December 2011

As a lover of jewelry and unique stones, it’s no surprise that the Bjørg Jewellery collection caught my eye. Norwegian born Bjørg Nordli-Mathisen began making one-of-a-kind pieces in 2004 when she began traveling far and wide seeking inspiration for jewelry that embraced her nomadic lifestyle. Bjørg releases two collections per year; one classic collection that Continue Reading

Take a peek at these amazing figurative sculptures made from iron nuts! For years, Spanish sculpture Manuel Martí Moreno has used his art to create forms meant to remind us of our mortality. As time passes, so do we. The intricate portraits all slowly fade into the distance, dissolving until there is seemingly nothing left.

The Art League Houston Vortex House looks like something that’s been photoshopped and rendered with special effects. Combining architecture and art, the tunnel house installation was created after a pair of people saw that the building was to be demolished and decided to transform it into a memorable display in its last dying days. Repurposing Continue Reading

French design team Rémy Clémente and Morgan Maccari of Bonsoir Paris designed mind blowing sculptures that seem to be melting from the wall. Their medium? Wood! At first glance, the sculptures, titled Duramen , seem to be melted chocolate or goo, oozing from the frames that they surround. Fine woods such as oak, fir, wenge, Continue Reading

I might be more inspired to take leisurely walks if this was available in my neighborhood park. Designed by German artists Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth, this elevated pathway showcased as a sculptural element, mimics the form of a turning roller coaster. The sculpture was named Tiger and Turtle – Magic Mountain (what an odd Continue Reading

German design company, Biegert and Funk has possibly created the world’s most amazing clock that uses neither hands nor numbers, but words. The super suave QlockTwo features a quadratic matrix of letters, where some of the letters are illuminated by LED technology. The time is displayed as text in five minute intervals. For a more Continue Reading

Yes, though I’m aware that it’s winter and that the last thing on anyone’s mind is visiting an outdoor pool, I still couldn’t resist doing a write-up on this stunningly constructed outdoor space. Placed on the 55th floor, atop of the largest hotel in Singapore, is a spectacular view of the world’s largest infinity and Continue Reading

English designer Gareth Pugh designs couture for the likes of Lady Gaga or any other unconventional fashion icon. His latest Spring 2012 collection, Caged-In Couture, does not disappoint. Armed in black and white leather strapped jackets and dresses, models strutted down the runway in Pugh’s insanely amazing, goth inspired collection during Paris Fashion Week. I Continue Reading

Frank Tjepkema born in 1970, grew up in Geneva, Brussels and New York. In 1989, he later moved to the Netherlands where he studied industrial design. His diverse background is reflected in his works as it ranges from elements of classically antique to overall modern. I first spotted some of his creations while looking over Continue Reading

Check out these photo collages by George Chamoun featuring old and new Hollywood celebrities. The pictures were not altered, they just fit incredibly well together. The similarities in facial structure and poses are striking! In order, the collages are Natalie Portman/Audrey Hepburn, Angelina Jolie/Elizabeth Taylor, George Clooney/Cary Grant, Robert Pattinson/James Dean and Scarlett Johansson/Marilyn Monroe. Continue Reading