body art (83 articles)
body art is made on, with, or consisting of, the human body. while traditional notions and methods include tattoos and piercings, a variety of creatives have explored the medium throughout their work. examples of alternative body art include include body painting, physical modification, digital manipulation, and the use of singular anatomical parts in the making of sculptural forms.
alex markow camouflages psychedelic fluorescent painted models
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the body painted figures, covered in fluorescent paint, are camouflaged within the environment and illuminated by black lights, seemingly melting into the illusion of space.
the body painted figures, covered in fluorescent paint, are camouflaged within the environment and illuminated by black lights, seemingly melting into the illusion of space.
meltem ışık magnifies anatomies to probe perceptions of the human body
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enlarged photographs are held before a real-scale human model, whose image becomes a completely distorted variation of its original self.
enlarged photographs are held before a real-scale human model, whose image becomes a completely distorted variation of its original self.
noah scalin conceptualizes the anatomy of war with sculptural intestine weapons
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made from polymer clay, acrylic and enamel, the two guns have been dissected in half to reveal a remarkably human set of internal organs, rather than the cold steel and bullets »
made from polymer clay, acrylic and enamel, the two guns have been dissected in half to reveal a remarkably human set of internal organs, rather than the cold steel and bullets normally found within.
trina merry camouflages figures amongst the wonders of the world
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in the midst of selfie stick-wielding travelers, merry examines the impact of western tourism on these fragile and sacred spaces, and the way human memory making has changed their »
in the midst of selfie stick-wielding travelers, merry examines the impact of western tourism on these fragile and sacred spaces, and the way human memory making has changed their appearance and role.
TOP 10 body art projects of 2015
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whether painstakingly poured, digitally manipulated, or intricately sculpted, 2015 saw a number of international artists using hair, skin and limbs as a living canvases in their »
whether painstakingly poured, digitally manipulated, or intricately sculpted, 2015 saw a number of international artists using hair, skin and limbs as a living canvases in their creative projects.
darwinian voodoo dons collection of ceremonial attire with thousands of teeth
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made for the 'discerning client with the taste for power and exclusivity', the series of wearable and household accessories are embellished with human hair and bones, and laden »
made for the 'discerning client with the taste for power and exclusivity', the series of wearable and household accessories are embellished with human hair and bones, and laden with thousands of teeth.
global photoshop study shows 'perceptions of perfection' across the world
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an international initiative asked 18 female graphic designers from around the world to edit a female form by making her, in their own opinion, more conventionally attractive to »
an international initiative asked 18 female graphic designers from around the world to edit a female form by making her, in their own opinion, more conventionally attractive to other citizens of their country.
akiko shinzato focuses another skin jewelry collection on enhancing one's face
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using precious materials, the designer questions norms of beauty, and to what lengths we would go to improve our appearance.
using precious materials, the designer questions norms of beauty, and to what lengths we would go to improve our appearance.
alexander khokhlov + veronica ershova trick the eye with body painted illusions
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the series comprises images of meticulously painted female faces and bodies that interact with surrounding props, forcing an alternate perspective that tricks the eye.
the series comprises images of meticulously painted female faces and bodies that interact with surrounding props, forcing an alternate perspective that tricks the eye.
yung cheng lin's human art illusions address female body modification
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the artist interprets themes of women's issues, social standards, and body modification through a photographic lens.
the artist interprets themes of women's issues, social standards, and body modification through a photographic lens.
mary graham crafts natural fake eyelashes with foliage, egg and snow
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mary graham reinterprets the supposed purity of cosmetics by using truly raw materials found in a local forest.
mary graham reinterprets the supposed purity of cosmetics by using truly raw materials found in a local forest.
thomas mailaender 'sunburns' old photographs onto human bodies
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23 original negatives from the archive of modern conflict's collection have been projected onto skin using a powerful UV lamp.
23 original negatives from the archive of modern conflict's collection have been projected onto skin using a powerful UV lamp.
jyo john mulloor models a set of custom-made human head helmets
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although they're not physical objects, the helmets provide a look at the possibilities of extreme personalization, and would guarantee a double take on the road.
although they're not physical objects, the helmets provide a look at the possibilities of extreme personalization, and would guarantee a double take on the road.
glitter-covered girls embrace body diversity in experimental art video
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artist kitty von-sometime's latest iteration of 'the weird girls project' sees a diverse group of women encrusted in a thick layer of gold body glitter gracefully dancing amongst »
artist kitty von-sometime's latest iteration of 'the weird girls project' sees a diverse group of women encrusted in a thick layer of gold body glitter gracefully dancing amongst a floor filled with wet volcanic sand.
