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Sculpture

The uniquely inspired sculptures of Ryan McCallister

Today we look at the fascinating sculptures of Ryan McCallister, a versatile artist in America, working in steel, bronze, ceramics, glass and other mixed media. Image: mccallistersculpture.com

Thread and Needle

The ethereal sculptures of Benjamin Shine

Today we meet a sculptor whose study in fashion design has led him to a unique form of portraiture using the netting fabric, tulle, with many unique installations and collaborations now earning him much acclaim. Image: Art Summit.com

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Next level Sand Art!

Today we will look at the life-like sculptures made of sand by Andoni Bastarrika, an artist from the Spanish side of the Basque Country. Image: Andoni Bastarrika, Facebook.

Metalwork

Dynamic Darius Hulea Sculptures

Today we discover the powerful metal sculptures of Romanian artist, Darius Hulea, who uses wire to "draw" three dimensional portraits, in the classical style of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Image: Darius Hulea Sculptures, Facebook.

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More on African Sculptures

I bought two Zimbabwean stone sculptures at the African Heritage shop in Beechworth as a happy memory of my travels in Africa. Showcasing some more beautiful works from Africa.

Africa

Bernard Takawira

The sculptures created by Zimbabwe artist Bernard Takawira (1948-1997) are based in his culture and stem from the influence his mother Mai Takawira had through her deep knowledge of Shona myths.

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Bob Marchant breaks the sound with his bas-relief barrier

Paintings by Sydney artist Bob Marchant were showcased a few weeks ago. Today I show you a Bob Marchant creation that is seen by thousands of people every day! If fact you might have seen it today - if you live in New South Wales!

Installation Art

A tribute to humanity's quest for flight

Dutch design firm Studio Drift pays tribute to humanity's quest to master flight with a mesmerising kinetic installation made of thin glass bars that move like wings. Image: Studio Drift.com

Prehistoric

Dinosaurs

We know dinosaurs roamed Earth long before humans and the evidence of the largest that habited Australia has just been found. But how long have we been making statues of dinosaurs? Read on to find out more. Image credit: en.wikipedia.org

Metalwork

I love this artist Cal Lane, in spades

Bridging industry and fine art Cal Lane eliminates the tough and imposing characteristics of steel and iron to create alluring delicate and intricate sculptural forms using wheelbarrows shovels and fuel tanks as her canvas. Credit:Photos Cal Lane Facebook

Sculpture

Mesmerising, moving wood sculptures!

Today we look at the fascinating hand carved wooden sculptures of David Roy, which move without battery, motor or power - just through winding a spring! Image: woodthatworks.com

Travel

Marysville - Yarra Valley

Located in the foothills of Melbourne's closest ski fields, Marysville is a picturesque town, a place to enjoy peace and quiet and appreciate the wonders of nature. Established in 1863 as a stopover for diggers travelling to the Goldfields, Marysville, evolved into a popular resort destination.

Sculpture

More microscopic marvels by David A Lindon

Today we return to look at some of the latest creations of David A. Lindon, a man who makes truly amazing tiny sculptures in the eye of a needle or on the head of a pin! Image: David A Lindon, Micro Art, Facebook.

Sculpture

Gillie and Marc

Creating some of the world’s most innovative public sculptures, Gillie and Marc Schattner an Australian collaborative artist couple, are re-defining what public art should be, spreading messages of love, equality, and conservation around the world.

Museum

Lego model - City of Pompeii

During my visit of the Chau Chak Wing Museum located in the grounds of the University of Sydney, children gathered around a Lego model of the city of Pompeii Image Credit: Photo by Craig Barker - Nicholson Museum

Sculpture

Wondrous wind walkers.....!

Today we marvel at the huge, clever sculptures of Theo Jansen, which combine art and engineering to "walk" along the beaches of the Netherlands, and are now also exhibited around the world. Image: YouTube.

Sculpture

The Butchers' Bridge

We are going to finish our current run through "unusual sculptures" with a look at some by Jakov Brdar located on "The Butchers' Bridge" in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Image credit: visitljubljana.com

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Hipsters in Stone by Leo Caillard: Playing with Anachronism

Do you love classic statues? How about clothing them to look like "Hipsters"? Different? Yes - this is what artist Leo Caillard has done to prompt us "to reflect on the present in relation to our past". Image credit: leocaillard.com

Sculpture

Statues with a difference

If you like statues, especially ones that appear in the streets for passersby to enjoy - this post is for you. From Bratislava in Slovakia to Russia, Venice, Marseilles, Iceland. Image credit: statues.vanderkrogt.net

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Daniel Popper

A want you to meet an other African artist - this one is a multidisciplinary artist who does large scale sculptures and installations - he also creates stage and interior designs. Image credit: mymodernmet.com

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More UooUoos

A few weeks ago we introduced you to UooUoos - a mythical creature designed for an Art Trail In Melbourne and fund raiser for the Royal Children's Hospital 150th Anniversary.

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The Me and UooUoo Art Trail

100 UooUoos are scattered around Melbourne and Geelong finding a home in laneways, streets, parks and public spaces, bringing colour and creativity with a spectacular public art trail, in honour of the 150th anniversary of The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Melbourne. Credit: uoouoo.org.au

Flight

Skywhales: Every Heart Sings-World Premiere

If you don't know Patricia Piccinini's works you will be astounded by what you are about to see - floating about in the sky over Canberra and later - over Australia. Image credit: knowmyname.nga.gov.au

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The amazing art of rock balancing

Come with us to explore the therapeutic and fascinating art of rock balancing, where these fascinating structures stand upright only with the help of gravity,...... and the infinite patience of Michael Grab. Image: gravityglue.com

Sculpture

Kinetic wind sculpture

Today we look at the work of Anthony Howe, who uses an intricate computer programme to design his mesmerising, meditative outdoor sculptures. Image: howeart.net