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JANUARY 5, 2024

On view at Japan House Los Angeles , the exhibition showcases more than 70 sculptures and installations that recreate the fantastical animated characters from Squirtle to Pikachu in ceramic, metal, fiber, and more. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Exhibition Arts and Crafts Patterns Sculpture 91

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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. 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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Sculpture Gallery Artist Exhibition 76

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

For Boston-based artist Nathalie Miebach , art is a way to translate scientific data into a visual language of patterns and relationships. “ Each piece began with a specific question I had and then the sculpture would attempt to answer it.

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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 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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Exhibition Gallery Sculpture Patterns 72

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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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Illustration Illustrator Sculpture Publication 96

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Copenhagen-based artist ( previously ) draws inspiration from real blossoms like peonies or dahlias, adding fantastical, patterned embellishments to the pistils and stamens. The artist emphasizes larger-than-life sculptures, often creating painstakingly detailed displays that radiate from floor to ceiling.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Gallery Textures 91

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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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Sculpture Color Gallery Artist 70

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

All images shared © Elias Sime, courtesy of GRIMM and James Cohan Gallery, shared with permission Thousands of microchips, terminals, nails, letter keys, and lengths of wire transform into spectacular, monumental sculptures by acclaimed Ethiopian artist Elias Sime.

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Arts and Crafts Gallery Sculpture Photography 85

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The artist ( previously ) is known for her sculptures cloaked in ornate carpets, the latest of which are on view now at Sargents Daughters for her solo exhibition Hidden Territories. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Animation Media Sculpture Exhibition 79

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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. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. “I see these works in terms of metamorphosis,” Kostianovsky says.

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Exhibition Sculpture Patterns Artist 61

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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

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Sculpture Color Gallery Architecture 67

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JUNE 13, 2023

Scaling nearly 40 meters from the base of its pedestal to the top of the figure’s head, the art deco sculpture is a landmark in Tijuca National Park and a busy destination for tourists. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Invoking metamorphosis in material and subject matter, the artist fashions large-scale wings and bodies that gracefully drape from gallery walls with eyespots and other patterns cloaking the forms. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Artist Gallery Exhibition 88

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JANUARY 20, 2023

McSweeney’s kinetic sculpture features a laboring Sisyphus pushing the stone up an incline as he is eyed by a (perpetually patient!) McSweeney shares videos of the automata on YouTube , and you can find detailed patterns to construct your own sculpture—which he takes great care to avoid being a Sisyphean task!—in

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Photos by Gary Mirando The natural patterns of turning tides and changing seasons illuminate the delicate porcelain sculptures of Martha’s Vineyard-based artist Jennifer McCurdy. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Fine Art Patterns 99

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APRIL 19, 2024

These twisting, interlaced qualities ground much of Tali Weinberg ’s fiber-based work as she pulls at the individual threads of our changing climate, using abstract weavings and textile sculptures to explore the inextricable nature of the crisis and the necessity for human intervention. data that corresponds to the thread colors.

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Sculpture Artist Exhibition Art 68

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Her “Arachne bustier,” part of the Meta Morphism collection, for example, features a sculptural form evocative of wings atop a gossamer bodice. Other works are similarly shapely, like those in Hypnosis , which feature bulbous skirts and mind-bending patterns that sway with mesmerizing movement.

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Fashion Art Sculpture Exhibition 91

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APRIL 15, 2024

In each photo, the photographer either positions a small group or stands against a boldly patterned Ankara backdrop. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. Drawing on the traditions of J.D. ” CAMO will be released on April 16 and is available in the Colossal Shop. .”

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Fashion Sculpture Art Advertising 81

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Reaching up to a whopping 840,000 lumens, “Gravity and Grace” harnesses the interplay of light and shadow to critique modern society’s dependence on energy, literally mapping illuminated patterns onto the viewers who pass by. Otherwise, find more from Ohmaki on his site and Instagram.

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Patterns Gallery Sculpture Art 91

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MARCH 25, 2024

For Amber Renaye , an interest in these small wonders of nature have led to a remarkable ongoing series of elaborately patterned tondos. Ancient architecture, coats of arms, and sculptures have been dedicated to the pinecone over the centuries as a symbol of knowledge and fertility. and thought to represent immortality and rebirth.

