Escaping Reality Into a Mysterious Surreal Dream
French photographer Julie de Waroquier began taking pictures in 2008, when she discovered her true passion for the art form. There's an ethereal quality to the 22-year-old digital photographer's work. It's light and airy with a hint of surrealism that doesn't hit you all at once. The self-taught photographer often realizes her stories by serving as the subject within the frame, in addition to her responsibilities as the creative mind behind the scenes. Julie de Waroquier website
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. Melania Brescia on Flickr You might like: Clever New Street Art Shows Bruce Lee in Action Photographer Documents Her Own Pregnancy in Striking Selfies 6 Powerful and Touching Photo Series You Will Never Forget Makeup Artist Transforms Women in Stunning Before and After Photos Recommended by Views: 860751 Tags: 21-Year-Old's Beautifully Intimate Self Portraits, Melania Brescia, photo, spain Share Twitter Facebook Facebook Add a Comment You need to be a member of My Modern Metropolis to add comments! Join My Modern Metropolis Comment by Bibi K on December 29, 2013 at 1:20pm wonderful Comment by Maly Xiong on August 15, 2013 at 4:46pm love! Beautiful Beautiful :D
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The Curious World of Children Bodybuilders
My Modern Metropolis The Curious World of Children Bodybuilders This digitally altered photo series titled Bodybuilder's World by Belgian photographer Kurt Stallaert takes a look at a rarely imagined world filled with people, young and old, who have clearly spent every waking moment pumping iron. While it may seem strange for every single person to be so ripped, it's definitely the fully developed and extremely fit figures attached to wholesome children that warrants a double-take. I have to admit that it took a second to acknowledge that something was amiss in these photographs. Kurt Stallaert website via [ Juxtapoz ] You might like: Shocking Before and After Composite Portraits of Drug Abuse Unbelievable Non-Photoshopped Body Modifications Not Your Average Wax Figures Uninhibited Sexiness Recommended by Views: 182624 Tags: Bodybuilder's World , Kurt Stallaert , photo Share Twitter Facebook Facebook Add a Comment You need to be a member of My Modern Metropolis to add comments! Sign Up or Sign In
Beautifully Mysterious Underwater World
Russian photographer Elena Kalis brings to life all kinds of magical stories, from her creative fantasy worlds to her darker, more serious work. It's no mystery that the Bahamas-based artist is inspired by the ocean. She says "It’s vast and multifaceted. One day it is bright, sunny and fun. Yet there is another side which is darkness, unconsciousness, death. I can never get tired from it and it is my main daily dose of inspiration.” In this collection, each image features the curiosities of a young boy or girl, simply exploring the world from a new perspective. Kalis has incredible talents for working underwater. Elena Kalis's website
Observing Generation Gaps
How similar are parent and child? German photographer Frauke Theilking's photo project called "Generation" observes the similarities and differences between generations. Each photo pairs a parent and child, either a mother/daughter or father/son combo, side by side. Looking at the two figures, there are apparent (no pun intended) likenesses and gaps. Frauke Theilking's website via [Good]
Little People - a tiny street art project
Animal Watercolor Portraits Burst with Color
Oregon-based artist Dean Crouser produces some of the most fantastic watercolor paintings of animals. His lively renditions feature a multitude of vibrant colors that fit so perfectly, they make you rethink about the real colors typically found in these wild creatures. Crouser exhibits a truly artistic eye, mixing shades of green with reds, blues, and browns in the mane of a bear as well as an equally diverse collection of hues in his other subjects. There is something so inexplicably refreshing and energizing about the artist's series of colorful works. A large selection of Crouser's work can be purchased directly through the artist's site or his Etsy shop. Dean Crouser website
Beautifully Offbeat Photography (13 photos)
Samuel Bradley's photos cannot be neatly categorized. Wonderfully offbeat and somewhat quirky, they truly span the spectrum. As he tells us, "I'm battling with two different ways of working and I don't know which one I prefer. I think most people follow my work and blog for the more quirky, interestingly processed and sometimes a bit 'cliché vintage' photographs. They're accessible to a wider audience, they don't require a lot of explanation and invite people to make their own assumptions and construct their own meanings." He continues, "Then there's the other side of my work that I think I've only really just begun to explore. I asked Bradley to share the story behind the man and the wolf photo we featured a few days ago (see above). "In all honesty I wasn't happy with the project as a whole, but I got three of my strongest and most popular photographs out of it. Samuel Bradley This post is presented by: optea-referencement
Abandoned Houses Made Entirely of LEGO | Geeky Tech News - Cool Gadgets and Designs
What you’re seeing is made entirely of LEGO. No pieces have been altered (painted or otherwise), no foreign materials were used (wood, glue, paint or otherwise) and no photo retouching aside from slight contrast and colour correction and the background. The incredible abandoned Victorian mansion above was the creation of artist Mike Doyle and it took him over 600 hours to complete. It’s spooky, haunting and all kinds of amazing. A truly innovative creation of LEGO art.
Embroidered Graffiti by Sarah Greaves
While one wouldn't normally associate the delicate craft of embroidery with the grittier art form of graffiti, there's really no other way to describe the unique works of Sarah Greaves. This mixed media artist takes the traditional craft of embroidery and turns it on its head by working in unexpected places. The Manchester-based artist sews her thread into everyday objects like fridges, doors, and food, and, through her thoughtful messaging, turns these objects into what she describes as "canvases for hidden thoughts." As she says, “My work explores stereotyped identities and gender roles, our internal monologues and the public and private ‘self’. Recently, Aesthetica Magazine, an art and culture publication, named her as a finalist for their Creative Works Competition, which identifies new artists and writers and brings them to international attention. Update: We were able to get in touch with Greaves for an interview, which you can read below. Sarah Greaves website
