Zim & Zou’s Paper Art is a Real Treat
Having studied graphic design together, Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann decided to form a creative partnership based on their love of craftsmanship. Known collectively as Zim & Zou, they create handcrafted objects out of...
Meet Architectures-Turned-Paper Artists, JUDiTH+ROLFE
Creative duo JUDiTH+ROLFE joined forces to create their unique paper art brand that revolves around modern, simple and clean design. With a background in architecture, their work is very structured, employing techniques such as...
Anne ten Donkelaar’s Collages are a Thing of Beauty
Anne ten Donkelaar incorporates nature into her art, quite literally. Her delicate collages are composed of both paper images and actual specimens from her garden. Those include flowers and the occasional butterfly, preserved under...
John A. Peralta Deconstructs Iconic Objects and Machines
John A. Peralta proves that, if presented the right way, the inner workings of a machine can turn out to be a stunning piece of art. Fully self-taught, Peralta's unconventional style of sculpting incorporates...
The Stained Art of Alexandra Carter
Illustrator and painter Alexandra Carter admit that abstract and minimal work never seemed to be an option for her. She needed more to hold onto, she needed to feel engaged. She found what she...
Liz West Transforms Space Using Light and Color
British artist Liz West treats art as a means to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. “I think we need to be taken out of the ordinary and put into the extraordinary,” she once...
Zaria Forman’s Hyperrealistic Icy Landscapes
How many shades of blue are there? Judging by Zaria Forman's hyperrealistic paintings, too many to count. Focusing mainly on icebergs as they converge with oceans, her landscapes document the jarring effects of climate...
These Installations Raise Questions About Man’s Overuse of the Environment
Amanda Parer creates ephemeral art installations that incorporate light and humor. Her installations include massive sculptures of animals (specifically rabbits) as well as humans. These aim to stimulate the viewers’ imaginations while offering scope...
Aurora Robson Tackles the Problem of Plastic Waste Through Art
The sheer amount of plastic waste is staggering. According to the United Nations Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution (GESAMP), land-based sources account for up to 80 percent of the world's...
Artist Draws Hyperrealistic Portraits of Animals That Look Like Photographs
Haruki Kudo is a young, gifted artist best-known for his hyperrealistic drawings of animals that look like photographs. To create his artwork, the 18-year-old Japanese man uses only colored pencils but most of his...