Artist Janis Miltenberger Creates Incredibly Intricate Glasswork Inspired By Mythology
Glass artist Janis Miltenberger draws on the roles of mythology and storytelling as attempts to explain our experience of the world to build complex glass sculptures. Continue reading »
These Fragile Paper Cuts Reveal The Intricate, Swirling Forms Of Nature
Paper is one of those things we don’t think about much: we use it, reuse it, and recycle it. We essentially take it for granted. Yet, it can be quite a delicate thing to work with, and quite a versatile medium for intricate art, as these incredible paper-cut art pieces by Japanese artist Kiri Ken (ie. “cutting sword”) show. Continue reading »
Photographer Documented More Than 1,000 Intricate Afro Hairstyles In Nigeria During The 1960s And 1970s
Widely regarded as one of the greatest 20th century African photographers, J.D. Okhai Ojeikere earned international acclaim through his Hairstyle series; a personal project begun in 1968, which grew to encompass 1,000 photographs spanning 40 years. Continue reading »
Intricate Fruit & Vegetable Carvings By Japanese Artist Gaku
Japan has a rich tradition of food carving called mukimono. If you’ve ever eaten at a fancy restaurant in Japan you might have found a carrot carved into a bunny, garnishing your plate. But in the hands of Japanese artist Gaku, the art of fruit and vegetable carving is elevated to a new realm of edible creations. Continue reading »
Florigami: Wonderful, Intricate Origami Animals That Live In Glass Bell Jars
Based in Paris, Floriane Touitou has a PhD in Physics, but came to realise that her passion lines in origami and creating art with her hands—this epiphany led her to start Florigami, an online store where she sells handcrafted origami animals that are housed in glass bell jars. Continue reading »
Artist Duo Uses Twigs And Flowers To Create Intricate Portraits Out Of Mother Nature
Brooke and Vicki‘s introduction to art was somewhat the same, just generations apart. Vicki was inspired by her mother (Brooke’s grandmother) – a designer and photographer – whose decorating of their 1960’s ranch in the California valley was effortlessly modern and way ahead of its time. Continue reading »
This Paper Artist Has Created Astoundingly Intricate Paper Costumes
Russia-based paper artist Asya Kozina has created these astoundingly intricate paper costumes, which were especially made for the wedding underwear company “Wild Orchid”. Continue reading »
Mind-blowing Intricate Wire Mesh Sculpture By Incipit
For the Italian festival Meeting del Mare, art collective Incipit created a wire mesh sculpture as a public art installation. Built by hand, the translucent structure is located on the waterfront of Marina Do Camerota in Italy. Continue reading »
Intricate Paper-Cut Illustrations By Maude White
New York-based artist Maude White creates snowflake-like paper-cut works filled with intricate details. Continue reading »
Polish Artist Covers City Streets In Intricate Lace Patterns
Just because street art is a relatively modern development doesn’t mean that it should only feature modern artistic styles. NeSpoon, a street artist in Poland, creates beautiful pieces of street art that imitate intricate traditional lacework. Continue reading »
