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Amy Cushing + Lara Sparey Explore Intersecting Crafts With DIORAMA Sculptures

Design Milk

DIORAMA – a series of three freestanding mixed media sculptures by artisans Amy Cushing and Lara Sparey – distills a variety of multidimensional scenes into an amalgam of colored glass and black metal artifacts to offer respite from the din of existence. Fresh colorways and designs are in progress due to launch February 24, 2024.

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A new sculpture of rainbow-coloured ribbons is amazingly made of steel

Creative Boom

Incredibly, the dynamic flowing sculpture is fashioned from steel and powder-coated in an array of vivid colours. She tends to gravitate towards large-scale mixed media, often using spray paint, concrete, helium, and digital. Her work always hopes to tell stories and add joy to public spaces through her art and design.

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Cultural festivals for the soul: 2024 events that celebrate art, design, and creativity

Creative Boom

January Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival – China, 5 Jan-early March Ever been to an ice sculpture festival? Dress warmly in layers and book a guided tour to explore Harbin's ice sculptures and local cuisine. Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, 2020. We'd heartily recommend it!

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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

Creative Boom

Running from 17 June-3 July, the RA Schools Show sees 15 students transform their studios to present new work across various media. The Degree Show is open to the public from 1-9 July at the university's Greenwich campus. Subjects covered here include fine art, game art, graphic design, illustration and creative media.

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Cosmic Creatures Meet Mystical Geometry in Bunnie Reiss’ Murals and Illustrations

Colossal

From murals to paintings to moving sculptures, she takes a prolific approach, constantly experimenting with different media. Spreading feelings of positivity and creativity out into the world is central to Reiss’ approach, especially through the medium of public art. “Magic Buffalo,” Buffalo, New York.

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Cranbrook Academy of Art Announces Public Lecture Series With Artists, Architects, Curators, and Designers

Colossal

The 11 disciplines of study include 2D Design, 3D Design, 4D Design, Architecture, Ceramics, Fiber, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture. The article Cranbrook Academy of Art Announces Public Lecture Series With Artists, Architects, Curators, and Designers appeared first on Colossal.

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DATMA Issues National Call for Public Art Commissions Based on Shelter

Colossal

As part of this initiative, DATMA is issuing a National Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a public outdoor installation on the theme of shelter. Accepted mediums include mixed media, sculpture, installation, new genres, digital media, film and video, music composition, and photography.