I would love to see this massive skeleton installation by Gino De Dominicis on the streets of NY (where there would be space, I do not know).
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This sweet little Mogwai is what first drew me into the photostream of loveandasandwich on Flickr.
There are other beloved childhood characters in the mix as well…
And some new faces (this one is for you, Mr. Sprain):
Can’t go wrong with Day of the Dead…
And some characters are delightfully random, like the yeti sailor:
See more here.
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This link came to me from my wonderful friend Carrie.
Susan Lenz crafted a series of beautiful quilts, inspired by grave rubbings. I would love to hang this one on my wall:
More info here.
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This image deserves its own post. I’ve posted it in black and white diagram form before, but here’s a new incarnation of the concept.
The problem with “micro blogging” these days is that images circulate wildly without any credit given to the original artist. Those (like me) who prefer to cite sources whenever possible are quite out of luck. I’ve found so many amazing things on micro-blogs…and can’t trace them.
No source on this one, folks.
[Edit] The artist actually found this post and sent me the proper link for credit! Hooray!
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A remote street in Lima, Peru houses the largest collection of brain specimens in Latin America.
[The] collection contains over 3,000 examples of damaged brains and fetuses, displaying abnormalities caused by an array of neurological diseases, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse damage.
The purpose of the museum is to educate neurology students about a vast array of pathologies, but it is also open to the public.
The modestly-sized museum is packed with morbid examples of stroke, Alzheimer’s, tumors and trichinosis, but the star of the show is the Creutzfeld-Jacob disease specimen, commonly known as the human strain of mad cow disease.
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What better accoutrement than geeky tissue boxes could there be for those video game nights at the height of cold and flu season?
Classic video games, new ones, and even the Rubix Cube of yesteryear are represented in this awesome set.
See closeups and tutorials of the crafting process here.
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Peter Von Erickson is a prop builder, teacher and upright bass player for The Memphis Morticians (great band!). But he also has some true one of a kind jewelry creations on Etsy.
These first two are on my wish list:
Each cameo is an original design, hand sculpted and cast in resin.
Graveyards, zombies and spooks are the main fare in this wonderful collection.
This one would be great as an informal engagement or wedding gift for the morbidly inclined (personally, I find this very romantic):
There are also a number of cameo rings up for grabs.
See more here.
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Looking at the incredible sculptures by Takanori Aiba it is no wonder he began as a maze illustrator.
Delicate yet exquisitely elaborate, each scene is a complex miniature world…villages bursting out of tiny tables and bonsai pots…
See more here.
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Kinetic sculpture fascinates me, not only because I’m intrigued by the way creators manage to piece things together and animate them, but because of the incredible tendency we have to anthropomorphize anything that even remotely emulates human shape or motion.
“Pony” by Tim Lewis is an amazing chimera. I’m sure many people would think it’s “creepy,” but I rather like it. I’d love a ride in its little carriage.
Lewis states:
I think that when you first approach a piece of art, and you imagine it and draw it, there’s a sense that it will always remain somewhat in your imagination. Its only when you take the 2D object and re-work it into the physical 3D world that it becomes somewhat more real. It no longer just exists in your eyes and mind, but instead has to react with the floors and walls around it in the physical world. For me, kinetic art highlights the importance of bringing both inventions and imagination into a physical existence.
See it in motion. It’s a mesmerizing and mildly disquieting sight…
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I recently posted Nicole Pangas’s Skull Cups.
And now I’ve stumbled upon Steven Cheek’s skull pottery.
Teapots, cups, mugs, jars, flasks, bottles…there is a whole collection of skull inspired pottery.
So what type of skull pottery do you prefer?
See more great designs on the artist site.
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