Sicilians have a word for the rocky, burned path formed by a lava flow—Sciara; along this scorched ground, nature struggles to flourish. It is this word that Italian filmmaker Glauco Canalis uses as the title of his thought-provoking short film to illustrate our planet’s crash course with climate catastrophe. “We chose Mount Etna as
Swathed in patterned coats, overlooking expansive vistas, or reveling the joys of solitude, the characters in Rosanna Tasker’s illustrations (previously) delight in simple pleasures. Emphasizing the potential of color and contrast to create a sense of warmth and depth, figures bask in glowing interiors, and landscapes fade into the blue of distance. Tasker’s figures
As we get ready to say goodbye to 2024, we’re celebrating some of our favorite books shared on Colossal throughout the year. We published dozens of articles about spectacular new monographs, photography, architecture, painting, science, history, and more. Peruse our top 10 below, and find many more in the Colossal Shop and on Bookshop. Shirin
Suspended in the atrium of Wrightwood 659 in Chicago is a three-story installation of vibrant prayer flags in yellow, green, white, red, and blue cascading from above. Five sculptural horses emerge through the lush curtain of textiles at varying points, appearing to gallop mid-air. Each flag’s color refers to the five elements and states
Lately, Victoria Rose Richards has taken a liking to spatial harmony. In the form of crop circles, classical gardens, and rice terrace steps, the South West England-based artist crafts striking views from above guided by geometric shapes. “I find symmetry very comforting and calming… it scratches an itch in my brain,” Richards shares. While
When a mother arrives home with her young son to find her father in the kitchen, the simple act of preparing dinner prompts her to confront her childhood and cultural identity. As her father prepares spring rolls, a traditional Vietnamese meal, both are challenged to find common ground. And what ultimately brings them together
In 1972, when Einar and Jamex de la Torre were nine and 12 years old, respectively, their family moved to Southern California from their hometown, Guadalajara, Mexico. Building upon their immigrant experiences and the sometimes contradictory facets of bicultural identity, the artists began creating sculptures and installations exploring themes as varied as time, religion,
Born and raised in Thailand, Vipoo Srivilasa—who often goes simply by Vipoo—moved to Melbourne more than two decades ago, where he’s created ceramic works that engage with concepts like queerness, migration, and spirituality. Vipoo emphasizes community, accessibility, and unwavering optimism in elegant yet playful porcelain sculptures (previously). In a range of glazes, from cobalt
Within the confines of a small, ovoid frames, Caroline Dewison, of A House of Wonders, crafts miniature scenes laden with remarkable detail. Building upon previous mystical vistas inspired by the woodlands surrounding her studio in Warrington, England, the artist’s most recent ventures forge a deeper path toward the otherworldly. Hovering above minuscule streams and
Conjuring magic in the mundane, Jeremy Miranda paints tranquil scenes where inside and outside worlds converge. His dreamlike works draw on nostalgia, intimacy, and memory and are now available as limited-edition prints from Sebastian Foster. Based in Austin, Sebastian Foster was formerly a brick-and-mortar gallery before becoming a print publisher operating solely online. Since
