Welcome to our regular “Transformers” feature (click link and scroll down to see them all).  A transformer is a thing that started out as one thing, has been rehabbed, and now functions as another thing.  A transformer can also be a thing that is really another thing all at the same time. Check out our latest find…

I’m always amazed by all the creative things that can be made from regular, every day stuff. I found this series of art work, dubbed Freakshow Project, on Behance. Unlike some of the other transformers we’ve featured, these make use of another familiar feature – the human form.

Thoughts on this project?

Toothpicks

Steel Wool

Pantyhose 

Cable Ties

Source:

Behance

Check Out These Other Transformers

We’re taking a break today…not because it’s a holiday, but because it’s much needed! While we’re off getting revitalized, please enjoy this post from a year ago: Organization as Art: Used Book Sculptures.

Back in February 2010, I discovered the art of Michael Johansson.  He was quite clever with how he organized every day things.

My most recent find (thanks to Alltop) is the work of Jacqueline Rush Lee who makes sculptures from used books. Some of you may cringe at that thought, but it sounds like a better option than having books packed away in a box, never to be seen again.

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Back in February 2010, I discovered the art of Michael Johansson.  He was quite clever with how he organized every day things.

My most recent find (thanks to Alltop) is the work of Jacqueline Rush Lee who makes sculptures from used books. Some of you may cringe at that thought, but it sounds like a better option than having books packed away in a box, never to be seen again.

“As an artist I am inspired by the materials, colors and forms that I find in my everyday environment. I am particularly drawn to objects that record physical processes or bear the imperfections and scars of life.” ~Jacqueline Rush Lee

“I am interested in how these recycled books come with their own histories of use and meaning and how they serve as potent vehicles of expression. With the idea of working with them as my canvas or building block, I transform the books into sculptures that explore and redefine the book as familiar object, medium, and archetypal form.” ~Jacqueline Rush Lee

Your children’s masterpieces are very important, especially to them.  Once the frame-worthy ones have been selected, there may be some left over that your kids’ may are not ready to part with yet.  Keep them all in one central location so that they don’t fly about your home.

Here are a couple storage options:

Schoolfolio

• Large: Holds 24″ x 18″ paper with 3.5″ capacity.
  
• Portable : Great for transporting to and from school.
• Acid-free and UV-resistant for maximum protection.
• Four colorful designs with 5″ x 7″ photo pocket to add your child’s photo.
  
• Opens flat for easy access.

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Photo Books by Snapfish

• Custom hardcover: Photos and captions printed directly on the cover, spine, and back.
• Hardcover with dust jacket: Photos and captions printed directly on the front, spine, and back of dust jacket.

*Take a photo of each piece of art to submit to Snapfish.

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Who said organizing isn’t fun!?  Swedish artist, Michael Johansson, has found a creative way to put order to very ordinary things.  He repurposes familiar yet unrelated items by combining them to make organized, 3D sculptures.  Notice how he puts particular focus on shape and color.  It’s a very interesting take on organization as art…or perhaps, formerly useful items as art…

“I am fascinated walking around flea markets finding doubles of seemingly unique, though often useless objects I have already purchased at another flea market. Despite the fact that I did not have any use for them even the first time, the desire to own two of these objects becomes too strong to resist.” ~Michael Johansson

“I am intrigued by irregularities in daily life. Not those that appear when something extraordinary occurs, but those that are created by an exaggerated form of regularity.” ~Michael Johansson

Many thanks to Terragenesis LLC for sharing the article, Sculptural Color Palettes By Michael Johansson by Evad at COLOURlovers.