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MARCH 6, 2023

“My Joy My Joy My Joy” (2021), acrylic felt, polyester fiber fill, pyrite, glass beads, sea glass, vinyl sequins, white abalone shell, metal base, nylon thread, aluminum sculpture wire, and artificial sinew, 16.5 × 13.3 × 22 inches. Installation view of ‘The Body Electric’ at SITE Santa Fe, 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

All images © Patrick Bergsma, shared with permission Resisting the confines of porcelain vases, Dutch artist Patrick Bergsma ’s vibrant bonsai sculptures illustrate the strength and resiliency of nature. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Drawn to relationships between sculptural forms, textile techniques, and architectural elements, the Netherlands and Korea-based artist developed a collection of soft lamps designed to suspend from the ceiling or sit on chunky, rough-hewn pedestals. via Yellowtrace ) Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Moving around the work, one image gradually dissolves into abstract strips of color before a different creature assembles on another side. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

All images © Syndie Jimenez, shared with permission In museums or galleries, artist Sydnie Jimenez never saw figurative sculpture that looked like her or that felt relatable. The historic lack of representation of people of color in art drives her to share her own experiences, relationships, and connections to the world—and the future.

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Design You Trust

APRIL 29, 2024

They studied graphic design (design, publishing, advertising) during three years. 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.

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MARCH 15, 2020

The shadows, highlights, and colors make Aqil’s rendered sculptures and plinths appear as built-objects in a physical location. Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing. Implied facial features give each character a personality that is helped by humorous expressions and mundane scenarios.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

“Taraxacum,” graphite and colored pencil on antique ledger book pages, 75 1/4 x 95 inches. Working in graphite and colored pencil on antique ledger paper, the French American artist practices an alchemy of pattern and color, fusing the two into intricate, contemplative renderings that evoke natural elements.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“I was really fascinated by these sculptures and how they appeared along with their remote backdrop scenery. Set against the beige, craggy terrain, the photos document these fleeting eruptions, the individual water droplets suspended in voluptuous sculptures. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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JUNE 5, 2024

All images courtesy of Skye Gallery, shared with permission Like vinyl rainbows arching across the horizon, the wall sculptures that arise from Derrick Velasquez ’s Denver studio capture movement and color in dynamic planes. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

All images © Adrian Arleo, shared with permission Honeycomb faces, a hound with hands for fur, and the all-seeing eyes of a badger are just a few of the hybrid figures in Adrian Arleo ’s striking sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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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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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. “The sculptures can be viewed as a critique of contemporary consumerist culture, but that is not my sole intent,” she continues.

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MAY 31, 2023

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. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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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. Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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APRIL 10, 2024

Ranging from vessels to abstract reliefs, the artist draws on his experience in mathematics and computer science to create technically precise yet visually organic sculptures. Konjevod taps into the endless combinations of color, scale, form, and complexity to fashion an array designs from paper.

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MARCH 28, 2023

Grove ‘s inflatable, branching arches invite visitors to gather and wander through a colorful, forest-like installation, drawing parallels between the web and the support networks communities rely on to nurture unity and growth. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

And in “Pollution Palace,” monumental inflatable sculptures shaped like hybrid pineapples and leggy blooms glow preternaturally at night. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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MAY 29, 2024

All images © Lee Sangsoo, shared with permission With painstaking attention to detail, Lee Sangsoo ( previously ) renders minimal lines and colorful facets into spirited rabbits, perky cats, and elegant swans. He often repeats similar motifs in different colors, playing with the idea of replication and focusing on precision.

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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 97

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

From murals to paintings to moving sculptures, she takes a prolific approach, constantly experimenting with different media. Reiss is known for her colorful, cosmic characters with an emphasis on patterns and a symbiosis between wild animals, botanicals, and people.

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JUNE 3, 2024

Raustein invites these questions about his architectural sculptures and installations covered in monochromatic textiles. Using a singular color emphasizes the diverse textures and physical qualities of his works and asks viewers to consider how such hues would unconventionally engage the senses.

