Eclectitude

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Lions and Sculptures and Artists..Oh, My!

Because we shall let no fine metal sculpture go unblogged, we present this beautiful piece of work by Turkish artist Selcuk Yilmaz. The sculpture was built over 10 months using 4,000 pieces of scrap metal. The artist has named his creation Aslan.

Pretty danged awesome, don't you agree?

Metal Lion Sculpture by Selcuk Yilmaz

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Doolittle House in Joshua Tree - Kendrick Kellogg, Architect

This just went on the market and got all sorts of blog coverage. One thing I find interesting about following certain artists is how you see repeated themes in their work. I think I can recognize one of Kellogg's houses anywhere, now.

I love the roof on this one in particular because it lets in so much natural light, something those of us who live in standard boxes miss. I also really covet that copper fireplace hood.

BONUS! There's video on this house~!

Doolittle House by Architect Kendrick Kellogg

Monday, January 20, 2014

Organic Architecture in India

I'm not sure I would live in this farmhouse near Mumbai, India, it seems more like an interesting place to stay as a rental. The designer, i.STUDIO, created an interesting mix of brick and rough stone that works on the exterior but less so for the interior.

I think that's what makes it feel like not a place to live for me, but a place to visit temporarily. I wonder how much of that is cultural upbringing?

Do the interior brick walls make it feel like "home" to you?

"Brick House" by i.STUDIO architecture, Mumbai India

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Stunning 3D Environments by JeeYoung Lee

Jeez, 3 weeks since my last post. I suck. I promise to try and post more frequently in 2014!

Today we shall explore the deeply cool creative environment building of artist JeeYoung Lee. I thought these were digital designs at first but they aren't. The artist actually creates these environments in his studio and then photographs them.

Somebody should create an exhibition space for him where people can walk in and experience these. Each room a different environment complete with lighting and sound effects. I'd go see that.

Resurrection by JeeYoung Lee

Nightscape by JeeYoung Lee

I'll be Back by JeeYoung Lee

Treasure Hunt by JeeYoung Lee

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Gorgeous Fractal Art

Today we shall be touring the depths of the Raw Fractals category over on deviantART.

Why?

Who cares.

Pretty needs no excuse.

From http://dont89.deviantart.com/

From http://symmetrybox.deviantart.com/

From http://suicidebysafetypin.deviantart.com/

From http://fractaldesire.deviantart.com/art/Between-the-seasons-181418198

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Creative Art Tiles

Can't get Evernote Web Clipper to work.

Have too many bookmarks already.

Want to "save" these tile links.

Oh, wait.

I have a blog.

Duh.

From Tierra Y Fuego

Tierra Y Fuego Floor Tile

From Santa Fe Designs

Fireplace by Santa Fe Designs

From Natalie Blake Studios

Tiles from Natalie Blake Studios

Monday, November 25, 2013

Artist Soo Sunny Park Swings for the Fences

A 50' roll of chain link fence is available at Home Depot. Just sayin'.

Glass pieces, not so hard to create. And if you have any experience with stained glass, the possibilities are endless.

As I was watching the video for this gorgeous sculpture installation by Soo Sunny Park, I was experiencing that familiar "oooooh, I could do something like this in the back yard...." And now I have ideas.

Lots and lots of ideas.

How about you?

Unwoven Light by Soo Sunny Park