Artist Tracks Her Own Kinetic Movement Directly Onto Paper. New Orleans-based visual artist Heather Hansen explores the combined art of painting and movement for her experimental project titled Emptied Gestures.
Like a kinetic performance piece, the artist uses her own body to illustrate action on a two-dimensional surface. Rather than using any brushes or other tools to protect herself, Hansen gets down and dirty, shifting the dark pigment with her own body. Young Photographer Takes Surreal Self-Portraits to Cope with Depression. Art is oftentimes an outlet for creative and emotional expression, something that 20-year-old Christian Hopkins knows all too well.
The young photographer uses photography as a coping mechanism for depression. He says, "I've been suffering from Major Depression for the past 4 years and it has manifested itself throughout that period in many ways, photography included. " Hopkins' friend, Redditor Musketman, decided to share some of the gifted photographer's powerful images as a means of saving them online because Hopkins had planned to delete them all. The images reveal a vulnerability that speaks to just about everyone. While Hopkins' mental and emotional state may be heightened at different intervals, there's an incredibly relatable sentiment in his work that mirrors bouts with depression, loneliness, lethargy, and a mental battle with oneself.
Fantasy-Inspired Portraits of Beautifully Surreal Women. New York-based photographer Zhang Jingna (aka zemotion) has embarked on a year-long project known as Motherland Chronicles, in collaboration with California-based illustrator Tobias Kwan (tobiee), that features a number of stunning portraits of women in elaborate costumes.
Inspired by photographers taking on the 365 Project, Jingna decided to take on a less demanding challenge that would allow her to produce higher quality work. The year-long project has only a few simple rules that basically requires each artist to submit a new work of art each week—no boring stuff allowed. There are generally no restrictions or themes for the submissions, though Jingna's work clearly tends to sway toward the surreal and fantasy. With only a few months left, the photographer's project has amassed quite the collection of experimental work that combines photography, fashion, and art direction in a complementary manner. Motherland Chronicles blogZhang Jingna website. Let's Play Pretend (12 photos) At what age do we stop and forget about what it was like to be a kid?
If you're a young girl named Lissy Laricchia (or Lissy Elle on Flickr), I hope the answer to that question is never. Lissy has that rare ability to make our imaginary worlds come to life with her magical touch. Child-like, but never childish, her unique photos will draw you in and then keep you spellbound for hours on end. "I live in Canada, where the moose are. I take pictures of anything that will stay still long enough.
Powerfully Poetic Self-Portraits of a Former Dancer. Australian dancer-turned-photographer Ingrid Endel has used her camera as a creative outlet ever since her dancing career was cut short, after 12 years of training, due to repeated knee injuries.
Thankfully, the young creative found a new passion for photography that allows her to incorporate her love of dance. Logan Zillmer's Amazingly Surreal 365 Project. Photographer Logan Zillmer captures surreal scenes of well-dressed gentlemen trapped in an alternate universe, living out their respective dreams and nightmares.
From one frame to the next, Zillmer playfully takes viewers on an adventure that exhibits a great sense of imagination. Whether the subject is motionless, inexplicably encased in a glass box, or whimsically sailing the seas in a giant bowler hat, there's a hint of magic that feels very far from consciousness. At the beginning of this year, Zillmer embarked on his own 365 Project, like many photographers before him who sought to challenge themselves and hone their skills. The photographer has steadily churned out image after image with interesting ideas and creative visual elements in each one.
Surreal Photographer's Emotionally-Charged 366 Day Project. Like his fellow teen photo enthusiasts, Indonesia-based photographer Mikael Aldo has embarked on a 366 Project, requiring him to share a photo everyday for a year.
The young photographer, though admittedly new to the artistic realm of photography, manages to visualize his creative imagination. Djajakarta's deviantART gallery. Surreal Fantasies. When photos are manipulated in just the right way, realistic imagery can transform into surreal stories.
The creator is able to depict whatever the mind wants, no matter how impossible it may seem. Indonesian native Djajakarta (Deviantart name) is capable of doing just that. His dreamy work will take you to another place where trees grow out of bodies and smoke magically forms into wild horses. 2011 International Photography Award Winners. Advertising: Fashion, 2nd Place Winner John Wright If you love photography contests like we do, then you'll want to check out The International Photography Awards.
The annual competition was created to salute the achievements of the world's finest photographers, to discover new and emerging talent, and to promote the appreciation of photography. Recently, the category winners were announced. Real Animals That You Didn't Know Existed. Maned Wolf The world we live in is filled with exotic wildlife, and that means more than just lions and giraffes.
There are a multitude of species that are lesser known to the general public and fascinating to learn more about. Redditor preggit decided to introduce a whole batch of these real animals that look like they've been Photoshopped. They come in all shapes and sizes and we couldn't help but share them. Hilarious Photos of Sexy Men and Adorable Cats in Similar Poses. My Modern Metropolis Hilarious Photos of Sexy Men and Adorable Cats in Similar Poses Des Hommes et Des Chatons (Men and Cats) is a single-topic blog that pairs similar photos of attractive men with pictures of adorable cats.
