flower and leaf art (103 articles)
human nature, a surrealist evolution of the human being into a tree by monsieur plant
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in a series of uncanny tree-men-like hybrids, the artist maps an imaginative trail through the woods narrating the absorption of human rights by nature.
in a series of uncanny tree-men-like hybrids, the artist maps an imaginative trail through the woods narrating the absorption of human rights by nature.
'flora' festival sees botanical artists from around the world transform spanish courtyards
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inspired by the flamenco dancer and her dress train, 'waterlily pond' created the first-place winning installation as a tribute to the spanish dance.
inspired by the flamenco dancer and her dress train, 'waterlily pond' created the first-place winning installation as a tribute to the spanish dance.
sarah meyohas opens 'cloud of petals' exhibit in new york, a data driven taxonomy of roses
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meyohas wanted the scent to call petals to mind, in an almost intoxicating way.
meyohas wanted the scent to call petals to mind, in an almost intoxicating way.
anne ten donkelaar captures delicate flower arrangement submerged underwater
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each arrangement is tied down using a thin, colored rope, which is sunk by a small metal trinket, resulting in an elegant choreography of swaying flowers captured in a single »
each arrangement is tied down using a thin, colored rope, which is sunk by a small metal trinket, resulting in an elegant choreography of swaying flowers captured in a single photograph.
sophie king doodles messages with thread on delicate roses
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as a self-taught artist, king approaches each piece with an emphasis on craftsmanship and creativity.
as a self-taught artist, king approaches each piece with an emphasis on craftsmanship and creativity.
azuma makoto launches flowers into the stratosphere and documents the journey
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azuma makoto has completed the fourth installment of his 'in bloom' experimental series.
azuma makoto has completed the fourth installment of his 'in bloom' experimental series.
jill bliss forages flora to form magical mushroom medleys
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fantastic fungi formations and stunningly strange series of species each tell a story about the unique habitat in which the artist calls home.
fantastic fungi formations and stunningly strange series of species each tell a story about the unique habitat in which the artist calls home.
famous footwear embosses delicate magnolia petals with branded 'sole impressions'
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ben polkinghorne and scott kelly's project sees 11 pairs of shoes create imprints on fragile flower skins.
ben polkinghorne and scott kelly's project sees 11 pairs of shoes create imprints on fragile flower skins.
raku inoue arranges wildlife of natura insects from flowers
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experimenting with something new, raku inoue crafts a host of delicate and lifelike insects with bright flower arrangements.
experimenting with something new, raku inoue crafts a host of delicate and lifelike insects with bright flower arrangements.
azuma makoto sculpts a spiral of 10,000 flowers that slowly decays back into the earth
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growth and decay become a beautiful union, and the cycles of life form a meditative moment to experience and enjoy.
growth and decay become a beautiful union, and the cycles of life form a meditative moment to experience and enjoy.
konstantin dimopoulos paints 'blue trees' to help cities go green
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in an effort to emphasize the ephemeral quality of nature, and raise awareness of environmental issues, the egyptian-born, new zealand=based artist is using a non-toxic, »
in an effort to emphasize the ephemeral quality of nature, and raise awareness of environmental issues, the egyptian-born, new zealand=based artist is using a non-toxic, non-permanent pigment to paint 'blue trees'.
michel blazy repurposes sneakers as pot plants for the venice art biennale
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'collection de chaussures' (shoe collection) comprises a wall of hollowed-out footwear filled with soil and botanical species.
'collection de chaussures' (shoe collection) comprises a wall of hollowed-out footwear filled with soil and botanical species.
floral designer transforms NYC trash cans into bountiful bin bouquets
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designer lewis miller has been turning empty garbage cans into voluminous vases, each which overflow with colorful blooms and lush greenery.
designer lewis miller has been turning empty garbage cans into voluminous vases, each which overflow with colorful blooms and lush greenery.
