![]() Whimsy and functional furniture design seem like they wouldn’t mix, but we’ve seen time and again how the two can combine to create statement-making pieces. Russian craftsman Sergey Yaromil demonstrates this in the form of unique woodworking that’s as mind-bending as it is impressive. Yaromil has carved a hutch cabinet that belongs in a world like Harry Potter or another fantastical land. The most striking feature is the top of the cabinet; the piece has an extreme curve downward and, with it, makes the cabinets below appear to be buckling. The frames ripple and add to the effect that this piece is coming apart at its seams. Once we peer lower, it seems that Yaromil has given us a clue why. The sides of the hutch cabinet have popped open and are overgrown with roots and branches. This eye-catching hutch cabinet is undoubtedly one of Yaromil’s biggest conversation starters. He is a prolific creator, however, whose talents extend beyond furniture. He often collaborates with blacksmith Vitaly Syso to produce traditional Slavic weapons which attract collectors, historical reenactors, and those that simply enjoy the history of ancient weaponry. Russian craftsman Sergey Yaromil has carved a mind-bending wooden hutch cabinet that looks like it’s standing in front of a funhouse mirror.
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via Art with Shop https://ift.tt/3966qWU from https://huerednerofficial.weebly.com/hue-redner/an-interview-with-filmmakerethnobotanist-leigh-joseph-styawat A new animation created by Alvaro Gracia Montoya of MetaBallStudio provides a terrifying look at the exceptional asteroids currently in the solar system. The video begins by comparing a human to one of the minor planets before revealing their enormity as the following asteroids quickly dwarf New York City in its entirety. 2008 TC3 is the smallest shown with a mean diameter of about 4.1 meters, while the largest is 1 Ceres, which has a mean diameter of about 939 kilometers. If the sizes of the rock and mineral objects aren’t scary enough, the B612 Foundation concluded in 2018 that it’s “100 percent certain we’ll be hit, but we’re not 100 percent sure when.” That same year, Stephen Hawking wrote in his last book Brief Answers to the Big Questions that asteroids are the biggest threat to Earth. For a more calming animation, check out this comparison of tree heights. (via Laughing Squid) ; Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing. Join a community of like-minded readers who are passionate about contemporary art, apply for our annual grant, and get exclusive access to interviews, partner discounts, and event tickets. via Art with Shop https://ift.tt/2VlSLqs from https://huerednerofficial.weebly.com/hue-redner/frightening-animation-compares-the-size-of-asteroids-in-the-solar-system-to-new-york-city Designed to recycle outdated electronics, multiple musical projects by Electronicos Fantasticos utilize a version of the barcode system found on every package on store shelves. When scanned, each pattern sends a signal to its audio component, emitting the corresponding sound wave. The black and white stripes produce a variety of rhythmic and tonal noises in two instrumental projects: the Barcoder, shown above, and Barcodress, a pattern-covered gown that’s played when the wearer moves in front of the scanner. Artist and musician Ei Wada (previously) leads the design group, which said in a statement that its goal is to create an entire orchestra of similar instruments. To watch more of the barcode projects in use, head to Instagram and YouTube. ; Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member and support independent arts publishing. Join a community of like-minded readers who are passionate about contemporary art, apply for our annual grant, and get exclusive access to interviews, partner discounts, and event tickets. via Art with Shop https://ift.tt/2VnMcne from https://huerednerofficial.weebly.com/hue-redner/barcodes-function-as-techno-instrument-thats-played-with-reused-scanners Curious Bruegel Painting Contrasts the Solemn Nature of Lent With the Fun and Folly of Mardi Gras2/24/2020 ![]() Pieter Bruegel the Elder, “The Fight Between Carnival and Lent (detail),” 1559 (Photo: Wikiart Public Domain) The portfolio of Pieter Bruegel the Elder is a highlight of the Northern Renaissance. Packed with seemingly ordinary subject matter and set in