Tag: Nature

Animation

Plants sprout from iPhones and computers in Sasha Katz GIF series

Juxtaposing nature and consumer technology, Sasha Katz imagines just how well the two vastly different objects in our lives mesh together. As part of her ongoing GIF series, animator Katz has created a number of 3D animations...

By Umar Ansari · 7 days ago

Art

"REFLECTERE" by Andrea Ho Posani and Flora Stich: The Desk - art contemporain

Andrea Ho Posani and Flora Stich (The Desk – art contemporain) have been working closely together on artistic projects for two years. Andrea is known for her drawings and mural paintings. Flora who is specialised in outdoor installations...

By admin · Aug. 27, 2017

Creativity

New porcelain works by Juliette Clovis, a multidisciplinary French contemporary artist

Juliette Clovis is a multidisciplinary French contemporary artist. Her plastic work is organized around 3 big topics that are the links between human and nature, the opposition between life and death and the dialogue between...

By admin · Aug. 20, 2017

Photography

Artificial lighting experimentation produces hyper-realistic, psychedelic images of flowers

We’ve always naturally seen flowers in their full bloom and color, not borrowing any of their innate beautiful aspects from another source. Just the thought of flowers clothed in a different color than what they are intended...

By Mariza Monta · Jul. 19, 2017

Technology

Send messages, stay connected and safe off the grid with the Ra. Lantern

The Ra. Lantern helps you make the most of your adventures with a built-in GPS, radio, and light source. Designed by San Francisco-based Inno Discovery, the Ra. Lantern will even let you send and receive messages while you're...

By Umar Ansari · Jun. 30, 2017

Photography

Rhode Island photographer shoots captivating photos of her daughter in the wild

Living his childhood years in a low-income neighborhood in Stratford, Connecticut, Jesse Burke learned how to appreciate and respect the wild at a young age. Now, as a photographer and professor based in Rhode Island, he strives...

By Mariza Monta · Jun. 25, 2017

Photography

14th Annual Smithsonian mag photo contest releases 70 finalist submissions

70 finalists have been announced by Smithsonian Magazine as part of their 14th annual photo contest. Voting is now open and the wondrous images are on display for their Readers’ Choice award. The final 70 were handpicked...

By Umar Ansari · Jun. 23, 2017

Design

A love affair with fish and nature that led to something wonderful, beautiful, and inspiring

Ray Troll is one of the most iconic T-shirt and apparel designers of all time. In fact, he's no ordinary t-shirt print artist. His works have been commissioned by celebrities - musicians and actors alike. One of his outstanding...

By Sharee Ann Narciso-Tolentino · Jun. 21, 2017

Art

Inspirational poster of the natural beauty of birch trees and sunlight featured as the 34th KUAC poster

Kes Woodward is the name behind this year's KUAC poster. This is the artist's first time to be featured. He expressed utter excitement and enthusiasm when he found out about the news. “I am so utterly delighted and deeply honored,”...

By Sharee Ann Narciso-Tolentino · Jun. 20, 2017

Sculpture

Miniature landscapes tucked away in vintage landscapes by Kathleen Vance

Kathleen Vance has created some neat miniature landscapes tucked inside vintage suitcases. What an amazing idea! Titled Traveling Landscapes, the New York-based artist's latest series of sculptures utilize real running...

By Umar Ansari · Jun. 12, 2017

Creativity

Explore a new and exciting field of visual optical illusions with Mandala Magic

DiNo has created thousands of artworks and inventions. His latest is the MANDALA MAGiC APP for iPhones and iPads. Everything he does is created with the intention of bettering the world through positive imagery and symbolism designed...

By admin · May. 10, 2017

Creativity

Animal bridges: a great way for our wild furry friends to cross safely

Animal bridges are becoming more and more popular as an eco-brand around the world. This invention is an absolutely great way for safe crossing for our wild furry friends. The first animal bridge was built in France in the 1950s...

By Venesa Musovic · May. 05, 2017

Photography

Yoko Ishii takes us on a rare journey to a land where deer freely roam the streets

Nara is the only city in Japan where Sika deer are free to walk the streets whenever they want. There are even a special rice biscuits made just for deer and people can buy them in any store around the place. However, not everyone loves...

By Venesa Musovic · Apr. 07, 2017

Inspiration

Homogenous restaurant designed “like a fallen tree” takes shape in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Primarily designed for a competition back in 2015, the Oberhulz Mountain Hut, a restaurant made entirely out of locally-sourced wood, has just opened to the public. The winning cantilevered design is constructed 6500 feet high...

By Mariza Monta · Mar. 15, 2017

Art

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 · Mar. 07, 2017