Tag: crafts

Amazing Native Mexican Beaded Skulls

 

In collaboration with the Huichol people of Mexico, the Late Night Chameleon Cafe (LN-CC) created a series of beaded skulls in the traditional style of the Huichol. The skull is cast from resin and each skull features intricate craftsmanship.

The Huichol people believe in the power of the Sun God, ancestor spirits and the four principle deities – Deer, Corn, Peyote and the Eagle. They live in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Western Mexico and have a long history of creating beaded art.

For additional information, please visit the official LN-CC site.

 

 

 

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Artwork and Photograph by LN-CC

 

 

 

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Technological Mandalas Made From Circuitry

 

While traditional mandalas are often associated with weaves and dyes, Italian artist Leonardo Ulian uses electronic parts, chips and circuitry for his technological mandalas. Ulian explains to Co.DESIGN:

“I think of my mandalas as ephemeral gizmos, able to trigger the eyes and minds of the viewers with images and thoughts of any sort, but without taking it too seriously. I used the word ‘ephemeral’ because electronic technology is in a way impermanent. It is constantly changing and can become easily obsolete, like sand mandalas can be easily brushed away after days of work.” – Source: fastcodesign.com

To create his circuit board mandalas Ulian first draws his base design on a computer then prints out his outline onto paper where he begins to meticulously put together his mandala from sourced materials. Be sure to visit Leonardo’s website for more of his intriguing artwork.

[via FastCoDesign]

 

 

 

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Inventive Hand Crafted Art by Kyle Bean

 

Kyle Bean is an incredible young talent, specialising in hand crafted models, set design and art direction. Since graduating in 2009, Kyle has worked for a variety of international clients for a diverse range of projects including installations, window displays, editorial illustration and advertising.

Kyle’s work has been recognised by the prestigious Art Directors Club in New York and the International Design Biennial held throughout Europe. His work has been featured in a range of international art and design publications, praising him for both his conceptual thinking and craftsmanship. Kyle splits his time between working from his studio by the sea in Brighton and London where he often collaborates with photographers and directors. Kyle is represented by Blinkart.

What stands out most about Kyle’s work is his diverse range. While he has a clear gift for papercraft, the variety in materials used and the creativity in which he employs them is truly exceptional. Many of his pieces, especially those for magazine covers and editorials, are often cheeky, akin to visual puns.

Be sure to check out Kyle’s official site for a full listing of his awesome artwork! http://www.kylebean.co.uk

 

 

 

What Came First?

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Soft Guerilla for CUT Magazine

A series of weapons made from harmless materials for a feature article centred around the topic of ‘Guerilla Gardening’ and ‘Yarn Bombing’. Photography by Sam Hofman

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Stick Insects

Insects made from Matchsticks. Photography by Owen Silverwood

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Tube Map

Zone One of the London Underground map made from drinking straws. Photos: Jean-luc Brouard

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Selfridges: Transformation

A series of 5 window displays inspired by the law of conservation of mass: ‘Matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed’.

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Pencil Shaving Portraits for Wallpaper* Magazine

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Computer Arts Cover ‘Apps’

Cover and interior illustration for Computer Arts. Wooden toy phone made in collaboration with Thomas Forsyth

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Belt Drive

A playful construction of branded leather belts for Intersection Magazine. Photography: Sam Hofman

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Paper Planes

White paper model of a fighter jet alongside traditional paper planes.

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Diesel Window Display

Design and Art direction for window and in-store displays for Diesel’s Flagship London Store on New Bond Street. Photography: Lex Kembery.

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Mobile Evolution

Miniaturisation in the style of a Russian Nesting Doll (Matryoshka doll)

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Wood Portraits

A series of portraits carved from wood for the Wallpaper* 2012 Handmade Issue

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

24. Paper Suits

Paper suits created for a series of images showcasing LV accessories. Photography: Lacey.