everyday locations, his 16th-century paintings and prints give us a glimpse of contemporary life in the Low Countries. What sets these pieces apart from the work of his equally detail-oriented peers, however, is his use of symbolism, a clever approach that makes masterworks like The Fight Between Carnival and Lent more than meets the eye. Completed in 1559, this oil-on-panel painting illustratively explores the push and pull between the holy season of Lent and the festive Carnival period that precedes it. More than a study of a liturgical season, however, The Fight Between Carnival and Lent offers commentary on human nature—a deeper theme present in much of Bruegel’s oeuvre. ; Who was Pieter Bruegel the Elder?![]() Pieter Bruegel the Elder, “The Painter and the Buyer,” 1565 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons Public Domain) Little is know about Bruegel’s life. Historians believe he was born between 1525 and 1530 in or around Breda (a city in the Southern Netherlands) and died in 1569. During his short life, he lived and worked in Antwerp (in 1551, he entered the Antwerp painters’ guild), Brussels, and Rome. Unlike other Northern artists who visited Italy at this time, Bruegel did not incorporate Italian influences into his practice. From his attention to minute detail to his interest in proverbial symbolism, his work remained true to his Netherlandish roots. Unlike his Dutch peers, however, Bruegel did not strictly portray religious subject matter. In fact, even when exploring Christian or moral iconography, he would often imagine it within a contemporary context, as evident in The Fight Between Carnival and Lent. ; The Fight Between Carnival and Lent![]() Pieter Bruegel the Elder, “The Fight Between Carnival and Lent,” 1559 (Photo: Wikiart Public Domain) Bruegel painted The Fight Between Carnival and Lent while living in Antwerp in 1559. At this time, his interest in depicting contemporary communities was on the rise, culminating in some of his most well-known canvases, like Children’s Games and The Dutch Proverbs. Like Children’s Games, The Fight Between Carnival and Lent ;is set in a sprawled out city square filled with people. And, like The Dutch Proverbs, this painting is full of symbolism. Together, these characteristics enable Bruegel to explore a real-life event—the transition from Carnival to Lent—in an allegorical way.
The Fight Between Carnival and Lent ;occurs on the cusp of Carnival and Ash Wednesday. Throughout the scene, several Carnival traditions can be spotted. In the center of the composition, women prepare fish, which is traditionally eaten on Fridays during Lent. In the foreground, a vendor sells waffles, a customary Lenten food in the Netherlands. And, inside the church’s open door, statues are covered in cloaks, as, according to Roman Catholic tradition, art is to be concealed until Easter Sunday. ; Symbolism![]() Much more than a straightforward snapshot of Carnival, several elements of The Fight Between Carnival and Lent serve as metaphors—even the setting itself. The painting takes place in a town square that straddles two sites: an inn (on the lefthand side of the canvas) and a church (on the right). Set before wintry trees bearing no leaves, the inn represents Carnival. Likewise, the church—which has blossoming trees in its spring-like courtyard—stands for Lent. While drunk merrymakers spill out of the inn, cloaked pious figures emerge from the church. In the center of the canvas, however, the two parties meet and mix. This culminates in a “fight” between the two periods, which are each represented by clever personifications appearing to joust. ; The Figure of Carnival![]() Bruegel opted to illustrate Carnival itself as a rotund butcher riding atop a beer barrel. Several props surrounding the man reference the Lenten tradition of abstaining from meat: an impaled pork chop adorns the front of his barrel; a savory pie balances on his head; and a pig’s head is skewered on his spit. Behind him, a man dressed in yellow—a Christian symbol of deceit—follows suit. ; Lady Lent![]() Bruegel imagined Lent as a gaunt, mournful woman. Sickly and seemingly starved, she sits on a cart that carries foods associated with Lent in the Southern Netherlands: mussels, waffles, and pretzels. A monk and a nun laboriously pull her cart, and obedient children follow its path. Contrasting Carnival’s meat-covered