Posts tagged horse

Hedonism(y) Trojaner, Modern Day Trojan Horse made of Computer Keys, by Babis Pangiotidis

“Stick-to-it-ive-ness: Unwavering pertinacity; perseverance.” by Richard Morse

The artwork consists of nine life-size horses made of dead apple trees making their way up the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

“The visual representation of horses running on the river’s surface, symbolize the struggles and perseverance, the simple grace yet powerful attitude that everybody needs in difficult situations. The title came about as a life lesson: since surviving stage 4 cancer, I don’t take life for granted anymore. As an artist, I challenge myself to create more of an impact among the others by transmitting a message inspired from the normal life of Mother Nature. To create something out of nothing pushes me more, so this is how it was born the idea of using fallen but sound branches, to bring nature back to life, to illustrate the struggle and drama that horse’s must face, as they step into the unknown, under the water’s surface. Together they are strong and support each other towards their goal to succeed. Passion for this project comes from my connection with the nature and love for wood. I hope my artwork will become a force of nature for others…”.

Metropolitan Etiquette Authority by Jay Shells

Awesome London 2012 Olympics Multiple Exposures

During London’s Olympics, Reuters is using 11 robots to shoot photos at impossibly amazing angles. These robotic cameras, armed with Canon’s newest body, the 1-DX, will allow photographers to station themselves at a computer and remotely operate its movement with a joystick. Two men, Fabrizio Bensch and Pawel Kopczynski, developed this groundbreaking system. After the photos are taken, they can then be streamed into Reuter’s remote editing system which can be sent off to clients just minutes later.

One interesting feature in the 1-DX camera (along with the Mark III) is that there’s a new multiple-exposure system that rivals what one can do in Photoshop. Whereas older SLR camera just added multiple images together, these new cameras give the photographer much more control. What this all means is that photographers at the Olympics can take up to 14 frames per second, creating incredible, high-speed multiple exposure shots, all in-camera, that show an athlete’s magnificent movements. (spotted on My Modern Met)

Life-size cardboard sculptures by Chris Gilmour