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Human Migration Cover for Nature Magazine

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Sea of Time

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Bird Flu

A sculpture of a mushroom cloud made from feathers for an article in Scientific American. Photo: Sam Hofman

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

Wall Street Rocket Scientist

Editorial illustration for Scientific American. Photography by Owen Silverwood

 

Artwork by Kyle Bean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mom Gives Son Lamp Filled With Items She Found Doing His Laundry Growing Up

 

Currently the top post on the front page of Reddit is this heart-warming lamp Redditor, justgrant2009, received from his mom on his wedding day. The lamp was filled with things his mom had found in his pockets whilst doing his laundry growing up.

What a simple, sentimental and creative gift! I’m sure many may adopt this very idea for their own special moment. Officially the best thing to put a smile on my face today 🙂

 

 

 

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An Incredible Castle Made from Paper

Artwork by Wataru Itou | Photograph by tokyobling.wordpress.com

 

 

This incredible castle is an amazing display of papercraft, an artform that uses heavy sheets of paper to create intricate sculptures and artworks. In this remarkable piece by Japanese artist Wataru Itou, we really get to appreciate the detail, intricacy and patience a creation like this takes.

What’s also fascinating is the lighting which can have a dramatic impact on the mood and feel of the artwork. The name of the piece in Japanese is Umo no Ue no Oshiro, and loosely translates to, “A Caste on the Ocean”. Back in 2009 it was on display for an exhibition at Umihotaru.

Umihotaru is an artificial island with a rest area consisting of restaurants, shops and amusement facilities. It’s a bridge-tunnel crossover point on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line.

The exhibition was beautifully shot and captured by blogger TokyoBling. You can see a few of their pictures below, but be sure to head over to tokyobling.wordpress.com for the full gallery.

 

 

 

Artwork by Wataru Itou | Photograph by tokyobling.wordpress.com

 

 

 

Artwork by Wataru Itou | Photograph by tokyobling.wordpress.com

 

 

 

Artwork by Wataru Itou | Photograph by tokyobling.wordpress.com

 

 

 

Artwork by Wataru Itou | Photograph by tokyobling.wordpress.com

 

 

 

Artwork by Wataru Itou | Photograph by tokyobling.wordpress.com

 

 

 

Artwork by Wataru Itou | Photograph by tokyobling.wordpress.com

 

 

 

Artwork by Wataru Itou | Photograph by tokyobling.wordpress.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Creative Mom Turns Kids Drawings into Plush Toys

 

It all started with the simple idea of making a recognizable comfort toy for a 4 year-old boy based on his drawing. Since then, the idea has exploded for one very creative mother who has turned this wonderful idea into a thriving home-based craft business. Child’s Own Studio has since created hundreds of toys for kids around the globe based on their drawings.

It’s a beautiful realization of a child’s imagination and each one is handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. You can see the entire gallery of Child’s Own work on their frequently updated Flickr page and of course you can visit the official site for any purchase inquiries.

Below you will find a small collection of delightful finished toys based on children’s drawings, enjoy!

 

 

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Geometric Shapes Made from Currency

 

 

Kristi Malkoff is a Canadian visual artist and travel addict. She attended the Chelsea College of Art and Design and received her BFA graduate from the Emily Carr Institute in Vancouver in 2005. In her series titled Money Pieces, Kristi uses an assortment of colourful currency from around the world, folding and manipulating bills into wonderful geometric shapes.

Kristi has an impressive assortment of projects on her website that really show off her fantastic range. Be sure to visit www.kristimalakoff.com for more

 

– first spotted on My Modern Met

 

 

Artwork by KRISTI MALAKOFF

 

Polyhedra Series – Intersecting Star 2008
4 bills of foreign currency (Brazil, Zambia, Egypt, Bolivia)
2.5” x 2.5” x 2.5”

 

 

Artwork by KRISTI MALAKOFF

 

Polyhedra Series – Canadian Star Ball 2008
2 Canadian $5 bills
2.0” x 2.0” x 2.0”

 

 

Artwork by KRISTI MALAKOFF

 

