Traumgedanken, Thoughts on Dreams by Maria Fischer

Maria Fischer is a graphic designer from Augsburg, Germany and many of her works explore line as a communication tool. That concept is certainly not new, but her take on this idea is truly unique.

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20 Most Popular Posts on Today in Art – 2010

As the year comes to an end, I, like many, tend to reflect on the last year. One thing I enjoy is looking back to see what posts readers of Today in Art like most. The best way I have of doing this today is by looking at the most visited posts.

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Inspiring Mixed Media Works by Jenkins

First stage of a themed journal that will be created with the WAFA collective.

Jenkins is a mixed media artist that pumps out works of art like a machine.  The volume of wonderful work that comes from his hands is staggering.

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Ursulus victuspedis II by Stephaine Metz

Felted wool – 6.5″ x 7″ x 5.25″

Stephanie create a variety of anotomical studies of Teddy Bears, reverse engineering found bears to created these felted skulls.

The teddy bear is an idea: a docile, cute, friendly invention far removed from the wild animal that inspired it. I create teddy bear anatomical specimens with a pretense of realness to emphasize the artifice of a familiar but unconsidered subject.

Make sure you checkout her site for more of these wonderful sculptures.  If you enjoy these you will also enjoy the Animatus H, D, L.

artist & website: Stephaine Metz – http://www.stephaniemetz.com/

Optimism in learning how to fly – by Miki Sato

I read about a great artist on drawn.ca over the weekend and had to include a feature here.  Miki Sato creates textures rich images with

many found surfaces and textiles creating a uniquely three dimensional and tactile piece.

The work feels influenced by Sato’s sense of illustration and has a wonderful organic feel.  Checkout the site for more great work.

artist & website: Miki Sato – http://www.mikisatoillustration.com

Nike Cozy Missile – by Elizabeth Demaray

Materials include 88 yards of quilted satin, one ten ton Nike Hercules Missile 300′ x 109″ x 492″

artist & website: Elizabeth Demaray – http://www.elizabethdemaray.com/