0 ANTHILL SCULPTORS

AnthillArt.com makes art sculptures out of anthills. Aluminum sculptures of actual anthills to be precise. They are made by pouring the molten metal into the tunnels and chambers of the nest of anthills. (See the video at the end). And as they put it:

The result is an amazing sculpture showing the intricate detail of the nest architecture. The cast is then mounted for display on a wood base. Each display has a stainless steel plaque mounted on the base with information on the cast and a unique cast number. These make perfect displays for a home or as an educational piece for teachers and professors to display in a science classroom or laboratory.

An Anthill Cast

This cast has a very interesting structure that I haven’t seen in any of the other fire ant colony casts. Instead of having a single distinct tapering structure to it like the other casts, this cast has a large main structure and two offshoots near the ground surface: one toward the front of the display and one to the side, which almost looks like a separate distinct colony.

Cast #067 - Aluminum Fire Ant Colony Casting Back

0 INTENTIONALLY AWKWARD OBJECTS By Katrina Kamprani

If looking at these photos makes you cringe, then Katrina Kamprani has done her job of creating what she calls The Uncomfortable Collection. Check out these uncomfortable objects of art she has created!

0 25 AMAZING CREATIONS USING EVERYDAY OBJECTS By Gilbert Legrand

Who would have thought you could create such animated looking objects out of mundane things we use every day! Gilbert Legrand has given us a whole new perspective on the tools, utensils, and other household items such as brushes, a spray bottle and even zippers!  

"My Little Enterprise" - (Hammer 'n Nails)

"A Pipe Breaker" - (Tobacco Pipes)

0 A SMILEY FACE HIDDEN AMONG 36,445 SCREWS - An INSTALLATION By studio yumakano

This installation project by studio yumakano entails an assortment of screws, 36,445 to be precise, in varying depths, to create a tactile texture. The nails portray a pattern which represents the city, Hamamatsu, famous for its industrial hub with the manufacturing giant, Suzuki, known for its cars, motorcycles and other instruments, calling it home.

The amount of screws embedded, 36,445, is the same number of officially registered businesses located in the metropolis.

All images courtesy of yumakano

’36445+1screw:)’ Installation
The project is currently on display in a multi-story parking lot of Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka, Japan, courtesy of design east 05 camp.

Touching the surface

0 CREATIVELY EDIBLE-LOOKING SHOES By Shoe Bakery

Chris Campbell is the Head Artist of Shoe Bakery. His love for shoes and sweets has allowed him to create the most unique and delectable-looking set of shoes we've ever seen. All their shoes are handmade and the attention to detail is so amazing that we were literally drooling after viewing the photos.

0 AN ARTIST'S CANVAS USING OLD BOOKS

These awesome artworks by artist Mike Stilkey puts old reclaimed books to good use by using their covers as canvases. What a great idea! Instead of tossing out these old books, he uses his artistic talents to bring them to life and showcases all his artworks in galleries throughout the world.