Whoa!

Do you expect to see this when you go to church? (if you happen to go). These magnificent sculptures are the creations of Peter Gentenaar – a Dutch artists that specializes in paper objects.

His art was born out the limitations he had with store bought paper, which didn’t behave the way he wanted – damn weak Michael’s paper, can’t take it like a man. As Peter describes:

My interest in paper comes from my work as a printmaker. My etchings and engravings had a deep relief, which the store bought papers could not fill. So I decided to build my own paper factory and was helped along by the people of the Royal Dutch Paper Factory.

Guys, he built a paper factory! Talk about being passionate and going above and beyond for the things you love.

Peter’s work was recently featured during the 25th edition of the music festival of Saint Riquier. More than 100 pieces were carefully placed hanging from the ceiling of the French abbey and other surrounding structures. Can you imagine being there? Beautiful paper art suspended from Gothic ceilings – oh my, the holy grail of creativity.

Ok I’m getting goose bumps. Hope you’re getting them too. Enjoy!

images: Peter Gentenaar

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image: Markus Linnenbrink

Desperados!

TGIF (every time I say that I feel I’m about to eat burgers and fries). Yes, the weekend has finally arrived. The post comes a bit late today (sorry!) but it comes with a colourful BANG!

Say hello to Markus Linnenbrink, a Brooklyn-based German artist (seriously, Brooklyn and Germany, what a cool combo) who is all about dripping colours, everywhere.

As soon as I saw Markus’ Photodrips collection my eyes popped out like canned spinach in Popeye’s hands. There’s always something magical about photo manipulation – especially when you saturate the image with tons of amazing colours. In this particular collection, I like the way Markus uses “paint drips” as a veil of sorts to hide the image in the back – he doesn’t hide it completely – you just have to step back to see the whole thing (try it! look closely to the colorful lines, then step back and focus on the background – tada!)

I think I am going to add this technique to my “art to-do list” (right after collages, photography, embroidery and artful chimichangas – oh dear, better get crackin’)

Alright, enough rambling. Go get some color!

Happy weekend :)

all images: Markus Linnenbrink

via: Cordisre

image source: cartolandia by Ana Serrano

Guys, we’ve had a pretty colourful week here on the blog, haven’t we? From amazing patterns to incredible Japanese embroidery - obviously today is no exception.

On this Artful Friday we’ll explore Salon of Beauty by Ana Serrano - a salon filled with dreams, colours, creativity and lots of cardboard!

Salon of Beauty – commissioned by Rice Gallery, Houston, TX – is an installation depicting dreams and happy memories of Ana’s life and imagination. Using tons of glue, cardboard, paint, paper and loads of patience – Ana and her avengers put together a wonderful land that (I’m guessing) is 99% recyclable and 100% creative (the latter’s a fact!)

To make this post even better, Angela from Walley Films sent me this awesome video for Salon of Beauty – in it you’ll see Ana talking about her work, inspiration and you’ll get a glimpse of her creative process.

Salon of Beauty reminds me of the colourful houses in my hometown down south, so vivid! What about the houses where you live? Are they full of colour? Do they have a pattern of sorts? (all houses do, look closely!).

So, go get some popcorn, grab a cold one, kick back and relax because your Artful Friday starts now!

Happy weekend desperados.

all images via: Ana Serrano

video via: Walley Films

Nick Van Woert

Who likes colour? Who likes sculptures? Who likes Reno, Nevada?

If you answered yes to all of the questions above, this post is for you. If you didn’t – this post is still for you. Nick Van Woert (born in Reno, living in Brooklyn) is the kaleidoscopic mind behind all of these hypnotic colours. The way I see it: Willy Wonka came to his dreams and threatened him by saying ” erect works of art influenced by rainbow colours or you’ll drown in an ever-flowing river of Skittles” – thus Nick seemed obliged to fulfill Mr. Wonka’s demands so he could spare his life from such sugar-induced hell. OR not. (Sorry I’m still sedated from the dentist..aah..)

Ok, on the serious side of things, the images below look like a bunch of colourful dots, but they are actually the back of the sculptures. Once Nick melts plastic on marble-impregnated resin busts, he puts them back in their original position, exposing lots of angles with different textures. Go visit his site to see them all!

What do you say, shall we start melting toy soldiers and give it a try?

all images: Nick Van Woert

via: Corrumpo

Remember the good old days in school when you learned that a triangle has 3 sides and that girls don’t like to be pulled from their pony tails..well, at least not at that age, ha!

By now you must know that there’s an abundance of geometric art out there. I don’t know about you, but I can’t get enough of it!

Here’s a pretty colourful find created by Brad Vetter. Bravo Brad!

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