Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Feb 8, 2012, 8:06 am
Jenny Hueston's portfolio incorporates portraiture, landscape and documentary work; muted palettes and strong subject matter provoke a sense of nostalgia. Via The Blue Hour
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Feb 8, 2012, 8:05 am
Wonderful illustration work by Olivier Tallec, with subtle, painterly tones and a good dose of humour. Check out his full portfolio here. Via It's Nice That
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Feb 8, 2012, 8:04 am
Cabin Porn is a blog dedicated to documenting the sheds and cabins we use as workshops, studios and/or solitary retreats.
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Jan 10, 2012, 7:07 am
In this series, Chris Mottalini documents the intriguing variety of home-built school bus shelters in Buffalo, New York. From the photographer's statement: “Parents build these sentry-like structures in order to protect their children fron the brutal Buffalo winters. Though these fasc...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Jan 10, 2012, 7:05 am
Mogees is a fascinating project which turns almost any surface into a playable electronic instrument, using only a contact microphone and some clever software.
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Dec 13, 2011, 7:30 am
I've just been browsing some of Patricio Betteo's superb illustration work, a huge amount of which is viewable in his gallery at DeviantArt. Check out more of his unique art here. Via FFFFOUND
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Dec 12, 2011, 7:23 am
An incredible series of photographs by François Fleury; documenting Afghanistan's vast, almost lunar landscape and the effect a prolonged conflict has had upon it. You can view the full set of images on Fleury's portfolio site.
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Dec 5, 2011, 7:15 am
Model maker Randy Hage has been preserving some of New York City's iconic vintage storefronts, by recreating them in the form of meticulously detailed scale models. Take a look at the comparison images, which show just how painstakingly detailed these models really are. You can read an interv...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Dec 1, 2011, 7:46 am
A wonderful collection of images from Loch Ness by London photographer Jamie Stoker, highlighting the natural beauty of the Loch and telling the stories of some whose lives have become intertwined with its myth.
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Dec 1, 2011, 7:45 am
An amazing contemporary Swedish villa, by Waldemarson Berglund Architects: Villa Plus.
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Nov 30, 2011, 2:28 am
Lately I've been seeing a few architectural projects which incorporate existing buildings into their designs, but this one is particularly nicely executed. A traditional cottage outside Frankfurt has been transformed into this modern dwelling, lending interesting lines and wells of light to wh...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Nov 29, 2011, 1:11 am
Tom Cops took this series of photographs while on a three-week tour of the American Midwest with his band. I discovered the project through reading an interview at It's Nice That; both interviewer and photographer use the phrase “faded grandeur”, which I think sums up the imagery perfectly. ...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Nov 28, 2011, 2:36 am
These distinctive photographic collages by Anne-Laure Maison explore the inviting nature of the light that shines from a window at night: “At night, the illuminated windows take precedence over the architecture that surrounds them. They become real living pictures.” Eac...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Oct 4, 2011, 8:21 am
Geoffrey Johnson makes excellent use of a limited, monochrome palette, creating a strong sense of melancholy in these beautifully atmospheric paintings. You can view more pieces at Shain Gallery and Principle Gallery. Via The Fox Is Black
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Oct 4, 2011, 8:19 am
Expansive and detailed cityscape illustrations by Chris Dent. You can read a brief interview and see more examples here. Via It's Nice That
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Sep 19, 2011, 8:10 am
Though this intriguing story has been unfolding for several months now, it's new to me: an anonymous artist has been leaving these beautiful book sculptures at various Scottish libraries, museums and literary events. You can read the full story here, and there are large photos of all the sculptures ...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Sep 19, 2011, 8:06 am
Cover Junkie is a comprehensive, categorised archive of great magazine cover design since 2008.
