Colossal

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Based near Tokyo, the artist began experimenting with ceramics after a career focused on painting when he started transforming animals and imaginary beings into vibrant, lighthearted sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month.

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Sculpture Animation Artist Art 83

Colossal

JULY 8, 2024

Image courtesy of the artist and PHOTOINK Visit the rural villages of Doaba, in India’s Punjab state, and you’ll likely encounter enormous sculptures of airplanes, tanks, and soccer players perched atop homes. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Architecture Artist Publishing 93

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It's packed with stories, articles, speeches and images demonstrating how he transformed brands into household names, and bubbles with valuable insights into the dynamics of negotiating with clients and how to make creative partnerships sparkle. "We Many thanks to Tom Lynham in helping to put together this piece.

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Brand Branding Client Exhibition 471

Colossal

JUNE 11, 2024

All images © Fumiya Watanabe, shared with permission “My work is like a diary, like a poem,” says Fumiya Watanabe , who translates daily experiences and emotions into poignant wooden sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Gallery Artist Exhibition 82

Colossal

JANUARY 12, 2024

The resulting sculpture connects through a tangled, textured knot of octopus tentacles, of which the eight arms correspond to the eight notes of the octaves available within the keyboard. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Sculpture Artist Textures Publication 92

Colossal

AUGUST 26, 2024

For glass artist Andrea Spencer , the tendrils, bulbs, fronds, and combinations of organisms provide the starting point for an ongoing series of elegant sculptures. Her sculptures often take the form of flowers or foliage found on land, inspired by interactions with light and conceptually linking nature to humanity.

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Sculpture Programming Artist Travel 89

Colossal

MAY 30, 2023

Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. The article Lisa Stevens’ Ceramic Sculptures Capture Coral-Inspired Motifs in Vibrant Color appeared first on Colossal.

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Sculpture Color Inspiration Gallery 101

Colossal

MAY 6, 2024

The traditional purpose of quilts as bed coverings complements sculptures that double as storage, like in “Oak cabinet with woven loafer shoe and leg.” Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. Dewar and Gicquel toy with the distinctions between art and function.

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Sculpture Arts and Crafts Fine Art Art 76

Colossal

JUNE 6, 2024

Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. The article In Intricate Detail, Ann Wood Sprouts Myriad Mushroom Sculptures from Paper appeared first on Colossal.

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Sculpture Arts and Crafts Artist Textures 89

Colossal

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

All images © Patrick Bergsma, shared with permission Resisting the confines of porcelain vases, Dutch artist Patrick Bergsma ’s vibrant bonsai sculptures illustrate the strength and resiliency of nature. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Artist Art Publishing 94

Colossal

MAY 15, 2024

All images © Jessica Saunders, shared with permission “Flowers are connecting, grounding, uplifting, healing, and worth treasuring,” says Essex-based artist Jessica Saunders , whose delicate stained glass sculptures highlight an array of familiar and beloved blooms. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Sculpture Arts and Crafts Artist Textures 80

Colossal

AUGUST 29, 2024

All images © Noriyuki Saitoh, shared with permission Noriyuki Saitoh ’s ( previously ) fascination with insects and painstaking attention to detail transforms delicate pieces of wood into intricate sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Animation Architecture Publishing 68

Colossal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article From Fire to Wind, JiSook Jung’s Ceramic Sculptures Animate the Elements appeared first on Colossal. . “Mass of Ego” (2024), clay and synthetic resin, 14 x 19.3

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Sculpture Animation Textures Exhibition 80

Colossal

AUGUST 7, 2024

All images © Tomohiro Inaba, shared with permission In Tomohiro Inaba ’s intimate metal sculptures, majestic animals and gentle humans are the stuff of dreams and fairytales. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. “Good night no.2”

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Sculpture Gallery Artist Animation 76

Colossal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Photos by Red Photography, © Yukihiro Akama, courtesy of Yorkshire Sculpture Park, shared with permission In Huddersfield, England, a half hour’s drive down the road from Yorkshire Sculpture Park , artist Yukihiro Akama fashions a whimsical, miniature world from within a furniture maker’s workshop. Work in progress.

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Sculpture Exhibition Artist Travel 88

Colossal

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“I was really fascinated by these sculptures and how they appeared along with their remote backdrop scenery. Set against the beige, craggy terrain, the photos document these fleeting eruptions, the individual water droplets suspended in voluptuous sculptures. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Sculpture Portfolio Publishing Publishing 98

Colossal

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mabona became known for his animal sculptures ranging from small schools of koi to a life-sized interpretation of an elephant. This emphasis reaches new heights in Transcending the Garden , which comprises wall-based works and a pointed sculpture that rests on the gallery floor. Find more from the artist on Instagram.

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Sculpture Animation Gallery Exhibition 90

Colossal

AUGUST 6, 2024

All images courtesy of the Nasher Sculpture Center, shared with permission A bizarre botanical collection sprouts from the grounds at Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas. Patinaed in an otherworldly blue, these cast bronze sculptures seem like they’ve emerged from a radioactive swamp or been transplanted from a distant planet.