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APRIL 25, 2024

I like to think of my sculptures, installations, exhibitions (as) projects from scratch, nourished by many other things,” she shares. Often in subdued color palettes or monochrome ceramic, her sculptures tend to display hybrid characteristics, like the human limbs and animal heads of “Triton IX.”

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MARCH 6, 2024

“I knew graffiti and always liked it because of the bright colors it added to the cityscape,” he says. ” On Saturdays, Frankey publishes a new artwork on Instagram and in the Dutch newspaper Het Parool. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

All images courtesy of Pentimenti Gallery, shared with permission Gracefully stacked atop humble wooden shapes, thin strips of vinyl create kaleidoscopic planes in the sculptures of Derrick Velasquez. Find more of his sculptures on his site and Instagram. “Untitled 389” (2023), vinyl and cherry, 54 x 30 x 1.5

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

“These barrels of color are often the last of their run, and my work will essentially give the formulas their final resting place and visually abundant celebration of life.” ” Some of Cowan’s work is included in the recently published book, Objects: USA 2020. Photo by Matthew Hollerbush.

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Sculpture Media Gallery Exhibition 101

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

” Rasmussen’s sculptures often shapeshift, at first glance appearing like a cluster of foliage, pinecones, or berries and on closer inspection revealing a troll’s bearded face. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Captured in both color and black-and-white, the women are portrayed as timeless and noble, wearing body paint, jewelry, and attire that draw on mythology and spiritual symbols to explore what the photographer calls the “divine female body.” Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

American sculptor Deborah Butterfield’s newest exhibition at Marlborough Gallery in New York invites viewers to walk circles around sculptures that hold the most honest aura of horses I’ve ever seen, and yet delightfully deceive in their material. That interview is published in a catalogue that accompanies the exhibition.

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MARCH 2, 2023

All images © Jonas Noël Niedermann, courtesy of Chesterfield Gallery, shared with permission In his new body of work titled Loops , Jonas Noël Niedermann plays with the possibilities of color, shape, and light. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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APRIL 30, 2024

” Saroff is referring to a new body of work highlighting tiny bubblegum sculptures on the brink of deflating or popping. She made several trips to the nearest bodega for different flavors and colors and eventually, assembled dozens of combinations. “The process of chewing the gum for this series did that in a jarring way.”

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

All images © Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, shared with permission In a celebration of global cultural fusion, Yinka Shonibare CBE RA upends Western art historical portrayals of African customs in vibrant mixed-media collages and sculptures ( previously ). centimeters, edition of 25 plus 5 APs. .” centimeters, edition of 25 plus 5 APs.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

The ongoing project is a collaboration with scientists at the University of Bristol, who aid Jerram in scaling three-dimensional renderings of avian flu, papillomavirus, the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, and other tiny organisms into sculptures approximately one million times their actual size.

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

We’ve published hundreds of articles spotlighting extraordinary work by artists around the globe who test boundaries, activate discussion, and inspire innovation. Tender Embroidered Portraits by Ruth Miller Are Tinged with Expressive Colors. Spikes, Rusted Wire, and Scissors Bind Shattered Porcelain in Sculptures by Glen Taylor.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

In the meticulous folds of Anna Kuhelska ’s paper sculptures, contrasts of light, shadow, and hue give the impression of undulating motion. Kruhelska’s earliest sculptures were constructed from white paper, which demonstrated how exact cuts and creases highlight the interplay between light and shade.

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JUNE 21, 2023

Based in Miami, the artist draws on a love for vibrant colors with an emphasis on pinks and reds, creating functional sculptures embellished with expressive facial features. 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?

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APRIL 17, 2024

The Argentine-American artist ( previously ) is perhaps best known for these carnal sculptures of bone and flesh made from patterned fabric scraps. Dotted with colorful birds, the works confront the historical and continued brutality waged in these places and the potential for new growth and life in a post-colonial world.

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