spear and pie headdress, she listlessly carries a baker’s paddle that holds two small fish and wears a beehive—a symbol of the church—on her head. ; Common People![]() Toward the center of the composition, a couple walks behind a curious figure dressed like a jester. They appear to be walking toward the inn, with the fool lighting the way using a lit torch. The man’s large back indicates that he is meant to symbolize egotism—a concept that has historically been illustrated by a hunchback—while the woman’s unlit and unused lantern strung around her belt contrasts the jester’s illuminated torch. Many historians believe that Bruegel included the pair as a representation of everyday people, led toward the temptations of Carnival by foolishness. This analysis falls in line with Bruegel’s well-known interest in depicting ordinary subjects and, consequently, exploring deeper concepts, like the flaws and follies of human nature. ” Much more than a simple genre painting, The Fight Between Carnival and Lent perfectly illustrates how Bruegel helped pioneer the art of anecdotal detail. Related Articles:15 Facts You Need to Know About the Delightfully Weird ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ 15 Beautiful Mardi Gras Masks to Celebrate Carnival in Style 8 Renaissance Artists Whose Work Transformed the Art World Surreal Creatures from Bosch’s ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ Come to Life as Festive Piñatas The post Curious Bruegel Painting Contrasts the Solemn Nature of Lent With the Fun and Folly of Mardi Gras appeared first on My Modern Met. via Art with Shop https://ift.tt/37YXfWC from https://huerednerofficial.weebly.com/hue-redner/curious-bruegel-painting-contrasts-the-solemn-nature-of-lent-with-the-fun-and-folly-of-mardi-gras ![]() Ball Python For zookeepers, there’s nothing more important than the routine checkups their animals receive—and this often includes x-rays. These images can give useful insight into what’s happening under the surface and allow caretakers to intervene in health situations immediately. At the Oregon Zoo, they’re lucky enough to have state-of-the-art digital radiology equipment that makes their veterinary care world-class. Thanks to a donation by the Banfield Pet Hospital in 2009, the zoo owns specialized tools that make x-rays much quicker and allows them to both archive and share the results more efficiently. For the animals, this means less time under anesthesia; and for the zoo’s veterinarians, it means a quicker turnaround time for results. While the x-rays are vital to the staff at the zoo, they are also fascinating for anyone who is an animal lover. After all, how often do you get to see the inside of a beaver tail? Over the past several years, the Oregon Zoo has generously shared some of its incredible x-rays and allowed the public a glimpse of these animals in a new way. From the foot of an Amur tiger to the long legs of a flamingo, it’s incredible to see the anatomy of these animals up close. The zoo, which is located in Portland, is home to over 2,500 animals—including 15 endangered species and seven threatened species. By opening themselves up and sharing their work, they’ve allowed the public to see the great care they take to ensure the health of each animal living at the zoo. Check out more incredible animal x-rays from the Oregon Zoo.![]() Toco Toucan ![]() American Beaver ![]() Amur Tiger ![]() Meller’s Chameleon ![]() Rodrigues Fruit Bat ![]() Golden Eagle ![]() Cape Porcupine ![]() Fat-tailed Gecko ![]() Flamingo ![]() Hedgehog ![]() Screech Owl ![]() Tamandua ![]() Dwarf Mongoose ![]() Wolf Eel Oregon Zoo: Website | Facebook | Twitter ; My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by the Oregon Zoo.Related Articles:London Zoo Releases Fascinating X-Rays of Its Animals 12 Incredible X-Rays Reveal How Different Pregnant Animals Look 30 Million-Year-Old Praying Mantis Is Preserved in Pristine Piece of Amber Buenos Aires Zoo Finally Sets All Animals Free After 140 Years of Captivity The post 15 Fascinating Animal X-Rays From the Oregon Zoo appeared first on My Modern Met. via Art with Shop https://ift.tt/37XQLqW from https://huerednerofficial.weebly.com/hue-redner/15-fascinating-animal-x-rays-from-the-oregon-zoo Steve Irwins Family Offers Heartfelt Tributes to Him on What Wouldve Been His 58th Birthday2/24/2020
