November 2011

Can you make out the figures in these vibrant, swirly paintings? Inspired by the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi, artist Julia Watkins pioneered this style of art known as Energism. “Tai Chi masters believe the key to balance is to move and live with the natural rhythms of earth, water and sky. The Continue Reading

Holy Cow! Now here is something that you just don’t see everyday. Helsinki-base sculptor Miina Äkkijyrkkä, who started her career at the Dairy Farming School of North-Savo before joining the School of Fine Arts of Finland, has a passion for cows and it can be seen in her paintings, photography and large scale sculptures. Having purchased Continue Reading

We’ve met some people with sneaker obsessions. We’ve even come across people with separate walk-in closets strictly for their massive shoe addiction. But THIS is borderline insane (in an awesome way!). UK illustrator and graphic designer Christian Labrooy has rendered a skyscraper-sized sneaker mural. If installed, The Sneaker Tectonic would be an architectural giant constructed Continue Reading

Why? Simply because it’s stunning to look at. Designed by architects Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout Van Vaerenbergh, working under the studio name Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, is this impressive structure created to reflect the image a church. Constructed to serve as a public space that would both engage the community and, when not in use, could Continue Reading

Newly constructed sushi restaurant called Tori-Tori in Mexico City was a design collaboration between Japanese architecture firm Rojkind Arquitectos and design workshop Esrawe Studio. The steel vine-inspired eatery seems to have grown straight from the ground, boasting a neon-lit curved and wavy facade. An outdoor terrace offers a comfortable dining experience with plush seating and Continue Reading

He’s not your typical knitting ninny, no these hand embroidered portraits sewn together by Massachusetts based fiber artist and painter Daniel Kornrumpf are pretty amazing! Though they are finely detailed, in person, the pieces are actually quite small leaving one to wonder how exactly so much detail could be put into such a small frame. Continue Reading

Korean sculptor Seo Young Deok‘s in depth studies of the human body have lead him to the creation of his awe-inspiring pieces.  In Seol this year, Deok’s solo exhibition named Dystopia showcased his nude sculptures made from metal chain links that were meticulously welded together piece by piece. These larger than life metal body parts Continue Reading

Never let it rain on your fashion parade with this awesome rain gear from Rain Dear. Passion project of textile designer, Thorbjorg Valdimarsdottir, the high fashion rain garments are all produced in Italy with only the finest of textiles, including plastic, silk and wool, which are laminated together to create stylish “rain dresses”. Puddle jumping Continue Reading

Do you dare? Created by Iris van Herpen, this highly creative couture collection features innovative designs made from various materials and a combination of fine handwork techniques meshed with futuristic technology. Born in the Netherlands in 1984, Herpen ventured out and started her own label entitled “Iris van Herpen” in 2007 after studying fashion design Continue Reading

Berlin- based architecture firm, J. Mayer H. never ceases to amaze with their stunning structures and furniture. This particular work of wonder lies between the coastal border of Turkey and Georgia, at the Sarpi Border checkpoint, welcoming passer-bys with a unique visual. Functioning as a customs center, the building also houses a cafeteria and conference Continue Reading