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TigTab’s amazing light paintings. And, no, these images were not...

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:02:40 -0400

TigTab’s amazing light paintings.

And, no, these images were not photo-manipulated. They were done in one continuous long-exposure shot. All of TigTab’s stencils are hand cut and placed on a custom built light box.

Wonderful shadow art. Belgian artist Fred Eerdekens...

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:01:16 -0400

Wonderful shadow art.

Belgian artist Fred Eerdekens strategically places objects that cast shadows to form words and images.

Beautiful charcoal drawings by Robert Longo.

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:52:34 -0400

Beautiful charcoal drawings by Robert Longo.

Robert Mikelsen’s delicate, intricate, and extremely...

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:01:01 -0400

Robert Mikelsen’s delicate, intricate, and extremely detailed glass sculptures.

Alice Anderson’s dolls hair sculptures.

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:35:58 -0400

WINDOWS, wooden window & dolls hair

BARS, dolls hair & copper

DANCE, performance & COCOON, mixed media

MONOLITH, 5 meters, copper & dolls hair

Alice Anderson’s dolls hair sculptures.

Lee Jae-Hyo’s functional art. These massive wooden chairs...

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:51:09 -0400

Lee Jae-Hyo’s functional art.

These massive wooden chairs & benches weigh between 400-1000 pounds. Lee also creates densely patterned orbs out of stainless steel nails, which reference the textures found in the ocean, such as coral reefs.

Reverse of Volume RG is a dazzling new installation at Rice...

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:04:16 -0400

Reverse of Volume RG is a dazzling new installation at Rice Gallery in Houston by Japanese artist Yasuaki Onishi.

These photos don’t do it justice. But Onishi’s process, which he calls “casting the invisible”, in producing this ghost of an installation is no less fascinating. First, with the help of his assistant, Onishi draped plastic sheeting over a scaffold of boxes. Then strands of hot black glue were dripped from the ceiling to seal the plastic in place. When the glue dried, they removed the boxes, leaving the plastic to float in mid-air like vapor.

Sustainable art? Ethnomorphic Landscapes by Lana...

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:45:26 -0400

Sakura (safety cones on panel)

Golden Leaves (safety cones on panel)

Neopolitan (safety cones on panel)

Arctic Slush

Ethnomorphic Landscapes Grass for Klimt

Sustainable art? Ethnomorphic Landscapes by Lana Shuttleworth.

She created these wonderful pieces using cut-up traffic cones and other found material. Her art begs the question: how can we as a society continue to live in harmony with nature if we continue producing plastic junk?

These landscapes are part of a selected group show that opened last weekend at George Billis Gallery in LA and continues through June 16. George Billis, of course, has previously established a successful contemporary art gallery in NYC before opening the one at 2716 S. La Cienega Blvd in LA. Be sure to stop by for a visit.

Created by Heavy Artillery‘s AROE, this monster Adam Yauch...

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:03:42 -0400

Created by Heavy Artillery‘s AROE, this monster Adam Yauch tribute is 12 feet high and 64 feet long.

Inspired by the Beastie Boys debut album “Licence to Ill”, AROE added a few personal touches and came up with this visually stunning memorial to the legendary MCA.

Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada’s Identity Series in...

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:31:33 -0400

Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada’s Identity Series in Barcelona.

Gerada was drawn to the beauty of old surfaces on which he blended photo-realistic images of anonymous locals made from charcoal. These time-based portraits gradually deteriorate. They become a metaphor of the fading of life, of fame and of the things we think are important.

His Identity Series is about initiating a dialogue with a local community through art. His street art portraits transformed local, anonymous residents into social icons, giving relevance to an individual’s contribution to the community and touching upon the legacy that each life has to offer. His creation of this series is also an act that is environmentally sound. The photo-realistic pieces will gradually fade away. The importance of each piece is the whole process of creation, destruction and memory.

Miniature narrative sculptures by artist Nic Joly.

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:01:41 -0400

My Dream

Filthy Habit

The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword

Stuck

Waving Off

Miniature narrative sculptures by artist Nic Joly.

Is this a new Banksy? This statement on child labor in the UK...

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:15:00 -0400

Is this a new Banksy?

This statement on child labor in the UK has appeared on the side of Poundland on Whymark Avenue in London (photo credit: the lonely villein).

Twist and shout. Work it all out. Photography by David Talley.

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:03:23 -0400

Twist and shout. Work it all out.

Photography by David Talley.

Ken Lee’s photo-realistic illustrations.

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:51:32 -0400

Ken Lee’s photo-realistic illustrations.

Russian artist Pavel Guzenko’s incredible oil paintings.

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:58 -0400

Russian artist Pavel Guzenko’s incredible oil paintings.

therealpitbull: Acid Burned Dog Delivers 8 Puppies: all to...

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:49:06 -0400

therealpitbull:

Acid Burned Dog Delivers 8 Puppies: all to die

Humble, Texas: Some monster burned this beautiful dog with acid. Mamasita wound up at the Humble Animal Control and delivered eight beautiful puppies. She is a great mom, trying to keep her babies safe. Sadly, the Humble Animal Control does not adopt out pit bulls. Humble is located a few miles north of Houston, Texas.

This tiny shelter does not have resources and backing, but tries very hard for the animals in their care. A dedicated officer built Mamasita a whelping box for her puppies.

The only chance Mamasita and her puppies have is to be pulled by a rescue group. Please share Mamasita’s story in hopes that she and her family can be rescued.

Contact: Tammy 713-320-1108
RRR4POOCHES@AOL.COM
Humble Animal Control
240 Dennis St.
Humble, Texas 77338
Phone: (281) 446-2327

Carlos Donjuan’s graffiti-inspired narrative paintings. From...

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:31:20 -0400

Carlos Donjuan’s graffiti-inspired narrative paintings.

From his artist statement:

Mixed with the skills that I learned in the streets is the knowledge that I have gained in an academic setting. It’s binding painting’s traditional techniques with experimental forms of applying paint on a raw surface. Interweaving art history references with graffiti art’s history, which is still being made today. Creating a hybrid way of thinking made from art jargon and slang from the streets.

High Himalaya, a photo story by Eric Valli. I love this...

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:02:02 -0400

High Himalaya, a photo story by Eric Valli.

I love this beautiful land and the gentle people in it. One of my favorite parts of the world: these images warm my heart.

Street art by M-E-S-A.

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:01:02 -0400

Street art by M-E-S-A.

A collaboration between El Mac and Augustine Kofie. With...

Tue, 01 May 2012 07:02:00 -0400

A collaboration between El Mac and Augustine Kofie.

With lettering and a final inscription by artist Plek, this mural near the intersection of Vermont and 1st, LA, is a memorial in honor of DASH 2000, a former member of the UTI (Under The Influence) graffiti crew, who recently passed away.