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Churchtanks: Sculptures of Churches Turned Into Tanks

May 3rd, 2013 by Tomas | No Comments | Filed in Design

Religion and war have always been mixing and closely related throughout history. Missouri-born artist Kris Kuksi took notice of this connection, repeating itself throughout history, and decided to unveil it in his Churchtanks sculpture series. By creating the juxtaposition between the classical world and the modern war gear, Kuksi transforms churches into tanks, blending the two structures smoothly and seamlessly.

As explained in his statement, creation of the sculptures is a “process that requires countless hours to assemble, collect, manipulate, cut, and re-shape thousands of individual parts, finally uniting them into an orchestral-like seamless cohesion that defines the historical rise and fall of civilization and envisions the possible future(s) of humanity.” Churchtanks thus represent the ability of art to fascinate and at the same time to raise awareness. Tell us your impressions in the comments!

Website: Kris Kuksi via: laughingsquid, booooooom

Churchtanks: Sculptures of Churches Turned Into Tanks originally appeared on Bored Panda on May 3, 2013.

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Incredible Pencil Sculptures by Cerkahegyzo

March 4th, 2013 by Tomas | No Comments | Filed in Design

Hungarian artist, going by the nickname of Cerkahegyzo, carves amazing sculptures from a single pencil. To create such meticulous miniatures, the artist uses needles, sandpaper, razor blades, polishing stones, files and all variety of pencils. Cerkahegyzo was inspired to start sculpting pencils after he came across the tiny pencil tip sculptures by Dalton Ghetti.

Working as a professional tool-maker in Hungary, Cerkahegyzo says that sculpting pencil miniatures is a great way to relax and has become his free time hobby. Clearly the concentration that such work requires leaves you unable to think about anything else rather than how to get that minuscule curve right!

Cerkahegyzo sometimes uses tiny props to make his creations even more impressive. Check out some of the examples of his work below, where tiny pencil tips turn into a set of keys or a sewing kit, or even into a cup of coffee or a bird cage. The series of pencils that are sculpted into chains look even more impressive!

Website: cerkahegyzo.deviantart.com (via)

For more pencil sculptures, be sure to check out the work of Dalton Ghetti.

Incredible Pencil Sculptures by Cerkahegyzo originally appeared on Bored Panda on March 4, 2013.

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Incredible Pencil Sculptures by Cerkahegyzo

March 4th, 2013 by Tomas | No Comments | Filed in Design

Hungarian artist, going by the nickname of Cerkahegyzo, carves amazing sculptures from a single pencil (except the last one). To create such meticulous miniatures, the artist uses needles, sandpaper, razor blades, polishing stones, files and all variety of pencils. Cerkahegyzo was inspired to start sculpting pencils after he came across the tiny pencil tip sculptures by Dalton Ghetti.

Website: cerkahegyzo.deviantart.com (via)

For more pencil sculptures, be sure to check out the work of Dalton Ghetti.

Incredible Pencil Sculptures by Cerkahegyzo originally appeared on Bored Panda on March 4, 2013.

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Flexible Paper Sculptures by Li Hongbo

February 12th, 2013 by Tomas | No Comments | Filed in Design

Li Hongbo’s artwork may look like porcelain or gypsum sculptures at first, but that’s only until he demonstrates how flexible they are. Beijing based artist, book designer and editor creates these busts and sculptures out of thousands of layers of glued thin paper. Hongbo builds the honeycomb-like structures by strategically placing the glue on each sheet of paper, and then gives the desired shape to it.

The idea comes from traditional Chinese paper decorations and toys that are flat at first but when pulled, may be extended into a proper shape. Li’s sculptures therefore work the other way round than the actual Chinese gourd toys, and transform from something fully shaped into something undefined and surrealistic. Check out the video below where you see the sculptures in motion!

Website: dominikmerschgallery.com

Flexible Paper Sculptures by Li Hongbo originally appeared on Bored Panda on February 12, 2013.

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Incredible Laser Cut Paper Art by Eric Standley

January 30th, 2013 by Lina | No Comments | Filed in Design

What at a first glance might look like Gothic stained glass windows, are actually Eric Standley’s paper creations. Currently based in Virginia, the artist uses a laser to meticulously cut out the patterns in thousands of layers of paper which are then all put together.

