A Dig at FedEx?

The artist Walead Beshty shipped glass boxes through FedEx, creating these shattered sculptures. It seems that shattering glass is a common motif in art, possibly because there’s something very mesmerizing about the intricacy of the pattern and its stark contrast to the prior smoothness of the glass surface. All said, I think this piece is…

Amusing Signs

After listening to the public art lecture in class, I found more of Michael Pederson’s work online and found his artwork very amusing. I especially found these small signs interesting because it captures three daydreams that people do commonly have and are often the subject of movies and other creative media. I think it shows…

Cut Paper

This photo features Japanese artist Sachiko Abe and her public art performance known as Cut Paper. In this piece, she cut paper sheets into very thin, wispy strips and arranged them to look like a waterfall. I felt that this artwork was relevant to our discussion of public art – it is also absolutely beautiful.

Surreal Photos

This week, I found a series of edited photos online that were, first of all, very well edited, but also evoked a sense of wonder and mildly uncomfortable fascination due to the incongruity of the elements in the images. These photos were created by Huseyin Sahin with the intent of reminding us of our childhood…

Watercolors of Korea

I found a series of small, detailed watercolor illustrations by Me Kyeoung Lee and instantly fell in love. Given the fluidity of watercolor, it is amazing that she was able to make such delicate pictures of what she saw. The portrayal of small convenience stores was also very poignant because they are becoming less and…

Catedral de Trujillo

Over spring break, I traveled to Trujillo, Peru for an internship. During our down time, we visited the Plaza de Armas of the city, which was the main square. It had beautiful Spanish architecture and many elegant buildings. One in particular caught my eye, which was the Catedral de Trujillo. It was the tallest building…

The American Way

This art piece by Harebrained Schemes art director Mike McCain really caught my eye because the message is so powerful. In a direct condemnation of recent presidential policies, it uses several recognizable images to convey the traditional American values of inclusion and diversity. The color scheme is also well done, with Superman in bright colors…

Using Glass to Play with Light

I follow a Culture and Lifestyle blog, and they posted pictures of unique artwork. These glass arrangements were created by Chris Wood, an artist in Cambridge. The light sculptures are created from dichroic glass and reflect light in different ways to create a beautiful and enlightening piece. The rainbows on the wall create an atmosphere…

Special Snowflakes

I found a group of photos of close-ups of snowflakes taken by a homemade setup of a camera lens. The intricacy and detail of each snowflake is astounding, and it is hard to believe that they are naturally-occurring. The symmetrical forms seem man-made; this just reminds us that everything we have created is somehow inspired…

Shattered Sunsets

I stumbled upon New York photographer Bing Wright’s photos of sunsets reflected on broken mirrors. The images have a natural sense of cohesiveness in terms of color and composition, and the cracks in the mirror provide a new perspective on one of the most frequently photographed natural phenomenons. These pieces inspired the shattered effect in…

Guns and America

I found this gif online and was blown away by the power of perspective in art. This piece provides very clear commentary on the presence of guns in America today and causes us to question and reexamine this issue, as good art does. It is amazing to think about how the artist must have had…

These Paintings Rock!

Yesterday I was surfing the web when I came across this Ukrainian artist, Yana Kachikyan, who paints on rocks. She creates beautiful and intricate compositions on rocks she finds by the river and by the sea using oil paints. It’s a passion she developed 2 years ago. This form of artistic expression really made me…