mosaics, collages and assemblages
So you’ve seen swimming pool mosaics before. Perhaps a dolphin, a sea turtle or a family of seahorses? Maybe it was a giant fleur de lis or some other element designed to add a regal touch. But if you’re going to add something to your pool other than chlorine, why not make it truly art. MEC Pool Mosaics has taken the swimming pool tile art to a new level with a range of custom glass mosaic pool designs. Read more
Architects Parque Humano, the same firm behind this beautiful meditation sanctuary, also design homes, one of which has a specially designed water feature by two artists which is the highlight of the home. Read more
As an art-focused creative blog, we’ve given you Thanksgiving posts about Art inspired by wishbones, 37 parodies of Rockwell’s Thanksgiving Dinner, Art made from turkey feathers, how Artists would plate Thanksgiving dinners, great vintage Thanksgiving photos by 25 preeminent photographers and Vintage Hollywood Thanksgiving Pin-Ups. About the only thing Thanksgiving related art we have not shared are the depictions of the holiday in contemporary and modern art. Read more
As I looked through the three-dimensional assemblages of classic pin-up portraits by artist Michael Mapes, I had trouble containing my composure. With each enlarged detail, my jaw dropped further to the floor. Read more
Mosaic artist Carrie Reichardt’s trademark logo, Mad In England, is the perfect tagline for her provocative and somewhat subversive tile work. Tile artworks and installations that reflect political dissent and dissatisfaction turn her impressive craft into artsy activism. Read more
Artist Joe Black uses a laborious technique of assembling hand-painted or altered everyday objects which have a imply meaning within the final image they create. Read more
Watchmakers Movado wanted something very special for their company spokesman, New York Yankee legend Derek Jeter, for whom they have just created a new line of watches. To create a unique portrait, they hired Jellio, famous for their fun and funky installations and unique products. Read more
Classic paintings by Masters such as Georges Seurat, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Grant Wood, Vermeer, Monet and Leonardo da Vinci have been reinterpreted by Canadian artist Bradley Hart, each in two very unusual iterations; as paint-injected bubble wrap versions and the excess acrylic drippings on wood. Read more