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.

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Arts and Crafts Presentation Print Artist 481

Colossal

AUGUST 8, 2022

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. Gradually the sculpture takes shape, and I let myself be guided by its curves and its irregularities. Often the sculptures seem alive to me.

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Textures Sculpture Artist Patterns 71

Colossal

MARCH 29, 2021

These towering sculptural forms are by artist Debbie Lawson ( previously ), who crafts animals that are cloaked in sweeping Persian rugs. A new menagerie of polar bears, stags, and kangaroos resemble typical wildlife except for the fact that they’re literally swept under the carpet, their features hidden from view.

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Sculpture Animation Textures Patterns 100

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.

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Animation Sculpture Artist Exhibition 98

Colossal

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

” The resulting forms are evocative of both flora and fauna and traditional pottery, although Long’s sculptures emphasize smooth, sinuous walls and squiggly bases rather than angled edges. Whether a vase or wide-mouthed jar, the whimsical sculptures are brimming with color and textured details.

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Sculpture Artist Color Vectors 85

Azure Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Sitting at the intersection of craft and design, these four collections by OWIU Goods, Emma Louise Payne, Mottoform and MUD Australia transform simple objects into stunning works of art. Now, the studio offers textural and emotive hand-thrown objects, inspired by nature and embodying both tangible and visceral memories.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Textures Artist 84

Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Take her Bubbly series, a soap bubble- and botryoidal hematite-inspired collection that explores naturally occurring attractions and cluster patterns to stunning effect. Since each fixture is handmade, they are all one-of-a-kind pieces with subtle variations in shape, texture and finish.

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Sculpture Arts and Crafts Artist Textures 70

Design Milk

JUNE 15, 2021

She makes the intricate works by folding or pleating paper to form patterns of light and shadow. The monochromatic palette makes the patterns and textures pop simply by how the light hits them, hopefully leaving viewers feeling “centered, quiet and focused.” Zai Divecha working in studio.

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Sculpture Patterns Layout Textures 103

Inkbot Design

JANUARY 9, 2024

Here are the top picks in this category: Art and Design Books From modern to contemporary works, art books give designers eye candy to admire and draw ideas from. Some examples: Taschen’s The Art Book : A visual dictionary covering 500 influential artists and their most famous pieces from medieval times to today. $14.49

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Arts and Crafts Adobe Graphic Design Art 64

Colossal

MARCH 27, 2023

All images © Janny Baek, shared with permission “I’ve always been drawn to art in different ways, but sculpting clay by hand seems to come most naturally to me. Asymmetrical and bulbous, her otherworldly sculptures are redolent of boulders, cacti, coral, or micro-organisms.

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Sculpture Exhibition Textures Color 91

Design Milk

APRIL 13, 2023

The Rafael de Cárdenas for Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams series is full of color and form – with plenty of room to add your own artful self-expression. It was a pleasure to see their knowledge take over and inform how the pieces were crafted. And from the first round, we were definitely humbled by the expertise of MG+BW Home’s artisans.

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Arts and Crafts Color Sculpture Textures 97

Design Milk

MARCH 29, 2024

Prior to founding her firm, Jefferys earned a BA in Architectural Studies and History of Art from Tufts University, and a Masters of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Today Sarah Jefferys joins us for Friday Five ! Photo: Morten Smidt 1. The Heart of the Home, the Kitchen I love to design kitchens.

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Architecture Arts and Crafts Color Schemes Interior Design 104

Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Home interiors that incorporate a mix of wood tones, rich textures and natural finishes in furniture, decor and decorative accessories layer visual interest to any environment. I have one of these rugs in another colorway but I really love the earthy tones of this one with its “future-city” inspired pattern. Oak black, W.

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Arts and Crafts Patterns Magazine Color 82

Design Milk

JUNE 9, 2023

Peters’ multi-disciplinary approach integrates technology as a means to an end, rather than an end itself, an ethos in full display across these ceramic sculptures. ” Each sculpture of the Dyadic Series is digitally crafted using a customized 3D printer, a machine Peters hacked to produce the convincing textured design.

