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Shazam! I don’t think we could ever say Shazam enough! Well shazam, is exactly what architect Clive Wilkinson did for Disney’s Headquarters in Pasadena, California. We have long been advocates for adding bright color and creative design to drab offices to create the building blocks for a stimulating work environment. Check out what Disney has done [...]
Italian Artist Willy Verginer is a master of wooden sculpture. I recently ran across an image of one of his sculptures on the design blog BOOOOOOOM!, and immediately knew I had to share. Willy’s work is very striking; the sculptures are life sized and leave you in awe at the amount of detail that goes into each [...]
I think most people agree that Gummi Bears are fantastic, and so much fun to eat! They are colorful, delicious, and have that rubbery texture to them. They make the perfect snack to eat at the movie theater or to keep in your office desk drawer. They are timeless and loved by all generations. For artist YaYa [...]
Watching and waiting, the Erysichthon's Ball leers around the corner at the Centre for Contemporary Photography in Melbourne, Australia. The theme of the work is to challenge our visual perception. It is an ongoing exploration of the photographic object and its relationship to human subjects. Justine Khamara uses photography as the basis for her unique three-dimensional [...]
Dalton Ghetti is a carpenter who in his spare time carves tiny sculptures on the ends of pencils. Brazilian born, Connecticut based, Dalton Ghetti carefully crafts the tips of pencils into amazing micro sculptures. These miniature masterpieces are a side project for the professional carpenter, who has been perfecting this art for the last 25 years. [...]
Here is a collection of art work that just breaths new life into old clothing. Exactly what we like to see! Creativity in the re-use of everyday items makes a statement out of the overabundance of waste. Check out what these sculptures have to say and be inspired, go create now! Then send us in some [...]
Riitta Ikonen has a strong belief in taking art out of the gallery for people to see in a wider context. I discovered her work on the creative art blog BOOOOOOOM! just recently and fell in love with her Mail Art project. In her mind, “individualism is a little space inside your head reserved just for [...]
Creativity has long been a key factor in discovery, problem solving, new product development, and even in facilitating a successful meeting. Sari Gluckin with Wishful Thinking shares with us some of her trade secrets in generating energy and keeping the enthusiasm flowing during long meetings. Name: Sari Gluckin Company: Wishful Thinking Area of Expertise: Deep [...]
Shadow puppets don’t nearly seem as cool after viewing this ‘Night Lights’ project. The projected light show called ‘Night Lights’ in Auckland let users participate in various modes of interaction. The result is a pretty cool and totally interactive light party. Talk about really unique collaborative art! Take a peak at the video to see for [...]
I know what you are thinking, How can a plastic cup or straw simulate nature? I bet at first glance these pictures looked a lot like snow mounds to you, but in reality they are made from plastic cups and straws. Crazy! Tara Donovan is yet another artist who challenges us to think outside the box and [...]