http://picocool.com The daily pulse of cool. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:44:09 -0400 en http://picocool.com/art/abstract-aerial-maps-1/ http://picocool.com/art/abstract-aerial-maps-1/ Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:44:09 -0400 Kikomaus art http://picocool.com/art/abstract-aerial-maps-1/

Abstract aerial renderings of locales around the globe by Dallas artist and architect Jeremy Hahn. I was struck by how much movement these places that we think of as static have in this representation. The human footprint on the land is surprisingly beautiful in its essentials. Enjoy Boston, Eureka Springs, AK, Vicenza, Italy and more.

10 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/michael-steele---artist-melbourne---new-work-1/ http://picocool.com/art/michael-steele---artist-melbourne---new-work-1/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:01:41 -0400 tgmuseum art http://picocool.com/art/michael-steele---artist-melbourne---new-work-1/

In Michael's words - "With this new series of artworks that I have created as part of the "cluster" series, I have been able to explore various styles, techniques and mediums by portraying what I see around me and then present these influences artisticly. These influences that I have portrayed come from various avenues, such as the media, memories, people, textures, technology and so on."So Fresh!

5 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/fashion/my-imoto/ http://picocool.com/fashion/my-imoto/ Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:01:49 -0400 vbezic fashion http://picocool.com/fashion/my-imoto/

From the_jcw:"Being fascinated with the japanese love of monsters destroying cities I wanted to create one where the monster is just a big lost and confused awkward thing. However, due to his size the city still freaks out.-by the way his name is short for My immortal"

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/eco/better-than-goodwill-knitting-wrecycled-t-shirts/ http://picocool.com/eco/better-than-goodwill-knitting-wrecycled-t-shirts/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:56:27 -0400 Kikomaus eco http://picocool.com/eco/better-than-goodwill-knitting-wrecycled-t-shirts/

This is a purse made by cutting t-shirts into strips and knitting with the "yarn" that results. It's a better use of this fabric, which otherwise ends up overflowing from the thrift stores and landing in third world contries where it destroys local textile industries. It's transformative...an ugly, tacky tshirt is reborn as something cool that someone will love and enjoy. Only the shape has changed...the essential material remains the same but the difference is huge.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/fetch/ http://picocool.com/art/fetch/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:24:20 -0400 factoryjoe art http://picocool.com/art/fetch/

A classic from Eelus's graveyard gallery. It's true that all children basically want their own AT-AT pet.

10 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/futility-illustrates-utility-wikipedia-printed-1/ http://picocool.com/art/futility-illustrates-utility-wikipedia-printed-1/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:48:38 -0400 brainpicker art http://picocool.com/art/futility-illustrates-utility-wikipedia-printed-1/

Rob Matthews aims to illustrate the incredible convenience of digital content by reproducing it in completely futile analog format: A 5,000-page tome of Wikipedia's featured articles.

10 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/drawn-not-quartered-at-d-berman-gallery/ http://picocool.com/art/drawn-not-quartered-at-d-berman-gallery/ Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:53:18 -0400 dbermangallery art http://picocool.com/art/drawn-not-quartered-at-d-berman-gallery/

"drawn (not quartered)" at d berman gallery features works on paper by six Texas artists examining and portraying different forms of drawing. This exhibit contains quite a range of drawings, including raw, energetic works by Glenn Downing; one inch tall Texas horizonscapes by Katie Maratta; Shawn Smith's approach to drawings from a sculptor's perspective; Jared Theis' delicately rendered pen and ink on vellum pieces; W. Tucker's intuitive and subconsciously directed works; and Randy Twaddle's watercolor and gouache "reversal drawings".

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/culture/crochet-dalek-1/ http://picocool.com/culture/crochet-dalek-1/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:53:16 -0500 douglascootey culture http://picocool.com/culture/crochet-dalek-1/

When arts & crafts collide with fandoma4Kitschy craft bazaar Etsy features this decorative Dalek by Amanda Downs. Science Fiction fandom can often offer an interesting slice where pop culture travels to the event horizon of traditional arts.

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