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Incredible Environmental Art & Installations by Andy Goldworthy

February 20, 2013 by capture-monger

First catching wind of Andy Goldworthy and his site specific environmental sculptures via research on Owen Mortensen (see the post on Mortensen’s work here), I have finally sifted through the archives of the internet and scraped together the collection found below. Growing up and working on farms, Goldworthy has always had a strong tie to the land, and feels natural energies and scenes deeply. Varying in scale and complexity, some of Goldworthy’s creations take days to materialize, and some (melting […]

Categories: Art, Nature, Photography, Reclaimation, Sculpture

Russell Nachman’s Unique Take on Holy Icons

February 19, 2013 by capture-monger

As if part of a modern and hedonistic variant of religion, Russell Nachman‘s make-up wearing Metal-head angels self-indulge into pleasant stupor. Entitled “Palimpsests” (something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form), these demi-gods of partying blend classical stylings (check the gold leaf!!) with booze, cigs, and black magic of the modern day. Very interesting mixture and statement on debaucherous culture and religion by Mr.Nachman. ANGELS KNOW HOW TO PARTY.

Categories: Art, Modern Events, Painting

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Sony / WPO Photo Competition finalists.

February 18, 2013 by capture-monger

LENS had a small feature on the contenders for the best photographs of the year in categories such as People, Panoramas, Environment, Split Second, etc. Here are some of my favorites, but to see all the finalists, head over to the World Photo Organization’s website.

Categories: Art, Modern Events, Nature, Photography, Photojournalism, Travel

The Fine Craftings of Maskull Lassarre

February 16, 2013 by capture-monger

Aside from having an awesome and unique moniker, Maskull Lassarre is a highly skilled artist that revels in the fine details. Quite conceptual in nature, Lassarre’s works touch on the idea of human potential and the relation between resources and finished products. Please have a look at a selection of his projects below. To see the video of the rock dropping on the piano click here.

Categories: Art, Modern Events, Nature, Reclaimation, Sculpture

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Buckle UP!!! It’s da 200th MEGA-Post!!

February 12, 2013 by capture-monger

Welcome to the 200th Post of this humble little site! Jeez La-wheez it’s been a while since the last update on this site – the past few weeks have been super busy with hanging an exhibition of some of my photographs in a sweet little tea shop here in Bend – for those of you that aren’t able to make it in person I’ve included the selection of photographs on display below. But let’s get some tunes rockin eh? Hit […]

Categories: Art, Audio, Graphic Design, Industrial Landscape, Modern Events, Natural Landscapes, Nature, New Zealand, Painting, Personal Work, Photography, Photojournalism, Stellar Jams, Travel, Utah, Video

Neo-Western Psychedelia by John Lupo Avanti + ‘Dead Man’

February 4, 2013 by capture-monger

The paintings of John Lupo Avanti are incredible blends of psychedelic surrealism & neo-westernism. Containing mischievous spirits and transcendentalism, Avanti’s work is highly developed and ominous. A bit on the folkloric & wicked side of things, many of the the works revolve around the theme of the ‘taming’ / exploitation of the West and Native populations. Very much in line with John Lupo Avanti’s paintings, the movie Dead Man (starring Johnny Depp, originally debuting back in 1996) shares sentiments on […]

Categories: Art, Audio, Nature, Painting, Stellar Jams, Travel, Video

Embroidered Photographs by Maurizio Anzeri.

January 30, 2013 by capture-monger

Much like the embroidered x-rays of Matthew Cox’s (view the post on Matt’s work here ), Muarizio Anzeri combines thread and photographs to fabricate hybrid craftings that are fancy and outrageous. With great precision and skill Maurizio has created a unique nook in the artistic world. TRIPPY THREADS.

Categories: Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Reclaimation

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Mock Totems for Materialsm by David Welch

January 27, 2013 by capture-monger

Critical, conceptual, and probing are all characteristics of David Welch’s photography. Stumbling upon his work via Juxtapoz, David’s ‘Material World’ portfolio is very impressive (also included below are a few shots from his trip to Morocco. Creating mock totems to materials associated with our current lifestyles, Welch asks the question: “What are we praising through our lifestyle choices?”. Bravo David, bravo. IMPLIED SPIRITUALITY OF CONSUMERISM

Categories: Art, Modern Events, Photography, Travel

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A Couple-ah Jamz Furdee Wheekend.

January 26, 2013 by capture-monger

Hey thur yawl- here are a few tunes to heighten your joy this weekend – have a ballllll out there!

Categories: Art, Audio, Stellar Jams

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Unreal Long Exposure Photo of the Matterhorn by Nenad Saljic.

January 25, 2013 by capture-monger

Jaw-dropping is an accurate description of the photographic study Nenad Saljic has performed on the majestic Matterhorn form. Wow…. On his site (click his name) above, there a few other intriguing portfolios. Below is a sht from his “Birth of A Ship” series. DIGGGG

Categories: Art, Nature, Photography, Travel

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Incredible Environmental Art & Installations by Andy Goldworthy

Russell Nachman’s Unique Take on Holy Icons

Sony / WPO Photo Competition finalists.

The Fine Craftings of Maskull Lassarre

Buckle UP!!! It’s da 200th MEGA-Post!!

Neo-Western Psychedelia by John Lupo Avanti + ‘Dead Man’

Embroidered Photographs by Maurizio Anzeri.

Mock Totems for Materialsm by David Welch

A Couple-ah Jamz Furdee Wheekend.

Unreal Long Exposure Photo of the Matterhorn by Nenad Saljic.