Kathryn Cooper's Layered Photos Capture the Complexities of …
Nov 19, 2024 · Flocks of starlings share risk as hundreds—even thousands—of eyes are on the lookout for predators. “Remarkably, the group achieves this without any leadership structure, the simple interactions between individuals creating outcomes greater than the sum of their parts,” says scientist and photographer Dr. Kathryn Cooper.. Cooper’s professional background in physics and bioinformatics ...
Colossal: Explore contemporary art, craft, photography, and the …
2 days ago · Colossal is an independent online art magazine celebrating visual culture since 2010. Based in Chicago.
Clementine Keith-Roach Unearths Ancient Vessels for Her …
Nov 17, 2024 · From her studio in Dorset, Clementine Keith-Roach sculpts expressive, bodily forms that appear as if plucked from an ancient cavern or soot-filled cellar. The terracotta works feature fragments of weathered limbs that crisscross and grasp fingers around hand-built vessels.
Concentric Forms Escape the Confines of the Ceramic Vessel in …
Nov 20, 2024 · It’s been almost exactly a decade since we first featured the concentric, ceramic vessels of Matthew Chambers on Colossal, and in that time, we’ve come to find his sculptures no less stupefying.. From his studio in St. Lawrence on the Isle of Wight, Chambers continues to push the boundaries of the medium.
Myriam Dion Weaves Milestones of Women's History from Vintage ...
Nov 19, 2024 · From found vintage newspapers and hand-painted designs, Myriam Dion composes remarkably detailed collages. Known for reimagining newspapers into sculptural, geometric works, the Montréal-based artist has recently begun experimenting with a range of found materials, like gouache-painted samples of antique textile …
Through Monumental Installations of Soap and Stones, Jesse …
Nov 21, 2024 · Around 2009, Jesse Krimes was sent to solitary confinement while awaiting trial for a drug charge. He had recently graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with an art degree and spent his first year inside Fairton Federal Correctional Institution making.
Hollie Chastain Lands a Playful Series of Collaged UFOs
Nov 20, 2024 · From paper, thread, and gouache, Chattanooga-based artist Hollie Chastain combines ephemera and found materials into vibrant collages.Strips of paper are cut, woven, and stitched into playful, abstract compositions. The artist’s recent extraterrestrial-inspired series emerged somewhat by accident.
The Colossal Gift Guide is Here — Colossal
Nov 22, 2024 · The season of giving has somehow officially arrived, and we’ve got you covered. The Colossal Gift Guide features a curated selection of gifts for all the unique individuals in your life. From dozens of art books and quirky puzzles to snack-shaped candles and a slew of crafting kits, there’s something perfect for everyone, from beloved grandkids to weird uncles and that co-worker whose name ...
'Flow' Follows a Courageous Black Cat Navigating a World …
Nov 26, 2024 · When a brave black cat’s world is turned upside down after a massive flood, everything feels uncertain. Fortunately, when the feline teams up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog navigating a boat in search of dry land, the eclectic group relies on their unlikely friendships and a mix of courage, trust, and wits to survive in their newly aquatic world.
Swing Through the World’s Most Spectacular Artist-Designed …
Nov 18, 2024 · David Hockney famously said that “people tend to forget that play is serious,” but for the artists and designers behind some of the world’s most visionary parks and museums, recreation has never been a trivial matter.