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Patterns Sculpture Artist Architecture 73

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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 85

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JULY 6, 2023

” Embedded within a jetty of the San Francisco Bay, the sculpture was created by Peter Richards and George Gonzalez in 1986 and captures the sounds of waves as they crash into and fill the pipes, emitting a musical mix of gurgling and gushing noises as the tide changes.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Artist Exhibition 70

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JUNE 29, 2023

.” All images © Dan Lam, courtesy of Chefas Projects, shared with permission Oozing over the edges of shelves and dolloping tendrils across flat surfaces, Dan Lam ’s vibrant sculptures ( previously ) play with form and space. She continues to play with new shapes, sizes, and patterns.

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Sculpture Textures Artist Exhibition 77

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JUNE 6, 2023

All images © Catalina Swinburn, shared with permission “The cloak is a talisman from harm, keeping one safe and secure throughout transitions,” says Chilean artist Catalina Swinburn , whose elaborate sculptures use thousands of pieces of folded paper to explore world history.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Travel Exhibition 71

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MARCH 27, 2023

” Baek’s pieces incorporate colors in gradients or patterns onto textured surfaces that show where she has rhythmically pushed and formed and the clay with her fingers, emphasizing the connection between maker and object. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Exhibition Textures Color 89

Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Two final products, Binary Code and Karmic Relief, mark a happy medium between the collection’s two types of patterns, mixing hints of geometry with more biophilic textures. Lead image features the sculpture Upward by Richard Hunt. This content was published by Azure on behalf of Interface.

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Production Patterns Sculpture Programming 105

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JANUARY 11, 2024

In “Cat’s Charade,” inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, vibrant patterns redolent of radioactive flowers and a giant feline installed on top of a building instill a sense of delirium. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Color Publication Illustration Illustrator 76

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MARCH 30, 2022

All images courtesy of Damiani Publishing, shared with permission. Ghanaian-born Nigeria-based artist El Anatsui is known for sprawling metal sculptures that drape, twist, and fold across expansive surfaces in colorful, undulating patterns. El Anatsui: The Reinvention of Sculpture is now available in the U.K.

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Sculpture Artist Patterns Publishing 69

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JUNE 27, 2023

All images © Lino Tagliapietra, courtesy of Phaidon, shared with permission Recognized for his elegant, detailed sculptures that coax light and color from the interior of glass, Lino Tagliapietra is one of the most sought-after artists in the medium.

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Patterns Color Sculpture Artist 77

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

” All images © Darryl Cox, shared with permission In Darryl Cox ’s organic sculptures, gnarled tree roots or branches merge with the ornate grooves, patterns, and gilding of picture frames. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. “Winter.”

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Sculpture Art Exhibition Textures 82

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Cala Millor, Mallorca-based artist shapes faces and limbs from fragmented shards of ceramic and plaster, which are often cloaked with symbols, patterns, and filigree rendered in shellac, acrylics, and chalk and iron paints. Find a larger archive of his sculptures on his site and Instagram.

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Sculpture Color Artist Patterns 71

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JULY 27, 2023

All images courtesy of the artists and the Torggler Fine Arts Center, © the artists, shared with permission From intricate, laser-cut tendrils to vibrantly patterned collages, a new exhibition at The Torggler in Newport News, Virginia, explores the vast potential of a conventionally utilitarian material.

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Exhibition Artist Fine Art Gallery 69

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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. Reminiscent of the spatial explorations of Günther Oecker , humble materials form delicate patterns to create perception-bending, three-dimensional wall pieces.

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Sculpture Color Fine Art Exhibition 77

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JANUARY 13, 2023

“Where We All Meet” (2022), paper sculpture, 1 x 1 x 1 meter. In pieces ranging from delicate, individual sculptures of staircases to large-scale, immersive installations, she instills a sense that the viewer is a part of the interactions of figures within each scene. All images © Layla May Arthur, shared with permission.

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Sculpture Architecture Artist Art 76

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

During our live two-hour session, McCavour will teach students her process for creating delicately embroidered sculptures using one of her own botanical drawings. 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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Design Milk

MAY 16, 2023

Assouline is renown for publishing some of the most beautifully executed art and design books, and they do not disappoint with these large-format editions offered in six different covers to choose from, each inspired by details from Louis Vuitton’s Beijing, Paris, Seoul, New York City, Tokyo, and Singapore boutiques.

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