In almost every river in the world, some 12,000 different species of caddisfly larvae wriggle and crawl through sediment, twigs, and rocks in an attempt to build temporary aquatic cocoons. To do this, the small, slow-moving creatures excrete silk from salivary glands near their mouths which they use like mortar to stick together almost every available material into a cozy tube. … [Read more...] about Artist Hubert Duprat Collaborates with Caddisfly Larvae as They Build Aquatic Cocoons from Gold and Pearls
Sculptures
Kailasa Temple, Ellora
The Kailasha (IAST: Kailāśa) or Kailashanatha (IAST: Kailāśanātha) temple is the largest of the rock-cut Hindu temples at the Ellora Caves near Sambhaji Nagar in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. A megalith carved from a rock cliff face, it is considered as one of the most remarkable cave temples in the world because of its size, architecture and sculptural treatment, … [Read more...] about Kailasa Temple, Ellora
Unveiling the Past: The Fascinating Discovery of 15,000-Year-Old Bison Sculptures in a French Cave
In a remote French cave, a remarkable discovery has been made. Two 15,000-year-old sculptures of bison have been found perfectly preserved in the limestone walls of the cave. The sculptures were created by Paleolithic artists using simple tools and their own hands, and they offer a glimpse into the artistic and cultural traditions of our distant ancestors. The cave where the … [Read more...] about Unveiling the Past: The Fascinating Discovery of 15,000-Year-Old Bison Sculptures in a French Cave
Hefty Tree Trunks Are Twisted and Knotted Into Surreal Sculptures
French artist Christophe Guinet, aka Monsieur Plant, creates fantastical sculptures that will make you do a double take. Inspired by nature, particularly trees, his latest series, Twist, features hefty pieces of wood contorted into five striking forms. Each one was installed in a natural setting, instilling a sense of wonder in the environment. Though they appear … [Read more...] about Hefty Tree Trunks Are Twisted and Knotted Into Surreal Sculptures
Artist Creates Life-Sized Animal Sculptures from Nuts, Bolts, and Scrap Metal
While the majority of us take our discarded flatware and old auto parts to the garbage, Aloha, Oregon artist Brian Mock transforms scrap metal into amazing outdoor sculptures. He gathers used and abandoned components, including screws, nuts, and bolts, and puts them together to create human and animal figures. Mock has been experimenting with many artistic mediums since he … [Read more...] about Artist Creates Life-Sized Animal Sculptures from Nuts, Bolts, and Scrap Metal