Art Kaleidoscope

Chinese figurines Coral jewelry art

Coral jewelry art
Natural material, coral polyps (“bioherm”), in large concentrations become reefs and coral islands. Traditionally, people use ordinary corals as raw materials to produce lime. And some rare species, as a precious raw material used for the manufacture of jewelry. Among the variety of marine resources in nature, there are real deep water treasures – pink, black, “gold”, blue and bamboo coral. In particular, the Mediterranean Sea and off the coast of Japan are rich in red or precious corals – gorgonians. From their calcareous skeleton of red and pink, purified from polyps, even in ancient times, at least 25 thousand years ago, produced expensive necklaces, bracelets, brooches, cameos, and other products.
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Circus of Earthly Delights. Mosaic mural by Eric Fischl. 34th Street Subway Station, NYC

Mosaic mural by Eric Fischl
Born in 1948, in Long Island, New York City, Fischl is a talented American painter and sculptor. He created realistic glass mosaic mural “Circus of Earthly Delights” at 34th Street Subway Station, Manhattan, in 1998. Later Fischl moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he attended Phoenix College and the California Institute for the Arts in 1972. He came back to New York City in 1978. “Circus of Earthly Delights” mosaics was dedicated to circus performances “The Greatest Show on Earth”, which was held annually at Madison Square Garden next to the Penn Station. Creating the large scale glass mosaics, Eric Fischl wanted “a passing passenger to forget about the daily routine and go on a journey of the spirit that comes from peace and harmony through the strangeness and chaos, and back again.”
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Hatter, Cinque and Alice – The Way Out. Alice in Wonderland New York Metro mosaics by Liliana Porter, 1994

Alice in Wonderland New York Metro mosaics

Twenty years ago New York based Argentinian artist Liliana Porter created four terracotta mosaic murals. In particular, “Alice: the way out” at the New York Metro Station (MTA Arts for Transit); 50th Station 1-9 lines (Manhattan). The idea of four mosaics on the walls of the station depicting Lewis Carroll’s character “Alice in Wonderland” – inspired by Broadway theaters located near the metro station.
Meanwhile, Liliana Porter left to the viewer the opportunity to supplement the details of shadow figures with their imagination. However, there are reasons that limit the flight of fantasy. And these reasons are simple – the childhood haunting illustrations by John Tenniel.
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Flying Home – Harlem Heroes mosaics by Faith Ringgold

Harlem Heroes mosaics
African-American artist Faith Ringgold created glass mosaics “Flying Home: Harlem Heroes and Heroines” at the 125 Street (Harlem) metro station, lines 2, 3, in 1996. Faith Ringgold is Professor of University of California at San Diego, an artist, an illustrator of children’s books, sculptor and writer. The most famous of her works – paintings, stories on the quilt. The name “Flying Home” – taken from the name of Lionel Hampton’s “Flying Home” that Feith Ryngold heard in her childhood.
In fact, Hampton’s orchestra was popular during the 1940s and early 1950s. Harlem Heroes mosaics located on the walls of the station platform, depict the famous African-Americans. In particular, as the angels hovering over the equally famous buildings that played an important role in the history of Harlem.
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Krasnoyarsk born Russian Steampunk sculptor Igor Verniy returns fairly forgotten dove of peace in a new guise

Krasnoyarsk based Steampunk sculptor Igor Verniy has created a stunning steampunk gallery of cute cyberpunk creatures and mobile models of wildlife. The 22-year-old master Igor Verniy graduated from Moscow State University. He is an engineer in the field of metal, and a specialist in the evolution of stars and astrophysics. Meanwhile, Igor Verniy writes on his page: “In the 21st century there are still fans of old school ideas. These are people who are nostalgic for rusty metal, gears, and the smell of motor oil”. According to Igor, he is one of those True Metal fans. Igor creates his models out of auto parts, parts of old watches, cigarette lighters, home appliances, electronics, etc.
The artist’s statement: “At heart I’m an artist and I see the beauty of this world in bright colors, but I’m also a mechanic,” Igor says. “And these two qualities help me to create.”
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Up And Away. Montara Creek Fine Art Photography. California, USA

Montara Creek Fine Art Photography
A gorgeous set of Modern Home Decor company located in Montara, California, USA. Printed on canvas, the images look like a cross between a photograph and a dreamy painting. Exactly what can decorate any interior. These printed fine art photographs have incredibly rich and stunning colors and a beautiful finish that will last for more than a lifetime. Up And Away – Fine Art Photograph, an award winner of Worldwide Photography – Gala Awards Carnival Fair Photography.
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‘Deny and Repress’. Cal State Fullerton Art Gallery. Glass bead installations by Liza Lou

Glass bead installations by Liza Lou
Born in New York City, Liza Lou is a talented American conceptual artist.
She became known internationally for her large scale glass bead installations. In particular, room-size sculpture of Kitchen with all appliances and furniture made entirely of bright colored glass beads of different sizes and shapes. And also, wire, and plaster. All objects of backyard installation with trees, flowers, grass, and a bench – covered with a dense layer of multicolored beads. In the project “Kitchen”, as in many other works, Liza is experimenting with turning small beads in a fundamental element of creativity. In addition, filled with love to detail.
Noteworthy, the installation “Kitchen” – exhibited at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York in 1996. According to Liza Lou, she began creating bead installations when she was twenty. And for today, she has had twenty years of successful artistic career. Her recent 2014 solo exhibitions took place in Goodman Gallery in South Africa, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac in France, and Bermondsey in England.
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