Everyday the New York Times Photojournalism blog (LENS) pumps out fresh material that is fit for dropping jaws and keeping life in perspective. Here is the latest and greatest stunners from the past week’s entries. INTERCONNECTEDNESS MEDITATIONS
Categories: Modern Events, Nature, Photography, Photojournalism, Travel
Having worked for Proctor & Gamble through to Playboy, Tatiana Plakhova is now creating for her own satisfaction and gain in Moscow, Muthalahnd. Finding inspiration in the patterns of natural phenomena and breaking it down into fractals and mathematical points, Plakhova says that her art is “a game” to her. Mystifying work Tatiana! GEO-MEH-TRICK!
Categories: Art, Graphic Design, Nature
Wow. Just – WOWW. I guess it shouldn’t come as such a surprise that the nation that built the Great Wall of China, has constructed such an incredible attraction as the International Ice & Snow Festival in Harbin. Not far away from the most recent additions to the Great Wall of China in the 16th Century, the city of Harbin (that has an average winter temperature right around 0°F / -16°C) has hosted the festival since 1963 (annually from 1985). […]
Categories: Architecture, Art, Modern Events, Nature, Photojournalism, Sculpture, Travel, Video
Blowing minds left & right, Martin Klimas‘ work is simply spectacular. The third posting showcasing his work ( post #1 , post #2) in 2 days it is needless to say ( but will do so anyways) that I am a HUGE fan. Check out these amazing high-speed photographic captures of bullets bursting and fracturing vases of gorgeous floral arrangements. STRIKING!!!
Categories: Art, Nature, Photography
Using a vast array of fuzzy pastels and contrasting sharp gouaches, Rachell Sumpter whips up some seriously supernatural scenes on paper. I’d continue to try and propound thoughts and speculations on her style, but her website has a way better sum-up then anything I can come up with- this excerpt is located below the gallery. “Rachell Sumpter paints splendors into a desolate, peopled wilderness. Using layered gouache and pastel, these are scenes at once of community and of isolation: figures […]
Immersion into the wilderness and raw nature is a crucial developmental component for every human being. Hannah Stouffer was born to wildlife documentarians, and instilled a sense of natural mysticism early on. Now based out of San Francisco, Stouffer is pumping out very clean and transcendental landscapes with intriguing froms and color combinations. With a bit of influence from black arts imagery, Hannah’s compositions also have a dark-folkloric feel to her work as well.
When researching and learning about Owen Mortensen, two new artists who served as influences came into scope and have subsequently been looked into. One of those artists who intrigued the eco-art mind of Mortensen, was Chris Drury. Originally from Sri Lanka, Drury has been a pioneer in the Ecological Art field. There will be plenty more postings to showcase his work in the future- but for now enjoy this piece he was commissioned to create at the University of Wyoming. […]
Categories: Art, Modern Events, Nature, Reclaimation, Schumacher, Sculpture
Fabian Oefner is a photographer with amazing vision and curiosity. Using high speed photography he has been able to capture some unreal forms of bubbles in their various states. Just in case you missed it, you should definitely check out Fabian’s other series based on the amazing properties of magnetic fluids by clicking HERE. PHYSICS OF LE BUBBLE.
Categories: Art, Nature, Photography
Using kaleidoscopic type o’ symmetry, Leif Podhajsky creates some eye-catching compositions. Utilizing images of natural phenomena (including Michael Jordan), Leif has created album artwork for bands such as Tame Impala and My Best Friend. Scroll down (& fast forward to 3:40) to view some of his video magic. Stellar Work.
Categories: Art, Graphic Design, Nature, Photography, Video
Whilst walking around the Utah Art Fair June (’12) I came upon the booth of Owen Mortensen and was blown away by his work with leaves and bamboo. Using an exclusive process he has dubbed S3 (Selectively Skeletonized Sycamores), Mortensen stuns viewers in exposing the incredibly ornate veins and natural workings of a ‘simple’ leaf. Here is an excerpt from Mortensen’s statement from his website: “A common theme to Owen’s work is the concept of transition, progression and/or lifespan, portrayed […]
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