High chromium stainless steel with transparent color coating – so obvious, isn’t it? ;)

This installation by renowned American artist Jeff Koons is totally blowing my mind right now. Let me tell ya, my idea maker is a bit overworked at the moment, but it can still appreciate all this color and beauty.

It almost seems like an optical illusion, no? I keep wondering if the sculpture is transparent of it’s reflecting the surrounding buildings. For cities in need of color (paging Vancouver!), these type of structures can come in handy and could transform a boring city square into an artsy, bright-hued oasis.

PS. You should check the rest of Mr. Koons’ portfolio, it’s full of delightful quirkiness!

VIA: Not Shaking the Grass

Today I found the art of Lindsay Bottos – a 20 year old Maryland-based artist that uses embroidery (along with other mediums) to narrate her life experiences.

Looking at her series titled I Don’t Really Miss You, made me think that the anatomy of certain events is always the same; breakups, broken friendships, even death – we all have to go through a healing process that sends our brain into a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. We feel sadness, joy, sorrow, anger – sometimes one at a time, sometimes all at once.

The trick is to find that light that will take us back to our happy place. It isn’t easy, and it doesn’t matter how much Oprah we read or how many Eat Pray Love trips we plan – at the end of the day WE have the power to steer our hearts in a new, more positive direction. Focus on making art, taking cooking classes, reconnecting with old friends, take tons of hot baths – whatever floats your boat. Just do it.

Every little step will take you closer to happiness. Just make sure you take each and every single step with confidence. Some days you may not be able to move, but you should try again the next day…and the next, and the next. If you keep trying, one day Without even knowing it, you’ll be back on your feet – running like you used to. Again, make sure every step – as tiny as it is – is full of confidence.

As the old chinese proverb says: “It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward.”

We are all together in this friends. We are not alone. We will heal. And we’ll move on. The pain we may experience will be nothing but a memory.

ART: Lidnsay Bottos

The art of repetition. There’s something mystical about it. Like combing through a Japanese sand garden – each piece pinned in Gravitational Radius by David Adey creates a zen-like pattern.

It kinda reminds me of those mandala drawings – except this one is made out of limbs in pastel tones. How freaking perfect?!

IMAGES: David Adey

Mixed media genius and personal favorite, Ashkan Honarvar has done it again; the perfect combination of collage and fashion in one stunning collaboration for Dash Magazine. My eyes drool as I type this post. Seriously. I mean, beautiful things are meant to happen when you mix the art of Ashkan Honarvar with the lens of photographer Alex Wessely. It’s like mixing champagne and orange juice on a Sunday morning. Pure bliss!

IMAGES VIA: Ashkan Honarvar on Behance

CREDITS
Collages:Ashkan Honarvar
Photographer: Alex Wessely
Styling : Patrik Guggenberger
Hair & Make up: Sarah Niklasson
Model: Frida / Nouveau Models

How amazing? And just in time for Spring! This portrait of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi is made out of 2,000 dyed carnations by Hong Yi. I think carnations are seriously the underdog of flowers – no one really likes them (or wants them), but hey, when you use them in such artful way, they become the star of the show!

Have you tried dyeing carnations? I haven’t done it since I was in elementary school, but I think I might give it a go and make a little installation of my own at home!

IMAGES: Hong Yi, Via My Modern Met