Tag: Nature

Creativity

Artist advertises nature

‘Healing Tool’ is a temporary public art installation created by Brian Kane, designed to be a temporary stress reliever and create a different kind of vibe to normal billboards. Instead of advertisements for restaurants,...

By Sophie Kruse · Yesterday

Interior Design

Biomorphic architecture looks like it might just crawl away

Javier Senosiain began creating his zany architectural masterpieces in the late ‘70s. Taking a huge leap away from post-and-beam architecture, Javier’s ferro-concrete biomorphic buildings resemble poised monolithic...

By Laura Smith · Apr. 25, 2018

Photography

Microscopic plant spores and insects captured in stunning detail

Macro is the way to go if you want a fresh look at the many mysterious creatures nature has to offer, and Igor Siwanowicz has been doing it for a while! The photographer's work as a neurobiologist at the Howard Hughes Medical...

By Umar Ansari · Mar. 08, 2018

Street art

Clever bird-like installation places cameras on seaside rocks

Prague-based artist Jakub Geltner places modern technology in its natural environment… errrr…. in a natural environment. The clever installations appear as flocks of perched birds from far away, but as you approach you...

By Justin Crowe · Feb. 24, 2018

Photography

Serene images of unborn animals in the womb

This incredible project featuring images of animals in the womb was created by producer Peter Chinn. The goal of this scientific endeavor was to document the process of a baby's growth all the way from conception to birth. The project...

By Justin Crowe · Feb. 20, 2018

Sculpture

Unique ceramic sculptures imitate blades of grass

Taking inspiration from different forms of vegetation, Alberto Bustos created a wildly unique series of ceramics. While they appear to be fragile pieces of paper mimicking blades of grass and other plants, the sculptures are...

By Sophie Kruse · Feb. 18, 2018

Architecture

Architect designs the best treehouse we have ever seen

24-year-old architect and environmental advocate Aibek Almassov from Kazakhstan has been looking for the optimal solution to create homes without destroying trees and forests. After more than three years of hard work, the young...

By Sharee Ann Narciso-Tolentino · Jan. 16, 2018

Sculpture

Get your daily dose of beautifully felted birds by Australian artist

Australian artist Jill Ffrench handcrafts beautifully felted birds composed of wire, wax, and a range of colorful felt. The birds are elegantly handmade which is visible by fuzzy felt und traditional stitches. “Like...

By Venesa Musovic · Jan. 12, 2018

Funny

Comedy Wildlife contest asks people to submit hilarious animal photography

When you’re sifting through the myriad of photography contest entries, you cannot overlook the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Founded by wildlife photographer Paul Joynson-Hicks, the competition honors the...

By Umar Ansari · Jan. 04, 2018

Fashion

Elegant handmade bracelets fuse resin and plant life

As a designer at Modern Flower Child, Sarah Smith is no stranger to experimenting. As part of her latest collection, she has produced a series of handmade resin bracelets. Each bracelet contains plant life including dried...

By Umar Ansari · Dec. 31, 2017

Art

Watch these living cocoon earrings hatch in this amazing time-lapse video!

Something about integrating nature into our lives is fascinating: houseplants, mulch-beds, wood floors, natural fibers, leather, etc. We seem to have a yearning for the natural world, or at least a desire to harness the natural...

By Justin Crowe · Dec. 14, 2017

Sculpture

Metamorphosis of tree branches into vintage picture frames by Darryl Cox

Fusing nature with household objects can yield beautiful results. Oregon-based artist Darryl Cox gathered broken tree branches found in the forests of central Oregon and then composites them along the sides of vintage picture...

By Umar Ansari · Dec. 12, 2017

Sculpture

Tiny Maine-inspired dioramas depict magical forests and sea life

Maine is renowned for its rocky coastline and islands. It has also served as inspiration for Allison May Kiphuth’s new series of sculptures. Kiphuth captures the picturesque views of her surroundings in Maine and the New...

By Umar Ansari · Dec. 09, 2017

News

Stunning photos show dinosaur tail preserved in apricot-sized piece of amber

Time for a DesignFaves Palaeontology lesson. Just recently, the first dinosaur tail was uncovered by paleontologist Lida Xing in Myanmar. Preserved perfectly in amber, the tail, which dates back to the mid-Cretaceous Period...

By Umar Ansari · Nov. 24, 2017

Photography

Unusual behavior discovered in macro photographs of mirror spiders

The mirror spider is a spider species out that reflects its surroundings. This amazing species was captured in a gorgeous series of macro photographs by photographer Nicky Bay. The Singapore-based photographer has spent the...

By Umar Ansari · Nov. 21, 2017