Eric’s work begins by drawing a design on a paper, so that he could plan how to cut each of the sheets. The artist then interlaces the positive and negative spaces of the cut outs to create a stunning 3D effect.

Eric also works as an an Associate Professor of Studio Art and the Foundations of Art and Design Coordinator for the School of Visual Arts at Virginia Tech. Combine these jobs with the insanely time-consuming paper cutting process, and you’ll get why the artist says he only “sleeps on rare occasions.”

As he puts in his statement, Eric “holds allegiance to a faith of his own construction, which is reinvented on a daily basis”, and hopes that one day he might become a modernist.

Website: ericstandley.30art.com

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Tiny Sculptures Made From A Single Toothpick

February 11th, 2011 by Bored Panda | No Comments | Filed in Design

Steven J. Backman, a San Francisco native, makes incredible tiny sculptures using only one toothpick, a straight edged razor blade and glue. It all began in elementary school when Steven made a Science project of DNA molecules from ordinary toothpicks and beans.

While attending San Francisco State University in the fall of 1984, where Steven later received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Industrial Arts, he decided to design a San Francisco cable car for an art project using toothpicks and glue. This was one way in which he knew how to show his appreciation for these mobile historical landmarks. Shortly after, Steven established his toothpick art business named “Landmarks of San Francisco,” which he still presently operates.

Steven’s motto, “The Essence of Patience,” truly exemplifies his drive and determination towards creating unique and unforgettable one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Steven feels that making these sculptures is as relaxing as lying on a secluded island at peace with himself and his surroundings. He is truly a perfectionist at heart and takes much pride in his toothpick sculptures.

Website: Toothpickart.com

Eiffel Tower

Burj Khalifa

Golden Gate Bridge

Meydan Grandstand

Transamerica Pyramid

White House

Empire State Building

Brooklyn Bridge

All sculptures above were made using only one toothpick, a straight edged razor blade and glue.

Tiny Sculptures Made From A Single Toothpick originally appeared on Bored Panda on February 11, 2011.

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Creepy Porcelain Dolls by Jessica Harrison

January 13th, 2011 by Bored Panda | No Comments | Filed in Design

It hasn’t been long since Creepy Tableware by Ronit Baranga made us lose our appetites, but what you are about to see will make your eyes bleed! I used to think that Shain Erin made the Creepiest Dolls, but a British figurine artist Jessica Harrison has taken creepiness to the whole new level. Shain’s dolls are for kids!

“The work isn’t intended to be confrontational, but work dealing directly with the body is often interpreted in this way precisely because of this shared experience of the body, as people can see it as a kind of attack on themselves, as a body is something we all have and recognise. The humour that appears in the work is often my way of balancing this feeling of confrontation, aggression, or what people might see as grotesque. Sometimes people are more open to looking at something that appears humorous, and hopefully if they look for a little bit longer then maybe they will find other meanings in the work.” (full interview: dontpanic)

Website: www.jessicaharrison.co.uk

Creepy Porcelain Dolls by Jessica Harrison originally appeared on Bored Panda on January 13, 2011.

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Amazing Phone Book Carvings by Alex Queral

November 29th, 2010 by Bored Panda | No Comments | Filed in Design

Alex Queral is a Philadelphia-based artist who has found an incredible way to use old, discarded phone books – he carves their pages into celebrities faces. It’s a perfect example how unusual use of materials can lead to worldwide fame and success.

“My fascination with heads began as an art student. For me, the human head was a natural choice of subject matter because of its inherent expressiveness. I carve the faces out of phone books because I like the three-dimensional quality that results and because of the unexpected results that occur working in this medium. The three-dimensional quality enhances the feeling of the pieces as an object as opposed to a picture.

In carving and painting a head from a phone directory, I’m celebrating the individual lost in the anonymous list of thousands of names that describe the size of the community. In addition, I like the idea of creating something that is normally discarded every year into an object of longevity.”

Website: – projectsgallery.com/Queral.html

Amazing Phone Book Carvings by Alex Queral originally appeared on Bored Panda on November 29, 2010.

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13 Strangest Sculptures from Around the World

September 28th, 2010 by Bored Panda | No Comments | Filed in Design

Have you ever noticed that tourists try to get a picture near every boring sculpture or statue they can find? Most of the time, they don’t even care who made it, or why it is there in the first place.