The brilliant match-ups feature a variety of heartthrobs (including celebrities like Channing Tatum and Michael Fassbender) posing seductively alongside shots of cuddly felines striking a pose that makes the viewer question which subject they're more interested in looking at. Wandering Heart's Photostream. Emotionally Charged Photos Reflect Photographer's Growth. My Modern Metropolis Emotionally Charged Photos Reflect Photographer's Growth After one year and eight months, Indonesia-based photographer Mikael Aldo finally completed his 366 Day Project.
The young photographer's portfolio now boasts a number of images that are both visually intriguing and emotionally thought-provoking. Whether the photographer's subject is floating in mid-air, submerged in water, or walking in the clouds, each person is on their own solitary, surreal journey. Pinar's Blog. Stark White Geometric Animal Sculptures by Ben Foster Kaikoura, New Zealand-based sculptor Ben Foster creates modern, inorganic renderings of animals that boast a geometric design.
Each sculpture in his portfolio, whether it be a seal balancing an invisible ball, a horse standing in place, or a dog howling at the moon, blurs the lines between the real and abstract. They also each incite spectators to shift their positions to get the… Continue Added by Pinar on February 23, 2014 at 11:28am — 1 Comment. Katerina Plotnikova / Photos. My Modern Metropolis. First Look: Audrey Kawasaki's Gorgeous Wood Panel Paintings. Los Angeles-based artist Audrey Kawasaki is back with a gorgeous new set of wood panel paintings she's created just for Thinkspace gallery's new show at SCOPE art fair in Miami Beach.
Running during Art Basel week, or December 3 to December 8, SCOPE brings together over 100 intentional galleries all under one roof, which each feature work from emerging contemporary artists. This year, SCOPE is at its new location, a huge 70,000 sq. ft. pavilion right on the sands of Miami Beach. Thinkspace Gallery has just announced its booth lineup which includes solo shows from both Audrey Kawasaki and Dabs Myla. They'll also be exhibiting 12x12 inch works by 50 artists from around the world.
20-Year-Old Photographer's Serene and Haunting Dreams. Galerie de Wandering Heart. 20-Year-Old's Beautifully Intimate Self-Portraits. My Modern Metropolis 20-Year-Old's Beautifully Intimate Self-Portraits Here at My Modern Met we have a soft spot for up-and-coming young artists and photographers. 20-year-old Melania Brescia is our latest discovery. Hailing from Málaga, Spain, Melania is a breath of fresh air with her highly intimate works that are full of life and emotion. Just like other exciting contemporary artists her age, what makes Melania so great is her ability to let go of her inhibitions and allow her creative instincts to completely take over.
Loving Father Photographs Unique Habits of His Autistic Son. Hauntingly Surreal Images Inspired by Fairy Tales. Dark Fairytale Photos of Women Stranded in Nature. Sweetly Surreal. Let Phoenix, Arizona-based Rachael Koscica whisk you away to another world with her beautifully surreal photos. Though she's only been shooting for the past five years, Koscica has the ability to create scenes that seem grounded in reality...almost. Photos Capture the Uncontrollable Motion of Dancing.
New Spectacular Self-Portraits by 18-Year-Old Alex Stoddard. Make-Up Artist Transforms Women in Stunning Before and After Photos. Elaborate Dresses Hand-Drawn on Perfectly Aligned Mirror. Into the Mirror is an elegant fashion photo shoot with a twist. Amazing Shadow Sculptures by Tim Noble and Sue Webster. From discarded wood, welded scrap metal, broken tools, cigarette packets, soda cans and piles of trash, Tim Noble and Sue Webster make assemblages and then point light to create projected shadows of people standing, sitting, smoking, drinking or anything easily recognizable.
Every debris is precisely set in place, taking into consideration its distance from the wall, and its angle with the spotlight. The result is surprising and powerful as it redefines how abstract forms can transform into figurative ones. More artwork by Tim Noble and Sue Webster can be found in their gallery.
Napoleon-alpaca. Llama_by_violetfireflies-d5l7dyh.jpg (JPEG Image, 1024x768 pixels) - Scaled (83. Maxresdefault. Llama. Hexagram.com. Mission. Flux Factory is a non-profit art organization that supports and promotes emerging artists through exhibitions, commissions, residencies, and collaborative opportunities. No clever title here, just a beautiful photograph. BEFORE THEY PASS AWAY. Portraits of Children Around the World and Where They Sleep. Alex, 9, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Where Children Sleep is an eye-opening project by photographer James Mollison that takes a look at children from all across the globe and the diverse environments they go to sleep in.
The series presents a portrait of each child or adolescent accompanied by a shot of their bedrooms. While some have a bounty of possessions and a lavish bed to rest their head on at night, the images reveal that some are not as fortunate. Mollison gives an intimate perspective of these children, offering some sense of their lifestyle through their personal bedroom. Criptic tattoos by Mark Noel. Marco Mazzoni. Nelleke's deviantART Gallery.