Artistic Odyssey

A Look at Bernini’s Sculpture of David

Artistic Odyssey — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:06:28 +0000

Bernini’s Sculpture of David Of all the famous art in the world, Bernini’s statue of David is one of the most well-known and respected. The statue represents a scene from the Biblical story of David and Goliath showing David about to throw the stone that beheads Goliath. It was created by Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo...

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Artist Spotlight: Håkon Anton Fagerås

Artistic Odyssey — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 23:50:21 +0000

Marble is a material that has been compacted and heated over millions of years. It is known for its strength and durability. Yet, throughout time, artists have manipulated it to give us detailed sculptures that capture the curl of a lock of hair, the movement in a piece of cloth and the curves of the...

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Beautiful Intricate Designed House

Artistic Odyssey — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Architect Alexander Diem has created one of the most beautiful —and certainly the most intricate —houses I have ever seen. The outside of the building eludes the image of a Chinese folding screen, covered entirely with small, elegant cutouts. The shadows from the cutouts dance on the white walls behind the wood, providing a hint...

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Mesmerizing Geometric Paintings by Nina Baxter

Artistic Odyssey — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000

‘Paradise of Possibility’, acrylic on canvas. London-based artist Nina Baxter composes stunning geometric paintings. The vibrant, geometric artworks showcase her mastery in composition, using it to reflect her interest in color theory and abstraction. Ultimately, the geometric play in her acrylic paintings is quite captivating to the viewer. Artistic Odyssey had the opportunity to chat...

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Artist Spotlight: Paul Wright

Artistic Odyssey — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000

It is captivating to see how Paul Wright’s sharp, rough paint strokes come together to create such soothingly elegant depictions of people and places. Seeing his work, you can almost picture the artist — the method in the madness — artfully and urgently putting the images from his mind to the canvas. Wright trained as...

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Old Stable Transformed Into a Contemporary Dream House

Artistic Odyssey — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:55:00 +0000

This old-stable has been revived as a home in the picturesque island of Ibiza. The dreamy contemporary home was designed by Standard Studio and Ibiza Interiors, who restored the old-stable into a guest house and showroom. Many of the original features have been reclaimed, which includes the exposed stone walls and sabina wood beams. The home is also entirely self-sufficient, “Water...

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Artist Spotlight: Red Hong Yi

Artistic Odyssey — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Red Hong Yi has made a name for herself by creating art without a paintbrush. In her latest work, the artist uses coffee cup stains to create a unique portrait of Taiwanese singer Jay Chou. She was inspired by Chou’s song titled Secret, she explains: “The singer tells a tale of heartache, of a woman who...

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Storage Room Turned into a Beautifully Organized and Functional Apartment

Artistic Odyssey — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:30:00 +0000

You must have wondered: a storage room turned into a fully functional apartment? Impossible. But it’s true! Swedish Architect Karin Matz turned this storage room into an organized and fully functional space. The vision was simple. Make every part of this 36sqm space functional, which includes adding appliances, a bathroom, and room to divide spacial...

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Photographs of La Sorbonne in Paris by Ludwig Favre

Artistic Odyssey — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:00:07 +0000

Paris-based photographer Ludwig Favre captures the beauty of amphitheaters at the Paris-Sorbonne University. Each room features the classic architectural elements and wood furniture of the Parisian institution. As Favre shares with Artistic Odyssey, the Sorbonne represents a significant symbol of the knowledge, “the culture, and history” that has always fascinated him. He aims to depict...

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Striking Flower Vases by Bloc Studios and Carl Kleiner

Artistic Odyssey — Tue, 30 May 2017 07:00:54 +0000

“Posture Vases,” is a captivating collaborative series of creative, minimal vases by Italy-based design team Bloc Studios and photographer Carl Kleiner. Inspired by Kleiner’s series, “Postures,” this project features flowers mounted on marble bases with metal wires that can transform into different angles and positions. “The posture series came from experiments with methods to control the...

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