In grieving the loss of a loved one, you never move on but you do more forward. And since the passing of Steve Irwin, who was affectionately known as the “Crocodile Hunter,” his family has continued to carry on his legacy of wildlife rescue and conservation but they haven’t forgotten a big part of their inspiration for doing so—Steve, himself. Saturday, February 22 marked what would’ve been Steve’s 58th birthday, and Irwin’s daughter Bindi, his son Robert, and his wife Terri each posted their own social media tributes to the special man. Bindi’s heartfelt message shared some of the ways in which their family honored Steve on his birthday. “I had an extra-strong cup of tea just how you liked it,” she wrote on Instagram. “I hugged Mum for you and told her how much we love her. Robert and I went on a hike through the mountains you cherished.” She also went to the Australia Zoo, the wildlife park her dad help build, and admired old family photographs. “Today and every day I miss you and love you beyond description. You’re always with me.” Terri echoed Bindi’s sentiments of spending the day doing something that Steve cherished. “While my heart aches missing him every day, I’m determined to celebrate what he loved the most,” she said on Twitter. “He was happiest spending time at the Australia Zoo with Bindi Irwin and Robert Irwin. He was my best friend, best dad, and built the best Zoo. I love you.” Robert, who was almost three years old when his father died, had a simpler tribute. On Instagram, he posted a black and white portrait of the four of them and wrote, “Family Always,” to which Bindi replied, “My whole world. Love you so much.” On what would’ve been Steve Irwin’s 58th birthday, his family paid tribute to him in heartfelt posts on social media.
h/t: [CNN] Related Articles:Robert Irwin Recreates an Iconic Photo of Dad Steve Irwin and Looks Just Like Him Touching Google Doodle Honors Steve Irwin on What Would Have Been His 57th Birthday The Irwin Family Has Treated Thousands of Animals Injured in the Australian Bushfires The post Steve Irwin’s Family Offers Heartfelt Tributes to Him on What Would’ve Been His 58th Birthday appeared first on My Modern Met. via Art with Shop https://ift.tt/2PnINRD from https://huerednerofficial.weebly.com/hue-redner/steve-irwins-family-offers-heartfelt-tributes-to-him-on-what-wouldve-been-his-58th-birthday Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Built a Solar Farm in His Hometown That Powers Half the City2/24/2020
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who was one of the earliest advocates for using renewable energy, installed water heating solar panels on the roof of the White House in 1979, during his administration. Unfortunately, the next President, Ronald Reagan, ordered them to be removed, as he had a different take on energy consumption. However, that didn’t hinder Carter’s dedication to providing clean, efficient energy to the public. In 2017, the 94-year-old leased 10 acres of land near his hometown in Plains, Georgia, to be used as an epic solar farm. Comprising 3,852 panels, Carter’s solar field now generates 1.3 MW of power per year, providing 50% of the small town’s electricity needs (that’s the equivalent of burning about 3,600 tons of coal). “Distributed, clean energy generation is critical to meeting growing energy needs around the world while fighting the effects of climate change,” says Carter. “I am encouraged by the tremendous progress that solar and other clean energy solutions have made in recent years and expect those trends to continue.” Carter worked together with Atlanta-based energy company SolAmerica to make his solar field a reality. “There remains a great deal of untapped potential in renewable energy in Georgia and elsewhere in the U.S.,” says SolAmerica executive Vice President George Mori. “We believe distributed solar projects like the Plains project will play a big role in fueling the energy needs of generations to come.” The ambitious project symbolizes Carter’s personal commitment to renewable energy and pays homage to his first solar panel installation in 1979. The 39th president’s 32 White House solar panels are currently on display at The Smithsonian Institute, the Carter Library, and the Solar Science and Technology Museum in Dezhou, China. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter leased 10 acres of land near his hometown in Plains, Georgia, to be used as an epic solar farm.
