3rd Wave of Inspiration
Since 2003
Ryan Morse is a Denver based freelance artist who received his BFA in illustration from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. His artwork is mainly representational with a deep affection for the cosmos, nature, and the human figure.
“Animals always have been, and always will be, my passion. They have been the subjects of my drawings ever since I was a child. I blame it on weekends spent at the Saint Louis Zoo and endless hours watching, National Geographic’s: Mutual of Omaha”. They influenced my desire to learn about biology while attending high school. While in high school, I began collecting bones, feathers, and books. Over these past few years, my passion grew to zoology, cosmology, and mythology.”
“In the spring of 2012, I finally combined my obsessions into one drawing: “Galactic Collision”. The theme surrounding that piece has been the focus of my work ever since.I have developed a symbolic cosmology where mammals represent nebulae, birds are the stars formed within the nebulae, and insects are the elements (or “dust”) created from exploding stars. My hope is that this symbolic representation allows the viewer to see these phenomena as a complete picture of an interacting Universe. Using these animals and insects, I am going to make my own “creation” myth of the Cosmos to parody current and past creation myths which are strongly reliant upon animals, to show how humans attempt to understand the epic intricacy of the Universe. ”
Diffusion Choir is a kinetic sculpture that uses 400 folding elements to reveal the movements of an invisible flock of birds. Its movements are always changing, driven by custom software running a flocking algorithm. The sculpture hangs in the atrium of 650 East Kendall Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was commissioned by BioMed Realty. Diffusion Choir was created by Sosolimited, Plebian Design, and Hypersonic
James Jean was born in Taiwan and graduated from New York City's School of Visual Arts. His critically acclaimed illustration and fine art career has led him to create covers for DC Comics, collaborate with Prada, and to exhibit his work worldwide.
Upcoming exhibition at Vancouver Art Gallery
Reine Paradis constructs narrative photographs staging herself as the central figure in a surreal landscape. Paradis is dressed in orange in her images and is shown interacting in colour filled landscapes and as may thought mainly using IKB (International Klein Blue)
Shot in many locations throughout America, the photo series "Jungle" takes us on an introspective journey across a symbolic and chromatic world, projected above the limit of reality and imagination.
ll the scenes are imagined and conceptualised before shooting in real locations. Once the scene is visualised in it’s entirety, Paradis makes sketches and paints the scene to use as a blue print when photographing the final scene. All the costumes, accessories and origamis are meticulously designed and prepared according to the initial vision of the scene.
Bill Durgin works with human's body as a metaphoric material. In his photography models become sculptures bending the reality and primitive laws of physics.
David Cunningham’s compelling realistic paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States. His ongoing series of hyper realistic artworks depicting seashore stones became a sort of representation of artist's inner world.
"San Francisco-based Swedish photographer Gabriel Isak creates surreal images featuring a dark, melancholic atmosphere. As he states on his Instagram, his life consist of the three: birds, ocean and the fog, which are also central elements in his photography. Gabriel Isak’s objective is to bring his experiences to life in a way that’s relatable to others. You can also follow him on Facebook."
It's official now - we live in a crazy world :) Snapchat, which is now a part of Snap Inc released its first physical object designed for generation Y - Snap Spectacles. Forget Google Glasses that provoked passerby to punch a face of their owner for spying/not spying. Spectacles are fancy sunglasses with an integrated video camera that makes it easy to create Memories.
Le Turtle's branding Created by Leta Sobierajski and Wade Jeffree, is full of symbols and metaphors, from black lobster to the latex gloves. The interior uses raw materials, such as wood, concrete or marble, while neon lights or velvet curtains add a touch of extravagance. Inspired by new wave and visual occult, the restaurant color codes are pink and black that set the idea for the branding
New York based studio DIA just completed a branding for wellness company Primary using generative graphic design approach
“We began collaborating with the Primary team before a space was secured, allowing the brand strategy and identity to help inform the overall feeling of the space. The Primary identity is based on specific color psychology. We developed a generative based platform that creates unique logos depending on desired moods or time of day. The mix of colors help shape the atmosphere of a room, office or specific piece of collateral. Different hues are used for different activities. For example, a Bikram yoga class would involve more heat and intensity than a meditation class, so the colors would vary accordingly. Additionally, each member or employee will be given an individual sphere matching their personality. The identity is a living and breathing experience that can evolve and change.”
Illustrator Ben Rubin does not waste time while commuting by simply chasing the routine with imagination. What he does is drawing monsters alongside to strangers in a subway and posting them on Instagram - simple idea, but it works
Citing Dezeen
"British designer Thomas Heatherwick has revealed a honeycomb-like structure comprising a series of interconnected staircases to sit at the centre of the vast Hudson Yards development on Manhattan's West Side. Named Vessel, the giant sculpture was unveiled today by Heatherwick and New York mayor Bill de Blasio as "the centrepiece to a grand new public space" in the under-construction neighbourhood.
It will sit in a public plaza and gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, and among 16 skyscrapers underway as part of the city's largest urban development since the 1930s Rockefeller Center. The structure comprises a series of metal-clad staircases and landings that connect to form a honeycomb pattern in the shape of a tall vase or urn."
“The goal became to lift people up to be more visible and to enjoy new views and perspectives of each other. The idea is that it will act as a new free stage set for the city and form a new public gathering place for New Yorkers and visitors”
Sponsored Submission on DCN Platform by Red Gate Films
This short film is our first exploration into classic narrative filmmaking and it was an absolute joy to create. It’s based on a popular webcomic created by Penny Arcade®. LOOKOUTS™ gave us an opportunity to explore new storytelling techniques as well as play with gear and tools in a format outside of advertising. The majority of the film is shot practically with live visual effects. We built sets, costumes, and monsters then brought all those resources together with a wonderful cast and crew into the misty overgrowth of Mendocino’s redwood forests for a production experience we’ll forever cherish.
Producer / Kristin Bousquet
Director & DP / David Bousquet
Visit The Short Film's Dedicated Site at lookoutsshortfilm.com
View the digital "Making-Of" book at lookoutsshortfilm.com/the-book/
See Other Work From RedGate Films at redgatefilms.com
Ukraine-raised, New York-based young director Ruslan Pelykh shoots fashion, music and commercial videos. His latest project "dirty image" is just about the way he does work, fast and simple
Our friend and partner, american photographer Elena Kulikova shares her long-term visual experience of Burning Man. This is her 10th visit of Black Rock Desert in Nevada, also she helped installing an art object Hybycozo with her friends there. We share few shots from a hundreds she has on Facebook
Brooke DiDonato is a conceptual photographer based in New York City.
Her photos seek to blur the boundaries of fiction by fusing real-life narratives with dream-like elements. She is inspired by the subconscious mind and its relation to our emotions and perceptions.
Pavlov Visuals is Calvin, Ryan and Josh. With headquarters in the US and Amsterdam they create branding and illustrations for commercial project, some of them you can see below
