Found Objects Hold Puerto Rican Lineage in Adrián Viajero Román’s Layered Portraits
“The objects I use often serve as memory keepers,” says Adrián Viajero Román. “Sometimes they find me—objects with history, decay, or presence—and I build a…
Whittled Wood Sculptures by Brett Stenson Conjure Curiosity and Longing
When Portland-based artist Brett Stenson was studying illustration in college, he hung out with a few industrial designers with whom he pored over how things…
Building with Communities: Rural Schools That Integrate Local Techniques and Materials in Latin America
Jerusalén de Miñaro Primary School / Semillas. Image © Eleazar Cuadros In an effort to foster a sense of belonging among its inhabitants, to value…
Reen Barrera’s Expressive ‘Ohlala’ Characters Evoke Emotions and Empowerment
All images courtesy of Reen Barrera, shared with permission Share Pin Email Bookmark Sporting colorful garments and richly patterned faces, Reen Barrera’s doll sculptures (previously)…
Uncanny Objects by Joyce Lin Blur Distinctions Between Reality and the Fantastical
Whether enclosed in clear acrylic or seemingly sliced from a single tree, Joyce Lin’s sculptures examine themes of interconnectedness and the Anthropocene, which describes our…