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Sep 13, 2011, 8:22 am
James Casebere built a model of a Duchess County, NY suburb from memory, creating a stage for this photographic statement on the artificial, almost sinister perfection of American suburbia. More images can be found online at Lisson Gallery, where these images are currently on exhibition. ...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Sep 13, 2011, 8:17 am
Johnny Stiletto has a wonderful body of candid street photography work, much of it shot in London during the 1980's. Some iconic moments are captured here; flickering glimpses from a turbulent time in our history. His writing—which accompanies the photographs on the web site—is great too:...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Sep 7, 2011, 8:15 am
Damien Sivier's 33 Horizons is a series of images taken around the border of land-locked Switzerland; originally intended to capture a sense of isolation, they ended up portraying something different—possibilities. The horizon is an image used in many metaphors; it can represent birth, death...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Sep 7, 2011, 8:13 am
Panoramic photos of Hiroshima after it came under nuclear attack at the end of WWII; a sobering reminder of the terrible destructive power we possess.
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Aug 31, 2011, 8:13 am
Hours of fun with these interactive experiments created by Fi developer Justin Windle. Have a play and create your own generative works of art. Via Creative Applications
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Aug 31, 2011, 8:09 am
These paintings by Ben Grasso could represent destruction or construction, depending on how you look at them. Some appear to depict the damage wrought by a severe storm; to me they're reminiscent of the exploded instructional diagrams I encountered building model kits as a child. You can read ...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Aug 31, 2011, 8:08 am
Time Machine is a new online magazine featuring great work by a variety of photographers. Issue one centres around the theme of “Home”.
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Aug 23, 2011, 8:05 am
Melinda Tidwell gives new life to old paperbacks, using them to create these subtle, textured collages. Check out her Flickr stream for many more pieces. Via Yum City
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Aug 15, 2011, 8:07 am
Ofra Lapid's Broken Houses are created by constructing detailed scale models using photos discovered on the web; the models are then photographed on neutral grey backgrounds, completely isolating these dilapidated buildings from their original surroundings. Via Acidolatte
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Aug 12, 2011, 7:57 am
These works are from a huge catalogue of beautiful generative art created by Gwen Vanhee, using Processing, openFrameworks and various other languages/environments. Some of the pieces are purely generative, while others are made by processing and manipulating live data from audio or visual (we...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Aug 12, 2011, 7:55 am
Some really interesting typography in these layouts from Analog Magazine, designed by German agency Formdusche. Via FFFFOUND
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Aug 8, 2011, 8:14 am
These models represent a few of the entries for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, in which teams of students design and build energy-efficient, solar powered houses. One of the criteria of this competition is that each house must produce at least as much energy as it consumes. Yo...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Aug 4, 2011, 8:19 am
Nice layouts from Eight:48 Magazine, which covers a different design-related theme in each issue. You can get your own copies from Counter Print.
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Aug 1, 2011, 8:48 am
These bold brochure covers were designed by Ivan Chermayeff (of Chermayeff & Geismar) for the 1993 Van Cliburn piano competition. In these designs, Chermayeff deconstructs the piano and reduces it to the most basic visual forms, creating a simple, memorable image which still triggers a strong...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Jul 27, 2011, 9:00 am
Interesting aerial views of airports large and small from around the world: Points of Departure at GE's Future Flight site.
