Lang Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Artists working in visual art, installation, multimedia, performance, literature, music, photography, filmmaking, curating, are welcome to apply.

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Artist Arts and Crafts Filmmaking Exhibition 89

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.

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Sculpture Animation Artist Inspiration 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 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.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Artist Animation 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.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Artist Animation 100

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.

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Arts and Crafts Exhibition Sculpture Animation 92

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.

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Sculpture Animation Textures Patterns 99

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. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Color Artist Animation 75

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.

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Arts and Crafts Gallery Sculpture Exhibition 124

Colossal

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

From her studio in rural Kansas, the artist throws simple ceramic cylinders that she contorts into supple butterfly wings, curved chrysalises, or vases with embellished handles.“When Whether a vase or wide-mouthed jar, the whimsical sculptures are brimming with color and textured details. via Women’s Art ).

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Sculpture Artist Color Vectors 82

Design You Trust

JANUARY 20, 2023

Diana Beltran is a visionary artist whose paper artistry is captivating global audiences. Her stunning creations, which feature intricate designs of birds, animals, insects and flowers, showcase the beauty of nature as well as the incredible potential of paper as a medium for art.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Gallery Animation 96

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!”

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Sculpture Artist Publishing Publishing 95

Colossal

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The artist often references popular memes and glitched photos, skewed perspectives, and serendipitous timing to craft the fantastically posed animals, and you can find an entire menagerie of epoxy creatures on Twitter and Instagram.

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Sculpture Animation Artist Inspiration 101

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.

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Sculpture Arts and Crafts Artist Animation 75

Colossal

MAY 2, 2022

Alongside an eccentric metallic menagerie , artist Barbara Franc stitches shaggy hounds with frayed fur and coats layered with assorted patches of prints. 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.

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Sculpture Textures Arts and Crafts Artist 75

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

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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Sculpture Arts and Crafts Textures Animation 75

Colossal

MAY 15, 2020

The Russian artist ( previously ) assembles steampunk-inspired sculptures that are fully articulated and can be shaped into realistic poses of daily activities. Merging the organic and industrial, each polished insect and animal is formed with scrap metal and other discarded objects.

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Sculpture Animation Artist Inspiration 101

Colossal

MAY 17, 2022

In a new exhibition in London, the world of reading provides a starting point for the seven artists to explore a wide range of themes and materials, highlighting our perennial fascination with the printed and bound medium. Russell Webb, “Portrait of the Artist as an Author” (2022), oil paint and varnish on ply.

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Artist Print Printmaking Gallery 76

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. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

Sculpture 101

Sculpture Animation Publishing Publishing 101

Colossal

APRIL 11, 2022

Strands of silk thread are delicately intertwined to create inviting pastoral scenes in miniature needlework sculptures by Ágnes Herczeg ( previously ). The Hungarian artist has recently begun to incorporate found driftwood into her pieces, foraged from the shores of the nearby Danube River where floodplain trees dot the riverside.

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Sculpture Animation Artist Color 73

Colossal

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Melding the decadence of Art Nouveau and the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland , artist Carol Long ( previously ) transforms humble clay vessels with an array of small spheres, curled handles, and densely laid stripes. All images © Carol Long, shared with permission.

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Sculpture Textures Patterns Artist 78

Colossal

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Image © Theo Jansen A Wind-Powered Herd of Beach Animals Merge Into a Storm Defense System in Theo Jansen’s Latest ‘Strandbeest’ An 18-meter-long Strandbeest scuttles across the sands of a beach in The Netherlands in a short video by Dutch artist Theo Jansen, who has been releasing his otherworldly creatures into the world each year since 1990.

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Sculpture Artist Art Travel 67

Design Milk

APRIL 10, 2023

But that hasn’t kept me from admiring and loving various NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and NFT artists I’ve come across – Jeres, being one of them. New Charley Harper Mini Tiles by Motawi Tileworks I’ve always loved Charley Harper’s work, especially the way he brought animals to life in his own stylized way.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Animation Art 98