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JUNE 1, 2023

Photo by Sloan Breeden Photography The home of Ellsworth Kelly’s iconic modernist chapel titled “ Austin ,” the Blanton Museum of Art has expanded its outdoor art environment with a sculptural installation by Snøhetta. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Art Architecture Publication 87

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

“ My work is as much an abstract sculpture or design that contains some spirit of life in general, and the bird form seems like a pure way to represent this to me,” he tells Colossal. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. Find more of his work on Instagram.

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Sculpture Artist Exhibition Art 90

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Swooping overhead and swelling up from the foundation, the monochromatic interior of the Haikou Gaoxingli Insun Cinema & Coffee Bar is animated by light and shadow, a jack-on-jack masonry pattern, and elegant curves to invoke movement. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month.

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Sculpture Architecture Patterns Animation 78

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JULY 26, 2023

“I was also inspired by Ai Weiwei ’s ‘Circle of Animals’ sculpture recreating the 12 animal heads of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing.” Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. “Instead of Year of the Tiger, it would be el Año del Jaguar. .”

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Patterns Animation Artist Sculpture 69

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JULY 1, 2024

All images © Paul Villinski, courtesy of the artist and Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, shared with permission From found objects like aluminum cans, bottles, knives, and vinyl records, Paul Villinski frames myriad interpretations of flight. Flight Patterns continues through August 18 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Sculpture Patterns Exhibition Artist 82

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JANUARY 12, 2023

Exemplifying the possibilities of combining humble materials with a good dose of resourcefulness, Ann Weber ’s monumental sculptures find their beginnings in discarded cardboard boxes. She then applies layers of strips cut from other boxes and staples them into place in a repetitive, textured pattern. Photo by Ray Carofano.

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Sculpture Gallery Artist Exhibition 82

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

For Boston-based artist Nathalie Miebach , art is a way to translate scientific data into a visual language of patterns and relationships. “ Each piece began with a specific question I had and then the sculpture would attempt to answer it.

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Sculpture Patterns Publishing Publishing 67

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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

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APRIL 28, 2023

Sexton enjoys papier-mâché for its versatility and accessibility, using additional readily available materials like cloth, wire, and acrylic paint to build up each animal’s unique textures, patterns, and colors. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Animation Sculpture Artist Exhibition 99

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

All images © Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, shared with permission In a celebration of global cultural fusion, Yinka Shonibare CBE RA upends Western art historical portrayals of African customs in vibrant mixed-media collages and sculptures ( previously ). centimeters, edition of 25 plus 5 APs. .” centimeters, edition of 25 plus 5 APs.

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Exhibition Gallery Sculpture Patterns 81

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MARCH 6, 2023

“My Joy My Joy My Joy” (2021), acrylic felt, polyester fiber fill, pyrite, glass beads, sea glass, vinyl sequins, white abalone shell, metal base, nylon thread, aluminum sculpture wire, and artificial sinew, 16.5 × 13.3 × 22 inches. Installation view of ‘The Body Electric’ at SITE Santa Fe, 2022.

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Sculpture Color Gallery Artist 73

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

From murals to paintings to moving sculptures, she takes a prolific approach, constantly experimenting with different media. Reiss is known for her colorful, cosmic characters with an emphasis on patterns and a symbiosis between wild animals, botanicals, and people.

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Illustrator Illustration Sculpture Publication 98

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APRIL 10, 2020

San Francisco-based artist Zai Divecha fashions countless pleats, creases, and flaps for her monochromatic paper sculptures. “The all-white palette allows me to create pattern and texture with just light and shadow alone, which feels soothing to me. Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing.

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Textures Sculpture Manufacturing Artist 101

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Copenhagen-based artist ( previously ) draws inspiration from real blossoms like peonies or dahlias, adding fantastical, patterned embellishments to the pistils and stamens. The artist emphasizes larger-than-life sculptures, often creating painstakingly detailed displays that radiate from floor to ceiling.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Gallery Textures 95

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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

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Working in graphite and colored pencil on antique ledger paper, the French American artist practices an alchemy of pattern and color, fusing the two into intricate, contemplative renderings that evoke natural elements. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Color Gallery Architecture 68

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The artist ( previously ) is known for her sculptures cloaked in ornate carpets, the latest of which are on view now at Sargents Daughters for her solo exhibition Hidden Territories. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Animation Media Sculpture Exhibition 86

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

All images shared © Elias Sime, courtesy of GRIMM and James Cohan Gallery, shared with permission Thousands of microchips, terminals, nails, letter keys, and lengths of wire transform into spectacular, monumental sculptures by acclaimed Ethiopian artist Elias Sime.