2,000 blooms form a cascading floral façade on piuarch's office in milan
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the flowers have been hung and organized using an ancient technique, where cut plant stems are grafted onto whole potato plants.
the flowers have been hung and organized using an ancient technique, where cut plant stems are grafted onto whole potato plants.
fleet of flower bicycles by azuma makoto take to the streets of são paulo
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among the iconic sites visited by the 'flower messengers' are oscar niemeyer's biennial pavilion at ibirapuera park, luz railway station, and the liberdade district.
among the iconic sites visited by the 'flower messengers' are oscar niemeyer's biennial pavilion at ibirapuera park, luz railway station, and the liberdade district.
rebecca louise law suspends 10,000 fresh iris flowers from NOW gallery's ceiling
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a vibrant palette of blue, purple, yellow and white flowers is hosted within the gallery, drawing nature into the site.
a vibrant palette of blue, purple, yellow and white flowers is hosted within the gallery, drawing nature into the site.
diana scherer manipulates plant roots to grow into intricate, lace-like arrangements
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'interwoven' involves the careful channeling of root systems to create braids, spirals and delicate motifs.
'interwoven' involves the careful channeling of root systems to create braids, spirals and delicate motifs.
geoffroy mottart grows flower beards on famous busts in belgium
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bronze and stone statues depicting the likes of leopold II, hermes and the goddess of bocq are adorned with quirky botanical beards and blossoming hairstyles.
bronze and stone statues depicting the likes of leopold II, hermes and the goddess of bocq are adorned with quirky botanical beards and blossoming hairstyles.
'bark vader' helmet by christophe guinet: arborous armor for a wooden star wars warrior
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the 'face' of the familiar star wars figure has been crafted using carefully-sculpted bark to form a functional mask.
the 'face' of the familiar star wars figure has been crafted using carefully-sculpted bark to form a functional mask.
christophe guinet turns vintage apple computers into pots for exotic plants
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'mr.plant' has converted a series of apple computer models from the 1990s into bespoke terrariums custom designed for different species.
'mr.plant' has converted a series of apple computer models from the 1990s into bespoke terrariums custom designed for different species.
azuma makoto displays the death and life of floral sculptures in tokyo
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the exhibition displays the evolving conditions, qualities, and characteristics of flowers as they shift through the stages of decay.
the exhibition displays the evolving conditions, qualities, and characteristics of flowers as they shift through the stages of decay.
600,000 blooms form japanese-themed flower carpet at brussels' grand place
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the ephemeral tapestry draws inspiration from japanese representations of flowers, which symbolize the changing of seasons and the passage of time.
the ephemeral tapestry draws inspiration from japanese representations of flowers, which symbolize the changing of seasons and the passage of time.
nomad studio suspends an aerial garden at the contemporary art museum of saint louis
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within the museum's courtyard, the brooklyn-based firm has installed a kinetic living sculpture that hangs overhead visitors and passersby.
within the museum's courtyard, the brooklyn-based firm has installed a kinetic living sculpture that hangs overhead visitors and passersby.
rebecca louise law suspends 8,000 flowers from san francisco gallery to show the beauty of decay
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the installation presents an artistic study of the decline and succession of natural materials, as the stems overhead gradually shift through the natural stages of life and decay.
the installation presents an artistic study of the decline and succession of natural materials, as the stems overhead gradually shift through the natural stages of life and decay.
florentijn hofman builds behemoth bear from conifer tree branches
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on the grounds surrounding a former aviation school in the netherlands, the dutch artist has erected a 13-meter-tall bear called 'conibeer'.
on the grounds surrounding a former aviation school in the netherlands, the dutch artist has erected a 13-meter-tall bear called 'conibeer'.
baku maeda’s square flower + leaf art challenges nature's organic forms
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the japanese artist has trimmed a variety of petalled plants and other foliage into square shapes, juxtaposing their rigid forms against the organic shapes found in nature.
the japanese artist has trimmed a variety of petalled plants and other foliage into square shapes, juxtaposing their rigid forms against the organic shapes found in nature.
azuma makoto's burning flowers installation reveals a dramatic performance
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burning ferocious flames and deep red embers flicker and construct a sculptural performance.
burning ferocious flames and deep red embers flicker and construct a sculptural performance.
catherine nelson's labyrinth landscapes submerge viewers in a fictional flood of flora
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each of the artist's carefully-constructed photographs comprises countless images painstakingly pieced together over the course of several months.
each of the artist's carefully-constructed photographs comprises countless images painstakingly pieced together over the course of several months.
