Tianlu (heavenly emolument) and Bixie (evil dispeller) are two Chinese mythological animals that herald in good fortune and keep evil at bay. Both look like a lion except for their wings--the one with only one horn on his head is tianlu and ...
The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery has announced winners of the 2013 Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics and RBC Award for Glass. Janet Macpherson of Toronto won the Shantz ceramics award. Brad Turner of Calgary, Alta. won the RBC glass ...
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The long legs of this female mannequin make it easy to envision this light sculptures capabilities. Entitled the Bringer of Light – Chandelier Edition, the vintage styling, rust coloring and exposed light bulbs are much of what the ...
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These mysterious light installations were created by the artist and photographer Artist Barry Underwood. He installs on-site light sculptures in forests, mountainsides, lakes and rivers and manipulates the photo by altering the vista ...
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The Merriam-Webster definition of 'light' says that "light is the form of energy that makes it possible to see things". This fundamental element in our lives needs to be met, however how we choose to meet it is up to us. There are many ways ...
Jeffrey Gordon Smith’s landscape architecture “Water Tower” light sculptures were recently featured on Houzz. Smith operates out of his office in Baywood Park, Calif., however the location in which these sculptural light ...
Alejandro Duran’s Washed Up project is an ongoing project that involves finding new meaning for plastic waste products. Duran’s unique skill for upcycling everyday plastic products into art installations that blend into nature ...
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ThinkGlass is well known for the spectacular glass countertops they make. These glass kitchen countertops are 1.5 inches thick; made of three layers of glass fused together by heat. The thermofusing process for making these durable glass ...
Yin & Yang, Heaven & Hell, Devils & Angels and Naughty & nice, all of these examples encompass some of the elements found in humankind. Many of these beliefs have been around since the beginning of time. These underlying thoughts are ...
When silica, soda and lime meet high heat, a beautiful alchemy occurs. The result — a taffy-like substance otherwise known as glass — has inspired creative minds for centuries. Artists and craftsmen today often combine ...
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When it comes to the material used to make office furniture, there are a few staples: Wood, metal, glass, laminate or some combination of these are the most common. In recent years, the move toward more sustainably produced furniture has ...
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Each of Oltremondano's Fragma lamps are designed entirely unique. Like layers of art and shapes merged together, light is added to accentuate the silhouettes?of each stacked piece. Giving way to the warm and welcoming glow of light, shape, ...
Demonstrating how creative papers can be used and the huge selection of materials available, visitors to the Antalis stand (E23) will experience luxury stylish packaging that is innovative and inspiring. Antalis's stand will feature a ...
Throughout history women have been depicted by artists with various materials and personas. Architecture, oil paintings, and sculptures are just some of the popular and familiar mediums that we see today represented throughout our art ...
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Pascale Girardin has installed two major hanging sculptures in the main entrance to the Four Seasons private residences, in Pudong, China. The installation hangs from the ceiling and welcomes the visitors. - Suspended artwork can ...
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