Sculpture

July 30, 2026

Rain Sculptures Capture the Fleeting Ripples of Raindrops as Carvings in Solid Black Granite

For more than two decades, Chinese artist Shen Lie-Yi has transformed the fleeting movement of water into enduring sculpture. His ongoing Rain series captures the moment a raindrop strikes a surface, expanding outward in delicate ripples before disappearing almost instantly. Shen recreates these transient forms in materials such as Shanxi black granite, black obsidian, and carbon fiber, turning a brief natural gesture into something that can endure.

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July 22, 2026

Japanese Artist Repurposes Eraser Shavings To Create Detailed Bird Sculptures

An eraser is one of the most reliable tools for an artist. It allows them to delete guide lines and mistakes that would otherwise ruin all the progress made on a project. But with each use of the eraser, there are shavings left behind. Most people brush them off, but not Japanese artist Saya Irie. She collects the eraser residue and repurposes it into new artworks as her primary material.

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June 8, 2026

Artist Honors His Late Dog With a Sculpture Made of Driftwood They Gathered Together

There are few things dogs enjoy as much as finding a good stick and carrying it around. A pup named Hachiko certainly enjoyed that, and he got to do it often when he and his human, Taiwanese artist Liang Renchuan, gathered driftwood at the beach to create sculptures. Sadly, after 14 wonderful years together, Hachiko suddenly passed away. “Yesterday, I had a bad feeling. We snapped a quick photo together.

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