I’m loving these assorted projects by Paris-based designer Suzy Lelièvre who distorts and manipulates common objects into unexpected forms. If you like her work you might also enjoy Michael Beitz. (via fasels suppe)
TassoNovember 13
Stunning New Time Lapse Video from the International Space StationNovember 12
A few weeks ago a beautiful time lapse video shot from the International Space Station made the rounds. When I saw this new video pop up on Vimeo I assumed it was the same thing, but immediately realized it was something wholly more incredible, not to mention five times longer. This new (or newly edited?) video was shot with a special low-light 4K-camera by the crew of expeditions 28 and 29 onboard the ISS from August to October, 2011 and captures numerous shots of the Aurora Borealis. I recommend clicking HD full-screen for this one. Edited by Michael König.
That’s it, I’m going to space.
Keep DrawingNovember 12
A new rotoscopic animation by Seoul-based Studio Shelter (previously) in which every single frame is a different character in a different style, frequently switching mediums between pencils, pens, markers, and even paint. What a perfect and wonderful way to capture the frustrations and rewards of drawing through the medium itself. I watched the whole clip twice and was amazed, but it wasn’t until the third time when I started hitting pause repeatedly that I realized how many hundreds of hidden treasures flash before your eyes. I definitely recommend spending some time with it. Directed by Ha Juan.
Hudson: Against the GrainNovember 11
A wonderfully animated stop motion music video for Melbourne indie-folk artist Hudson, animated by Jonathan Chong. Some making of shots here. (via kuriositas)
First Look: Lightning Drawings by Cassanda C. JonesNovember 11
Artist Cassanda C. Jones has just completed a new series where she meticulously arranges long-exposure photographs of stormy skies, using small fragments of lightning strikes to form line drawings of electrified rabbits and circles. The works are yet to be titled, but will be available as large format ink jet prints in editions of two. All images courtesy the artist and Eli Ridgway Gallery, San Francisco.
Introducing the Colossal Flickr PoolNovember 10
Colossal now has a full-fledged Flickr pool where you can submit artwork, photography, design projects or anything else of interest. Creating the group is partially selfish in that I’m always on the prowl for new content and it’s an easy way for anyone to submit work and be sure that I’ll see it. Additionally, it’s also a great way for anyone who follows this site to see the ongoing work of many artists whose work has appeared here, so add it to your daily stops. I invited a small group yesterday and look what’s already started trickling in. So excited! Check it out.
New Manic Doodles from Sagaki KeitaNovember 10
Sagaki Keita (previously) has updated his website with no less than a dozen new works completed this year alone. Keita continues his method of using manically scribbled doodles to create mind-melting illustrations of classic Roman statues. That he could create a single one of these in a year would impress me, but twelve seems simply inhuman. The earlier post of Keita’s work was one of the most popular in this blog’s history, and I’m so glad to be able to share his work with you again.
