The Sultans Elephant

This is quite frankly speaking, one of the most moving and spectacular things I think I have ever seen! I can't believe that this passed my by, as it took place in London about 18 months ago. If you have not seen it, watch the YouTube video below and be amazed.

This epic street theatre featuring gigantic puppets was entitled 'The Sultans Elephant' and is the fifth in a series of works that have enchanted crowds across cities worldwide. Performed by the Royal de Luxe theatre company

The girl genuinely seems to take on a life of her own, and is disturbingly realistic at times. When she moves and looks towards the child sat swinging on her arm I was blown away. These guys really know how to 'animate', and to do so on such an epic scale is awe inspiring.

The music featured in the video is Decollage by Les Balayeurs Du Desert, and can be bought here from iTunes.

More spectacular images of the event can be seen on the Flickr page of Simon Crubellier. I have used his photo's here in this post.

More information can be found on the official site, or from the Wikipedia entry.

Interactive Wall

This flexible surface is computer controlled, so that it is in effect a 3D screen, capable of projecting three dimensional effects along it's length.

The Extraordinary Paper Scultures of Richard Sweeney

Sweeney's art concentrates of the construction of complex forms through repetition of simple elements and forms. Where the structure of the form is exposed and becomes an integral part of the beauty of the form itself. Inspired by nature and architecture Sweeney's works is driven by a search for using the least amount of materials to create complex looking structures.

View his site and his Flickr gallery.

Hypnotic Glass Sculptures

These glass sculptures caught my eye, with their incredibly detailed and hypnotic inner landscapes. They are made by Padadino Hansen in California.

See more here.

The Robots Are Taking Over!

I do not know if this model maker is responsible for the designs of the characters in the film Robots? They are amazing! Check theem out on his flickr account.

Thanks to Pete for this link!

Rock & Royal - Chandelier Art

Today Arno Coenen and Hans van Bentem of Rock and Royal give the ancient techniques of mosaics and chandelier design a new twist by creating photorealist mosaics and peculiarly shaped chandeliers.

Check out more of their works here.


Found on Trend Hunter

Jeep's Water Display

Jeep's stands at car shows incorporate an interesting innovation in screen display. Logos and animated patterns are displayed on a screen made of water. Much like a giant ink jet printer, droplets of water are controlled by computer to create the eyecatching effect. Thanks to Peter for this link.

Scott Snibble - Digital Artist

Scott Snibbe is best known for creating interactive artwork that reveals people's interdependence. Most of his works do not function unless the viewer actively engages with them—by touching, breathing, moving, etc. The works present systems in which the viewer is an essential component. Although his works involve significant technological infrastructure, visitors’ experiences predominantly involve human-to-human interaction. The pieces provoke communication among the viewers, which, more than a mere reaction to the work, becomes its very essence.

Snibbe's largest electromechanical sculpture to date was commissioned for a solo show at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco in 2005. Blow Up, records, amplifies, and projects human breath into a room-sized field of wind.

David Ellis - Artist

Brooklyn based artist David Ellis and creates what he calls motion paintings.

"motion paintings travel through time like music, where beats are orchestrated and performed on "drum paintings" stretched and tuned to bass, snare, etc. and played via analog drum machines propelled by air, where player pianos meet SP1200s meet improvisational wild style sign painting"

MUST SEE - watch this motion painting on his site.


See more of his work at Jessica
Murray Projects and with the barnstormers at b-stormers.com and spreadtheknow.com.


Thanks to Revolver Lover for this link.