“When a finished work of 20th century sculpture is placed in an 18th century garden, it is absorbed by the ideal representation of the past, thus reinforcing political and social values that are no longer with us.” – Robert Smithson …
Sculpture is beautiful, ancient and hard. Unlike other visual arts, such as painting or photography, it operates in three dimensions, making the end result different from every angle it is viewed. Sculptures have been made out of many materials, but in today’s article, we will be focusing on glass. Specifically, on the glass sculptures made by Ben Young.
Sculpture is possibly the most visceral of all the art forms. It is a raw and physical act between man and material, and the end product is a creation in three dimensions, rather than the illusion of three dimensions, allowed in mist of the other visual art forms. Humanity has been producing sculptures since before written history, which is a testament to mankind’s desire to create and express. Western sculpture tradition can be dated back to Ancient Greece, where the great works of classical sculpture have been produced.
Discover intriguingly large and unconventional sculptures captivating people’s attention, prompting them to snap photos beside these artworks.
Eugene Fokin is a freelance artist from St. Petersburg, Russia. He creates 3d art from pieces of digital mud like awesome portraits, character concepts and human body sculptures. Here are some examples of how his work in progress looks like: …
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