3D Art Gems

[Dee]

Do we know anything about the little random guy?

[NurseRatched]

Yes-he is part of an art installation along one major street. Tiny figures depicting every day life in the city. Shame on me for not walking the entirety!
http://www.southeastexaminer.com/2015/0 ... -division/

[Dee]

Oh, thanks for posting, NR! What a delightful project! I love how people leave little gifts like scarves for them!



This little one playing hide and seek is absolutely tiny!

[Moonchime]

What interesting little folk. I feel like I've met the one you posted Mz NR - something so familiar in his stance.

[NurseRatched]

What interesting little folk. I feel like I've met the one you posted Mz NR - something so familiar in his stance.

Totally. He could be the disapproving father/teacher/bus driver/business man...

[Moonchime]

How does one sculpt a veil?! This statue was executed in flawless Carrera marble by the renowned Italian sculptor Giovanni Strazza (1818-1875) in Rome.

I haven't had the fortune to see this incredible piece but I did get to see something that reminded me of it just the other day.

It is called the Bride and is after the sculptor Raffaelle Monti and is done in a porcelain called parian which was apparently considered an alternative to marble. The original is sculpted in marble and is in Chatsworth House. Apparently it was very popular in the 18th century to prove your skill as a sculptor by sculpting transparent fabrics.


Vestal Virgins by Rafaelle Monti




The Sleep of Sorrow and the Dream of Joy by Rafaelle Monti

[NurseRatched]

INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL! I can't get over the delicacy of these sculptures. And my mind is looking at them, thinking "That's a soft transparent object-but it's made of stone??!!!"

[Lori]

Could be easily arranged, Mz L...

Crashing in on this party, too...make room for one more!

Crash away!! Such a fabulous goal...

Love the little sculptures and the exquisite porcelain!

[Dee]

~ Valérie Hadida


Isn't she just charming?
I feel another topic thread coming on...

[Dee]

I've come across the lovely little lady above whilst I was looking for this lately darling here below









The Little Princess by László Márton, on the railings of the Danube promenade in Budapest, Hungary, 1990

The statue is based on a little statuette (50 cm) inspired in 1972 by his then 5 year old daughter playing princess dressed in a bathroom robe and a crown made of newspaper.

This statue is pure delight, just sitting there on the railing, like a real little person. Perhaps she is.

[Dee]

Book Sculptures by Justin Rowes (Cambridge, UK):



The Kraken



Now was her opportunity



Witch Garden



Pride and Prejudice



Wizard of Oz



Still no soul appeared upon her decks



Hopeful had much ado to keep his Brother's head above water



Perhaps I shall find out somebody's secret!



Isaac Newton under an apple tree


http://www.daysfalllikeleaves.com

[NurseRatched]

I feel as if we haven't admired the Little Princess! She's such a delight, Dee. You must have memories of seeing this darling sprite in person, is that right? Budapest looks incredible; what's that large building behind our young lady?

I do tend to lose track of threads and miss additions. The BOOKS. Holy cow!! What an imaginative thing to do. Really cool.