Posts Tagged ‘toys’
Masterful Mosaics of Kevin Champeny
The beauty of the mosaic art form is how the experience changes based on the viewing distance. Wisconsin-bred, New York-based artist Kevin Champeny capitalizes on this dichotomy by creating custom hand cast urethane objects that comprise the resulting assemblage that complement the full meaning of each piece. Champeny’s work is not only visually impactful, but…
Read MoreOne Man’s Trash is Tom Deininger’s Treasure
Trash versus treasure is all relative, as everyone pretty much knows by now. Rhode Island-based artist Tom Deininger takes the old adage to heart through his remarkable collage work. From idealistic landscapes (one of which is inspired by Impressionist master Monet), to detailed portraiture, to denim seascapes, to large-scale commissions, Deininger truly transforms found, often…
Read MoreToy Stories
This funny series by London based designer/illustrator/author Aled Lewis has been floating around the web for sometime… and every time I revisit it, it never disappoints. Lewis arranges toy figures and pairs them with ironic dialog, with fantastically funny results. They are now available to purchase as prints, and soon compiled in a book to…
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