I’ve learned something about myself through these blog posts. I really enjoy fashion photography…providing it has a dark and morbid edge. The spindly models and drastic angles lend themselves nicely to the macabre.
Fumie Sasabuchi retouches fashion magazines with underlying anatomical structure; a lovely juxtaposition with the polished images of socially constructed “perfection.”
Such a fantastic Stepford Wives vibe to these…
Each year, Nikon has a contest for the finest images in photomicrography. I was most drawn to forms of life in their first recognizable stages. The embryos and larvae are amazing.
Browse the galleries and catch a glimpse of the beauty within the seemingly invisible spaces of our world.
Although I usually only glance at them in waiting rooms, I rate fashion magazines higher than their appalling “women’s interest” competitors due to the artistry and innovation of the photography.
When I come across a brilliant fashion photographer like Ruven Afandor, I always think that I should pay more attention to the genre.
The set from which these photos are taken particularly appeals to me.
The bleak color palette, anatomical props and hints of vintage science…
Could it be…a wunderkammer?
Antiquated themes depicted with the clarity of modern technology entice me greatly. Of course, his photos that don’t pertain to my personal preferences are also extremely well done.
Have a look.
The other day I stumbled upon a great collection of 3D Portraits. Although there were some “regular” humans in the mix, my favorites were the otherworldly creatures and monsters.
It’s fantastically starling to see the following image in full size if you happen to click/scroll over it unexpectedly…
I love these rabbits…
Well hello…
The positive/negative photography process, first invented by William Henry Fox Talbot is a rarity in the modern art world. But it is a personal favorite technique.
Images are created by placing an object on a piece of sensitized paper and exposing it to sunlight. Details can be stunning…
And sometimes haunting hints of familiar shapes emerge from the shadows…
This series of shadow pictures is quite lovely.
The Minimiam site opens with the line “Who hasn’t dreamt of diving in thick chocolate mousse?”
Indeed.
These delightful food landscapes, populated with miniature figures, are the work of Akiko Ida and Pierre Javelle.
I had a fantastic time browsing the edible terrains and their hard working, intrepid inhabitants.
Sometimes…I wanted to trade places with them…
Ah, the days before Photoshop, when clever arrangement made all the difference.
For the record, I could not do this in Photoshop…I know nothing about the program.
Liz Wolfe creates a vibrantly colored world of contradiction in her photographs.
You’ll find candy that bleeds and other inedible delicacies, slightly menacing sugar crystal landscapes, tentacles and animal parts gently curled among the garden flowers…
The color scheme and composition are really exquisite. Have a look.
I am really impressed with Art of Skulls Dia de Los Muertos inspired designs.
You can see a variety of her work on Flickr and they are available for purchase on her Etsy site.
I love these little skellies (I feel that’s the best word to describe them) from Altered Boxes:
Her work makes me want to delve in more box/diorama/curio cabinet crafts.
The altars set up for Dia de Los Muertos are often intricate, elaborate works of art themselves:
One day, I WILL attend a traditional celebration of this holiday.
Laura Plansker designs incredible dioramas; absurd, humorous, sad, subversive…interpretations of fairy tales and imaginary worlds.
The image above is also part of a small series of Feral Foes, the finely decorated, gun and poison toting harbingers of death.
Her Tiny Tenants series of photo dioramas is a children’s book concept (which I truly hope gets published). Incredibly well done little scenes are accompanied by anecdotes. For example, “The Meat Eaters”:
Have a look through her wonderful work.
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