DERELICT

Derelict is a word associated with rubbish, broken buildings and neglect. Subjects that coinside with the notions of the desolate and forsaken. However, out of these themes artists and designers have transformed both unsightly environments and conditions into beautiful pieces … Continue reading

People and nature

Frank Gonzalez Bright, beautiful work. Wes Naman A really fun set of portraits. Todd Baxter The “Owl Scouts” photo project is excellent. Worth checking out. Josh Keyes Illustrations that are amazing in just about every way. Mark Howe Great photo … Continue reading

Vorsprung durch Technik

Fantastic exhibition of Juergen Teller at the ICA has caught my attention – check out his striking imagery (you can see it in the flesh at the ICA until 17 March). I’m not sure if anyone has seen this before … Continue reading

All of the lights

Billie Achilleos Artist Billie Achilleos turns Louis Vuitton bags into amazing animal sculptures for the luxury fashion house. Kirill Rudenko I love the slight blur and motion of these shots. Dana Oldfather I like paintings that have no meaning apart … Continue reading

THE LIGHT & THE DARK SIDE

Mike Stimpson Mikes photographs Lego men and he has covered subjects as diverse as German political culture and Brazilian business news.   Nicky Barkla Nickys paintings are amazing and it is well worth checking out her web page Stacy Stranzl … Continue reading

Don’t let us down

Rankin As we are all in Olympic spirits at the moment I thought I should add some images by Rankin who has captured team GB’s sporting heroes in action. Ilias Sounas Ilias has some brilliant illustrations and his website is definitely worth a … Continue reading

Pump Up The Volume

Lyle Owerko Lyle Owerko is a Photojournalist and Commercial Photographer based in New York City. His portfolio holds some amazing and harrowing images. He wanted to create a visual timeline of the boombox which is what you see below. Please … Continue reading

Mostly mono

Brand spirit Really nice Tumblr showing the power and importance of shape in branding design. Francois Robert Provocative art direction highlighting the human costs of greed. Elie Nadelman Quality doesn’t age –  elegant, cubist inspired sculpture from the 1920s/30s that … Continue reading

Lighten Up

David Mach David Mach’s artistic style is based on creating mass-produced found art objects from things like magazines, vicious teddy bears, newspapers, car tyres, match sticks and coat hangers. The images below have been made up from matchsticks. Mitch McGee … Continue reading

A hat-trick from the bench

Luz nas Vielas Bold, bright colour and positive, uplifting messages have helped to brighten the shanty town of Villa Brâsilandia in São Paulo. Food For Thought Loving these cafe stools with famous quotes laser etched into their tops. Great idea, … Continue reading