I dedicate this video to my amazing dad, special effects editor extraordinaire! It’s kind of neat to see a collage of these memorable movie moments, remembering that each one, in its own time, was a marvel of human ingenuity.
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Today I bring you the evocative assemblages of Edward Keinholz, most of which contain a dash of sharp satire and/or criticisms of modern life (works range from the 1960’s-1980’s).
Although he obtained no formal training, Keinholz grew up on a farm where he learned carpentry, drafting and mechanical skills.
His roster of formal jobs is as eclectic as his artistic endeavors: orderly in a psychiatric hospital, manager of a dance band, used car salesman, caterer, decorator and vacuum cleaner salesman.
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In 1972, Matell release a the “Saucy Doll;” a little lady who makes strange faces when you lift her left arm (which, arguably, anyone would).
Judging from this video, it takes quite the effort to get these funny faces to happen (that’s a lot of arm lifting), and most faces can accurately be subsumed under the header of “drunk and disorderly.”
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Aris Kolokontes has a gallery of wonderful monster sculptures and busts. Look at the texture he achieves here!
They appear…lifelike.
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Andrew Ferez is responsible for two pieces I’ve loved for quite a while without knowing the artist. Aren’t these first two really spectacular?
His work reminds me a bit of Jacek Yerka with its fine details and blending of architecture, human invention and nature.
Many of his creations seem to contain a prominent fire element; a bit of burning chaos and/or illumination.
I’d like a a bumper sticker of this painting that says MY OTHER CAR IS A TALONED FISH SAXOPHONE WITH WHEELS.
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Here’s a truly unique modification: the Victorian Hearse Aquarium. It was up for auction (and has since ended), but is worth showing for the craftsmanship.
Large Victorian Ebonized Aquarium Cabinet, 19th century and later. Fashioned from the rear glazed doors of a New Orleans style horse drawn hearse, adapted on modern stand to accommodate tank, filter and lighting, all included, 80.5″ x 57″ x 41″ – 204.5 x 144.8 x 104.1 cm.What do you think of this item? Too goth? Completely awesome?
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Today’s one of a kind, bug-eyed art dolls come from Mealy Monster Land.
Caption for this guy, anyone?
Amazing…
For the Halloween lovers there are many pumpkin heads.
And some frazzled snowmen to keep the yuletide…interesting.
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This video has been making the rounds online lately, with good reason.
I cannot even fathom the meticulous, pervasive talent it takes to make some of these things happen. How these girls stay oriented to execute a flawless musical performance is beyond me. Watch:
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Here’s something sweet (in the SWS way) for Mother’s Day. Cristina Burns makes eye catching assemblages, populated with plenty of skulls, flowers and candy.
I love her “still life” setups…in the past I’ve decorated my house for parties like this:
Bones, brains, sugar, pills, kitschy creatures…
Where are the florists that sell arrangements like this?
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!
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I had to steal that title from the source. Isn’t it the greatest title you’ve heard in a good long while? These photos are part of Rafal Milach’s Disappearing Circus (a very evocative title as well).
The stark contrast of circus adornment and mundane surroundings jars the viewer just a little, as does seeing clowns devoid of smiles. These photos conjure a realization of ephermerality; a strange sense of unease, while also managing to be quite beautiful and touching.
There is a mini bio if you click on “info” under the pictures in the online portfolio.
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