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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. Photo courtesy of Sladmore Gallery. 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. Right: “Autruche.”

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Squiggles, dogs and natural forms: Nikita Savinov reveals the process behind his 3D artworks

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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. Then, everything is "thrown" into 3D software for him to start picking the colours and textures. "I I often use photographs I make as textures. Quite soon, people started sharing my works."

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Monumental Paper Installations by Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen Bring Vibrant Flora Indoors

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

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Ann Weber Elevates Discarded Cardboard Boxes and Staples to New Heights in Billowing Sculptures

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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. Photo by Ray Carofano.

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Humans Bond with Animals and Nature in Adrian Arleo’s Poetic Ceramic Sculptures

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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. ” Radius Gallery in Missoula will host a solo exhibition of Arleo’s work next summer, and she regularly teaches workshops.

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Kelly O’Dell Brings Extinct Creatures Back to Life through Vibrant Colored Glass

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Captivated by themes of origin, extinction, preservation, and conservation, Lopez Island-based artist Kelly O’Dell explores the ammonite’s elegant form through hot glass sculpture. Vibrant colors and intricate textures embed each piece, almost as if they were brought back to life. “Convex” Left: “Ruby.”

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

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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.