Artist Matthew Craven presents a series titled Ancient Pleasures where the theme incorporates simplistic collage work focused on linear patterns and ancient structures. See the series below: http://matthewcraven.com/section/247718-ANCIENT-PLEASURES.html
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In Lieu of Flowers by Megan Howland
Artist Megan Howland creates a floral drenched portrait series where you find limbs and faces sprout from the blossoming bouquets. See some selected works from the artist below: http://www.meghanhowland.com/2015
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Art by Michael Carson
Sensual, luxurious, and elongated portraits painted by artist Michael Carson. His works have a classic like inspired influence from the likes of iconic post-impressionist artists such as Edgar Degas and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, making them timeless beautiful pieces. See some selected works below: artsy.net/artist/michael-carson
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M.I.A. – REWEAR IT (Music Video)
M.I.A. and H&M team up for a World Recycle Week project which encourages shoppers to bring in their unwanted to clothing for recycling purposes. The song “Rewear It” was specifically for the campaign. Although H&M has been severely criticized for their fast fashion practices (cheap clothes that gets thrown out quickly working against recycling) and outsourced factory use. But this is a step in the right direction M.I.A. tells Vogue “Any of those things is progressive, and I think you have to give it a chance.”
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Illustrations by James Zucco
Minnesota based artist James Zucco creates a series warped mixed media illustrations in portrait form filled with strange, symbolic and playful visuals. See some selected works below:
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Wide Eyed Surreal Portraits by artist Julie Filipenko
Surreal doll-like portraits created by Tel Aviv based artist Julie Filipenko. Her work presents a sense of whimsical sensuality and odd morbid playfulness incorporating dismembered anatomy, bones, animals and flowers. See some selected works below:
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Sculptures by Jaz Harold
New York based artist Jaz Harold creates soft flesh and body themed sculptures with floral detailing. The pieces provide a ovreall sense of sensuality and symbolism. See some selected works below:
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Surreal Photography by Brian Oldham
The dreamlike and conceptual photography by Brian Oldham walks the line of terrifying and gorgeousness. These stunning portraits morph crisp reality into surreal and symbolic situations. See some of his selected works below:
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Mixed Media Portraits by Johnie Thornton
Self taught California-based artist Johnie Thornton creates surreal mixed media portraits utilizing geometric disfomations and nods to pop culture and fashion to create an almost alien like approach to his charmingly warped works. See some of his selected works below:
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3D Tattoos by Winston the Whale
Portland based tattoo artist Winston the Whale is known for and specializes in 3d tattoos, specifically using the anaglyph technique which is the use of the blue and red line. You may need 3d glasses to see them pop out, but that just makes them all the more special. Images © Winston the Whale
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Floral Black Masculinity by Lynette Luna
Berlin based conceptual artist Lynette Luna creates a series focused on the social stigma of black masculinity by capturing male models alongside delicate flowers. “I photographed a black male with flowers to show a side that is often ignored by society. That these men can be soft, sensitive, and delicate. I blended a black man with the delicacy of flowers and the femininity of bright colors.” – Lynette Luna
