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Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Microworlds

I am fascinated by what people do with miniatures only millimeters tall....

MINIMIAM: Pierre Javelle, Akiko Ida
Cracks in, what would appear to us as, a basic Eclair, turn into a hazardous fault line and peas become weights lifted by an Oldtime Strongman. Slinkachu
In his street art/photography campaign, The Little People Project, his miniature figures from train sets or architect models are photographed and then left to fend for themselves in the bustling city, for those with keen eyes to stumble upon. "When you are a kid, you are always looking at the ground picking up bugs and things. As you get older you stop doing it, so I thought about what surprising little things I could leave for people to find" he said.
The one above had a speaker hidden in the drain that played sounds of screaming kids and splashing.
Commuting - Metro goes micro...

Unnoticed by cleaners and most of the working population, a five millimeter tall man could be found patiently waiting for a lift outside the Whaf's DLF station on North Colonnade (UK).

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Miniature art of Kendal Murray
"Family Recruit Fruit Pursuit" Kendal Murray 14.5 x 18.5 x 14 cm
"Dog Awash Backyard Splosh" Kendal Murray 10.5 x 10 x 10.5 cm


Audrey Heller composes delightful photographs of miniature people engaged in herculean tasks, many involving food.
This is taking it to the extreme....
Micro-sculptor Willard Wigan, known all around the world for his miniature sculptures that are invisible to the naked eye. Willard uses tiny homemade tools and paints with a hair plucked from a housefly's back (the fly has to have died from natural causes, as he refuses to kill them for his art) and carves microscopic figures from grains of rice or sand or sugar. The sculptures, which often take months to complete, are then mounted on pin heads or needles.
Another extremist: Nikolai Aldunin works between the beats of his heart, in order to keep his hands perfectly still. Using superglue, syringes and toothpicks, he creates works of art so tiny, a microscope is needed to see them.
Aldunin's work naturally leads to some frustration. It took Aldunin six months to create this gold AK-47 (yes, that is a matchstick it is on!). It consists of 34 individual parts. Aldunin's work naturally leads to some frustration. While crafting the miniature rifle, he lost the weapon's butt after having worked on it for two weeks. I would want to shoot myself with that tiny gun!
Seven camels in the eye of a needle

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Gillespie Galleries

"Tender Moments"

You may know her better as Trainwreck, a talented Mom and Cowboy's wife with an entertaining blog full of humor and gorgeous photography. She is truly a gem with a huge heart. Well, that is just a smidgen of her talent, she is an amazingly gifted artist too! Her art includes gorgeous paintings, sketchings, and photography. Her work is truly breathtaking. Her attention to the slightest detail gives her work a life-like feeling. Go check out Gillespie Galleries to see her work that is inspired by the natural beauty of the southwest and is a unique celebration of life.

"Jackpot"

In July 2006, Kim was invited to "The Best Of The West" art show as the "Up and Coming Artist" where her watercolor "The Babysitter" won the prestigious Peoples Choice award. Artist Proofs (limited to 20) and Limited Editions Prints (limited to 500) are signed and numbered with Certificates of Authenticity. Also available in Open Edition Prints that are ready to be framed, and can be purchased from Dusty Western Decor.

Have you been searching for that special designer touch to enhance your Western home decor scheme? Gillespie Galleries artwork is available through a growing number of online art galleries and in limited quantities direct from the artist.

Waitin His Turn - This horse is waiting for his turn to visit the arena. It is available in 19" x 24" Limited Edition s/n, 19" x 24" Artist Proof s/n or 11" x 14" open edition. Available through All That Cowboy.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Jewelry Boutique Tomorrow - Pasadena, CA - PLEASE COME!


Please join me tomorrow, December 6th from 10:00am until 4:00pm for a Fabulous Holiday Jewelry Boutique!
Tara Cornelius of Five O’Clock Somewhere and Susan Kelso of Luna Grace Designs present their beautiful handcrafted artisan jewelry…

The holidays are fast approaching, avoid the congested parking lots, crowed stores, and pushy salespeople while shopping for unique one-of-a-kind items.

Drinks & hors d'oeuvres

Plus, great door prizes!

Increase your chances for the door prizes:
Bring friends = 2 tickets for each friend
Make a purchase = 1 ticket for every $25

(cash or check only, please)

for more information www.fiveoclocksomewhere.us

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