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Jul 26, 2011, 8:04 am
A huge variety of styles and compositions can be found in these works by Genadii Berёzkin. If you're a fan of abstract collage, it's well worth a look through the whole set. Via But Does It Float
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Jul 25, 2011, 8:13 am
Amazing aerial photography by Stephan Zirwes: organised into themes and sectors, the images on his web site make fascinating viewing, particularly the industrial and construction shots. Via FormFiftyFive
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Jul 25, 2011, 8:12 am
Much of German artist Jens Reinert's work focuses on the architecture of urban transition. Tunnels, subways, foyers and stairwells are recreated as detailed scale dioramas; cleanly separated from their usual environments and presented as models of negative space. More images can be viewed at ...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Jul 3, 2011, 7:34 am
Apologies for the lack of updates recently, I've been working a lot on the site behind the scenes. Eclectica is rapidly closing in on the one thousand post mark, so the new version will feature better search facilities and an improved archive, in order to make it much easier to find what you'...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Jun 8, 2011, 8:08 am
These complex and wonderful cut paper sculptures by Laura Cooperman resemble abstract blueprints, brought out into the third dimension. Her works are currently being exhibited at Flanders Gallery and Ann Street Gallery. Via Inhabitat
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Jun 8, 2011, 8:06 am
LUMEN Urbs is a clever multimedia sculpture by digital media students Philipp Nottelmann and Johannes Becker, using projection and sound design to convey movement and life within different areas of an otherwise featureless model city. Via NotCot
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Jun 1, 2011, 8:15 am
Self taught artist Stefan Bleekrode is an extremely talented guy. His portfolio is full of excellent, detailed work, among which can be found these amazing imagined cityscapes, drawn from memory. You can see the rest of the collection here, and be sure to check out the rest of Stefan's works ...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Jun 1, 2011, 8:13 am
An interesting architectural concept for a “vertical suburbia” by UMICH graduate Drew Powers: Suburbia In Vain.
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - May 29, 2011, 7:28 am
Plymouth Pictured: A City Through A Lens is a project by Plymouth City Council, in conjunction with the City Museum and Art Gallery. The project showcases hundreds of images from post-war photographic archives (1949-1962), which document the process of rebuilding the bomb-damaged city accordi...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - May 25, 2011, 8:10 am
Martin Buday's imagery concentrates on simple Americana; scenes which are mostly devoid of people, yet full of their figurative footprints. I loved the strong, Kodachrome-esque colours, which suit the subject matter perfectly. You can see more images from two collections—Blandscape and...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - May 25, 2011, 8:09 am
Jorge Colombo's striking New York City urban landscapes are impressive—even before you realise that they were created entirely on an iPhone, using the Brushes app. Visit his web site to see a larger selection and purchase prints, as well as view some amazing videos of the paintings' creatio...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - May 24, 2011, 8:19 am
Interesting and intricate book sculptures by Stephen Doyle, a principal at NYC design studio Doyle Partners. You can read an interview with Doyle here, in which he talks about these pieces as a means of escape from the rational problem-solving of his design work. Via Felt And Wire
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - May 9, 2011, 8:42 am
I loved these beautiful acrylic and ink illustrations by Exmouth-based artist Moose Allain—full of intricate little architectural details and a unique mix of different perspectives. Though these were my favourites, there is a wide variety of other great work on Moose's web site, incl...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - May 5, 2011, 8:00 am
Another great interactive exhibit from the National Film Board of Canada site, Main Street showcases photographer Danny Singer's large-scale imagery of North american prairie towns. Many of these towns have been bypassed by new highways and left behind by the pace of modern life; with these pi...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Apr 26, 2011, 8:19 am
Alan Wolfson refers to his stunningly detailed dioramas as “miniature urban sculptures”. These amazing pieces are tiny, isolated vignettes of imagined urban environments; though they are based on real locations—for the most part in and around New York City—many are entirely fictional. ...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Apr 26, 2011, 8:17 am
Stuart Kerr has a diverse portfolio, showcasing some lovely subtle drawings alongside bold, colourful illustration work. Also check out Stuart's Flickr sets for an archive of sketchbooks. Via FormFiftyFive
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Apr 18, 2011, 8:15 am
These surreal images of distorted road bridges and flyovers are the result of inherent inaccuracies in Google Earth's automatic terrain mapping feature. Clement Valla collected a series of these anomalies and made them into a set of physical postcards; souvenirs of locations which only exist�...
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Mark Bell posted an article on Eclectica - Apr 18, 2011, 8:12 am
London based illustrator/set maker Hattie Newman's paper sculptures are bright, vibrant and quite literally add an extra dimension to editorial illustration. Via Fubiz
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