Gaaddd…kinda speechless eh? This installation by Sanitas Studio is exactly what we all need in our life, ya know? A little bit of light, a little bit of glam, and a touch of dirty. So conceptual.

This installation is made out of mirror boxes and a pile of good ol’ dirt and was recently showed at the Bangkok Arts Centre. The concept behind it was to create a little retreat where people can relax and forget about any external city-induced stress. It’s very different from the average “retreat” (which usually has tons of spa-like music, elves, fairies, and other stuff from nature..kinda), and if you ask me, this is quite hypnotic! A modern house or mirrors that also doubles as art, now that’s relaxing! And awesome! And makes me want to go to homo depot to get a few hundred mirrors so I can make this at home.

All photos: Sanitas Studio

I was planning to go to bed early, but then I found this and obviously couldn’t help myself and well, here we are. AH! How joyful is this installation by multidisciplinary Spanish collective Fos, which – check this – means light in greek and melted in catalan, isn’t it awesome?

This bright hued installation was designed for Rayen, a vegan restaurant located in Madrid. It’s vibrant and full of life! I bet my vegan buddies will be all over this shiz. If you head over to Fos’ site you can see part of the process of painting this installation, all with the magic of a gif.

I am totally taking note of this design for future projects!

Hello you! How’s it going? Wowee, that week went flying didn’t it? It kinda seems crazy that last night I was shaking my booty on the east coast and now I’m about to press the publish button back on the west coast. Gah! Kinda makes me dizzy.

So to ease back into things, today I’m gonna share with you the work of French artist Fanette G. who – despite being a young duckling and recent graduate of art school – is already creating outstanding work. The one you see on this post – titled Géometrie de l’impossible – is a mix of photography and art installation. Yup, that’s right, no photoshop involved!

These optical illusions were painted on abandoned buildings and later photographed from different angles to trick your eye into thinking those are 3D object floating in the room. So good! Similar to the creations of Aakash Nihalani but with a different, more modern-art-meets-vintage-interiors approach.

Wouldn’t it be awesome if you painted something like that at home?

With all the Pride celebrations happening this last weekend, we gotta add some LGBT-esque vibes to today’s post. Yes? And what better way to do it than showcasing this colourful Rainbow Room by Pierre Le Riche.

For this installation, Cape Town based designer Pierre Le riche, used 17 km of rainbow coloured yarn, covering all the furniture and creating some bright-hued walls. I love the concept behind this Pride-inspired piece; homosexuality and masculinity inhabit the exhibition to question the rejection of same sex couples. In this case, homosexuality is represented by the obvious rainbow flag colours used in the yarn, which are covering the whole room, including 150 rugby balls hanging from the ceiling – the masculine element.

It’s nice to see that Pride not only inspires people to dance on the streets, but it also sparks wonderful works of art like Pierre Le Riche’s Rainbow Room. Happy Pride peeps!

Images: Pierre Le Riche, via Designboom

Ok. Let’s not freak out. Let’s take it easy…just slowly.. OH MY GOD. Are you kidding me? These installations were made with a permanent marker?! Impossible. Well, not really. Cologne-based artist Heike Weber was able to pull it off, and as you can see in the images above, she is quite good at it.

These labour intensive installations transform an otherwise plain room into a series of flowing rivers of energy. The walls, the floor, everything seems to come to life with the magic of her marker. If you stare long enough you can almost see the room breathing. A mix of optical illusion, illustration, and zen-like gardens. I find this type of work to be very meditative, if you think about each stroke, each pattern, you really get transported to a whole ‘nother world. A beautiful one.

Heike Weber has pushed the boundaries of creativity by taking a disposable everyday object like a permanent marker, and has turned it into a powerful tool of renewal. Isn’t her work incredibly serene and hypnotic? Wish I could see it in person!

Art: Heike Weber Top photos (red): Tomas Soucek Via: Designboom

Guys, I have a special treat for you today. Angela Walley from Walley Films is kind enough to send me updates of their latest projects, and let me tell ya, it’s always such a nice surprise to see her emails in my inbox. Today’s post is no exception.

They recently documented Soo Sunny Park‘s amazing installation Unwoven Light, which is currently on display at the Rice Gallery in Houston (you lucky Texans!).

Here’s a little description of this installation:

Soo Sunny Park’s installation Unwoven Light animates Rice Gallery’’s expansive space, transforming it into a shimmering world of light, shadow, and brilliant color. Suspended from the walls and ceiling, thirty-seven individually sculpted units are arranged as a graceful, twisting flow of abstract form. Entering the gallery there is no set path to follow. Instead, we are invited to meander slowly as one might stroll along a river’s edge, stopping to admire the glints of light that dance on the water’s surface.

I am swoon over this. So magical! The way Soo Sunny Park managed to put all the pieces together is stunning, it seriously looks as if she was able to trap light and turned it into mouldable sheets. Are you all over

Matches never looked this good! I am seriously loving this installation by Wolfgang Stiller. He has taken a mundane object to new heights.

I’m still riding Monday’s boat of “art doesn’t always have to be controversial” – today’s post is another perfect example of this. In my opinion, Wolfgang’s sculptures don’t necessarily communicate a bold statement – rather, they’re just meant to be enjoyed “as is” – raw, simple, clever. I must say it’s a nice break to feature this kind of art, especially when life over here at the Desperado’s headquarters has been chaotic to say the least. A big life change and hunting for new projects has depleted my creative batteries. It’s all part of the process, right? And batteries can always be recharged. Thankfully, we have people like Wolfgang that let use see the hidden beauty in everyday life.

Now, I challenge you to make the matches in your bathroom look like the ones above. Ready? Start carving!

IMAGES: Wolfgang Stiller

Remember this other sculpture/installation by Tara Donovan? Well, this one is just off the charts! The materials used for it are usually a staple in offices, nothing really fancy – but Tara with her immense talent – has turned them into a stunning cloud of light. It’s like a shiny hive! Beautiful isn’t it? Wouldn’t it be amazing to have this in your office instead of those horrible fluorescent lights? Yeah, I feel yah!

IMAGES VIA: Atavus

Hundreds of thumbs and toes! A very colorful – and somewhat eerie – installation by Anbreen Butt. Kinda crazy how a cluster of objects can transform into something completely different no? In this case a cool optical illusion from afar and a finger-liking-good surprise from up close!

IMAGES VIA: Pulmonaire

Be honest. Did you go a little bit insane from looking at this amazing installation by Tomas Saraceno? I know you did. And so did I friend. You’re not alone!

Tomas’ utopian vision of cities floating in the sky became a bit more real when he built this installation for the 2nd International Artist Airshow. Poetic Cosmos of the Breath was created with foil , a bunch of sandbags and the help of other – lucky – art lovers and artists. The whole thing was slowly inflated to create a solar dome that will shimmer and shine with the morning rays of light.It is definitely poetic and beautiful.

What a nice note to end the week no? Enjoy your weekend amigos!

IMAGES: David Cottridge via The Artists Catalyst (found on YellowTrace)