lee griggs forms facial deformations with geometrically-shaped skin
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rectangles, spheres and cylinders stretch and disfigure the images, each bearing pained, mangled and skewed expressions based on the contours their faces take on.
rectangles, spheres and cylinders stretch and disfigure the images, each bearing pained, mangled and skewed expressions based on the contours their faces take on.
fiona roberts forms sculptural body furnishings for intimate vestiges
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a hair chair with ceramic mouths, a shag pile rug made up of thousands of ceramic fingers and a dark window, concealed by curtains that look back at the visitor are installed »
a hair chair with ceramic mouths, a shag pile rug made up of thousands of ceramic fingers and a dark window, concealed by curtains that look back at the visitor are installed throughout the faux-bedroom.
hybrid-human figures sprout fingers and hands from their faces
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the series imagines highly unusual situations where hands are no longer only hands, but rather physical embodiments of the personal obstacles, wishes or fears of the individual.
the series imagines highly unusual situations where hands are no longer only hands, but rather physical embodiments of the personal obstacles, wishes or fears of the individual.
sebastian bieniek shares multiple personalities with fragmented faces
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using an eyeliner pencil and lipstick, bieniek crudely draws segments of bodily features onto his arms and positions the limbs in front of his own face.
using an eyeliner pencil and lipstick, bieniek crudely draws segments of bodily features onto his arms and positions the limbs in front of his own face.
blake little shoots honey covered humans for preservation series
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models representing a diverse range of ages, ethnicities and body types have been completely canvassed in cascading sheets of golden goo, resulting in their almost amber-preserved »
models representing a diverse range of ages, ethnicities and body types have been completely canvassed in cascading sheets of golden goo, resulting in their almost amber-preserved appearance.
cal redback manipulates human + nature into hybrid botanical bodies
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the metamorphosis of mortal characteristics into alternate botanical life forms unite two categories of existence into one, redefining the term 'human nature' into a seemingly new »
the metamorphosis of mortal characteristics into alternate botanical life forms unite two categories of existence into one, redefining the term 'human nature' into a seemingly new species of hybrid creatures.
women explore their heritage by morphing into faces from the past
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buzzfeedvideo researched the heritage of three women and transformed them into the female ideals of beauty from their past.
buzzfeedvideo researched the heritage of three women and transformed them into the female ideals of beauty from their past.
justin poulsen shocks clients with severed USB thumb drives
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the photographer surprises his potential clients with his portfolio, plugged into a remarkably realistic and literal interpretation of a thumb drive.
the photographer surprises his potential clients with his portfolio, plugged into a remarkably realistic and literal interpretation of a thumb drive.
models show off 3,000 years of women’s ideal body type
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WATCH: from the curvaceous bodies of the renaissance period in italy, to the boyish, 1920s figures in america, the dramatic evolution proves societies’ standards are constantly »
WATCH: from the curvaceous bodies of the renaissance period in italy, to the boyish, 1920s figures in america, the dramatic evolution proves societies’ standards are constantly unfolding.
marie-lou desmeules turns models into celebrities with paint + plastic surgery
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through a process she describes as 'surgery', the french-canadian artist forms living sculptures using models and multiple layers of acrylic paint, clothes, plastic, paper and »
through a process she describes as 'surgery', the french-canadian artist forms living sculptures using models and multiple layers of acrylic paint, clothes, plastic, paper and hair.
TOP 10 body art projects of 2014
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designboom chooses the TOP 10 most popular body art articles of 2014, featuring creatives who use their limbs, hair and skin as a living canvas.
designboom chooses the TOP 10 most popular body art articles of 2014, featuring creatives who use their limbs, hair and skin as a living canvas.
the cut condenses 100 years of beauty in 1 minute
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WATCH: the one minute video compresses the beauty trends of every decade from 1910 to 2010.
WATCH: the one minute video compresses the beauty trends of every decade from 1910 to 2010.
konstantin kofta mimics human anatomy with wearable accessories
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skin, bones, hands and feet are a few of the human-sourced elements which define a series of backpacks, shoes and handbags, each unexpected in its anatomical accuracy and realism.
skin, bones, hands and feet are a few of the human-sourced elements which define a series of backpacks, shoes and handbags, each unexpected in its anatomical accuracy and realism.
ink-adorned visitors to the london tattoo convention by andy lo pò
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masses from the ink-adorned community flocked to the london tattoo convention to show off their saturated skin.
masses from the ink-adorned community flocked to the london tattoo convention to show off their saturated skin.
