She Dreams In Digital

Two for Tuesday - Ben Tolman

Sya — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:25:38 -0500

This week, I'd like to feature fellow deviant and left-handed artist, Ben Tolman.

Full piece

The Antipodes Project

Ben Tolman's Official Website
Ben Tolman at deviantART

Singing Ringing Tree

Sya — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:54:31 -0400

More info on this sculpture designed by architects Mike Tonkin and Anna Liu.

Two for Tues - Sachiko Kodama

Sya — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:50:38 -0400

Kodama's online portfolio
How to make your own ferrofluid

Artist Showcase - Andy Goldsworthy

Sya — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:35:04 -0400

Feature length documentary - Rivers and Tides

"I am so amazed at times that I am actually alive."

Andy Goldsworthy @
Wikipedia
Time Interview
ArtisanCam

Artist Showcase - Chris Jordan

Sya — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:59:01 -0400

If you've been on the Internet for any good length of time at all, you're bound to have come across Chris Jordan's work. It's no wonder his art is so popular among bloggers, ecologists, artists and fellow Americans; it sends a timely message that should impact every single one of us as we go about our daily routines. I thought this TED talk summed up his work and his statement about consumption rather poignantly and wanted to share.

To see more of his artwork, please visit Chris Jordan's home page.

Artist Showcase - Phil Hansen

Sya — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:36:50 -0400

I couldn't wait till Tuesday to share these two videos with you! They both represent a unique body of work by artist Phil Hansen.

Phil Hansen's site
Phil's YouTube channel
Phil's Blog

Artist Showcase - Ed McGowin

Sya — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:09:27 -0400

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Ed McGowin aside from his fantastic body of work, is that he's not Ed McGowin. This Baltimore artist legally changed his name 12 times, and under each name, creating and submitting artworks to the Baltimore Museum of Arts. See, McGowin has a theory that an artist’s will to change has been denied by the repressive demand that an artist's work develop in a sequentially logical, linear progression.

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Two for Tuesday - Unrelated Artsy Vids

Sya — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:40:12 -0400

The first is from an installment called Displacements by Michael Naimark. First he filmed 3 people in an archetypal Americana living room then he spray-painted the whole room white and placed a projector in the same location of the camera. This was done three different times between 1980 and 84, but the version above is from 2005.

The later is an excerpt from the movie Waking Life, a digitally enhanced live action rotoscoped film directed by Richard Linklater in 2001. You might recognize the name (if not the style) if you're A Scanner Darkly fan. The movie — sometimes captivating, sometimes dull — can be viewed in it's entirety (98 minutes) via Google Video.

Bananca

Sya — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:01:07 -0400

Have you seen this yet?

And don't miss the Gorrilaz gallery!

Two for Tuesday - Graffiti

Sya — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:16:23 -0400

Reverse Graffiti Project
Muto by Blu

Two for Tuesday - David Byrne

Sya — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:29:47 -0400

"He's hurt
He's dying
Claimed he was a terrorist
Claimed to avert a catastrophe
Someone should'a told him
That the buck stops here
No one ever said
That he was involved with thieves
And they're blind, blind
blind, blind, blind, blind, blind
blind, blind
blind, blind, blind, blind, blind"

Artistic genius, ladies and gents. David Byrne defines the term "cutting edge" and don't even try to deny it. Blind isn't one of my favorite Talking Heads tunes (I have several favs), but I chose this one because I think the political statement is apropos considering our upcoming election and the current wrench in office. Not to mention, the bizarre head shaking bits are more trippy than any modern day Tool video, hands down! Hey look, it's Anthony Kiedis on speedballs! *ducks the tomato*

Our children's children will still be talking about Byrne decades, nay, centuries from now. And aren't we the fortunate ones to see it all first hand?

David Byrne's Blog
Radio
Wikipedia
Stop Making Sense

Two for Tuesday - Piccaso's Guernica

Sya — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:54:56 -0400

More information about the 3D exploration seen above.

"...this bull is a bull and this horse is a horse... If you give a meaning to certain things in my paintings it may be very true, but it is not my idea to give this meaning. What ideas and conclusions you have got I obtained too, but instinctively, unconsciously. I make the painting for the painting. I paint the objects for what they are." - Piccaso

"It's the Sound That Makes Me Punch Infants!"

Sya — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:49:06 -0400

Let's contemplate this very unique public sculpture for a moment... what could the artist possibly have been thinking - what is the message they were hoping to convey? Anyone else reminded of this bit from Dane Cook?

I found this while surfing the other night. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts or artist of this interesting sculpture, please let me know.

Two for Tuesday - Artists at the Beach

Sya — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:29:50 -0400

San Francisco native, Andres Amador's site - Analogia.org (this isn't the first time Andres has shown up here in the Artist Showcase Archives... here's the post from 2 years ago.)

More about New Zealand's Peter Donnelly

50 Amazing deviantArtists You Absolutely Must See

Sya — Sun, 25 May 2008 13:45:53 -0400

Fractal Art

1. Zueuk
2. Nicholas Rougeux - Dusk
3. psion005
4. onebadpenny - inner conflict
5. d-b-c
6. FarDareisMai
7. MelonLogic
8. Gygrazok
9. judazfx
10. deloulark

40 more fabulous MUST-SEE artists --->

Ten O'clock Scholar

Sya — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:27:57 -0400

Here's two for Tuesday...

More videos by artist/photographer William Wegman.

Aaaaaand, just cuz I'm feeling goofy tonight... I needs me some Diamond Dave.

