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'I like communicating complex ideas in simple ways': Illustrator Liam Eisenberg on honing his style, staying original and finding inspiration

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Despite not being an art major, this motivated me to put hours into each assignment until I worked my way up to being the best student in the class." When the time came to submit a portfolio and get accepted into an art program, Liam faced a dilemma. Should he focus on fine art, graphic design, photography or illustration? "I

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Shape the Future of Visual and Material Culture at Cranbrook Academy of Art

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Cranbrook Academy of Art is a dynamic community of architects, artists, and designers working together to shape the future of visual and material culture. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. At Cranbrook, we strive to make graduate school accessible to all.

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Gabriela Basin on developing her style, finding inspiration, and the importance of embracing your own creativity

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I decided to choose the creative path: I studied fine arts, got a degree in graphic design, and also did a very nerdy and theoretical specialisation in Communicational Design at Universidad de Buenos Aires, where I investigated the relationship between gender theories, power and illustration," she explains. "I

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Daniel Dewar and Grégory Gicquel Cultivate Connections Between Sculpture, Nature, and Craft

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The traditional purpose of quilts as bed coverings complements sculptures that double as storage, like in “Oak cabinet with woven loafer shoe and leg.” ” Hats and shoes nod to the garment industry, making a lighthearted comparison between textile’s pliable role throughout fine art, craft, apparel, and decorative arts.

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Resting with Ancients: Nichola Theakston Invokes Animal Spirits in Her Contemplative Bronze Sculptures

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“I have been working recently on canine and feline subjects with reference to ancient Egyptian forebears and sculptural representations,” Theakston tells Colossal. Theakston is currently casting a new macaque study at Castle Fine Arts Foundry in Powys, Wales. See more on her website and Instagram.

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Berndnaut Smilde Conjures Fleeting Nimbus Clouds as They Hover Indoors

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All images courtesy of the artist and Ronchini Gallery, shared with permission For less than ten seconds, Berndnaut Smilde ’s floating sculptures transform galleries, halls, and warehouses into uncanny spaces where indoors meets out. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Jennifer McCurdy Harnesses an Island’s Natural Rhythms in Captivating Porcelain Vessels

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Photos by Gary Mirando The natural patterns of turning tides and changing seasons illuminate the delicate porcelain sculptures of Martha’s Vineyard-based artist Jennifer McCurdy. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. Find more on her website and Instagram.