A strangely relaxing kinetic sculpture of the unfortunate mythological King Sisyphus created by Jason Allemann of JK Brickworks.
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Nailed It
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Sculptor John Bisbee works in the medium of nails – creating intricate geometric patterns out of everything from tiny woodworking pins to giant twelve-inch spikes.
His exhibition ‘Only nails, Always different’ is on show at the PCA&D gallery in Pennsylvania, if you’re in the neighbourhood..
Cloud
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An interactive light sculpture by artists Caitlin r.c.Brown and Wayne Garrett made from 6,000 lighbulbs controlled by hanging chain switches.
You Move Me
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Kinetic sculptures by Connecticut-based artist David C. Roy.
Each of his wall mounted mechanisms can run for between 5 and 18 hours on a single wind but his latest, Dimensions (above), can trundle on, unassisted, for an impressive 40+ hours.
More of his elegant contraptions here.
Japanese artisan Yasuo Okazaki demonstrates the Naruko Kokeshi style of crafting dolls from spinning wooden blocks in this deeply satisfying video by Te to Te to Te. To wit:
The Naruko style of Kokeshi developed at Naruko hot springs. One of the unique characteristics of these Kokeshi is that their heads squeak when turned. They have kind faces and flared shoulders and skirts. The stripes at the top and bottom of the body are painted on the lathe, and the body is often painted with a chrysanthemum motif. The bangs are painted like the dolls sent as gifts from the Imperial Palace. Naruko Kokeshi wear a red headdress.
A Cut Above
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The haute-relief work of paper artist Calvin Nicholls.
The more complex of his hand made pieces, each one constructed from tiny glued-together pieces, carefully shaped with X-ACTO knife, scalpels and scissors, can take up to two years to complete.
https://vimeo.com/137605766
Heartbeat: an ‘invasion’ of 100,000 illuminated balloons stretching the length of the ceiling of the Market Building in London’s Covent Garden by French artist Charles Pétillion for LDF15.
Balloon invasions are Pétillion’s thing. This is his largest one to date.
Pearl Skulls
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Japanese artist and jeweller Shinji Nakaba creates all manner of what he calls ‘wearable sculpture’ including these necklaces, brooches and bracelets featuring tiny, characterful noggin-bones carved from oyster pearls.
Now for yeh.
Sundry bizarre and fabulous entries to last weekend’s International Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach in Boston.
Here’s the winner, obviously.
Stainless steel and resin sculptures in various cities from Dallas to Seoul by artist Jonathan Borofsky.