Like 3D art coming out of the canvas! AJ Fosik’s new series Against The Infinite is literally popping out of the walls. Everything about it is wild; the colours, the textures, the subjects. What an artful jungle, no?

I’ve seen some of his work before, but I love this format where he uses canvases. It’s almost like a painting coming to life, no? Or a sculpture becoming a painting?

This exhibition is currently showing in NYC, so if you’re around there, make sure to pop by to see it! (so so jelly if you end up going).

Francesca Pastine‘s Excavations series are right up my alley.

Using an x-acto knife as her pencil and the pages of artforum magazine as her canvas – Francesca cuts intricate shapes that layer after layer form her marvelous paper sculptures.

What do you think? Is it time to give that glossy magazine on your coffee table a make over? Look at the rest of Francesca’s work and get inspired!

Francesca Pastine

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Speechless.

Tony Cragg must be one of the most patient people on earth! His patience obviously pays off – I mean, look at these sculptures.

His work takes gambling and board games to a whole ‘nother level.

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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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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

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