Mari Katayama’s photography uses her own body as one of her materials. Born with a rare congenital disorder, the artist had her legs amputated as a child, and at times,
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The Anamorphic Sculptures of Thomas MedicusThe Anamorphic Sculptures of Thomas Medicus
The illusionary works of Thomas Medicus include “What It Is Like to Be,” an anamorphic sculpture consisting of 144 hand-painted strips of glass that reveal new images when turned. Each
The Figurative Sculptures of Chie ShimizuThe Figurative Sculptures of Chie Shimizu
Carrying a mystical undercurrent, Chie Shimizu’s sculptures are rooted in an exploration of “the significance of human existence.” The artist, born in Japan and based now in Queens, New York,
The Figurative Sculptures of Frode BolhuisThe Figurative Sculptures of Frode Bolhuis
The solitary figurative sculptures of Frode Bolhuis are untethered to any one specific culture or frame of mind, existing at the convergence of generations and experiences. His use of textiles
The Unsettling Sculptures of KT BeansThe Unsettling Sculptures of KT Beans
In the hands of KT Beans, a seashell takes on unsettling qualities. The sculptor says she creates “oddities for humans of the future”: Teeth, eyes, and other human body parts
The Sculpted Creatures of Masayoshi HanawaThe Sculpted Creatures of Masayoshi Hanawa
Masayoshi Hanawa’s intricate ceramic and resin creatures are pulled from the artist’s internal mythology. His creations are filled with mosaic-like detail, each corner of a monster a meticulously crafted and