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Check out this kinetic sculpture by Arthur Ganson [4/06/2010]

Geometry and Art [3/25/2009]

I'm a big fan of art that explores unusual topologies:

Peggy Wyman

Rebecca McEntee

Peggy Wiedemann

Charles O Perry

Carlo H. Séquin

I also like models of polyhedron and the like:

George W. Hart

Bathsheba Grossman

And hyperbolic planes:

Daina Taimina

I'm amazed by these tessellations expressed through origami:

Eric Gjerde

And the intersection between programming and origami:

Robert J Lang

See Also:

Mathematicians Get Crafty with Geometry
A Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities
The Extreme Sport of Origami
Virtual Math Museum

Geology and Art [3/10/2009]

Ever since I first visited southern Utah, 5 years ago, I've been in awe of the geology in the area. I love the hoodoos, arches, badlands, honeycomb weathering, petrified dunes, and other strange looking formations.
	That's why I was immediately drawn to the artwork of Steve Hilton, former geologist turned artist, who creates ceramic works that mirror geological forms.

I first saw this piece at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Center.

These are a few of my other favorites:

Another intriguing artist whose work is highly geologically themed is Alison Carey. She constructs diorama type models, and then photographs them. Her series Organic Remains of a Former World, depicts reconstructions of past ocean environments and life forms from each of the 7 Paleozoic periods. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next! Here are two of my favorites:

Lee Bontecou is Awesome [2/20/2009]

I first saw Lee Bontecou's artwork featured in the March 2004 issue of Vogue magazine. I loved the intricacy of this piece. Click to see it in more detail.(Back view of the same piece)In December of 2006, I saw her work in person at the Phoenix Art Museum.Some more of her amazing pieces:She also does some great black and white drawings. I especially like this one:

Amazing Stories Cover (May 1932) [2/18/2009]

For some reason I'm really digging the idea of a civilization of intelligent birds as depicted here. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find the artist's name yet. (I'm still looking.)

70's Fantasy Illustration by Boris [11/05/2008]

I found a copy of "The Boy Who Saved the Stars". It has some awesome illustrations by Boris Vallejo. Here's a sampling:

a victorian cthulhu? [9/19/2008]

unusual homes, sculptures, and gardens by eccentric builders [9/16/2008]

I made another google map:

It currently includes:
Gilroy Gardens - www.gilroygardens.org
Nitt Witt Ridge - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitt_Witt_Ridge
Rubel Castle - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubel_Castle
Forestiere Underground Gardens - www.forestiere-historicalcenter.com
Bottle Village - www.bottlevillage.com
Watts Towers - www.wattstowers.us
Forevertron - www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2239
House on the Rock - www.thehouseontherock.com
Mystery Castle - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_Castle
Eliphante - www.eliphante.org
Cano's Castle - www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/8936
Bishop's Castle - www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2047
Garden of Eden - www.garden-of-eden-lucas-kansas.com
Pasaquan - www.pasaquan.com
Broken Angel - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_Angel_House
Las Pozas - www.eyeconart.net/mexico/pozas.htm
Casa da Flor - www.casadaflor.org.br
Junkerhaus - www.junkerhaus.de
Facteur Cheval's Perfect Palace - www.facteurcheval.com
Maison Sculptee - www.lamaisonsculptee.net
Robert Tatin's House - www.musee-robert-tatin.fr
Nek Chand's Rock Garden - www.nekchand.com
Owl House - www.owlhouse.co.za
Hermit House - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermit_House
Paper House - http://www.paperhouserockport.com
Les Rochers Sculptes - http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochers_sculpt%C3%A9s_de_Roth%C3%A9neuf
Maison Picassiette - http://www.art-insolite.com/pageinsolites/insopicassiette.htm
La Maison a Vaisselie Cassee - http://www.123musees.fr/La-Maison-de-la-Vaisselle-Cassee.html
Le Jardin du Coquillage - http://detour.webdatabases.net/artist_detail.html?ArtistID=12263&ArtID=12263
Le Jardin de Nous Deux - http://detour.webdatabases.net/artist_detail.html?ArtistID=12282&ArtID=12282
La Fabuloserie-Bourbonnais - http://www.fabuloserie.com
Totem Pole Park - http://www.legendsofamerica.com/OK-TotemPolePark.html
Tarot Garden - http://www.nikidesaintphalle.com
Wienrebenpark - http://www.bruno-weber.ch

wagalabagala [3/30/2008]

We bought this giclee on canvas by Andy Van Schyndle at the art fair. Isn't it awesome?

Here is his website (it's down right now but hopefully it will be back soon) www.wagalabagala.com

murals near my house [3/16/2008]

light painting [12/03/2007]

I've been playing around taking long exposure pics of LEDs. The green one is my router and modem, the blue a light on the computer speakers, the red part of a case fan. Original large sizes and more over on Flickr.

Pop Surrealism [9/15/2007]

Oran bought this awesome book because he recognized my favorite modern artist Mark Ryden on the cover (by modern I mean post-Miro).

More artists included in the book that I recognized:
Marion Peck (no relation)
Elizabeth McGrath
her myspace
Tim Biskup
While browsing the book I discovered a lot of new ones including:
Camille Rose Garcia
Scott Musgrove

Others in this genre that were not included in the book: