Shoestrings as Art
November 26, 2010 by admin · View Comments
Artist Federico Uribe was born in Bogata, Colombia in 1962, then moved to Cuba, Mexico, Great Britain, and his present location - Miami. By abandoning the traditional medium of paint and using common objects in new ways, he feels he creates works that “communicate joy, beauty and love,” according to his website. View a slideshow of his art: today.msnbc.msn.com/id/40025950
Amazing art on a shoestring At first glance these colorful pictures look like regular paintings — but closer inspection reveals the detailed artwork is made from shoelaces that are painstakingly arranged and pinned to the canvas. The stunningly intricate creations are the work of Colombian artist Federico Uribe. This portait of a man with a sunflower, “Ars Poetica,” is Uribe’s personal favorite.
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Literal Lawn Chairs: Grass Sofas Brighten up British Summer
July 30, 2010 by admin · View Comments
[ By Delana in Art & Design, Home & Garden, Nature & Ecosystems. ]
Summer means more time spent outdoors in the sun, but the National Trust of Great Britain found that British families are spending an average of 43 hours per week inside and on the sofa. That’s a grand (or not-so-grand) total of 13 weeks per year. To get people out of the house and into nature, the National Trust has unveiled ten huge grass sofas in locations all across the UK. There are no TVs, no laptops – just unique spaces for quality outdoor family time.
The massive furniture was grown in about a month using all natural materials: straw bases covered with blankets of green, growing grass. These peculiar outdoor living rooms all consist of a sofa and a coffee table, letting British families get out of their homes but still spend time together in a familiar setting.
The growing living rooms were placed in a handful of picturesque natural locations, with some even making appearances in town centers. The National Trust endeavor uses humor rather than stern authority to coax families out into the beautiful British landscape this summer.
(all images via: Inhabitat)
Relaxing on a sofa in the sun, in some of the UK’s most beautiful outdoor spots, might be the best way we can think of to spend the summer. With a mug of tea and a plate of biscuits, a family outing to one of these living rooms would make for a splendid afternoon.
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