The ambitious project pays homage to his first solar panel installation at the White House in 1979.Comprising 3,852 panels, Carter’s solar farm now provides 50% of the small town’s electricity needs.h/t: [Reddit] Related Articles:California Passes First Law in the Country to Require Solar Panels on New Homes Unique Solar Pavilion with Angular Photovoltaic Panels Tesla Announces Revamped Version of Their Solar Roof to Bring Down Costs One Compact Solar Power Tree Generates Enough Electricity to Power Five Houses The post Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Built a Solar Farm in His Hometown That Powers Half the City appeared first on My Modern Met. via Art with Shop https://ift.tt/2VhSCnR from https://huerednerofficial.weebly.com/hue-redner/former-us-president-jimmy-carter-built-a-solar-farm-in-his-hometown-that-powers-half-the-city ![]() Stock Photos from Karasiki/Shutterstock While most school children are educated in academic subjects such as math and English, there are other important life lessons that don’t always make it into the curriculum. Having empathy is a learned skill that comes with listening and understanding others. That’s why Danish schools decided to introduce mandatory empathy classes in 1993, as a way to teach children aged 6-16 how to be kind. For one hour each week, during “Klassens tid,” students are invited to talk about problems they have been experiencing. During this time, the entire class works together to find a solution. This teaches children to respect the feelings of others without judgement. The empathy classes are believed to help them strengthen their relationships, sympathize with others’ problems, and even prevent bullying. They also allow each child to be heard, feel valued, and become part of a community. Naturally, kids grow up to become confident, emotionally intelligent adults and are more likely to raise happier kids themselves. It should therefore come as no surprise that Denmark is consistently ranked highly as one of the happiest places to live. According to the World Happiness Report—released annually since 2012—Denmark is the second-happiest country, after Finland. The country took first place in 2016 and has remained in the top three ever since. In fact, Denmark was also number one in the very first World Happiness Report in 2012. Clearly, they’re doing something right. Mandatory empathy classes in Danish schools are teaching kids how to respect the feelings of others, strengthen their relationships, and prevent bullying.![]() Stock Photos from Norenko Andrey/Shutterstock h/t: [Unify] Related Articles:Irish School Decides to Ditch Homework and Assign “Acts of Kindness” Instead 5-Year-Old Raises Money to Pay Off School Lunch Debt for 123 of Her Classmates New Law Allows Students in Oregon to Take Mental Health Days Off from School School Turns Lunchtime Leftovers into Take-Home Meals So No Student Goes Hungry The post Schools in Denmark Have Mandatory Empathy Classes as Part of the Official Curriculum appeared first on My Modern Met. via Art with Shop https://ift.tt/2PnIMgx from https://huerednerofficial.weebly.com/hue-redner/schools-in-denmark-have-mandatory-empathy-classes-as-part-of-the-official-curriculum ![]() While most of us dispose of old car parts and unused cutlery at the dump, Aloha, Oregon-based artist Brian Mock turns scrap metal into fantastic outdoor sculptures. He collects use and discarded materials—such as screws, nuts, and bolts—and assembles them into human and animal forms. Mock has been exploring a number of artistic practices from an early age, but discovered his love of upcycling art in the 1990s. He taught himself how to weld, allowing him to visualize his artistic ideas as metal sculptures. Today, he’s creating an entire zoo of metallic animals—including dogs, cats, and larger-than-life lions—all from 100% reclaimed materials. Mock chooses each piece of scrap metal carefully to fit the forms of his subjects—dog tails are depicted as flexible metal chains, and floppy ears are crafted from large sheets of curved steel. “Giving old, everyday objects a new life as one sculpture is an artistically demanding, yet gratifying process,” says Mock. “My work is designed to emphasize resourcefulness and encourage viewer engagement. Audience reactions fuel my creativity and help me bring my visions to life.” Scroll down to check out some of Mock’s scrap metal sculptures and find more from his portfolio on his website. Brian Mock uses reclaimed metal to craft his incredible animal sculptures.![]() ![]() He chooses each piece of scrap metal carefully to fit the forms of his subjects.
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