The worst part of it is when your friends come back from vacation, and you have to watch all those crappy DSC0001.jpg, DSC0002.jpg… DSC1562.jpg files.

In order to show how pointless it is – every time I travel I ask people to take pictures of me near garbage bins.

However, there are some truly amazing exceptions I must say, and I’ve put them all in this little list of Strangest Sculptures from Around the World. Hope you like it, but if you miss some great sculpture here – don’t be angry, just share it by leaving a comment!

1. Upside Down Charles La Trobe Statue (Australia)

It stands on his head in Melbrourne at La Trobe University Bundoora.

(Bamboos for phil.lees)

2. Vomiting Fountain Sculpture (London, UK)

(Bamboos for akanekal)

3. Device to Root Out Evil (Calgary, Canada)

(Bamboos for whistlepunch)

4. Traffic Light Tree (London, UK)

(Bamboos for Squirmelia)

Designed by Pierre Vivant, “Traffic Light Tree” has 75 sets of traffic lights. The sculpture was created to mimic a tree structure and reflect the energy of the developing Canary Wharf area.

5. Skull (Prague, Czech Republic)

(Bamboos for Steve Montgomery)

A really odd sculpture, that is said to be “inspired” by the works of Kafka.

6. Peeing Guys by D. Cerny (Prague, Czech Rep.)

(Bamboos for Chaymation)

(Bamboos for Irwin)

“The idea is disarmingly simple. Two bronze sculptures pee into their oddly-shaped enclosure (actually it’s the shape of the Czech Republict).

While they are peeing, the two figures move realistically. An electric mechanism driven by a couple of microprocessors swivels the upper part of the body, while the penis goes up and down. The stream of water writes quotes from famous Prague residents.

Visitor can interrupt them by sending SMS message from mobile phone to a number, displayed next to the sculptures. The living statue then “writes” the text of the message, before carrying on as before.” Chaymation

7. Nation for Itself Forever by D. Cerny

(Bamboos for davidcerny.cz)

To keep the statue it has been changed more or less due to fear of protests that the project is aimed at National Theater itself.

8. Disturbing Ballerina Man (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

(Bamboos for SeraphimC)

9. Engagement Rings (Vancouver, Canada)

(Bamboos for Troy B Thompson)

Two engagement rings in the ground at English Bay – must be a good place to engage. Designed by Dennis Oppenheim .

10. Skeletons In Love (Nong Khai, N.E. Thailand)

(Bamboos for peterkellystudios)

11. Würsa 18000Km From Earth (France)

(Bamboos for dalbera)

At a distance of 18,000 km from the earth, the elephant Wursa could balance on her trunk. It is on the basis of learned scientific calculations that Daniel Firman reached this conclusion, and came above all to produce this extraordinary work which confounds all our certainties regarding the gravitation of bodies.

12. Giant Tap (Tecnopark Wintertur, Switzerland)

(Bamboos for Bill Liao)

13. Tübingen Microbiology Institute (Germany)

(Bamboos for jim265)

Did we forget to include some cool sculpture on our list? Share it with other pandas!

13 Strangest Sculptures from Around the World originally appeared on Bored Panda on September 28, 2010.

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Tiny Sculptures On The Tip Of a Pencil

August 26th, 2010 by Bored Panda | No Comments | Filed in Design

Meet Dalton Ghetti, a 49 year old carpenter, who makes probably the tiniest sculptures in the world. It can sound unbelievable, but he manages to carve a highly detailed sculpture on the tip of a pencil from available graphite. Now living in Connecticut, USA, he has been doing these mind-blowing works for about 25 years.

“At school I would carve a friend’s name into the wood of a pencil and then give it to them as a present. Later, when I got into sculpture, I would make these huge pieces from things like wood, but decided I wanted to challenge myself by trying to make things as small as possible. I experimented sculpting with different materials, such as chalk, but one day I had an eureka moment and decided to carve into the graphite of a pencil” – says, Dalton, who is originally from Brazil.

All he needs is three basic tools – a razor blade, sewing needle and sculpting knife. Dalton doesn’t even use a magnifying glass! While a standard figure will take several months to make, he has spent two and half years on a pencil with interlinking chains. [via demilked | 2 | 3 | 4]