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The late photographer Don Hong-Oai split his time between San Francisco and his native land of China in his later years, photographing the country in a classic way. Using an old Asian photography technique, Hong-Oai captured stunning scenery with an abundance of elements that echo traditional Chinese paintings.
The artist's portfolio of work is really a…
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Prague-based photographer Martin Stranka transports us to a tranquil state of being. The self-taught professional uses his innovative photographer's eye to capture dreamy visuals that are rich with intrigue. Though I want to know more about the different people in these varied locations, I'm content with getting lost in the moment.
Looking through Stranka's portfolio makes me…
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Book sculptures seem to be gaining a lot of recognition lately. If you're a fan of this trend, you may enjoy the works of South Africa-based artist Wim Botha. The artist creates sculpture installations out of government and religious texts, reflecting on the human condition. The intricate structures are directly related to the materials used to construct them, which are often…
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Last year (we're already referring to 2011 as "last year"), Alice introduced us to photographer Tom Robinson's photography project documenting his family and friends' reactions to the exciting news that he was going to be a father. Predating that series, Robinson started another…
These abstract images involve more than your average painting tools. Photographer Cliff Briggie, who also happens to be a practicing clinical psychologist, creates these interesting "temporary ice paintings" that are comprised of ice, paint, and water and enlivened by his camera's flashes of light. Combining the contents allows the image to, essentially, create itself.…
Equipped only with some rolls of brown packing tape and a scalpel, artist Max Zorn constructs unbelievably realistic portraits. This new medium that Zorn works with is so fascinating because it is such a common item most of us take for granted. It takes a truly creative mind to unearth the artistic potential of a material as overlooked as packing tape.
Even if they were…
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It looks like a rainbow exploded, but this multihued room is the result of an interactive children's installation in Australia. Artist Yayoi Kusama replicated a household environment in which everything is painted white, to mimic a blank canvas. This pristine installation, in the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane, invited…
Can you believe we're already three days into the new year? You may have already purchased your calendar for 2012, but check out this year's limited edition Splash calendar conceptualized and shot by photographer Tejal Patni. The creative force introduced a…
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We first brought you the mystifying photography of Sarah Ann Loreth last year. Since then, she has continued to mesmerize us with her enchanted works. The New Hampshire-based fine art photographer uses her setting and carefully selected props to produce spellbinding imagery that grabs the…
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From the other side of the world, it's rather difficult to define China and its people accurately. It's easy to make assumptions based on the political standings of a nation, but it would also be a lazy and faulty presumption. Shanghai-born photographer Shen Wei decided to embark on his own personal project entitled Chinese Sentiment, as he says, "to reconnect with the authentic…
How does one create an illusion without fancy editing tools? Photographer Lukasz Wierzbowski manages to produce engaging illusionary images without the use of post editing programs like Photoshop. His photos are the kind that make you do a double-take. At first, they look like cool, manufactured optical tricks. However, upon second glance, the images are clearly just clever images…
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After both of his grandfathers passed away in 2010, mere months apart, artist Michael Peck decided to look into their little-known history as men who served in World War II. The Melbourne-based painter uses his signature monochromatic palette to create realistic oil paintings on linen of children playing with WWII equipment. The series entitled The Landing explores Peck's…
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Let's ring in the new year with a splash! Amsterdam-based artist Nik Christensen uses paint brushes and his hands to create these monochromatic ink paintings filled with energy. Finding inspiration from all forms of art, from film to literature, Christensen seeks to represent a scene that is both rich with backstory and promises of future happenings. His creations are merely a…
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