Category: Creativity

Creativity

A pile of rock pillows

Bringing the outdoors inside, French designer Stéphanie Marin has created a line of goods called “Living Stones”, a collection of floor pillows made of 100-percent virgin wool that are shaped like rocks. Arranged in a pile,...

By Steph Guinan · Mar. 22, 2014

Nature

Moody paintings inspired by American Northeast landscape by Jeremy Miranda

Jeremy Miranda imagines scenes that blur the lines between the real and surreal. The New Hampshire-based artist creates oil paintings that are deeply influenced by his surroundings in the American Northeast. The paintings,...

By Umar Ansari · Mar. 21, 2014

Video

This young artist draws 3D optical illusions on his own hand

Jordan Molina is a gifted young artist. And his talent is almost magical, his paintbrush might as well be a magic wand. With just a few effortless paintbrush strokes he turns his hand into impossible illusion from his fluid imagination....

By Odette Carrasquedo · Mar. 19, 2014

Digital

12 animals humorously morphed into fruits and veggies

In a creepy series of digitally manipulated photographs, Sarah DeRemer has transformed our favorite fruits and vegetables into our favorite animals...or maybe the other way around. The hybrid series called 'Animal Food'...

By Justin Crowe · Mar. 16, 2014

Art

Utah recognizes Robert Smithson's 'Spiral Jetty' as an official state work of art

Robert Smithson's iconic 1970 sculpture "Spiral Jetty" has been named official state work of art by the Utah Senate and the Utah House of Representatives. The earthwork sculpture, located on the northern shore of the Great Salt...

By Juan Cornejo · Mar. 15, 2014

Design

Portraits of famous authors created on a typewriter one line at a time!

Rio de Janeiro-based artist Álvaro Franca has a unique talent. The young creative uses a typewriter to compose stunning portraits of famous writers. By looking at a photo broken up by shaded layers, Franca translates...

By Justin Crowe · Mar. 15, 2014

Art

Dynamic bronze sculptures by Isabel Miramontes unwind into chaos

Ordinary silhouettes come to life in dynamic forms in Isabel Miramontes bronze sculptures. The Spanish sculptor works with unusual organic shapes, solidifying them in the body of her subjects. Torsos that open up in spirals,...

By Umar Ansari · Mar. 13, 2014

Creativity

Elegant scented candles made to look like fruit

We’ve got fruit-scented candles in abundance but scented candles handcrafted to look like fruit? Lithuania-based candle-maker LessCandles is quite popular on Etsy for their handmade eco-friendly candles. From Christmas...

By Umar Ansari · Mar. 13, 2014

Industrial design

VasiliLights' new paper lampshades are inspired by aquatic life

VasiliLights' new interior lighting solution is inspired elements found on the Dutch seaside. The Netherlands-based design studio creates fully assembled and DIY paper light shades and their latest collection is a testament...

By Umar Ansari · Mar. 12, 2014

Video

Time-lapse captures rare full cloud inversion over the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon offers gorgeous views of the terrain and clouds alike as seen the the lens of  Harun Mehmedinovic. The filmmaker has created a stunning time-lapse of one of nature's most rare events, full cloud inversions. Filmed as...

By Umar Ansari · Mar. 12, 2014

Design

Fun silicone dish rack modeled like the Manhattan skyline

This clever and very flexible silicone dish rack, based on New York City’s skyline, was created by industrial designer Luca Nichetto. It is called 'Inception.' It not only looks amazing, but is practical and functional too....

By Conner Flynn · Mar. 12, 2014

Sculpture

Trunk of tree sculpted to look like a rope about to snap

It should come as no surprise that we are once again featuring one of artist Maskull Lasserre’s works. After all, we are big fans and his creations are mind-boggling and undoubtedly one of a kind. For his new project, Lasserre carefully...

By Mariza Monta · Mar. 10, 2014

Textile

Convenience store filled with goods made entirely of felt fabric on display at The Standard in New York City

British artist Lucy Sparrow, known for her felt-made creations, has once again showcased her incredible talent. Her new installation, a convenience store with goods made completely of fermented fabric, will be on display at...

By Mariza Monta · Mar. 07, 2014

Design

Is this stained-glass sleeper car the future of automobiles?

Typically future-cars are portrayed as metallic, colorless and minimal with a spaceship-like presence. Dominic Wilcox has presented a totally different model with bright colors and decoration. He came up with this driverless...

By Justin Crowe · Mar. 05, 2014

Creativity

Oozing light design made from recycled fluorescent bulbs

As if attempting to bring the effect of an underwater pool light right into your home the clever designers at Torafu Architects have created the 'water balloon' light. The single hanging bulb design appears as if a dense clear liquid...

By Justin Crowe · Mar. 05, 2014