July 26th, 2008 by misvan
British artist, James Hopkins, molds, cuts, and places mundane objects together to create illusion in his artwork. The skull image on the top right, entitled “Afterparty” (2007), was assembled using objects and items associated with the pleasures and excesses of adolescence. (Although some of those items are used and consumed well into adulthood.)
View Hopkins’ portfolio for more creative installations.
[via Apartment Therapy and Heather]
July 26th, 2008 by misvan
Not your average jewelery advertisement.
Creative Director: Fabrice Frere
Photograper: Chris Turner
Stylist: Michael Dye
Magazine: CITY Magazine
[via Behance and Felipe]
July 25th, 2008 by misvan
Illustration by designer, Patrick Corrigan.
July 24th, 2008 by misvan
The interconnected beauty of life is represented in this exquisitely designed t-shirt by graphic designer, Courtney Kuntz. The shirt, appropriately titled “Essence,” was originally created for an environmental awareness art show at the Venice Contemporary Gallery in Venice, CA.
Courtney explains the thought behind the design.
It had occurred to me several times before while looking at illustrations of the human anatomy how much similarity there was between the intricate systems of our veins and the branches of a tree. I knew I wanted to do something with a tree because I have been fascinated with them ever since I was very young. I also remembered seeing a tattoo several years prior on a woman’s stomach of ovaries…the correct size and placement and everything. I think that’s when the concept really connected for me…to create a shirt with a heart (approximately placed and sized correctly on the body when worn) connected to a tree, signifying our co-dependency with humanity on nature and how we must protect our environment to keep this delicate balance intact. I also felt that the messaging of the design would be a lot more understated than the typical “pointing the finger” approach that many environmental campaigns have adopted.
The shirt is currently featured on the Communication Arts’ “Exhibit” section of their website and will appear in the September/October issue of their publication.
You can also purchase this lovely shirt over at CKDesigns for $32. Each shirt is hand made on order. I just got mine in the mail a few days ago and I have to say that it’s very well made, definitely recommended.
July 23rd, 2008 by misvan
The details in these manipulated photos of Kelly Slater are absolutely gorgeous. It’s the work of illustrator/graphic designer Alberto Seveso. Alberto has a unique style of digitally cutting out and carving the body into pieces of art.
Notice the anatomical heart in the top photo.
[via Graphic-Exchange]
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