Polyhedra Series – Honeysuckle 2008
8 bills of foreign currency (Cambodia, China, Costa Rica,
Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, Russia, Brazil, Peru)
2.3” x 2.3” x 2.3”

 

 

Artwork by KRISTI MALAKOFF

 

Polyhedra Series – Snappy 2008
3 bills of foreign currency (Zambia, Brazil, Peru)
2.0” x 2.0” x 2.0”

 

 

Artwork by KRISTI MALAKOFF

 

Polyhedra Series – Desert Cactus 2008
8 bills of foreign currency (Cambodia, China, Afghanistan,
Yugoslavia, Bolivia, Iraq, Paraguay, Russia)
2.3” x 2.3” x 3.0”

 

 

Artwork by KRISTI MALAKOFF

 

Polyhedra Series – Dodecahedron 2008
3 bills of foreign currency (Peru, Argentina, Cambodia)
2.5” x 2.5” x 2.5”

 

 

Artwork by KRISTI MALAKOFF

 

Polyhedra Series – Iraqi Bloom 2008
3 Iraqi dinar bills
2.3” x 2.3” x 2.3”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Money Talks: Amazing Dollar Bill Art of Dan Tague [21 pics]


‘We Need a Revolution’ – Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

Since posting ‘This Dollar Bill Looks Fishy‘ and ‘Die for the money‘, the Sifter has noticed a flood of innovative currency-related artwork. When your canvas is money, it always adds a complex layer of social commentary to the artist’s narrative.

New Orleans-based Dan Tague’s fascinating work is no different. Using various bills of differing denominations, Dan creatively folds US dollars to spell out interesting messages about America and society. In this series, money talks.

 

2. Don’t tread on me


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

3. Nothing to fear


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

4. I am free


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

5. Reality Sucks


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

6. Lest we forget


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

7. The American Idol


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

8. Live free or die


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

9. The cost of war


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

10. Save the coast


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

DAN TAGUE – ARTIST STATEMENT

 
In this exhibition I focus on the intersection of freedom and war. Is the cost of war another way of looking at the price of freedom? John F. Kennedy said, “It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.” Or are these ideas at odds with one another? Benjamin Franklin offered, “There never was a good war or a bad peace.” Perhaps you need war to have the peace that accompanies freedom. “I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, naval architecture, navigation, commerce and agriculture in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcelain.” (John Adams)

The more involved I became in the studio, the more I contemplated these ideas. So I began working on two related bodies of work. One I named The Price of Freedom where I created messages of empowerment from folded bills. Proclamations like United We Stand and I Am Free I embrace the freedoms we enjoy daily. The other simultaneous series is The Cost Of War where I probed the means by which this freedom is achieved or supposedly protected. When threats arise that jeopardize our way of life, we often respond with force. [Source]

 

11. Serve the state


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

12. Trust no one


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

13. Love and hate


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

14. State of fear


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

15. The end is near


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

DAN TAGUE – ARTIST STATEMENT Continued…

 
Military aggression costs billions of dollars and often leads to economic stain resulting in job loss, decline in education, and further restrictions in medical resources for citizens. In this light some of our basic freedoms are compromised to protect our more capitalist interests. Charles Sumner adds, “Give me the money that has been spent in war and I will clothe every man, woman, and child in an attire of which kings and queens will be proud. I will build a schoolhouse in every valley over the whole earth. I will crown every hillside with a place of worship consecrated to peace.” The cost of war has created an internal war on our economy, where the generals are CEOs and the tanks are toxic assets. This is a costly war under the camouflage of billion dollar bailouts. It is not coincidence that our money mimics military camouflage as illustrated in this new body of work. The only question now is where do we go from here.

Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron. ~Dwight Eisenhower [Source]

 

16. Unite NOLA


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

17. In God we trust


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

18. Holy Sh!t


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

19. United we stand


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

20. One nation under God


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

21. Freedom Land


Artwork by DAN TAGUE

 

 

Check out DANTAGUESTUDIO.COM for more great artwork!

 

 

 

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