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Print Sculpture Arts and Crafts Patterns 98

Design Milk

JUNE 6, 2022

The composite material is defined by the multicolored pieces of material set into cement (though today terrazzo patterns can be achieved with a variety of materials), that come together to create a confetti-like display of colors and textures that feels retro, playful, and classic all at once. Shop Now >> 2.

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Arts and Crafts Color Patterns Sculpture 73

Colossal

MAY 16, 2023

All images © Oliver Chalk, shared with permission Hewn from solid hunks of found timber, Oliver Chalk ’s vessels ( previously ) embrace the natural grain and gradients of different types of wood to reveal voluminous functional sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Patterns Sculpture Textures Gallery 86

Colossal

JANUARY 28, 2020

These intricate paper ships crafted by Zim & Zou ( previously ) form a collective perpetually in search of alternate realities as part of “ Exodus.” Each body displays multiple geometric patterns created with cut and stacked paper that match the rest of the fleet. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Arts and Crafts Travel Textures Artist 101

Design Milk

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The first piece, The Healing Lace , by Royal College of Art graduate Katerina Knight , is an impossibly delicate needle-lace dress made from three varieties of lavender, that she grew on her own allotment and harvested over two summers. .” The longer the wearing time, the richer the texture will be.”

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Fashion Exhibition Arts and Crafts Sculpture 105

Design Milk

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The San Francisco-based architecture and interiors firm practices holistic design that’s strong in concept and artful in point of view. It’s inspired by dozens of art and cultural themes including James Turrell, Rajasthani stepwells, the Jantar Mantar observatory in Jaipur, Carlo Scarpa, and more. Photo courtesy Jose Castellar 1.

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Architecture Arts and Crafts Fashion Art 121

Colossal

JULY 11, 2022

The heavily patterned works, which have shifted from functional to decorative, are made by hand-knotting wool and layering the yarn into lush, textured motifs. Huotari begins every work with a color palette and surface, whether in the form of a wall-based piece or a freestanding sculpture.

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Sculpture Arts and Crafts Textures Gallery 72

Colossal

JANUARY 31, 2024

“Some patterns and colors I choose are an approximation of what I felt or I can remember of the fabric I saw in clothing or decor growing up in Italy or things I’ve seen at the markets when I visit my grandmother in Peru,” she says, adding that her local environment influences her, too. Find more on Instagram.

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Patterns Arts and Crafts Artist Sculpture 70

Colossal

APRIL 7, 2022

At once malleable in material and secure in shape, the vessels that comprise Suzanne Shafer-Wilson ’s body of work are intricate studies of texture, pattern, and space. If you’re in Chicago, you can see some of Shafer-Wilson’s sculptures at Vale Craft Gallery.

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Patterns Artist Sculpture Gallery 73

Colossal

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Japanese artist En Iwamura creates large ceramic sculptures of heads with minimalist facial features. Holes and slits reference eyes and mouths on the oddly-shaped forms, while uniform grooves traverse the clay surfaces in complex patterns. All images © En Iwamura. the relationship between viewers, objects, and negative space?—and

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Sculpture Arts and Crafts Artist Gallery 98

Colossal

JUNE 7, 2021

Thin ribbons of porcelain ripple across the surfaces of Alice Walton ’s abstract sculptures. Gently sloped domes and pillars are covered in countless individual strips, which vary in thickness and length and add irregular texture and depth to the finished pieces. Until then, explore more of her sculptures on her site and Instagram.

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Sculpture Patterns Color Travel 99

Inspiration Feed

JANUARY 6, 2022

People have been turning paper into beautiful works of art for centuries. Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is one such example. But that’s not the only way for you to create exceptional works of art using paper.

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Art Arts and Crafts Patterns Textures 98

Colossal

JANUARY 3, 2022

Kurihara’s sculptures take a creative spin on the shapes and textures found in thistles, tropical fare, and other fruits. One of her pieces, for example, resembles a purple durian with a brown seed-like head, while another is textured like pineapple and equipped with a top evoking an artichoke.

