Driftwood Elephant Sculptures by Andries Botha

South African artist Andries Botha (previously here) constructed these life-like family of elephants trailing along the coastlines in Beligium using driftwood for his public installation titled 'You Can Buy My Heart and My Soul' for Beautfort's second Triennial of Contemporary Art by the Sea in 2006



“In African mythology the elephant reincarnates carrying the soul of a murdered God. It is thus the embodiment of the transmigration of souls. It is also the metaphor for the world’s preoccupation with Africa as an exotic location. The elephant thus embodies the world’s romanticism with Africa. In part it is the Colonial panacea: wildness can be contained, civilised and taken back to the ballrooms of the First World as a trophy.”









Check his website: http://andriesbotha.net

2015 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival

The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is an annual event held at Boston's Revere Beach. Master sand sculptors compete for over $15,000 in prize money in the annual festival that has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors each year since 2004.



Each sculptor is given 10 tons of sand and are assigned an 18’ x 18’ square exhibit area. Artists are limited to 24 total hours of work, which is spread out over several days.



The sand sculptures are judged based on four categories: 1) degree of difficulty, 2) originality and creativity, 3) quality of sculpting, and 4) overall visual impact.

Check the website: http://reverebeachpartnership.com/sand-sculpting-festival/

Images taken from: nobomagazine

Scribbled Wire Sculptures by David Oliveira

Lisbon-born sculptor David Oliveira creates delicate figurative sculptures using wire that looks as if they were sketched in the air.



"For me, to be able to 'draw' I must know and understand the object. The knowledge of the anatomy is very important, because the skin stretches and changes according to what is underneath. The structure is fixed. The challenge is to correspond the theme with the object. My works live in an ethereal world, like a memory or a dream. The theme has to respect that."



"The spectator has a very important role, because in order to see, he has to fill the empty spaces with his own memories, creating a bond with the sculpture and his own life experiences."





















If you like these, check out the work of Gavin Worth here

Check his website: http://www.davidmigueloliveira.blogspot.pt/

New Layered Glass Sculptures by Ben Young

Sydney-based glass artist Ben Young (previously here) is back with his latest series of layered hand-cut laminate window panes.



“I hope viewers might imagine the work as something ‘living’ that creates the illusion of space, movement, depth and sense of spatial being.”



“I like to play with the irony between the glass being a solid material and how I can form such natural and organic shapes.”



“I do a lot of thinking before I even start to draw or cut. I work with 2D shapes and have to figure out how to translate that into a 3D finished piece. Sometimes my starting point changes dramatically as I have to find a way to layer the glass to create certain shapes.”



Young opens a new exhibition along with the glass works of artist Peter Nilsson, titled 'Float', in Melbourne at Kirra Galleries through August 23.













Check his website: http://brokenliquid.com/

Viscurrealistic Fabrications by Ron Ulicny

Portland, Oregon-based artist and craftsman Ron Ulicny creates these strange sculptures that grabbed our attention and often leave us with a smile be it in humor or wonder.



"I do use a lot of older/reclaimed materials but, I also use just as many brand new things as well. I will use WHATEVER it takes and fits with the piece. I can’t really explain what draws me to a particular object in general. Usually a feeling first. I am also drawn to design elements, color, & style. I guess it also depends if I’m searching for something specific at the moment or not for a specific piece. Objects that inspire me are endless. Too many “things” in the world to ever get bored. I like putting familiar things in unfamiliar positions and context."



"When it comes to creating the things I do, I really feel like the piece has already been decided, or already been made. I just need to bring it forth—to “produce” it. My hands and I are just the vehicle for the piece. I’m the mechanic. I’m the draughtsman. The worker. Fate is one of those suspicious words you usually either do or don’t believe."

















Check his website: http://www.ronulicny.com/

Source: anobiumlit