All Blog Posts Tagged 'Hidden' (7)

Lightboxes Unveil Hidden Drawings

Mortality

Artist Carne Griffiths uses calligraphy ink and various types of tea (think chamomile, early grey, chai, etc) to blend the lines on his drawings. Then, he repeats the process, layering the work. For his homemade lightboxes, he makes double sided drawings then adds in a light behind it so that the hidden image only comes through when the… Continue

Added by alice on October 6, 2011 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Hidden Foam Figures

Austria-born artist Mario D. Fischer has created an intriguing set of work, called Temporal Mimesis, using rigid foam, resin and patina. The beautiful twists and turns suddenly give way to hidden human forms.

"I was always fascinated by the interference of volume, shape and time with regard to its sculptural possibilities," Fischer tells us, when we asked him why he chose to work with… Continue

Added by alice on September 29, 2011 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Modern Architecture: Hidden Underground (11 photos)

From afar, Villa Geldrop in the Netherlands looks like any other home. Walk a little closer, though, and you'll notice that is has an awesome underground level.

Four bedrooms and a living room are located in the underground level. Hofman Dujardin Architects designed the home to allow tremendous amount of natural light to flow through the open spaces in the axe-shaped foundation. The… Continue

Added by Eugene on March 20, 2011 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Painting of the Day: Hidden Crush

This beautiful painting, with hidden characters and meaning, is by France-based visual artist Rossina Bossio. "The inspiration for this painting comes from Colonial Latin-American portraits of dead nuns ("The Brides of Christ")," she tells us. "This kind of portrait was very common at the time and was considered extremely special. Death was the most important moment for a nun: it was the day she… Continue

Added by alice on December 20, 2010 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Hidden In Costa Rica's Rain Forest... (15 photos)

It's impossible not to fall in love with this eco-friendly house, hidden on a coastal hillside in Costa Rica. Surrounded by lush greenery, I can only imagine how fresh the air must be. And with a fantastic view overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this home almost seems too good to be true...

Designed by SPG Architects, Casa Torcida has the largest domestic solar… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 6, 2010 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

Hidden Tropical Paradise

Can you imagine how tranquil this tropical paradise in Bali must be? The bamboo bridge that's hanging right above the river looks like the perfect spot to spend a (technology-free) afternoon.

This hidden gem is owned by Linda Garland, an Irish designer who has lived in Bali since the early 70’s. She fell in love with the land and for the last 25 years she has… Continue

Added by Eugene on July 24, 2010 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

A Little Bit More Than Pocket Change - The Hidden Cost of War

Added by Eugene on September 29, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

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