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Colossal

MAY 8, 2024

It’s also an apt title for a poetic exhibition of sculptures blending beastly and botanical forms by the late Claude (1925-2019) and François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008). Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Artist Animation Exhibition 76

Colossal

APRIL 5, 2024

If you’re in the Northeast, you can find a few sculptures at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, in the exhibition Bats!, Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. which continues through July 28.

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Arts and Crafts Exhibition Sculpture Animation 96

Colossal

AUGUST 28, 2024

Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. The article Layering Found Cardboard into Communing Forms, Ann Weber’s Sculptures Emphasize Togetherness appeared first on Colossal.

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Sculpture Exhibition Artist Art 77

Colossal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

From murals to paintings to moving sculptures, she takes a prolific approach, constantly experimenting with different media. ” Pushing her skills into new territory, Reiss recently completed a 500-square-foot mosaic mural and a sculpture of a giant rabbit leaping over a rooftop, constructed on the chassis of a truck.

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Illustrator Illustration Sculpture Publication 98

Colossal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

One Plus Partnership’s large-scale projects often emphasize clean lines, modern materials, and sculptural forms. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. Explore more on the studio’s website and Instagram. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Sculpture Architecture Patterns Animation 75

Colossal

JULY 19, 2024

All images © Katie Rose Johnston, shared with permission Evoking the meandering veins in leaves, the clustered divots of termite holes, or pocked coral, Katie Rose Johnston’s ceramic sculptures meld organic form with function. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Artist Publishing Publishing 96

Colossal

APRIL 17, 2024

Kabiru has recently begun larger standalone sculptures, and you can explore more of his work on Instagram. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. The article Cyrus Kabiru Fashions Elaborate Mixed-Media Masks and Goggles from Found Objects appeared first on Colossal.

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Fashion Media Sculpture Artist 89

Colossal

JULY 3, 2024

See “Rejuvenation” through the fall, and find more sculptures on Bacon’s website and Instagram. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. “Rêverie” (2023) Detail of “Rêverie” (2023) “Don’t Let Go” (2019).

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Colossal

MARCH 4, 2024

“Chouette (Owl)” (2023), metal mixed media sculpture, 38 x 36 centimeters. If you’re in Paris this April, stop by Galerie Bettina , where Martinet will exhibit a combination of bronze and unique sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Gallery Sculpture Exhibition Media 89

Colossal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

” Rasmussen’s sculptures often shapeshift, at first glance appearing like a cluster of foliage, pinecones, or berries and on closer inspection revealing a troll’s bearded face. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Artist Color Animation 95

Colossal

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Undulating, organic sculptures emerge from thousands of drawing utensils in Jessica Drenk ’s ongoing Implements series. Detail of “Implement 36” Drenk has been making sculptures with pencils for several years, and the shapes continue to evolve. Explore more on the artist’s website and Instagram.

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Colossal

APRIL 10, 2024

Ranging from vessels to abstract reliefs, the artist draws on his experience in mathematics and computer science to create technically precise yet visually organic sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Artist Fashion 87

Colossal

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Her soft, fiber sculptures take a playful approach to natural life, sometimes perching an octopus atop a human heart or finding a moray eel slithering out of an artery. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month.

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Sculpture Publishing Publishing Artist 92

Colossal

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The artist emphasizes larger-than-life sculptures, often creating painstakingly detailed displays that radiate from floor to ceiling. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. You can explore more work on Instagram. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Gallery Textures 95

Colossal

DECEMBER 26, 2024

“Credible Small Secrets” (2021-present), sculpture, printed fabric, human hair, nylon thread, glass beed, and steel pen, variable dimensions. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The mitts were all handmade and lent by local community members.

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Media Sculpture Artist Publishing 60

Colossal

MARCH 6, 2024

” On Saturdays, Frankey publishes a new artwork on Instagram and in the Dutch newspaper Het Parool. ” Frankey works with a wide variety of magnets, ties, and double-sided tape, challenging himself to connect sculptures to buildings, civic structures, or trees without using screws or permanent glues. .

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Sculpture Artist Publishing Publishing 97

Colossal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

“(The Townsend’s big-eared bat’s) scrunched up, wrinkly faces, and huge ears seemed so sculptural and beautifully grotesque to me,” Davis tells Colossal. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month.

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Artist Sculpture Patterns Animation 91

Colossal

JANUARY 5, 2024

On view at Japan House Los Angeles , the exhibition showcases more than 70 sculptures and installations that recreate the fantastical animated characters from Squirtle to Pikachu in ceramic, metal, fiber, and more. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Exhibition Arts and Crafts Patterns Sculpture 95

Colossal

JANUARY 27, 2024

Captivated by themes of origin, extinction, preservation, and conservation, Lopez Island-based artist Kelly O’Dell explores the ammonite’s elegant form through hot glass sculpture. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Color Sculpture Gallery Artist 99