The Art of Michael Salter

Sya — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:21:06 -0400

"Michael Salter's work is a massive and in-depth response to visual culture. A self proclaimed "obsessive observer" he culls through the avalanche of mass media and corporate branding to find poignant, absurd and baffling pieces which become part of his work. His work bridges all disciplines from product and toy design, to kinetic sculpture, logotypes, animation, and signage. He is currently interested in cognitive behavior and its relationship to particular visual stimuli, and the continued construction of styrofoam robots." - UO Department of Art

Two Favs from Texas Country Reporter

Sya — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:44:43 -0400

I love these videos because they are a testimonial to the power of tapping into those creative forces we all have within us - the desire to change our own lives, as well as those around us, by doing something positive with the resources we have despite the limitations and road blocks. Here are two stories of men who have found meaningful ways to connect to others. They are truly inspiring and edifying...

SDID's New Interactive Web Galleries

Sya — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:12:48 -0400

I just set up a couple of new galleries while I was reviewing Image Compressor 2008 for Tucows. Turns out, it's a fun but powerful software that does more than just compress images. It also has a photo editor that can import Photoshop filters and it's web album creation tool can recognize templates for Picasa. I found some really cool free ones over at Paul van Roekel's site that were super easy to implement and use.

The article I've written about Image Compressor went live over at Tucows on Friday.

And check out my new totally stellar interactive showcase galleries by clicking on the images below!

Fractal Showcase

Traditional Showcase

ANSI Art Exhibit

Sya — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:04:15 -0500

Via Sixteen Colors - Thanks Dave.

The Amazing Art of Ben Tolman

Sya — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:08:42 -0500

Ben Tolman's talent and ambition are awe inspiring. I met Ben over at deviantArt in 2004, about a year after I became a member. Since then, he has inspired and amazed me time after time with his detailed, psychedelic ink drawings and collaborations. I think you'll agree that they are bizarre, compelling and beautifully executed.

Oh, yes! There's more!

Pavement Artist, Julian Beever

Sya — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:34:31 -0500

Thanks for sending this my way, Zoe! Julian Beever has amazed us all with his legendary talent. Did you know it usually takes about 3 days to finish a drawing?
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Alena Wooten (aka MumboJumbo)

Sya — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:25:55 -0500

Alena Wooten is one of my favorite sculptors. I've been keeping an eye on her amazing progress over the years as she has built up a remarkable gallery over at deviantArt. This young woman has an uncanny ability to take a picture of something and make it 3 dimensional. She's definitely an inspiration to many and a real sweet girl too!

Glassblowing - Alex Petrakis

Sya — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:13:43 -0500

Art in Our Private Collection Part 1

Sya — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:39:30 -0400

Below I have shared a picture of a piece that was given to me by artist, technologist, and friend, Sebastien Dion that presently sits on our mantle.

(closeup view)

There is a little story behind this treasure. A photographer I modeled for invited my husband and I to a party at his studio where we were introduced to Sebastien and his significant other, Amber Reed (note: Amber shares our last name! Grooveh!) who also modeled for our photographer friend. The four of us became quick friends and found we had a lot in common to talk about, specifically, we are all interested in the use of technology in art. Luckily, I brought along my portfolio that had some of my fractal images within. Of particular interest to Sebastien was a print of Strange Specimen and he asked if I'd be willing to allow him to use the image for a project he was working on...

Jen Stark

Sya — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:25:21 -0500

I am in love.

Time Elapsed Art

Sya — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:26:01 -0500

Diatom Art

Sya — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:34:12 -0500

Diatom are single-celled photosynthetic organisms, one of several groups of algae that biomineralize silicate. They inhabit both fresh and marine water. Deposition of the silicate creates rigid cell walls which can take on a complex variety of geometric shapes.

In victorian times, hobbyists and enthusiasts would create arranged slides, microscopic pictures only a millimeter or two across, made out of individually placed diatom shells and butterfly scales. Some antique slides still exist today in personal and museum collections, but it was considered to be a lost art until Klaus Kemp of Microlife Services came along. He makes both traditional and contemporary designs, my favorite are the mandalas like the ones pictured here.

I live in Michigan so I found this site interesting as well: Great Lakes Diatoms

Artist Showcase - Larry Kagan

Sya — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 11:46:24 -0500

My husband and I went to the Flint Institute of Arts last week and saw a really cool sculpture hanging on the wall by artist, Larry Kagan. It appeared to be just a bunch of chaotic twisted metal pieces welded together, but it was casting a shadow on the wall in the shape of a perfect box! We came home and looked him up online. I find his artwork fascinating in that there is more than meets the eye, form from chaos, the familiar derived from the abstract. You'll want to check out his gallery to see the variety of objects he has cast in lines of shadow.

"I found out that I could make continuous forms out of discontinuous kinds of steel elements; I found that I could make whole and complete forms out of pieces of steel that looked like they were flying every which way away from a center. It's amazing, because what I discovered was, I mean, in retrospect obvious, was that the shadow isn't just a line on the wall, but it's really a volume in space..." - Object/Shadows: The Work of Larry Kagan

Watch a short movie of Kagan discussing his work and see him at work in his studio.

Fractal Origami

Sya — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:00:33 -0500

These fractal origami models were folded and photographed by Michał Kosmulski. Shown on the left is the Sierpinski Tetrahedron. You can see many more examples of balls, polyhedra, intersecting planes and the like at the Modular Origami homepage.