Ukrainian Paper Artist Shares What It’s Like Making Art in the Midst of the Russian Invasion

And how many tears will shed, and how many houses will burn down … I didnt think that this was possible in the 21st century.This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. “When I did the cover for ‘The Dollmaker from Krakow,' about the Holocaust, I had no idea how I will be close to this situation with this illustration....

May 2, 2022 · 2 min · 423 words · Tiffany Wong

Las 8 especies de osos que quedan protagonizan un libro fotográfico para la conservación

Oso polar, una de las ocho especies de osos que quedan en la Tierra. A menudo se cree que los bosques estan repletos de osos pardos y negros que cazan salmones y bayas. Remembering Bearses una nueva publicacion de la serieRemembering Wildlife. Oso polar, una de las ocho especies de osos que quedan en la Tierra. (Foto: Marsel van Oosten/Remembering Bears) A los pocos dias de su lanzamiento en Kickstarter,Remembering Bearssupero sus objetivos de recaudacion....

May 1, 2022 · 2 min · 265 words · Kristina Curtis

Melancholic Photo Series Uses the Color Blue To Capture Experiences With Depression

To say one is feeling blue is a common way of expressing sadness. The project also shows how this mental illness is pervasive at any age. As its title suggests, the photographs are united by a strikingly blue color palette. This makes it feel like the entire world that these figures occupy is steeped in melancholy. I started to notice a sadness creep in a few years into my 40s....

May 1, 2022 · 1 min · 131 words · Laura Ramos

Poignant Oil Paintings Reflect on the Way the Pandemic Has Impacted Life as We Know It

Taiwanese artistWill Yu reflects on the pandemic’s impact in his poignant paintingWE(2021). To the world, you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. Another painting that focuses on the struggles of the pandemic isTransform(2021). Detail of “WE,” oil on canvas, 2021 Taiwanese artist Will Yu creates expressive oil paintings. “WE,” oil on canvas, 2021 Detail of “WE,” oil on canvas, 2021 Detail of “WE,” oil on canvas, 2021...

May 1, 2022 · 1 min · 86 words · Sonia George

Striking Photos Look Like Curious Snapshots of Surreal Dreamscapes

Suspended somewhere between reality and a dream,Oleg Opriscos photographs are instantly mesmerizing. His goal is to create images that capture the ambiguous, mutable visuals often evoked while reading a book. Endless inspiration surrounds us everywhere, Oprisco tells My Modern Met. These are locations, people, and scenes of real life. Instead of relying on digital alterations, Oprisco believes in creating as much as he can by hand. I create real props for all photos....

May 1, 2022 · 1 min · 118 words · Diana Alvarez

Estas pinturas atmosféricas de bosques ​​lucen como si estuvieran pixeladas

La artista polacaLuiza Niechodasimplifica el arte de pintar paisajes con su estilo pixelado. Inspirada en el noroeste del Pacifico y enartistas romanticoscomo Friedrich yJ.M.W. Turner, crea llamativas representaciones de bosques frondosos y fondos montanosos cubiertos de bruma. Sin embargo, en lugar de centrarse en los detalles, prefiere utilizar la abstraccion para expresar sentimientos concretos. Aunque originalmente estudio marketing y diseno grafico, Niechoda decidio dedicarse a la pintura a tiempo completo en 2018....

April 30, 2022 · 1 min · 166 words · Tracy Escobar

Explore the Grandeur of Hadrian’s Villa, a Lavish Palace Fit for a Roman Emperor

Here, we will learn more about Hadrian’s Villa and what makes it such an incredible site. What is Hadrian’s Villa? Additionally, he started the rebuilding of the Pantheon after it was burned down. Canopus at Hadrian’s Villa (Photo: e55evu/DepositPhotos) All of the villas tended to be placed in areas with scenic views, like on top of hills. Various styles were reflected in these villas, including Egyptian, Greek, and, of course, Roman....

April 30, 2022 · 2 min · 283 words · Michael Phillips

Researchers Developed a Solar Panel That Continues To Gather Energy Once the Sun Sets

Photo: FYLETTO/Depositphotos Solar panels are an increasingly popular form of renewable energy. A research team at Stanford University is working to solve the problem of bulky batteries and dark hours. The atmosphere around the cell is warmed by a new heat source: Earth. Photo: FYLETTO/Depositphotos Our planet absorbs heat from the sun during the day, which is later radiated back to space. This is a much higher energy level than other efforts to capture energy at night....

April 30, 2022 · 1 min · 120 words · Nathan Meyer

​​Atmospheric Forest Paintings Look Like There’s a Glitch in Their Pixels

Polish artistLuiza Niechodasimplifies landscapes with her pixelated style. Inspired by the Pacific Northwest andRomantic artistslike Friedrich andJ.M.W. Turner, she creates striking renditions of verdant forests and misty mountainous backgrounds. Originally from a marketing and graphic design background, Niechoda decided to pursue painting full-time in 2018. Since then, her style has taken twists and turns, evolving fromhyperrealistic windows covered in raindropstoexpressive landscapes. Ive decided I want my paintings to incorporate geometric shapes and my brushstrokes to be only vertical and horizontal....

April 30, 2022 · 1 min · 147 words · Jason Dixon

13-Year-Old Boy Is a Real-Life “Young Sheldon” Who Will Soon Start His Ph.D. in Physics

Photo:Elliott Tanner By all appearances,Elliott Tanneris just like any other 13-year-old kid. He likes playing Minecraft, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. Soon, he’ll have a bachelor’s degree in physics, with a minor in math. Photo:Elliott Tanner And, in September he’ll be back on campus to start his doctorate in physics. Elliott’s parents noticed his ability when he was already reading and doing math at 3 years old....

April 29, 2022 · 1 min · 138 words · James Hardin

Abuela graciosa comparte tres “reglas” importantes que hay que seguir en su funeral

Cuales son las reglas de Droniak? La primera es lloren pero no demasiado. No quiere que la gente haga el ridiculo en su presencia. La segunda es que Bertha no esta invitada: esa mujer no tiene permitido entrar bajo ningun concepto. El video ha sido visto 31.5 millones de veces en la plataforma y tiene mas de 51,000 comentarios. La mayoria de esos comentarios querian saber mas sobre la segunda regla....

April 29, 2022 · 1 min · 190 words · Megan Taylor

Artista crea rostros serenos con cientos de palos de madera quemados

El escultorGil Bruvelpone a prueba los limites de su disciplina con una nueva coleccion de retratos pixelados. En esta exposicion, las esculturas de Bruvel se complementan con retratos pintados por el artista italianoSilvio Porzionato. La relacion de Bruvel con la madera comenzo gracias a su padre, que era ebanista. El escultor utiliza una tecnica de quema de madera llamadayakisugipara tratar su madera de forma natural. Esto me interesa en relacion con el tema de los rostros, que son meditativos....

April 29, 2022 · 1 min · 191 words · Jesus Clark

Brilliant Beauty of Mosque Ceilings Around the World in One Twitter Thread

During the last 10 nights of Ramadan, many Muslims spend more time in Mosques in contemplation & prayer. Mosque ceilings are designed to reflect the magnificence of the universe. Theinterior artworkis breathtaking; many mosques are covered from floor to ceiling in vibrant color and intricate tilework. Its a testament to not only human creativity but our capacity to show love and devotion through visual art. Mosque ceilings are designed to reflect the magnificence of the universe,Bayt Al Fann tweeted....

April 29, 2022 · 2 min · 255 words · Susan Bell