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Gallery Arts and Crafts Sculpture Photography 91

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JUNE 13, 2023

Scaling nearly 40 meters from the base of its pedestal to the top of the figure’s head, the art deco sculpture is a landmark in Tijuca National Park and a busy destination for tourists. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Patterns Publishing Publishing 101

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JANUARY 20, 2023

McSweeney’s kinetic sculpture features a laboring Sisyphus pushing the stone up an incline as he is eyed by a (perpetually patient!) McSweeney shares videos of the automata on YouTube , and you can find detailed patterns to construct your own sculpture—which he takes great care to avoid being a Sisyphean task!—in

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Sculpture Artist Patterns Animation 82

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Artist Larysa Bernhardt creates colorful moth sculptures embroidered with vintage tapestries, often portraying historical people, animals, and delicate botanical forms on their wings. A Collection of Paper Sculptures Studies the Wild Diversity of 88 Different Bat Species. Image © Guardabosques. Image courtesy of SJSA.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Artist Art 83

Azure Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

A fresh take on the classic club chair, its design is a metaphor for the close collaboration it fosters, with a slender backrest that elegantly curves around the ultra-plush seat, highlighted by a swooping stitch pattern. This content was published by Azure on behalf of Keilhauer.

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Sculpture Patterns Magazine Publishing 116

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MAY 22, 2024

All images © Grace Cooper Dodds, shared with permission Protruding in a meandering fashion like tree branches or the sprawling overgrowth of flowering vines, the flamboyant botanical sculptures that sprout from Megan Bogonovich ’s Norwich studio capture the wondrous moments of when “bucolic tips over into batty.”

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Sculpture Textures Fashion Artist 87

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Similar to her earlier series , this new collection is diverse in species and crocheted patterns. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. The article Delicate Crocheted Patterns Splice and Embellish Susanna Bauer’s Dried Leaf Sculptures appeared first on Colossal.

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Sculpture Patterns Artist Art 101

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AUGUST 12, 2024

“RECASTING PITTSBURGH AP” (2021), kiln-cast glass from 3D-printed pattern, 13 x 16 x 10 inches. He maps the distinctive patterns of buildings, roads, and bridges, superimposing them onto objects representative of each locale, like a series of cut crystal tumblers supporting Toledo or an automobile engine carrying Detroit. .

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Sculpture Patterns Print Digital Printing 85

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JANUARY 30, 2023

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.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Fine Art Patterns 100

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Invoking metamorphosis in material and subject matter, the artist fashions large-scale wings and bodies that gracefully drape from gallery walls with eyespots and other patterns cloaking the forms. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Artist Gallery Exhibition 93

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APRIL 17, 2024

The Argentine-American artist ( previously ) is perhaps best known for these carnal sculptures of bone and flesh made from patterned fabric scraps. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. “I see these works in terms of metamorphosis,” Kostianovsky says.

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Exhibition Sculpture Patterns Artist 69

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JULY 26, 2024

The pair engage communities around the world in large-scale projects that involve crafting elaborate lace patterns to be fastened to an iron armature. Like other projects, the pattern in Barcelona is a tribute to local heritage and working-class, minority women who have long been overlooked.

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Arts and Crafts Patterns Artist Art 82

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JULY 29, 2024

When a male woos a partner, he raises his legs, displays a brightly patterned abdomen, and dances as if there’s no tomorrow—literally. Her practice centers around the concept of worlds within worlds, and sculptures and installations often incorporate organic materials and beguiling geometries.

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Color Art Sculpture Gallery 86

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

“Kintsugi Platter, Black,” 21 x 21 inches Within concentric wooden frames, Roth embroiders patterns with thread and beads, creating the groundwork for the next phase of her process: inserting individual works into her hive and inviting the bees to determine the final composition.

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Sculpture Artist Patterns Publishing 93

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Her “Arachne bustier,” part of the Meta Morphism collection, for example, features a sculptural form evocative of wings atop a gossamer bodice. Other works are similarly shapely, like those in Hypnosis , which feature bulbous skirts and mind-bending patterns that sway with mesmerizing movement.

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Fashion Art Sculpture Exhibition 94

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JUNE 14, 2023

The collection is comprised of cylindrical sculptures that expertly weave soft blue and green with the natural color of ceramic, all created with a custom 3D printer. Based in Pittsburgh, Peters frequently works on large-scale architectural works and wall sculptures, which you can find on his site.

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Sculpture Textures Color Patterns 86

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JUNE 5, 2024

All images courtesy of Skye Gallery, shared with permission Like vinyl rainbows arching across the horizon, the wall sculptures that arise from Derrick Velasquez ’s Denver studio capture movement and color in dynamic planes. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Sculpture Color Gallery Artist 82

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MAY 16, 2023

All images © Oliver Chalk, shared with permission Hewn from solid hunks of found timber, Oliver Chalk ’s vessels ( previously ) embrace the natural grain and gradients of different types of wood to reveal voluminous functional sculptures. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Patterns Sculpture Textures Gallery 91

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Reaching up to a whopping 840,000 lumens, “Gravity and Grace” harnesses the interplay of light and shadow to critique modern society’s dependence on energy, literally mapping illuminated patterns onto the viewers who pass by. Otherwise, find more from Ohmaki on his site and Instagram.

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Patterns Gallery Sculpture Art 95

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JUNE 18, 2024

Emphasizing color, pattern, and contrast, the artist plays with perspective and builds visual rhythms from the carefully arranged vintage material. Feigley-Lee is captivated by the associations we have with ornamental patterns and interior furnishings. Are they woven? Protruding?

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Sculpture Fine Art Patterns Artist 91