All Blog Posts Tagged 'Whimsical' (15)

Whimsical Shelves



How much fun would it be to decorate your home with these beautiful shelves? Marisko Studio is made up of four individuals who specialize in a wide variety of creative work - from interior and product design to photography. Inspired by nature, they've created Snow Bird (above), Milky Waterfall and Milky Lake. Simple but with just the right amount of whimsy.…



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Added by alice on July 3, 2011 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

Whimsical Wireframe Sculptures

Who wouldn't love to bump into sculptures like this? Bright orange and blue umbrellas, a red light bulb, a huge hammer, and a white gate are all currently on show at Roche Court's New Art Centre in Wiltshire, UK. These 3D sculptures by Michael Craig-Martin are meant to look as though they're "great drawings against the sky." Does anyone else feel like they'd be trapped in an alternate…
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Added by alice on June 1, 2011 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

More Whimsical Book Paintings by Mike Stilkey (7 pieces)



Over the years, we've featured the wonderfully whimsical work of Mike Stilkey a few times (see here and here) and now the artist is back with some fresh new pieces. His new, solo show, called… Continue

Added by alice on March 18, 2011 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Whimsical Worlds that Rest on Photos (8 pieces)



Back in March 2010, I was first introduced to Swedish artist Johan Thörnqvist through Met member Ivan. Thörnqvist's work reminded me of Russian artist Dmitry Maximov in that both beautifully blur the… Continue

Added by alice on February 22, 2011 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Fantastically Funny Illustrations by Gemma Correll (11 total)



Though Gemma Correll's illustrations may look like they're only meant for children, read the text and you'll soon realize that they're actually meant for adults. Her somewhat acerbic sense of humor is felt in every piece and the way she brings to life animals like dogs, cats and dinosaurs will make you giggle with glee.



Gemma uses pens for drawing and then scans her images into Photoshop to… Continue

Added by alice on January 5, 2011 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

Whimsical Art Installation at Art Basel Miami

We've been asked a few times if My Modern Met will be covering Art Basel this year. Though we'd love to check out all of the amazing art, due to time constraints, we're skipping it this year. One reason why I'd personally love to go is to see Friends With You's outdoor installation called Rainbow City.… Continue

Added by alice on November 30, 2010 at 8:30am — 5 Comments

Whimsical Wall-E (6 pics)

If Pixar saw this sweet photo set, they would undoubtedly be proud of Italy-based photographer Meppol for really capturing the essence of Wall-E. In these six photos, we're reminded of the sweet robot, a character with tons of personality and a gigantic heart. What a wonderful tribute.…



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Added by alice on November 18, 2010 at 4:00pm — 6 Comments

Intense Paintings and Whimsical Illustrations (12 total)

Whether she's making us fall madly in love with the women in her gorgeous paintings or making us feel like we're teenagers again with her beautiful illustrations, Charmaine Olivia is one talented artist. The way she can easily go between mediums, showing us her wide range of styles, one could easily assume she was formally trained. In fact, San Francisco-based Charmaine is a… Continue

Added by alice on November 15, 2010 at 12:30pm — 6 Comments

Whimsical Sculpture of Flying Bees (4 pics)

Out of all the creative art I've seen in the past 2 1/2 years since running My Modern Met, one of the most standout pieces has got to be Los Angeles-based artist Bumblebee's phone booths. By taking abandoned phone booths and turning them into beehives, Bumblebee made us remember why we… Continue

Added by alice on October 26, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Whimsical Fashion Fairy Tales (7 photos)

What happens when you take classic children's fairy tales and make them original and current? Well, you might just get something as whimsical and magical as this. Model Katie Fogarty and photographer Benjamin Kanarek have come together for a surreal editorial, called Tale of the Unexpected, for the October 2010 issue of Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong. Stop and… Continue

Added by alice on October 20, 2010 at 9:00am — 4 Comments

Kimberly Chorney's Retro and Whimsical World (12 photos)



Step into Kimberly Chorney's whimsical world and you'll never want to leave. Her gorgeous photos will transport you into a different time and place. I love the simple but clever way she uses props like retro clocks and shoes to really bring out the personality of her subjects. Also, her use of soft tones and contrasting colors makes each picture pop.…

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Added by alice on June 1, 2010 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments

Lost in a Whimsical World - Rus Anson (16 photos)

Like Tim Walker or Annie Leibovitz, photographer Rus Anson is a visual storyteller, creating fantastic fairytale-like stories through her photos. Born and raised in Barcelona, Anson currently resides in… Continue

Added by alice on May 18, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Whimsical Chairs by Ratinan Thaijareorn (11 pics)

If Alice in Wonderland were to live in our modern world, I'd imagine she'd have these library chairs showcased proudly in her home. Decorated by artist Ratinan Thaijareorn, they were painted in acrylic and then displayed inside a Thailand Adidas store. Love the vibrant colors, the amusing characters and seeing the amazing transformation!…

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Added by alice on May 16, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

Whimsical Chairs by Ratinan Thaijareorn (11 pics)



If Alice in Wonderland were to live in our modern world, I'd imagine she'd have these library chairs showcased proudly in her home. Decorated by artist Ratinan Thaijareorn, these chairs were painted in acrylic and then displayed inside a Thailand Adidas store. Love the vibrant colors, the amusing characters and the amazing transformation!…

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Added by alice on May 16, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

Get Lost in Lost Things: A Whimsical Stop-Motion Film



You know those stop-motion films you can just get "lost" in? Yes, this is one of those. Lost Things is a whimsical stop-motion film written and directed by Angela Kohler and Ithyle Griffiths. It stars the quirky and cute Alison Sudol. Music is by A Fine Frenzy. Slow start but gets more and more… Continue

Added by alice on March 2, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

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