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A Miniature Musical Curio Shop by Chris Millar Spins Like Clockwork

21 February 2025 @ 8:20 pm

A Miniature Musical Curio Shop by Chris Millar Spins Like Clockwork"Mirthful Miscellanea" took one-and-a-half years to complete, and just about every part is made from scratch. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article A Miniature Musical Curio Shop by Chris Millar Spins Like Clockwork appeared first on Colossal.

In ‘Flying High,’ Tyler D. Ballon’s Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and Patriotism

21 February 2025 @ 4:22 pm

In ‘Flying High,’ Tyler D. Ballon’s Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and Patriotism"I want young people to see themselves as worthy of being immortalized in art—a recognition that transcends time," Ballon says. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article In ‘Flying High,’ Tyler D. Ballon’s Portraits Parallel Sports, History, Identity, and Patriotism appeared first on Colossal.

From Tiny Strips of Cardboard, Greg Olijnyk Fashions Fantastical Monuments

21 February 2025 @ 11:08 am

From Tiny Strips of Cardboard, Greg Olijnyk Fashions Fantastical MonumentsA classical cathedral dome sports the base of a missile and a gothic tower is fitted with jet propulsion boosters. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article From Tiny Strips of Cardboard, Greg Olijnyk Fashions Fantastical Monuments appeared first on Colossal.

Fantastical Figures Illuminate Urban Buildings in Amanda Lobos’ Murals and Installations

20 February 2025 @ 8:18 pm

Fantastical Figures Illuminate Urban Buildings in Amanda Lobos’ Murals and InstallationsEye-opening patterns and mischievous creatures are just a few of the characteristics of the Brazilian artist's beguiling scenes. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Fantastical Figures Illuminate Urban Buildings in Amanda Lobos’ Murals and Installations appeared first on Colossal.

Splashes of Stainless Steel by Zheng Lu Embrace Philosophy, History, and Technology

20 February 2025 @ 4:56 pm

Splashes of Stainless Steel by Zheng Lu Embrace Philosophy, History, and TechnologyEach fluid yet fixed piece strikes a balance between motion and stillness. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Splashes of Stainless Steel by Zheng Lu Embrace Philosophy, History, and Technology appeared first on Colossal.

Wayne Thiebaud’s Passion for Art History Shines in ‘Art Comes from Art’

20 February 2025 @ 11:00 am

Wayne Thiebaud’s Passion for Art History Shines in  ‘Art Comes from Art’If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Wayne Thiebaud (1920-2021) knew how to appropriate most ardently. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Wayne Thiebaud’s Passion for Art History Shines in ‘Art Comes from Art’ appeared first on Colossal.

Felines Evoke ‘A Floating World’ in Tùng Nâm’s Illustrations

19 February 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Felines Evoke ‘A Floating World’ in Tùng Nâm’s IllustrationsUkiyo-e provides the starting point for a series of curious encounters. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Felines Evoke ‘A Floating World’ in Tùng Nâm’s Illustrations appeared first on Colossal.

Rooms and Buildings Have a Life of Their Own in Eamon Monaghan’s Uncanny Dioramas

19 February 2025 @ 2:47 pm

Rooms and Buildings Have a Life of Their Own in Eamon Monaghan’s Uncanny DioramasFramed by steel I-beams, aluminum cladding, or floor boards, Monaghan's chaotic dioramas appear ready to burst from their own confines. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Rooms and Buildings Have a Life of Their Own in Eamon Monaghan’s Uncanny Dioramas appeared first on Colossal.

Adrienna Matzeg’s Punch Needle Embroideries Conjure Nostalgic Summer Road Trips

19 February 2025 @ 11:00 am

Adrienna Matzeg’s Punch Needle Embroideries Conjure Nostalgic Summer Road Trips'The Scenic Route' evokes simple joys, brief pauses, and the fading light of day. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Adrienna Matzeg’s Punch Needle Embroideries Conjure Nostalgic Summer Road Trips appeared first on Colossal.

Matt Roussel’s Textured Woodcuts Metamorphose into Paintings

18 February 2025 @ 8:16 pm

Matt Roussel’s Textured Woodcuts Metamorphose into PaintingsElaborate portraits, insects, and overflowing florals tell a range of enigmatic stories. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Matt Roussel’s Textured Woodcuts Metamorphose into Paintings appeared first on Colossal.