Ekkehard Altenburgers Mirror House

German born Ekkehard Altenburger lives and works in the UK today. He specializes in unusual sculptures and installations that gives everyday places a touch of the surreal-
You can check out his other projects (LOVE the "Colorspace" !)  on his website: www.altenburger.org.uk
By far my favorite is the temporary installation on the Isle of Tyree in Scotland. It just looks so magical.

Ekkehard Altenburger “Mirror House”,1996

Mapping the Moon

Wow, have you ever seen the moon like this? These images, made by the US Geological Survey  are maps of the moon and so colorful and striking they might as well be artworks.
I always think of the moon as something very fascinating, it's so far away and yet we feel its influence each day in the tides of the ocean.
The images above show the north and south side of the moon, below are maps of the near side.
Enjoy and check out more maps on the official page of the US Geological Survey.

via: http://anthologymag.com

Illustrating summer - Ekaterina Koroleva

Feeling like summer yet?

Born in Russia but living and working in Berlin today, Ekaterina Koroleva is one talented illustrator. I love how she uses color to accentuate in a way that feels dreamy and light.

Her illustrating style seems so free, so effortless like a summer breeze.

Some of my favorites are below but you can check out more of her work here. Take a look, you won't regret it. 

Have a great day everyone!

Dreaming of the Ocean

The hot weather right now makes me want nothing more but take a trip to the seaside and stick my feet into the  cool blue ocean...

                        

Josiah McElheny- Some Pictures of the Infinite

Ready for a glance at infinity? The new exhibition "Some Pictures of the Infinite" by Josiah McElheny opens tomorrow (June 22nd) at the Boston ICA (through October 14th 2012) 
Born in Boston in 1966, Josiah McElheny lives and works in New York City today and creates stunning pieces out of glass, mirrors and chrome.

Trained under master glassblower Ronald Willkins, McElheny worked as an apprentice to renowned glassblowers Jan-Erik Ritzmna, Sven-Ake Caarlson, and Lino Tagliapietra. 


His often massive sculptures are inspired by the enormity of the universe, and phenomena of astronomy, a fascination that was nurtured through a long-term collaboration with the astronomer David Weinberg. Their partnership has resulted in multiple artworks, like the sculptures below, picturing his interpretation of  the origins of the universe, in particular the Big Bang theory. 

Josiah McElheny, Island Universe, 2008. Handblown and press-molded glass, chrome-plated aluminum, electric lighting, rigging. Dimensions variable; largest element: approx. 12 feet in diameter; smallest element: approx. 7 feet in diameter. Photo Credit: Todd-White Art Photography, London

Josiah McElheny, Scale Model for a Totally Reflective Landscape (Industry), 2007. Handblown mirrored glass, low-iron industrial mirror, wood, 13 x 44 x 20 inches. Private collection. Photo Credit: Tom Van Eynde

Josiah McElheny, "Island Universe" (installation view), 2009. Courtesy the artist, Donald Young Gallery, Chicago, and Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York.

Josiah McElheny: Some Pictures of the Infinite 
On view from June 22nd through October 14th 2012
Institute of Contemporary Art 100 Northern Ave.Boston, MA 02210(617) 478-3100

Unexpected Treasures - The Geode Project

What an awesome and surreal feeling would it be to walk around the city and suddenly stumble upon a cluster of golden crystals peeking out of a random brick wall?

If you are in LA you can go on the hunt and find them!   "The Geode Project"  is a street art project that scatters 3D sculptures in the shape of crystals and geodes around the Los Angeles area for everyone to find and experience the feeling of stumbling upon an unexpected treasure.

" You might go hunting for treasures but you generally happen upon them during your adventures or casual interaction with the environment. I enjoy the fact that many people will not notice these, but some astute people will; that these will not last forever and the weather will affect them as naturally as it might in nature."

Can please someone do this in NYC??

Happy (sunny) Sunday!

The rain and drizzle finally gave way to some gorgeous sunshine around here and I am planning on soaking up some serious rays today.
How about you?

via: http://www.escapadeblog.com

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― Audrey Hepburn

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