Category: ART

October 19, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Yarra House: Interior Design Inspiration

The Yarra House: Interior Design Inspiration

All Photographs by Peter Bennetts The Yarra House in Melbourne, Australia provides a beautiful source for interior design inspiration. Often used interchangeably (and mistakenly) with interior decorating, interior design draws on several other disciplines in addition to interior decorating such as: environmental psychology, architecture and product design. Designed by Leeton Pointon architects, Susi Leeton architects…

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October 15, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Bladeless Fan

The Bladeless Fan

From the makers of the $400+ vacuum with the big ball, comes the $300+ bladeless fan! Inventor James Dyson unveiled his latest product earlier this week. While the design aesthetic has garnered universal praise, the main focus has been on the audacious price given the times. Will people pay $300 for a 10″ oscillating fan?…

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October 5, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Open Concept Shoe – Mojito by Julian Hakes

The Open Concept Shoe - Mojito by Julian Hakes

Architect and product designer Julian Hakes has generated a lot of buzz surrounding his latest shoe design, the Mojito. First seen on Dezeen and then picked up by Gizmodo, this unique shoe concept has sparked much conversation since no photographs have been released showing an actual foot wearing it. Unlike a traditional shoe, the Mojito…

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October 1, 2009 at 8:58 am

3D INSANITY With Only Four Letters

3D INSANITY With Only Four Letters

I’ve always been fascinated by street art. And before the likes of Banksy and the stencil revolution there was graffiti. And there was one artist that always stood out to me — Mirko Reisser, better known as DAIM. There was something about his style that captivated me. His lettering was so intricate and his perspectives…

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September 20, 2009 at 3:21 am

What Will Your Last Memories Be?

What Will Your Last Memories Be?

When The Day Arrives To Forever Close Your Eyes What Will You See Again? – Last Memories Haiku, TwistedSifter If you enjoyed this article, the Sifter highly recommends: What Does Your Music Look Like? Audio Visual Bliss

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September 15, 2009 at 8:58 am

La Mian – The Ancient Art of Chinese Noodle Making

La Mian - The Ancient Art of Chinese Noodle Making

La Mian is a type of handmade or hand-pulled Chinese noodle. Through a process of stretching and twisting wheat flour, noodle makers can hand pull hundreds, even thousands of beautiful long thin noodles for a variety of dishes.…

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September 14, 2009 at 9:09 am

Nike Shoes Made of Junk, Become Art

Nike Shoes Made of Junk, Become Art

“One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure” – English proverb Gabriel Dishaw lives by these words. Taking found objects from old discarded computers and machines, he reassembles various parts to create fantastic sculptures and works of art. In this series, Gabriel…

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September 7, 2009 at 4:23 am

Get Your Hands Dirty: Poster Requires Ink To Reveal Message

Get Your Hands Dirty: Poster Requires Ink To Reveal Message

This is a brilliant concept from Brooklyn-based designer Roland Tiangco. Not only is this piece highly interactive, but the interactive element itself compliments the message beautifully. According to Roland, this is the first in an upcoming series of posters so we`ll be sure to monitor his progress and keep you updated! …

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August 30, 2009 at 8:08 am

What Does Music Look Like? Audio-Visual Bliss

What Does Music Look Like? Audio-Visual Bliss

When visuals and audio compliment each other, good tings happen. Here we experience another fan-made video that has been so well received, the artist has actually made it their official music video! Artist: Ólafur Arnalds Song: Ljósið Album: Found Songs Director: Esteban Diácono Toolbox Software: Adobe After Effects Plugin: Trapcode Particular v2. and Trapcode SoundKeys…

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August 27, 2009 at 7:44 am

Well Placed Stencil Skaters by TR853-1 (Trase-1)

Well Placed Stencil Skaters by TR853-1 (Trase-1)

In his latest project, Singapore-based street artist TR853-1 aka Trase-1 uses stenciled skateboarders with great success. In this series it’s all about location, location, location. By incorporating the stencil skaters into their environment/surroundings the little guys take on a gravity-defying life of their own. One of Singapore’s prominent activists in the local street art movement,…

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