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Kyuin Shim’s Sculptures and Digital Art Alter the Human Body

Based in Seoul, Korea, Kyuin Shim is a digital artist and sculptor who executes dark and poignant visions by altering the human body. His latest sculptural series "Black Black" features several monochromatic renditions of mannequin-like figures whose bodies seem to disintegrate before one's eyes. In Korean, the title of the series has two meanings: "Black" and "Sound of Crying." The characters' flesh becomes consumed by bubbling matter that eventually turns into a downpour of water from their limbs and orifices. A recent series of digital 3D renderings, "Small Place," similarly abstracts the human body, this time in all white. Featuring different groupings of feet sticking out from under a cubicle-like prism, the piece evokes the smothering closeness of an unhealthy relationship. Take a look at some of Shim's work below.

Based in Seoul, Korea, Kyuin Shim is a digital artist and sculptor who executes dark and poignant visions by altering the human body. His latest sculptural series “Black Black” features several monochromatic renditions of mannequin-like figures whose bodies seem to disintegrate before one’s eyes. In Korean, the title of the series has two meanings: “Black” and “Sound of Crying.” The characters’ flesh becomes consumed by bubbling matter that eventually turns into a downpour of water from their limbs and orifices. A recent series of digital 3D renderings, “Small Place,” similarly abstracts the human body, this time in all white. Featuring different groupings of feet sticking out from under a cubicle-like prism, the piece evokes the smothering closeness of an unhealthy relationship. Take a look at some of Shim’s work below.

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Jym Davis, masks, sculpture

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Whether in volcanic fields or Arizona deserts, Jym Davis creates masks that reflect the land in which they were made. Davis, who has been invited to be a National Park artist-in-resident multiple times, then displays these creations against the terrain that inspired them. The artist has described myself as not only a sculptor and photographer, but a "myth builder."

Joshua Smith’s Made-from-Scratch Miniatures Capture Urban Landscapes

Joshua Smith, miniatures, sculpture

March 24, 2017

Photo Credit: Andrew Beveridge/ASB Creative Australia-based artist Joshua Smith taught himself to create absorbing, hyper-detailed miniatures of structures and objects strewn across cities. These works maintain the grounded, authentic erosion of urban environments. Many of the buildings are rundown or at the very least, aged appropriately. “His miniature works primarily focus on the often overlooked aspects of the urban environment such as grime, rust, decay to discarded cigarettes and graffiti perfectly recreated in 1:20 scale miniatures,” a statement says.

Yok & Sheryo Turn their Humorous Characters into Sculptures in “Shadows”

sculpture, street art, Yok & Sheryo

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Yok is an Australian born artist raised on Ren & Stimpy and skateboarding graphics, while Sheryo is a Brooklyn based Singaporean artist with an affinity for kitsch and pulp illustrations. Together, the New York based duo calls themselves Yok & Sheryo, whose equally cheeky love for counter culture is reflected in their art. We first featured their murals on our blog, where they combine their signature styles in frenzied images that include surreal characters and motifs like pizza and palm trees. Their collective works tell stories inspired by their travels and misadventures, which have recently taken them to the islands of Indonesia, sparking ideas for a new set of characters.

Qixuan Lim’s Endearing, Disconcerting Sculptures

polymer clay, Qixuan Lim, sculpture

August 30, 2017

Qixuan Lim, also known as Qimmyshimmy, uses polymer clay to create tiny sculptures depicting infants and body organs. When removed from a singular context and placed into plastic packaging, these items become disturbing suckers, medication, and other types of edible objects. The Singapore-raised artist is currently based in the Netherlands.

Kyuin Shim’s Sculptures and Digital Art Alter the Human Body

The Location-Inspired Masks of Jym Davis

Joshua Smith’s Made-from-Scratch Miniatures Capture Urban Landscapes

Yok & Sheryo Turn their Humorous Characters into Sculptures in “Shadows”

Qixuan Lim’s Endearing, Disconcerting Sculptures

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