Anima Dannata (Damned Soul, 1619) by the incredible Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
From an old Italian postcard (thanks Lorraine!). Here’s a more recent view.
Previously on { feuilleton }
• The art of Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, 1736–1783
Category: {sculpture}
Sculpture
The art of Jean Louis Ricaud
La Christe.
La Mere Superieure.
Jean Louis Ricaud’s site is all French, unfortunately (yes, I should learn more of the language). Don’t miss the photos and desktop pictures.
Elsewhere on { feuilleton }
• The fantastic art archive
The art of Jessica Joslin
Diminuto, 7″x5″x6″ (2004)
Antique hardware, bone, leather, cast painted glass eyes.
Lupe, 11″x6″x16″ (2005)
Antique hardware, brass, bone, glove leather, painted wood ball, glass eyes.
Gorgeous stuff, reminds me of some of Jan Svankmajer‘s sculptural works (which are possibly an inspiration) but with an added dimension of Victorian playfulness.
Via Boing Boing.
The Museum of Fantastic Specimens
Hajime Emoto creates very convincing imaginary creatures, all with a slightly desiccated appearance, that range from the strikingly demonic (like the example above) to more mundane fish, amphibians and plant life. Site is Japanese-only but that don’t let that prevent you from browsing.
Via The Nonist.
Elsewhere on { feuilleton }
• The fantastic art archive
The art of Cai Guo-Qiang
Inopportune: Stage One (2004).
9 cars and sequenced multi-channel tube lights.
Inopportune: Stage Two (2004).
Tigers: papier-mâché, plaster, fibreglass, resin, painted hide.
Arrows: brass, bronze, bamboo, feathers.
Backdrop: Styrofoam, wood, canvas, acrylic paint.