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In this collection of works by more than 25 contemporary ice
artists, discover a fascinating art medium defined by its ephemeral
nature. Merging creativity and engineering, today's ice artist can
create incredibly complex artwork, featured here in more than 150
photos. Ice sculpting's history and impact are described by
champion sculptor James Stugart, including events such as the ice
festival in Harbin, China. Sculpting firm owner Justin Gordon
explains the tools and techniques, and Dick Brickley, former chair
of the BP World Ice Arts Championships held in Fairbanks, Alaska,
relates the history of this largest international competition. As
sculptor Ben Firth says, "Carving ice is a good reminder that no
art lasts forever; that, in the end, art is not about creating a
permanent object, but about changing people."
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Fairy Homes and Gardens (Hardcover)
Ashley Rooney, Barbara Purchia; Introduction by David D J Rau
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R765
R608
Discovery Miles 6 080
Save R157 (21%)
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Many supernatural creatures are said to inhabit our world. Their
magical, wonderland realm has been the subject of many books,
movies, and our childhood dreams. In this richly illustrated book,
30 designers from around the world transform natural settings into
enchanting displays that recreate that sense of wonder. Using
artificial flowers, fabric, sticks, wire, crystals, berries,
acorns, baskets, and polymer clay, these designers have been
inspired to create their own “once upon a time” fairy home and
garden for special events, storytelling, or just because they
believe in fairies. In doing so, they tap into our inner child and
help us to imagine a new world. This is a wonderful resource for
designers and artists, as well as parents, teachers, or anyone
looking to create their own magical place.
Nearly 600 brilliantly detailed photos capture the work of 112
glass artists and show the tremendous diversity, depth, and breadth
of how this ancient medium is used in the twenty-first century. New
and emerging glass artists are featured together with well-known
experts, and all of them challenge the boundaries of familiar
techniques. Many of these artists also teach or continue research
into the capabilities of glass. Many have won major awards; still
others have been the subject of media attention; and many are
mentors and leaders of contemporary glass art. Their towering
installations, miniscule insects, glass kimonos, and more will
inspire everyone interested in appreciating, working with, or
collecting glass.
Part performance art and part engineering, sand sculpture has
become amazingly sophisticated as artists explore the boundaries of
their skill with sand as a medium. Within a very short time, a
sculptor can create an awesome, thought-provoking experience that
will completely vanish after a few weeks. The photographs are all
that's left. Barbara Purchia and E. Ashley Rooney take you on a
round-the-world tour of sandscapes showcasing a dazzling array of
sculptural figures, forms, and styles. Behind-the-scenes interviews
with the sand masters reveal what motivates them and how they
approach their art. Todd Vander Pluym, the world's premier sand
artist and president of Sand Sculptors International (SSI), shares
a contemporary history of sand sculpture, and renowned
international sculptor Kirk Rademaker describes how he built a new
life around this ephemeral medium.The images of these art pieces
will have you wanting to stick your toes in the sand!
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