Sculpture 101

Sculpture Textures Patterns Artist 101

Design Milk

MARCH 8, 2022

I then further abstracted ‘Boom’ by manipulating it into shapes and surface textures for “Dark Matter” You can listen to ‘Boom’ that inspired the form HERE. Jessica’s design style follows a holistic approach to creating spaces with a focus on comfort, craft, and a modern aesthetic. Jessica Iwaniec.

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Interior Design Travel Arts and Crafts Textures 100

Design Milk

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

They’re a simple yet impactful way to add depth, texture, and color to your interior, and make even the most sterile lifeless floors feel cozy and welcoming. The only thing that feels better than its comforting softness, is knowing that your consciously crafted rug helped skilled artisans and their communities. Hang Some Art.

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Arts and Crafts Color Print Textures 89

Colossal

MAY 17, 2021

The artist meticulously stitches ornamental sculptures that resemble common domestic items and vintage electronics. Prior to sewing the objects from hand-dyed Egyptian cottons and silks, Trevor studies the film camera or teacup and saucer she’s replicating and creates a pattern.

Sculpture 101

Sculpture Textures Patterns Artist 101

Azure Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Suspended from steel bars, a floating oak-lined mezzanine bar occupies the centre of the soaring atrium and serves as a cap for the sunken restaurant below, itself appointed with a robust materiality of brick flooring, textural bush-hammered concrete walls and sophisticated copper accents. PHOTO: Sergio Pirrone.

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Architecture Arts and Crafts Publication Art 98

Azure Magazine

MAY 20, 2022

We walked the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and WantedDesign Manhattan from end to end, stopped into dozens of showrooms in SoHo and Tribeca and saw everything from a shade made out of eggshells to a hug machine designed by a group of students from New York’s School of Visual Arts. It’s set to launch in 2023. Eric Mutrie.

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Manufacturing Exhibition Gallery Arts and Crafts 72

Design Milk

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For me, it’s more about tone and texture, the interplay of shadow and light, and slightly twisted forms,” says Nicole Ficano, Workshop/APD’s Director of Interiors. It’s more about thoughtful restraint and materiality. Dark and mysterious doesn’t have to be ugly or rough. The flecks of color add additional flair.

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Arts and Crafts Fine Art Printmaking Art 119

Design Milk

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Peyton Flynn is the artist and founder of Cloud 9 Clay – a ceramics company that makes modern home objects that bring mood-boosting colors and fun, natural textures to your space. I think I also just really resonated with the idea of functional art. Philly has a really rich art culture. So why not make it fun if you can?

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Arts and Crafts Color Textures Art 88

Azure Magazine

JUNE 1, 2022

Showcasing the most innovative and interesting products and ideas, the tradeshow will now not only be spread out across the many levels of art deco masterpiece the Mart, but many brands have taken up residence at the nearby and burgeoning Fulton Market district, adding another layer to the massive show. Dau Collection by Stylex.

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Production Arts and Crafts Patterns Manufacturing 84

Inkbot Design

JANUARY 21, 2024

Maximalism Maximalism is a significant trend across interior design, fashion, visual arts, and more. As a reaction to the pared-back minimalism of previous years, maximalism embraces rich layers, mix-and-match patterns, bold colours, and eclectic decor. Rejecting minimalism’s “less is more” in favour of “more is more.”

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Patterns Fashion Arts and Crafts Architecture 69

Azure Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Behind a tangle of streetcar wires, the long, swooping contour of Frank Gehry’s deft reinvention of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) unfolds to the west, while the avant-garde modernism of Will Alsop’s Sharp Centre for Design floats like an otherworldly presence overhead. For the new kid on the block, it’s some company.

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Arts and Crafts Gallery Architecture Patterns 89

Colossal

JUNE 5, 2023

” “A resilience of things not seen” (2022), installation at John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Much of the artist’s work references these ancient practices, along with Biblical narratives, queer history, and of course, the technical aspects of such an ancient craft. And I hate neutrals.”

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Architecture Gallery Arts and Crafts Exhibition 81