Lars Beller Fjetland is a Norwegian designer who creates these “Re-Turned” birds by hand from leftover wood, such as table legs or arm rests.
The birds can be bought from DISCIPLINE.
Michael Sowa is a German artist, best known for his wonderfully whimsical paintings (you might have even seen his work in the film ‘Amélie’). His artwork never fails to raise a smile.
This piece by Choi Jeong Hwa is called ‘Dream Tower’. It was installed in Daegu, South Korea in 2009.
Choi Jeong Hwa’s artwork explores mass-produced plastic goods - “kitsch” materials that represent consumerism and throwaway attitudes to such objects. The artist uses bright colours and exaggerated scale, installing the works in public places to imbue them with a sense of the extraordinary.
Antoine Marchalot’s colourful and surreal work is delightfully quirky, with strong visual impact.
Hiromichiito was born in Yokkaichi Mie, Japan. He graduated from Academy of Art University in San Francisco and after returning to Japan, he studied illustration under Tatsuro Kiuchi.
Hiromichiito’s painted works are very charming indeed - I especially love this piece entitled ‘Dogmanship’.
Dawid Ryska’s poster illustrations caught my eye. I like the limited colour palettes, fine details and subtle textures he uses.
Jacopo Rosati uses Fuzzy Felt to create bold, graphic illustrations. This piece is called ‘Slow Life’.
Kenny Scharf is an LA-based artist who paints many a fine doughnut, such as this piece entitled ”Frosty Pink Donut in Outer Space”.
Of his work, he says “one very important and guiding principle to my work is to reach out beyond the elitist boundaries of fine art and connect to popular culture through my art.”
Found via Art Ruby.
This aggrieved-looking gentleman sporting a Chanel t-shirt was created by Sandra Eterovic. Inspired by a real-life encounter, it captures a moment and expression perfectly.
Found via The Jealous Curator.
Jiyuseki is a Japanese artist who carves sculptures to give the impression that the stone is a softer material. The sculptures retain their stone texture but the illusions still manage to be convincing.
Found via WE AND THE COLOR.
