Graficareal.net “Liu Bolin, a young Beijing-based artist, has become know as the “invisible man” due to his ability to use his own body as an art material. The 36-year-old chameleon paints on himself, appearing to blend in with the backdrop.” You’re going to want to see these images…. The Invisible Man http://www.homepagedaily.com/Pages/article7671-liu-bolin—the-invisible-man—exhibits-in-paris.aspxLiu Bolin, a young [...]
Posts under ‘Creativity’
Our trash can be treasure
Resourceful and creative…what other things could be salvaged and turned into art? Artist Turns Fast Food Trash into Delicate Paper Trees Clutch Light Demonstrates the Beauty of Plastic Drinking Straws
Vandalism or Art?
“The grey area between graffiti and vandalism is more than theoretical for Roadsworth: his controversial street images have turned pavement into politics in the city of Montreal and rekindled debate about the nature of public art. Peter Gibson, the man behind the Roadsworth graffiti identity, began taking to the streets of Montreal in the early [...]
It Might Get Loud
Ok so…I hesitated to post this here, mostly because it didn’t have an immediate “artsy” feel to it (in the sense I hear the word “art” used most often). But this…is…art. We learn to speak a particular artistic language and can easily get wrapped up in thinking ours is the right one. It’s important to [...]
Rules stifle creativity…
Rules stifle creativity and enforce conformity. Rules can do something else too: inspire creativity that thwarts conformity. Anyone who has observed a pack of kids in school uniforms will note the individualistic tweaks: rolled cuffs here, an accessory there; whatever loopholes in the sartorial rule book can be found are promptly exploited. Sheena Matheiken certainly [...]
Tinkering
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trivializing words
Having just returned from a conference where I heard a speaker address the trivialization of words in our culture…I find it somewhat awkward to jump into pecking away at post after post without giving it some thought. Words are powerful – ask any writer, speaker, parent, counselor, teacher, politician, and on and on. Ask any [...]
Killing Creativity
Funny and thought provoking… Are we afraid of being ‘wrong’ and how does that affect our creativity? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY&feature=channel]
Listening with your whole body
This is beautiful. She speaks on how we listen to music and draws connections to how we listen to people….but there is soooo much that speaks to every art form. Watch and enjoy. The performance at the end is mesmerising… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU3V6zNER4g&feature=channel]
The art of baking bread
Watch…listen for the art in this. It may sound more like a science class – but the beauty, artistry, and creative process he describes is truly amazing. Watch it. Enjoy it. What might this video speak to your own artistic pursuits? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK8Yk3mEEb8&feature=PlayList&p=E169586C23B8CDED&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=32]
