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Local Portland Sculptor Eric Franklin works in an extremely interesting, if somewhat macabre, medium. He utilizes clear glass tubing, vacuum sealed and filled with noble gases such as neon, krypton, argon, and xenon to create stunning renderings of the human form. The process is extremely tedious and painstaking, sometimes taking thousands of hours per finished […]
Here at Shwood we are constantly searching for creative inspiration in our endeavor to experiment with nature, and recently came across the amazing work of Singaporean artist Keng Lye. Keng utilizes acrylic along with layers of resin and 3D objects to create stunningly realistic portrayals of aquatic life. Keng’s description of his work, via This […]
Beautiful video by Philip Leaman showcasing the locale, process, and feeling behind the work of printmaker and sculptor Bryan Nash Gill. We love this inspiring take on looking to nature for inspiration and meaning. Brian visits lumber yards, or as he calls them, “Boneyards”, and repurposes downed trees that would otherwise be burned or turned […]
At Shwood, we believe in supporting and promoting US manufacturing, and recently came across an amazing photo survey by Wisconsin based photographer Carl Corey. The photographs are simple and pure, while extremely visually moving. They provide an inside look into the people and personalities that bring us many of the staple and truly American products. […]
Russian photographer Alexey Kljatov has captured an interesting perspective on fallen snowflakes. Utilizing a small LED bulb for lighting and dark woolen fabric as a backdrop, he uses a macro lens to show off the extreme detail of individual snowflakes. These images were captured in Kljatov’s backyard in Moscow. See more of his work HERE. […]
