Going West: Perfect for our Book Sculpture Project!

Going West from Andersen M Studio on Vimeo.

Handmade Portraits - Rob Ryan

This artist's work is quite magical. We will be creating book sculptures next in Sculpture I, and this artist shows some interesting paper techniques in this video.

"It's almost a metaphor for me... of how we are all connected."

Etsy - Handmade Portraits -Rob Ryan from Shawn R King on Vimeo.

Anthony Howes - Kinetic Sculpture Garden

This short film was taken by some tourists while visiting Orcas Island, WA. It showcases some very complicated and beautiful kinetic sculptures.

Theo Jansen - Kinetic Sculpture

Theo Jansen created a kinetic sculpture that moves and lives on its own.

Better by Mistake

I want to address yesterday's "plaster disaster" for today's blog post. I made some mistakes. Boy, did I. Isn't that part of the learning process, though? I tried something new and it didn't go so smoothly. What should I do? I have definitely been reflecting on what would make the process easier and better. I am willing to admit that it didn't work out so well. Most importantly, I am seeking feedback. What would you do next time to make sure that the plaster casting process works more efficiently? I am open to suggestions! I hope that this can also be a lesson for you not only in art, but in life. We all make mistakes. Sometimes life is disastrous, or messy, or frustrating. However, we don't give up! We keep working, reflecting, changing, and making ourselves better. So, perhaps our plaster casts aren't as desired, but we gained a valuable lesson. Thank you for learning with me.

Al Pioppi

Innovation. Creation. Determination. See what wondrous inventions an Italian has made over the last 40 years.

AI PIOPPI from Fabrica on Vimeo.

NPR: "Dead Bees, Nail Clippings And Priceless Art in Warhol's 'Time Capsules'"

Pop art fans, Andy Warhol fans, and fans of the "different":
NPR has a great article highlighting Andy Warhol's time capsules. Read the article here.