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bitforms gallery » PomPom Mirror

marys2018-02-06T14:48:15-05:00June 4, 2015|

I'm going to NY next week, I think this will have to be on my agenda! Rozin’s anthropomorphic PomPom Mirror features a synchronized array of 928 spherical faux fur puffs. Organized into a three-dimensional grid of beige and black, the sculpture is controlled by hundreds of motors that build silhouettes of viewers using computer-vision. Along its surface, figures appear as fluffy animal-like representations within the picture plane, which is made permeable by a ‘push-pull’ [...]

300 South Wacker building includes a giant $800,000 mural

marys2018-02-06T14:36:49-05:00May 25, 2015|

The 300 South Wacker building's giant mural features a map of the Chicago River and surrounding streets. Source: Loop building's makeover includes a giant $800,000 mural | Bleader | Chicago Reader

A Global Art Project Brings Paintings of Anonymous Figures out of Museums and onto the Streets | Colossal

marys2018-02-06T14:37:57-05:00April 28, 2015|

What a great idea! While visiting the Louvre last last year, artist and filmmaker Julien de Casabianca was struck by an Ingres painting of a female prisoner tucked unceremoniously into a corner of the museum. He suddenly had an idea: what if he could somehow free her—both figuratively and literally—by reproducin Source: A Global Art Project Brings Paintings of Anonymous Figures out of Museums and onto the Streets | Colossal

A Global Art Project Brings Paintings of Anonymous Figures out of Museums and onto the Streets

marys2015-04-28T15:50:16-04:00April 28, 2015|

What a great idea! While visiting the Louvre last last year, artist and filmmaker Julien de Casabianca was struck by an Ingres painting of a female prisoner tucked unceremoniously into a corner of the museum. He suddenly had an idea: what if he could somehow free her—both figuratively and literally—by reproducin Source: A Global Art Project Brings Paintings of Anonymous Figures out of Museums and onto the Streets

Show in Peterborough a big success

marys2014-12-10T08:51:13-05:00December 5, 2014|

The Kawartha Potters Guild had their annual show at the end of November and it was a huge success. All the potters' work was beautiful and sales were up by 20%. Here is an image of my own display for the show. Next year is the 20th anniversary and we are hoping to have some surprises for our visitors.

Unexpected Math and Genius of VanGogh’s “Starry Night”

marys2014-11-17T13:17:15-05:00November 17, 2014|

May artists are not appreciated in their own time, but it appears that Van Gogh was pretty clever. Perhaps he saw more than everyone else and it overwhelmed him!

Toronto Landmark gets recognition

marys2018-02-06T14:39:38-05:00July 1, 2014|

Peter Doig’s Country-Rock (Wing-Mirror) painting sells for $15.5M Oil landscape depicts odd Toronto landmark as seen from the passenger seat of a car. Our beloved rainbow painting, was originally painted by Berg Johnson, who was 16 when he first decided to decorate the concrete tunnel that passes underneath a railway line next to the Don Valley Parkway. Originally from Norway, Johnson was inspired by the memory of a friend named Sigrid, who died in a [...]

Art or Craft?

marys2014-08-04T11:07:27-04:00April 13, 2014|

In this informative video, it is cleverly illustrated what the difference is between Art and Craft. Apparently it all started in 1550. But don't let me spoil it for you! Watch the video. However, it is a debate that has gone on for hundreds of years.

Art made with found objects

marys2014-08-04T11:07:33-04:00February 5, 2014|

These are beautiful works made with buttons and other items in the colours that are found, not recoloured. Very beautiful. See bluebowerbird.co.uk/ for all of the images.

Technology and Pottery Meet up

marys2014-08-04T11:07:39-04:00January 3, 2014|

It is exciting when an ancient art form and a new technology meet up in exciting ways. Experimental animation meets pottery from Crafts Council on Vimeo. Click on title to see video.