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Revisiting Hans Hemmert’s Spacial Explorations with Balloons

Hans Hemmert uses balloon sculptures to explore the idea of space and form, having the objects take the place of human figures and massive structures. The artist evolved from the human-sized, yellow works of the 1990s to a recent assemblage that takes the shape of an enormous tank.

German artist Hans Hemmert uses balloon sculptures to explore the idea of space and form, having the objects take the place of human figures and massive structures. Hemmert evolved from the human-sized, yellow works of the 1990s to a recent assemblage that takes the shape of an enormous tank.

“For War Child’s annual fund raising event, they needed to give people a reason why they should donate,” a collaborator of Hemmert’s said about the tank project. “To reinforce War Child’s mission statement ‘Keep the war out of children’ we installed a life size Sherman tank made out of balloons on the market place of Den Bosch, Holland. Reminding people that kids should stay kids, not soldiers.” After the balloons deflated, children were allowed to discard the materials left over.

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balloon art, Hans Hemmert, sculpture

human hair, Jenine Shereos, sculpture, textile art

August 17, 2015

Boston based sculptor Jenine Shereos often uses fiber and textile processes to create her intricate artworks. Her latest series uses a more unusual material - her own hair. "Leaf Series" portrays the patterned lace-like skeletons of dead leaves with excruciating detail. Shereos discusses her inspiration and process at her website: "Inspired by the delicate and detailed venation of a leaf, I began stitching individual strands of hair by hand into a water- soluble backing material. At each point where one strand of hair intersected another, I stitched a tiny knot, so that when the backing was dissolved, the entire piece was able to hold its form. Creating this work was a very meditative process for me, as I found myself lost in the detail of the small, organic microcosms that began taking shape."

‘Sorayama Space Park’ Unveiled in Bangkok

Hajime Sorayama, painting, sculpture

October 16, 2019

With “Sorayama Space Park by AMKK” at Central Embassy in Bangkok, the futuristic creations of Hajime Sorayama fill the space, including a lifesized aluminum Tyrannosaur. The immersive installation focused on the dinosaur-themed work of the celebrated illustrator, who rose to prominence in the 1980s for his “sexy robots” representing the timeless male gaze theory. The project marks the 5th anniversary of Central Embassy.

Sebastian Martorana’s Sculptures Forged in Reclaimed Marble

marble, sculpture, Sebastian Martorana

August 20, 2018

Sebastian Martorana uses salvaged marble to craft seemingly soft objects and characters. Works like "Homeland Security Blanket" and "Permanent Separation Anxiety" (above) show how the artist is able to use the dissonance between the object and the material to comment on contemporary issues. Whether it’s towels, teddy bears, or costumed characters, the artist’s mastery of the material creates a deceptive output of creations.

Iridescent Glass Sculptures and Installations by Chris Wood

Chris Wood, glass art, installation, sculpture

September 17, 2014

English artist Chris Wood creates glass wall-panels that showcase maze-like structures that give the illusion of depth and brilliance through the glass’ interaction with natural and artificial light sources. The artist’s usage of small, reflective, dichroic (meaning "two color") pieces of glass lets her easily create complex patterns of light and shade; the colors and textures that derive from these structures change in accordance to the position of the viewer and the angle of the light source, making her work an ever-changing, almost magical and intriguing phenomenon.

Revisiting Hans Hemmert’s Spacial Explorations with Balloons

Sculptor Jenine Shereos Recreates Leaves Using Human Hair

‘Sorayama Space Park’ Unveiled in Bangkok

Sebastian Martorana’s Sculptures Forged in Reclaimed Marble

Iridescent Glass Sculptures and Installations by Chris Wood

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